Food & Fitness

Beans, beans good for your heart…cranberry beans included!

I’m kind of a sandwich fanatic. On every corner of NYC there are bodegas that sell hoagies but there is one that my husband...

 Can you believe the Olympics have officially come to a close? I’m glad that the Spice Girls reunited in the Closing Ceremony (oh the...

Nothing says summer more than a summer fro, alfresco dining, ice coffee, flip flops, bright summer clothes and copious amounts of watermelon. Did I...

Yup. We are still obsessing over the Olympics and pretty distraught that this is the last week we can ogle at athletes and tweet...

As a teen I was the world’s pickiest eater. I lived off of “safe foods” like spaghetti and meatballs, grilled chicken and French fries.

If you’ve been following the Olympics (please say you have?!) I’m sure one of the first thoughts you have is about their incredible athletic...

Another summer crop to eat by the handful: ground cherries. Presented to us in little paper lanterns, the tomatillo relative offers a kaleidoscope of flavors....

The 2012 Summer Olympics start on Friday! Who is excited? It is easy to stare in awe at the TV as the fittest bodies in...

Flaxseed is found in all kinds of food these days (from oatmeal to crackers) so many people have heard of it, yet not everyone knows what it is, how to use it or why they should eat the highly nutritious, ancient seed.

Can’t make it to the sea? With crunchy, briny sea beans you can bring the beach to your table. The emerald green bean looks like...

Going gluten free was NOT easy. Trust me. I had to make a lot of adjustments when cutting out gluten. But I learned a lot from my experience with gluten free living and want to share some of my favorite gluten free snacks, tips and tricks with you!

I’ll admit it…this fruit is bizarre but it is undeniably interesting. The enormous and prickly jackfruit can weigh up to 80 pounds and is...

I’m a huge fan of goal setting for all aspects of my life. Having something that gives you a purpose and something to be dedicated to is always positive, but even more so when it comes to fitness and health.

As summer beckons, outdoor workouts become that much more difficult to tackle. Running in the heat isn’t always the most fun, but it can still be safe if you take the proper approach.

A recent study from Tel Aviv University’s Wolfson Medical Center has showed that obese adults who wanted to lose weight were able to do...

Time to slay the dragon. Dragon fruit, that is. I have to say that if dragon’s laid egg they would probably look like this. The football...

I know everyone is talking about the prettiest and healthiest star spangled banner recipes right now. But I am just not as prepared as...

It is berry season! I am in favor of all berries so when I discovered that there was a juicy one bite fruit I...

Have you ever taken a break from the your fitness routine? Sometimes life interrupts our fitness lifestyle. Whether it be vacations, work overload or...