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Get Your Baking Badge: Make Your Own Vegan Thin Mints
This weekends, little girls in green vests started pounding the pavement and setting up shop in front of grocery stores, with boxes of cookies under their arms. And while buying those expensive little boxes of Samoas, Tagalongs, and yes, Thin Mints from your local Girl Scout troop is a nice thing to do–it both teaches girls about business and, this year, supports the Girl Scouts’ decision to be inclusive–it may not be a cause that you and your health are willing to take on. This year, consider buying and donating a box…and making thing healthier vegan version of the cool classic. More »
Meatless Monday: 10 Vegetarian Brunch Ideas For Your Long Weekend
For millions of Americans, today is a day of reflection and reverence for the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. And, for many, that remembrance comes with an added bonus: a long weekend that’s perfect for brunch. If you’re one of those lucky folks who gets to spend the day appreciating the Dr. King–without the added distraction of work–consider whipping up one (or several) of these vegetarian and vegan mid-day meal ideas. More »
Chia Seeds: Why You Should Still Be Eating Last Year’s Superfood
Some health fads, like coconut water and the fraudulent hCG system, probably won’t be making nearly as visible of an appearance in 2012…mostly because they have little to offer to those who want to be healthier in the New Year. But one heavy-hitting superfood that scored some spotlight time last year is showing no signs of stopping. If you’ve some how managed to miss this boat, write it down now: buy chia seeds, because you’ll be hearing a lot about them in the coming months. More »
Bake It ‘Til You Make It: Chocolate And Rosemary Cake That Makes You Look Inventive
Making cakes for children can often mean inhaling the same three basic flavors yourself: chocolate, vanilla, and yellow. In general, most young kids aren’t too keen on cake flavors that delineate from that trilogy which can make your dessert options pretty boring. Chocolate and yellow cakes are simple and delicious if made properly but fairly predictable as far as cakes go. So if you’re looking for something a little different to serve to guests this holiday season, I recommend chocolate and rosemary. More »
Bake It ‘Til You Make It: Vegan Chocolate Oatmeal Scones Your Kids Won’t Know Are (Sort Of) Healthy
If your kids were anything like me as a little girl, chances are they won’t be eating much this Thanksgiving. As a young woman who still can’t stand her foods to touch on a plate and with the palate of five-year-old, I often sympathize with children who sit down to flavorful meals and wrinkle their noses. Like a lot of kids, I liked simple flavors in such childhood cornerstones like spaghetti and butter, bread with nothing on it, carrot sticks, and simple vanilla cake. Anything outside that realm was icky and pushed to the side of the dinner table.
So if you’d like to prepare a special, simple dessert for your tots, I recommend these oatmeal scones. The cinnamon makes them very conducive to fall and there’s not that much sugar compared to the pumpkin pie or spice cake you’ll no doubt be whipping together. If your kids are allergic to dairy or eggs, these scones are also a winner. More »
Bake It ‘Til You Make It: Simple Vegan Pancakes For The Exhausted Thanksgiving Cook
If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year, hats off to you. I did my first solo Thanksgiving preparation for my family last year, and after the potatoes were mashed, the Tofurky was out of the oven, and the table was set, I just looked at my grandmother wondering how she managed to effortlessly pull off this spread every year. The truth is of course that it wasn’t effortless. But like many ungrateful kids sitting at the Thanksgiving dinner table, I just assumed all of this food came together every year without the slightest care about who made it.
I also learned firsthand that after everyone has eaten seconds and thirds and the leftovers have been packed away, the last thing people wake up craving the next morning is more of that stuffing. Everyone in my family always seemed to sense that we’d be living off those vegetables and cornbread for days and instantly craved something else. Because we had spent most of the week accruing every autumn spice and pumpkin-flavored whats-it to fill our pantry, prowling around the house Post-Thanksgiving didn’t reveal much more than bread for toast and maybe some cereal — a little anti-climatic considering the lavish meal we had just consumed. More »
5 Ways To Put Beet Greens To Good Use (That Are Not Salads)
There’s a veritable rainbow of gorgeous produce in season right now, just waiting to be picked up and prepared. One particularly vitamin-filled veggie that’s recently been enjoying a bit of additional attention is the beet. But lots of people only know what to do with the rich red root itself, and often toss the ultra-healthy, super-tasty beet greens without a second thought. This is a crime against health food. More »
The Real Reason I’m Trying A Raw Food Diet
Call it a coincidence after I just wrote a post about how Kara Kennedy‘s death is going to make me get even healthier, but in actuality, I had planned last week to go on a raw food diet–and quite honestly, I’ve been stressing about it ever since. For starters, it’s not the giving up of my wheat bread, granola cereal and ginger snaps (does anybody else love those?) that has me concerned; it’s ditching my beloved morning coffee, evening red wine and chocolate interspersed throughout those times that has me in a frenzy. I’m also panicking because I’m a pretty active athlete with most day’s workouts totaling one to two (sometimes three) hours of training. So, as you can probably guess, I’m a bit worried about where all of my carbs and protein are going to come from. You might read this and think, so why do a raw food diet then?
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I’m Addicted To ‘Chopped’ Even Though They Have Gross Food
I’m addicted to the Food Network’s show Chopped. I love watching the different personalities of the chefs compete to see who can make the best dish. I love stressing out with them as the clock ticks when they only have 30 minutes to make a culinary-inspired dish. But mostly, I love seeing what truly strange items appear in their mystery basket that they have to cook with. And even though they make their plates look as appetizing as possible, I can’t imagine eating some of these things. More »
Refried Beans Are Not Actually Fried (And Can Be Pretty Healthy)
Let’s get one thing straight: “refried beans” is kind of a misnomer. They’re not fried, and they’re certainly not fried twice, as the name implied. In fact, when made with low cholesterol and heart-health in mind, they can actually be good for you. More »
Morning Links: What Your Personal Trainer Won’t Tell You
•Summer-only adventures to take advantage of in New York. (Well + Good)
•You can be healthy even if your partner isn’t. (Fit Sugar)
• Not all carbs are bad for you. Here are some healthy ones. (Organic Authority)
• Try out these healthy pizza recipes on the grill. (Prevention)
• Turn your egg cartons into bouquets. (Shelterpop)
• Wrinkle creams that don’t work. (Truth In Aging)
• Why you look so hot when you’re in love. (YouBeauty)
• Facts your personal trainer won’t tell you. (Third Age)
• How to heal after an affair. (YourTango)
• Drinks that can ruin your workout. (HuffPost Fitness)
Afternoon Links: Weight Loss Rumors That Actually Hamper Results
• The weight loss rumors actually slow down your results. (Prevention)
• Delicious summer recipes that incorporate peaches. (Fit Sugar)
• Sexy things to say to your partner. (Third Age)
• Use sunscreen that has antioxidants. (Truth In Aging)
• Meditation is the best way to relieve stress and increase your energy. (YouBeauty)
• Try adding these ingredients to your smoothies. (Vitamin G)
• Heart healthy tea. (Organic Authority)
• Mila Kunis understands that losing weight and looking beautiful and healthy aren’t the same thing. (The Frisky)
• The state of the economy isn’t stopping people from taking yoga classes. (Well + Good)
• 11 reasons why your hair may be falling out. (HuffPost Fitness)
Afternoon Links: Worrying Is Bad For Your Skin And Your Relationship
• Cool off with these healthy smoothie recipes. (Prevention)
• Keep your pool clean without lifting a finger. (Shelterpop)
• Ten ways to improve your orgasm. (Third Age)
• Can stretch marks be eliminated? (Truth In Aging)
• Anxiety isn’t pretty, especially when it comes to your skin. (YouBeauty)
• You can create chemistry even if you don’t feel an instant spark. (Your Tango)
• Hydration do’s and don’ts for the summer. (Vitamin G)
• Healthy sandwiches to bring to the office. (Fit Sugar)
• Add hemp seeds to your diet. (Well + Good)
• Got a mosquito bite you can’t stop scratching? Try these natural remedies. (Organic Authority)
• Stop aiming for a “Hollywood Body”. (HuffPost Fitness)
• Most romantic part of romance — through the mind of a man. (The Frisky)
Summer Seasonables: Cooking With Fresh Green Beans (No Casseroles Allowed)
Growing up, I adored Green Bean Casserole, which I then thought was my mom’s special recipe, but actually came from the back of a can of Campbell’s soup (and involved cream of mushroom soup, french-fried onions and canned beans, oh my). These days, I’m much more enamored with fresh green beans—and ’tis the season for them. But while fresh green beans are pretty ubiquitous at farmer’s markets right now, I’ve heard from several people that they’re not sure what to do with them. That’s a pity, because fresh green beans are delicious, easy to cook, versatile, low-calorie (1 cup of plain, boiled green beans has just 30-45 calories) and good for you. So let’s take a look at green beans’ nutritional profile and just what to do with them (beyond casseroles): More »
Morning Links: 7 Foods For Healthy Eyes
• Chill out with yoga expert Kristin McGee’s one-step frozen yogurt recipe (Well + Good)
• Tips for Happy Hour: calories in popular cocktails and bar snacks (Fit Sugar)
• 7 foods to eat for healthy eyes (Organic Authority)
• What’s a calorie? (and other nutrition buzzwords, defined) (That’s Fit)
• 5 reasons why having a plant is better than having a boyfriend (The Frisky)
• 6 ways to beat boredom in a relationship (and why it’s important) (Your Tango)
•The good skin diet: 3 foods that zap wrinkles and fight acne (Vitamin G)
• How to get out of wearing a bathing suit this weekend (Betty Confidential)
• Wine stain disasters: solved (Shelterpop)
• Get great summer legs (ThirdAge)
• Kiss lip lines goodbye (Truth in Aging)
Study: Celery Can Improve Your Memory
If you can’t currently remember why you walked into the room, where you put your iPhone or what that person’s name is (for the sixth time), scientists have said you can blame it on aging, depression and even your body shape. Whatever the cause, losing your mind is a bitch. But according to a new study, improving your memory can be as simple as opening your refrigerator. More »
Summer Seasonables: Tabbouleh Salad Recipe
Tabbouleh (a.k.a. tabouli) is a Middle Eastern salad traditionally made of bulgur, parsley, mint, tomato and onion (its name comes from an old Arabic word, TabbÅ«le, meaning ‘little spicy’). Because the salad is light, typically served cold, and contains no mayo or other easy-spoiling ingredients, it’s a great side dish for warm-weather picnics, parties or cookouts! Composed primarily of whole grains, herbs and vegetables, this dish is low in calories and high in fiber and protein. More »
Pop Art: 8 Healthy, Natural & Delicious Popsicle Recipes
All month long, I’ve been noticing popsicle recipes from some of my favorite bloggers and magazines that look almost too pretty to eat. Almost. Who could actually resist a nibble on chocolate and almond butter or fresh blueberry yogurt pops on a hot summer day? Not. Me. More »
Summer Seasonables: Lentil, Strawberry and Cucumber Salad Recipe
Combine some of summer’s freshest ingredients for a salad that’s a little bit bitter and a little bit sweet. Strawberries, cucumber and summer greens keep things light, lentils add a little protein and fiber heft to the salad, and the bitterness of the daikon radish contrasts nicely with the berries. Top it all off with a simple lemon, oil and garlic dressing. More »
Summer Seasonables: Adventures in Avocado Pops
So here’s how this post *should* have gone:
Last night, I attempted a recipe adapted from a new popsicle cookbook (!) called Paletas: Authentic Recipes for Mexian Ice Pops, Shaved Ice and Aguas Frescas, by Fany Gerson. More »