Warming Mango-Ginger Smoothie

Warming Mango-Ginger Smoothie

Even when it’s blustery and freezing cold outside (like it is in New York City right now), you can still enjoy a delicious taste of sunshine—and warm up with a little spicy heat! This is a warm smoothie. It has just three real food ingredients: organic mango, fresh...
Spiced Ground Lamb & Veg Ragu with Zoodles

Spiced Ground Lamb & Veg Ragu with Zoodles

A spiced ground lamb-veg ragu is one of my favorite one-pot comfort food dishes any day, but especially on a cold winter night. A ragu is toothsome, delicious and budget-friendly.  You can make a simple ragu of onions, garlic, spices, ground lamb and strained tomatoes...
Quick and Easy Faux “Pho”

Quick and Easy Faux “Pho”

When I came down with the flu earlier this week, I found myself craving pho in a big way. An authentic Vietnamese pho is made with a long-simmered beef marrow bone broth (or oxtail bones), flavored with star anise, ginger, and cloves. Savory additions include rice...
Your Healthy Holiday Gift Guide

Your Healthy Holiday Gift Guide

The idea of giving and/or receiving the “perfect” holiday gift can evolve over time, depending on where we are in life. In my twenties, for example, receiving (or giving) health or wellness-themed gifts were the furthest thing from my mind. I remember eagerly...
The Power of Protein

The Power of Protein

Come September, we want (and need) more energy! There are schedules to juggle. Places to be. People to see. Reaching for more caffeine and sugar to boost energy, however, tips most of us into hormonal imbalance, setting us up to feel more anxious, overwhelmed and...