Healthy Endeavors

Begins Wednesday, October 22 for four weeks, every Wednesday from 8:00-9:30 pm ET Sick of throwing money away on food gone bad? In this 4-week class, you’ll learn Wendy’s simple and sustainable system to plan, shop for and prepare healthy, quick and delicious meals. Believe it or not, it can actually be fun. To learn [...]

Filed under: Past Events

I was about six months into my 40th year when I found out I was really only 34. In Real Age years, that is. I don’t know about you, but finding out you’re younger than you think you are sure seems like good news to me. That’s why I love the Real Age test. For [...]

Filed under: Aging, Optimal Health, Prevention

Edge of the Woods Health Food Store, Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT Tuesday, October 21, 6:00-7:00 pm Wendy discusses simple strategies to outwit holiday overeating by beginning with the end in mind.

Filed under: Past Events

It’s inevitable. Sooner or later there comes a week when I don’t have or make the time to meal plan. It usually involves a weekend away doing something fun and getting back late on Sunday to be faced with limited prospects for food. And there’s something about starting the week without a plan that always throws [...]

Filed under: Food preparation, Healthy lifestyle, Healthy Meals, Meal Planning, Soups, Time Saving Tips

This summer I took my first stab at growing my own food and I have to say, the results have far exceeded my expectations. In fact, quite successfully, I grew sun gold tomatoes (pictured here) that we’re still picking and eating. I love their petite size and the burst of sweetness you get when you pop [...]

Filed under: Farmers' market, Greens, Healthy lifestyle, Healthy Meals, High Quality Food, Locally Grown Food, Optimal Health, Vegetables

It was a chilly 40-something degrees this morning but that didn’t stop me and my friend Marjorie from heading to the farmers’ market for some fresh fruit and veggies.  I just can’t stand the cold and today was a serious reminder that chillier days are just around the corner.  Buy there’s not much that can [...]

Filed under: Brussels Sprouts, Farmers' market, Healthy Meals, High Quality Food, Locally Grown Food, Vegetables

I’m amazed by how many people I know complain about not having enough energy, especially when the afternoon rolls around.  But given the over-the-top lives that many of us lead, constantly going from one task to the next and grabbing quick forms of energy, like caffeine, it’s no wonder that so many of us feel routinely [...]

Filed under: Energy, Exercise, Optimal Health, Walking

I was sitting down a little while ago thinking about what we’d have for dinner tonight that would be quick. It’s a busy evening in our household and time is precious. But that’s when I looked in the refrigerator and remembered that I grilled extra chicken last night, specifically so that I could put together [...]

Filed under: Healthy Meals, Locally Grown Food