The 9 Best Energy Bars That Are Actually Good For You
Energy and protein bars are everywhere, and I get asked about a new brand or product on a daily basis. Occasionally, I’m pleasantly surprised, but the truth is most of the nutrition bars on the market...
View ArticleDo Turkey Trots Burn As Many Calories As You Think?
While Thanksgiving is synonymous with large meals and big helpings of food, it has also become the biggest running day of the year. In 2014 more than 786,000 runners crossed the finish line at a Turkey...
View ArticleWhere to Eat, Drink and Sleep in Cusco Peru
Anyone hiking in the Andes ends up spending at least two or three days hanging out in Cusco in order to acclimatize to the altitude. Cusco itself is at a not-so-comfortable elevation of 11,152 feet,...
View Article8 Quick & Healthy Breakfast Recipes for Busy Mornings
I can’t tell you how often my clients say “my mornings are just so crazy, I never have time for breakfast”. I get it, mornings are busy and many people get out the door only with a cup of coffee (or...
View ArticleWhere to Eat in Paris Part I: 10 Foods You MUST Eat
Bonjour! I traveled to Paris in October and spent five lovely days wandering around the city. I had been there once prior, but at that time I was 16 years old and was only interested in two things:...
View Article30 Healthy Soup and Stew Recipes for Fall and Winter
There is something about fall that makes me crave hearty meals. As soon as the weather starts to cool, you’ll find me in my kitchen whipping up my favorite soup and stew recipes. Soups are a simple...
View ArticleRed Meat and Cancer: What You Need to Know
In October the World Health Organization made waves when it announced that processed meat is “carcinogenic” and red meat “probably carcinogenic” to humans. An international group of experts reviewed...
View ArticleThe 8 Best Smartphone Apps for Weight Loss
Living in this age of smartphones we are constantly connected to one another. An ever-growing number of apps and social media channels compete for our time on a daily basis. This may seem overwhelming...
View Article10 Guilt-Free Super Bowl Sunday Recipes
With Super Bowl Sunday approaching, we revisit the struggle of enjoying traditional Super Bowl finger foods without totally blowing your healthy diet. Last year, approximately 1.25 chicken wings and 11...
View Article6 Tips to Wake Up Early and Exercise
Image courtesy of patrisyu at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Squeezing in a workout can feel impossible, especially after a long day at work. Learning to love morning exercise is an excellent way to ensure you...
View ArticleWhere to Eat in Paris Part II: Three Must-Try Parisian Restaurants
Paris is a food lover’s dream. It’s the reason I went to Paris: to eat. In my previous post I shared the 10 foods you must eat while in Paris. While my days consisted of croissants, baguettes, butter,...
View ArticleHealthy Grocery Shopping On A Budget
Buying healthy, fresh foods doesn’t have to cost a fortune – there are several ways to lower your spending when shopping for nutritious groceries. Planning ahead will ensure that you buy items only...
View ArticleHow to Pack Smart and Travel Light
A few weeks ago I traveled to Peru for a food and nutrition conference. Catching up with my colleagues, I heard the same refrain over and over as they caught sight of my suitcase: “How did you manage...
View ArticleHow to Choose a Meal Delivery Service
Meal delivery services are huge these days – it seems like every week I read of a new one starting up.Whether you are trying to eat healthier, lose weight, or follow a particular diet like gluten-free...
View ArticleSpring Clean Your Diet In Five Simple Steps
As the weather warms up, we start spring cleaning, ridding our closets of heavy jackets and boots in exchange for flip flops and shorts. This year, extend that spring cleaning to your kitchen. Say...
View Article8 Store-Bought Foods Made Better At Home
Many of the items you purchase at the grocery store can easily be made at home. Homemade versions of your favorite store-bought foods can be healthier and more budget-friendly. Making your food allows...
View ArticlePumpkin Baked Oatmeal with Streusel Topping
Mornings can be rushed, so I’m all for make-ahead recipes I can cook once and then eat for days. This pumpkin baked oatmeal fits the bill. You can eat it warm right out of the oven, or stick it in the...
View ArticleTake Your Workout Outdoors in NYC this Summer
Summer is here, bringing warmer weather and longer days. It’s time to rethink your winter workout and take things outdoors. If the beautiful weather leaves you feeling unmotivated to make it to the...
View ArticleRio de Janeiro: Where to Eat, Sleep, and Play
And to think I almost skipped Rio. When planning a trip with nine other people, compromises have to be made. For my friend and I, it meant that we were going to backtrack through Brazil and short...
View ArticleWild Blueberry Spice Muffin Recipe
Fresh berries are starting to (finally!) pop up here at my New York farmers markets, but blueberry time is still a few weeks away. The lack of fresh fruit doesn’t mean I can’t make fresh blueberry...
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