Hey guys! Exciting news to share. I teamed up with my friend and fellow healthy living blogger Whitney of To Live and Diet in L.A. to bring you a HUGE giveaway: 5 people will win 15 of our favorite foods from Expo West, the Natural Products Expo. To enter: just fill out the form at the bottom of the…
Lunch Date Newsletter #33: All the health news + recipes you need to know
It’s lunch date time! This week, it’s on a Thursday – thanks for understanding! So, pull up a chair and let’s catch up on the latest news and best recipes. I’ve summarized last week’s stories into bite-size bits. More knowledge in less time. Win! News to Know: Announcements: My Whole Wheat Blueberry Zucchini Muffins were featured on Shape…
Lunch Date Newsletter #32 + The Kraft Controversy
Hi friends! It’s time for our weekly lunch date! Pull up a chair and let’s catch up on the latest news and best recipes. I’ve summarized the stores into bite-size bits. (An “*” indicates I either wrote or was quoted in that article). News to Know: Food, Nutrition & Health: *5 Ancient Grains You Need to Try – Health…
5 Ancient Grains You Need to Try
My latest blog post for Health Magazine just went live! One of the hottest new food trends is really old…ancient in fact. Ancient grains like KAMUT khorsan wheat, amaranth, millet, spelt and teff are popping up in staples like cereal and yogurt, and I’m happy to see it. They each have their own unique flavors, textures, and health benefits,…
Lunch Date Newsletter #31
Hi friends! It’s lunch date time! Pull up a chair and check out the latest news and best recipes, summarized into bite-size bits. (An “*” indicates I either wrote or was quoted in that article). News to Know: Food, Nutrition & Health: *The Cheap and Easy Way to Start Planning Your Meals in Advance – Greatist // Making…
16 Healthy, Naturally Green St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up! Here’s my roundup of healthy St. Patrick’s day recipes for your favorite green-themed holiday. Some recipes are traditional, some are more sophisticated, and others are just silly fun. None of them contain food coloring – they’re all naturally green. Have fun planning! 16 Healthy, Naturally Green St. Patrick’s Day Recipes:…
Lunch Date Newsletter #30
Hi friends! It’s lunch date time! A day set aside for a review of last week’s health news & recipes. Before we get to the post, I need your help for a sec. How many times a week do you like to get my blog e-mails? Please fill out the short survey below so I can get a sense…
28 Whole Grain Fruit Muffins
There’s something about muffins. They’re like the cashmere blanket of baked goods. They’re cozy and warm, and homey, and you just want to curl up with them on a cold day. And since so many of you have had more than your fair share of cold days (way more), I thought you could use a…
Lunch Date Newsletter #29
Hi friends! It’s lunch date time! A day set aside for a review of last week’s health news & recipes, plus a little bit about me. In this post, you’ll learn… Whether it’s bad to go to bed hungry About changes to the cholesterol recommendations How many calories people typically eat at Chipotle If meditation can help insomnia How to…