I love superfoods like matcha green tea and cacao. And I also love super everyday foods that are easy to find in your local market and often a lot less expensive. These are the foods you cook everyday, pantry staples like black pepper and sea salt. They’re also the everyday …
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Growing up, lentils were a staple in my home and for good reason. They’re a nutritional powerhouse and great for your digestion (if you can digest them!). Lentils are a member of the bean family, also known as legumes. They’re an excellent plant-based source of protein and a staple food …
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Every year, my mother-in-law hosts Thanksgiving in Connecticut. My role is often desserts, and so the girls and I spent Wednesday afternoon chopping nuts and whisking pumpkin pie filling into a delicious dessert to bring to her table. We’re grateful for her Thanksgiving menu and all of the healthy options …
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Did you know that ninety-nine percent of all pumpkins in the US are used for Halloween jack-o’-lanterns? While carving pumpkins is a lot of fun, there’s much more to explore with this fall harvest than Halloween. Pumpkin is a member of the winter squash family, and has been cultivated by …
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You may be surprised to hear that simple, everyday herbs have superfood qualities. The word sage is derived from the Latin word, “salvere”, which means to be saved. And this high esteem with which sage was regarded has not been forgotten. Modern day science is just beginning to confirm the …
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Last week, we headed out east on Long Island. Traveling east is a great opportunity for discovery. We enjoyed small farmer’s markets with seasonal, fresh produce. Typically summer’s bounty is plentiful, including favorites like berries, tomatoes, salad greens, beets, cabbage, fennel, and cucumbers. I’ll admit, I LOVE cucumbers. They’re a …
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Do you struggle with making dietary changes that last? Join my Stick-With-It! Challenge and discover why changing your eating habits is so hard (& what you can do about it). Five days, 5 simple-doable steps to better your health. Are you in?!
