The Wall Street Journal published an article today called “The States Where Fitness is King.” Most people don’t exercise as much as they should, but some states are more active than others, according to the popular workout-tracking app, MapMyFitness.com. The app gathered data from its 22 million users throughout 2014 and turned it into an exercise infographic. …
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Lunch Date Newsletter #34: Health News in Bite-Size Portions
It’s lunch date time! Have a seat and let’s catch up on the latest news and best recipes. I’ve summarized last week’s stories into bite-size bits (perfect for a quick work lunch!): News to Know: Announcements: Enter my giveaway! Whitney of To Live and Diet in L.A. & I are giving away 14 of our favorite foods…
The Best of Expo West Giveaway!
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…
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…
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…