My husband, Keith, and I enjoyed a great Memorial Day Weekend. We went up to the Berkshires for a couple of days. We relaxed and spent quality time together. We were in the car a lot, with a three hour drive to the Berkshires on Friday and home on Sunday evening, and on Saturday we […]
Sometimes the choice to buy organic or conventional produce is not an easy one. It could be that certain items are not available as organic or that the organic variety is too expensive. The small oval stickers on fruits and vegetables indicate whether or not the item is organic. Conventional produce is labeled with a […]
Yesterday, I was walking in the pouring rain across 23rd Street. I couldn’t wait to get to the subway. I thought, “No stops, just keep walking and you’ll be home soon.” And then something stopped me – a big sign that read, “Gluten-free Pizza.” I had come to Mozzarelli’s Catering Company at 38 East 23rd […]
Dr. Oz had a great, informational and educational show yesterday. He went through a “top 7” list of red flags of aging. His facts are based on science, however it is important to keep in mind the details are based on statistics and aren’t 100% conclusive. That being said, I wanted to share some of […]
When I saw this recipe, I had to share. According to the creator, Aja T. Marsh, these vegan coconut crispy treats are “dangerously easy to make.” My kind of recipe! Here’s what you need: 3 cups puffed brown rice cereal 2-3 tablespoons virgin coconut oil (could substitute vegan margarine or organic canola oil) 1 7.5 […]
How do you feel in the morning when you get dressed to go to work? Do you look in the mirror and smile, or do you avoid the mirror and thus avoid seeing what you don’t like about your body? If the latter describes you, think about how that negativity is affecting your career. Can […]
I was just reviewing my Nutrition Action Newsletter from the Center for Science in the Public Interest last night, so I was pleased to see Good Morning America’s coverage of the 5 Overrated & Underrated Foods this morning. http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/ConsumerNews/eating-healthy/story?id=10544936 I know it will be tough for some to hear about the overrated foods, but it is […]
Have you been thinking about a nourishing cleanse for your body and mind but feel as if you don’t know how? Relax. Cleansing and detoxification programs have become very popular in the past few years and many people are quite comfortable engaging in week- and month-long programs, some even longer. The good news is even […]
In 1994, I didn’t know about the Law of Attraction, nor did I consciously apply a “no excuses” approach to my daily existence. What I did know was that I loved the game of hockey and I HAD to be at Madison Square Garden to see the New York Rangers win the Stanley Cup. My […]
I know the transition from the Standard American Diet (SAD) to healthy eating can sometimes seem overwhelming. There is so much confusing information about what is “good” to eat and what is “bad” for you. And, as I believe everybody is different and what is right for one may not be right for another, it […]
