Nutrition – Health – Personal Development

Hi friends! I don’t know about you, but this hot 90 degree weather we’ve been having lately in NYC is making me crave lots of raw foods like fruit, salads and juices. Raw foods are cooling to the body in hot weather, so it’s great to eat them to stay balanced, cool and hydrated (many [...]

Ever since I had my first bite of raw chocolate (it was Fine & Raw, which is still my favorite brand) I knew I’d one day make my own. Well, today was that day!!! I finally made raw chocolate truffles and they came out super amazing. Who knew chocolate truffles could be so rich and [...]

Well, it’s official – the warm weather has arrived, which means long, leisurely days at the beach. If you’re a frequent beacher, you may be familiar with the usual beach hut snacks. Today I snapped some photos of what most people at the beach were consuming. I think it’s ironic that they sell all of [...]

This delicious recipe for mashed “potatoes” is taken from the book Integrative Nutrition: Feed Your Hunger for Health & Happiness by Joshua Rosenthal (founder of IIN). This dish is healthier for you than standard mashed potatoes, but you don’t have to sacrifice taste. It’s made from cauliflower and millet instead of actual potatoes, and trust [...]

This morning, after reading this article about the harmful chemicals contained in many pre-packaged veggie burger brands, I realized I had no idea how to make a veggie burger from scratch…but that I now had a burning desire to. Why eat pre-packaged processed veggie burgers made from soy when you can create your own from [...]

Spring is here, and with it comes one of the most nutritionally-packed veggies around – asparagus! Asparagus comes into season in April and lasts throughout the summer until September, so the flavor will be extra fresh when you make it this month. Health benefits: Asparagus is rich in folic acid (for heart health), potassium, iron, [...]

I’ve tried to make hummus a couple of times before, but had trouble getting the right taste and consistency. I’ve been meaning to give it another try, and thanks to my friend Steve, who sent me his mom’s recipe, I was able to create the perfect hummus! The recipe is simple and classic, and you [...]

When you walk into the supermarket, are you confused about what to buy that’s actually good for you? With billions of dollars being spent on food advertising and different health claims slapped onto every label in sight, you’re not alone. With each new diet fad or nutrition finding, products suddenly change their labels to match. [...]

When people think of eating vegetarian food, many people just think “tofu” – and although I love tofu, I understand that can be a turn-off for people who aren’t accustomed to it. Luckily, there are many other deliciously amazing options to use in vegetarian cooking – one of my favorites is tempeh. What is tempeh!? [...]