Unless you’ve achieved enlightenment, you probably think about your body’s appearance from time to time. You might criticize it or compare it to others. You might even make the ridiculous mistake of comparing yourself to someone who has been painted, washed out with a flash, and airbrushed in Photoshop. You might describe it with the sort of unflattering vocabulary you …
Breakfast for Energy!
It’s that time of year again. Resolution time. We’re all doing our best to do something better than we did last year. For a lot of us, that means trying to eat better. It’s great to set goals and stick to them. A successful detox can give you a renewed sense of energy and strength. But it can sure be …
Tossing Cookies For Your Health
Ever find yourself surrounded by tempting treats in your own home? Sometimes it feels as though your kitchen has been invaded by post-celebration Martians. The leftover cookies stare at you with their little sprinkled confection eyes until you give in and eat one…and then another one. Robin Shreeves was faced with this terrible situation after Christmas and wrote about her …
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There is so much to celebrate in life! But, sometimes a season of splurging, parties and sleeping in late (if we're lucky) can lead to a slump. We feel fatigued and filled to the brim with party fare–all those cookies and cocktails, ugh. Time to clean up? Check out our new (C)Lean Up! Detox Programs with wellness and nutrition consultant …
Food Smart Kids
Another winner from Web MD: This time, advice from Melinda Sothern, PhD, co-author of Trim Kids. Melinda offers 10 ways to raise food-smart kids. The best part about this advice may be that, like many things marketed for kids, it’s a great reminder for adults as well. If you’re not doing everything on this list after all, how can you …
Taming the Urge to Eat More Chocolate in the Office
Everyone loves a good article about chocolate, especially when it’s reporting research encouraging chocolate consumption. However, this time of year, many of us are doing our best to keep our minds off of chocolate. Why must someone bring sweets to the office every single day of the holiday season? Well, according to an article in Science Daily, after even a …
Health for the Holidays: Gluten-Free Tart Crust
Is there someone on your Thanksgiving guest list who can’t have gluten? Are you trying to give it up yourself? Never fear! Elana’s Pantry comes to the rescue with a great Gluten-Free Tart Crust recipe. Almond flour and coconut oil are the keys to making a successful crust filled with healthy fats and protein. Fill it with a Thanksgiving treat! …
A Veggie Thanksgiving?
I love the Well Blog at The New York Times. They always have great recipe ideas and the photographs they post make my mouth water. There are many things to love about the Well Blog, but I especially love that each year they feature vegetarian Thanksgiving ideas. Think about it: is turkey really the best part of Thanksgiving? I think …
Our Very Own Food Whisperer With Her Favorite Strategy For The Holidays
The holidays are not too far away. It's time to prepare yourself before you're busy preparing everything else. Are you looking forward to this time of joy, togetherness, and overeating? Are you worried about eating too much and ending the year with a few more pounds than you wanted? Or simply not feeling the way you want? Do not fear. …
Pumpkin Everything
From time to time, I get obsessed with something. Each October, I become obsessed with Pumpkins. I can’t help but collect the small varieties. They multiply in my house like orange rabbits or dust bunnies, occupying window ledges and taking up counter space. I love their smooth skin, the creases that gently slope up to the funny, curling stems they …
Jasmine Tangerine Age-Defying Night Cream
Jasmine Tangerine Age-Defying Night Cream Was there ever a night cream with a sexier name? I think not. It begs to be repeated: Jasmine Tangerine Age-Defying Night Cream. The words feel good across the tongue. Luckily, they’re not just words. The ingredients are as sexy as they sound. Jasmine, known as the king of flower oils, is extracted from silky …
Water Bottles Are Your Friends
Everyone knows it’s important to drink water. 8 glasses a day, some say. Others say you should take your weight in pounds, divide by two, and drink that many ounces. And others have other opinions. It’s great for your skin, your cells, and your ability to keep yourself cleansed. I encourage you to keep water with you at all times. …