As I was packing my bags this morning to head home for the holiday weekend, my brain was swirling with warm fuzzy thoughts of my Moms' Easter bread, or Paska. This bread is a "worth it" food for me. Yes, it is made with white flour which is
Wellness
Does Wellness Mean Giving Up My Favorite Foods?
MYTH #1 Healthy eating means giving up all the delicious foods that you love. TRUTH - Someone once said to me, "I saw your travel snack post on Instagram and I thought ugh, is this the way I'm going to have to live?" (I had some goji berries
Superfood Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie
Superfood Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie tastes like a yummy chocolate covered strawberry and loaded with good for you superfoods! You should be super excited about this smoothie and here are 3 reasons why! Chocolate + Strawberries = True
Mayonnaise vs. Vegenaise: which do I use in my kitchen?
During an interview a few years ago Karen, my BFF and co-founder of Nutritious America, was asked if I had any secret food sins. She didn't skip a beat and said, "Abra love's mayonnaise" She was correct. I would, in fact, choose creamy mayo
5 Healthy Chocolate Recipes You Should Make Right Now
With all my talk of kale you may imagine I never eat treats, you would be wrong. Although I am drenched in vehement support of leafy greens, as far as I'm concerned, there is only one true perfect food on the planet. My friends, I am talking about
How I Knew It Was Time For A Detox
Let me begin by admitting I am not a picture of healthy perfection all the time. Even though I may post a heck of a lot of uber healthy images, I too have my moments. Sometimes I get caught up in dining out too much, (I live in NYC, the
How to Party Like a Rockstar (and still maintain your health goals)
It is pretty much inevitable that you will find yourself at at least one holiday party this season. For many of you there will be many, many parties to attend. So how do you get through a holiday party without overindulging, over drinking, or
How I Survived a Spartan Race
3 months ago I made a very scary commitment to join the thousands of obstacle race crazies and run a 24 obstacle 3 mile course through Fenway Park in Boston. You can read about that initial decision here and my first month of training here, but the
Bloated? Have You Tried Digestive Bitters?
With any food-centric holiday, we can all count on the groans and bellows of the "I ate too much blues." You can wear your pig out pants, or discreetly undo your buttons OR you can rock your holiday sparkles and say goodbye to the belly aching by
5 Butternut Squash Recipes to make before fall is over!
I have an affinity for butternut squash, and most other orange flesh veggies. On a chilly fall night I love nothing more than a big plate of sautéed greens and a bowl of something orange. While we are still in the heart of the season run to your
Is Eating Fruit Bad For Me?
Question: Is fruit bad for you? My mother (Mom, Aunt, friend, boyfriend, coworker, doctor) told me it was. Answer: This question passes through my inbox several times a week. Let's set the fruit record straight, shall we? First off, I don't
Training for a Spartan Race. One Month Down, Two to Go! #BeFearless
Here's the thing folks, the IDEA of training for a race is much nicer than the actual training. (Read my first entry about where this brilliant idea came from here) Welcome to my world of Spartan training. This is not a crazy race, compared to
5 Simple Tips to Make Healthier Baked Goods
Let's face it no matter what kind of eating plan you are committing to if it includes completely eliminating baked goods you will not last. I hate to be fatalistic, but it's just a fact of life. Strict, unbending food plans that make any
Spice Roundup – My Four Current Spice Crushes
Don't ignore the nutrient powerhouses hidden away in your spice cabinet. Spices contain phenols which stimulate your immune system to protect against disease and are rich in anti-oxidants to protect your body from free radical damage. Not to mention
How to Rock Meatless Mondays – My Best Tips to Eat Meat Free One Day a Week
Moving to a 100% plant based diet may not be your thing, but reserving one day a week to go meat free is totally possible and one of the best things you can do for your health. This past weekend as I was strolling through my local farmers market I