Not only are beans inexpensive and nutritious — full of fiber, high in protein and antioxidants — but they are also a versatile pantry star. Prepare a big batch of saucy, smoky, spicy black beans over the weekend and freeze… Continue Reading
We crave so hard. Our bodies hit the afternoon backwaters and our attention wavers and, oh my God, we need Cheetos. We want Cheetos. We definitely don’t need them. But maybe because we’re tired or maybe because we’re dehydrated or… Continue Reading
The Amazing, True Story of Dieting Success on the Mexican Riviera I spent a long weekend this summer at a resort on the Gulf Coast of Mexico just outside Cancun. It was an all-inclusive kind of thing, which I fundamentally… Continue Reading
Cocktails that are (mostly) easy, delicious, and refreshing. It’s August and I’m hot. I’m gonna burst into flames because global warming hates me, and I don’t know if I mentioned this, but it’s hot. I need a drink. I need… Continue Reading
If you’re trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle, you know how difficult it can be to balance eating right with all the other demands on your time — like your job, commute, family and friends. Fortunately, with a little prep… Continue Reading
Want a fresh, delicious salad, but short on time? Try this easy take on a traditional Middle Eastern salad. Tabbouleh is a bright, easy-to-toss-together salad of chopped vegetables and quinoa. The best part? You can adjust the recipe depending on… Continue Reading
Have you noticed how expensive store-bought condiments and salad dressings have become? Even the “good ones” often include high amounts of sodium and sugar—some even have gluten. Ditch the Additives and Extra Calories in Your Condiments If you want to… Continue Reading
I need to paint you a picture before we get into this thing here: I am not a small man. Nor am I particularly healthy. I am beer-centric. I cook with butter. A lot of butter. Like, Paula Deen called… Continue Reading
Most people make a New Year’s resolution related to their health. But by the end of February, more than 75 percent of them have given up. If one of your resolutions was to get healthy and you haven’t done a… Continue Reading
I’ll admit it, I am often running late. Whether it’s work, hanging out with friends, or picking up my brother from school, I am strapped for time. So, when I need something quick to eat because of time management mishaps… Continue Reading