January 19th, 2009
The whole point of my cleanse last week wasn’t to detox and then pig out on loads of bad food. It was about a kick-start to consistently healthy eating all year long — a great way to kick the sugar, dairy and wheat habit that slowly crept up on me at the end of last year
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December 11th, 2008
Once the weather starts to cool off, I can’t help but gravitate to more warming foods. And being that breakfast really is the most important meal of the day, I’m a big fan of a hearty yet healthy breakfast that keeps you going all morning long and is super healthy. Whole grains, bursting with fiber
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November 5th, 2008
I subscribe to the notion that creating optimal health — whether weight loss, heart health, avoiding chronic disease or consistently healthy eating — has everything to do with mixing things up and varying your routine to get the best results. You know, stepping out of what’s usual and comfortable and trying something new. I don’t
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October 28th, 2008
Every week when I go to the farmers’ market, I make a beeline for the “Two Guys From Woodbridge” table. My buddy Perry (pictured here with his mom Lucia) has the freshest, healthiest greens I’ve tasted. Ever. And you can imagine as the super-duper healthy person I am, I’ve even a lot of greens over
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October 27th, 2008
I got the community service bug at an early age. I grew up in a family where my mom’s major work, when I was younger, was serving on a variety of community boards and in various volunteer capacities in our suburban New Jersey town. Everything from the YWCA to the United Way, not to mention
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October 24th, 2008
I’m happily rediscovering why I like parsnips so much. Now that fall is here and they’re in season, I can’t seen to get enough of them. I love their rich flavor and how easy it is to cook with them. Have you had a parsnip lately? Do you know about why they’re so good for
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October 19th, 2008
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
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October 18th, 2008
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
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