If early fall finds you feeling low energy, lethargic, a few pounds heavier, congested, sneezy, bloated, swollen, clearing a scratchy or sore throat, and/or feeling generally “meh”, doing a fall cleanse can be an effective reboot. After all, we reset our clocks (Daylight Saving Time) in the fall…why not our bodies? What is a cleanse? […]
Hay and Straw “Noodles” with Bolognese-style Ragu
When there’s a hint of chill in the air, I love making my own version of paglia e fieno served with a homemade ragu. Paglia e fieno, Italian for “straw and hay”, is a classic Italian dish, featuring a combination of yellow and green tagliatelle, fettucine or linguini (whatever your druthers) served with some variation […]
Hydration Hacks to Feel Cool + Energized
As New Yorkers—and most Northeasterners—can attest, it’s been a steamy summer. If you are sensitive to heat, to the point of heat intolerance, this last leg of summer (through September 22nd) can feel unbearable, and leave you feeling hot, tired, lethargic and low energy. One of the most important first steps to feeling cooler and […]
Fresh Corn Salad with Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette
In the Northeast, late summer is the time to savor corn on the cob, also known as “sweet corn”, available at your local farmers’ market or farm stand. Sweet corn is a starchy vegetable; this means that it is high in starch-carbohydrates that convert to sugar in your body (the body can’t tell the difference […]
Shiso Pesto and 100% Buckwheat Noodles
Shiso, a.k.a., “perilla”, is a Japanese herb related to the mint family. In the summer, I’m happy to be able to find this at my favorite “beyond organic” vendor at a nearby farmers’ market in the City. Shiso actually originated in China, where it was used as a medicinal herb. It later made its way […]
Broccoli-Collagen Smoothie Bowl with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
While I think that having a smoothie or smoothie bowl for breakfast (or any other meal) is totally 100% fine (and fun), I rarely have one myself. About six years ago, I went through a year-long phase, where I had a green smoothie for breakfast almost every single day. It was chockfull of leafy green […]
DIY Electrolyte Cocktail
In extreme heat, and, especially, if you have engaged in vigorous physical activity that leaves you sweating heavily, it may not be enough to drink plain water for hydration. This was something that I learned the hard way as a macho, hard-core endurance runner, who thought nothing of running 7 to 10 miles in extreme […]
Beach Body Guide: Keys to Successful Weight Loss This Summer…and Beyond
It is officially swimsuit season. And, for many, losing weight is top of mind. If there is one weight loss strategy that has been driven home by mainstream media, your doctor, or most weight loss programs, it is some variation of: Eat less + Exercise more + Willpower = Weight loss. What if I told you […]
Basil-Mint Pesto
Eating enough healthy fat is essential for hormone balance, as well as for immune, heart and brain health. Olive oil nourishes the thyroid and has been touted as a fertility food for women. Regular consumption of olive oil is may also improve sperm integrity and function in men, according to a recent study. One of […]
Detox Spinach-Pear Smoothie
My beef with commercial “green” smoothies is that they often contain more fruit (sugar) than actual greens. Commercial smoothies can also contain ingredients that sound “healthy”—for example: coconut nectar, agave, mango puree, apple juice or yogurt—but are really hidden sources of sugar that add up to a high-calorie or high-carb load for that smoothie. I […]