Being dedicated to your diet is tough enough without the little devil on your shoulder chomping down on a Hershey bar. You don’t want to binge and wind up feeling guilty, but ignoring the craving and being grumpy and miserable is no happy alternative either.
Read MoreLet’s face it – diets are so not a thing around the holidays, and that is completely okay. Holiday calories shouldn’t count, because it means that you have a warm home to enjoy great food and great company. So I hope you ate, indulged, and enjoyed every morsel without regret – we won’t tell that you had the last piece of pie
Read MoreIf you’re anything like me, then your day can’t even start without your morning cup of coffee. Alternatively, others start their day by chugging a Red Bull or Monster (which is a total chemical catastrophe for your body). Once you’re used to jump-starting your mornings with caffeine, it’s nearly impossible to go without – lest you become Godzilla and offend every person within a three-foot radius of you.
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Read MoreDoes your sweet tooth keep calling to you?… Are you the type that absolutely NEEDS something sweet after dinner?
Most girls don’t know that coconut is quite possibly the perfect sweetener for any health-conscious dessert. It has an abundance of health benefits and is a source of good fat.
In a society that is continually more self-aware and health-conscious, superfood trends change over more than trends in fashion (hence why you now opt for the garnish-turned-godsend, kale, in your salads). This trend, however, is not one that’s fleeting and will most definitely become a staple in your diet: the acai bowl, made from the acai berry.
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Read MoreAnother healthy eating recipe is on its way, strictly from the Paleo diet.
Read MoreOne of my favorite seasonal vegetables is zucchini. Take advantage of the delicious antioxidant and trade in processed food for a serving of vegetables. The biggest benefit is definitely how simple the recipe is.
Read MoreAlright…you had (a little) too much to drink last night and now you are hangover! It’s okay, it happens when you are having a good time! By now you probably know not to trust and buy anything labeled “hangover cure” for the mornings after a wild night… that stuff doesn’t work!
While the research on this topic is limited and there’s no one solution to fix all the symptoms of a hangover, this green smoothie will detoxify, rebuild electrolytes, and restore your body’s normal pH levels.
Read MoreIt’s football season & buffalo wings are the perfect game day food…
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are a new twist on wings that gets veggies in your tummy without sacrificing that delicious buffalo flavor.
Read MoreBrussels Sprouts – the instigator of all childhood uprisings and mutiny. However, maybe now that we’ve aged and our palettes have matured, we can make peace with our baby cabbage foe – and maybe with the help from a crispy and delicious lemon and garlic Sicilian sprouts recipe. Brussel sprouts make for excellent side dishes because they taste like whatever you roast them with – allowing you to make them however potent or mild you want, according to whatever best accompanies your main dish.
Read MoreIf a recipe includes “One-Pan” in the name… you can bet your bottom dollar that we’re going to try it.
More & more you’ll appreciate the simple things in life.
I also like to melt my butter prior to adding to the wet mixture, mix all the sugar, vanilla, eggs, and butter together then add in the dry flour, baking soda & salt.
Read MoreThe ultimate guide to New York City’s finest Boozy Brunches.
Dear Bruncher, Throw on your favorite graphic tee, grab a few girlfriends, and make your way to NYC this weekend because it’s brunch time, and mimosas are calling your name. If you’re a first-timer, no worries, we’ve highlighted a variety of options for you to experience the brunchiest meal you’ve ever had.
Bottoms up…
Read MoreWe went on a quest to find the best-fried chicken in NYC
We have two words for you: fried chicken. Ah yes, delicious sections of fresh chicken meat, battered in savory spices and fried until crispy and golden brown. Fried chicken is one of the many staples of good ol’ soul food and for a good reason.
Read MoreFirst priority for any sweet: it’s gotta be worth cheating on your diet.
Second priority: is it pretty? – so pretty, in fact, that I can Instagram it?
Living in this social media age, trendy foods have helped launch many restaurants by generating conversation. In a matter of days, a new place can go from empty tables… to having a line around the corner.
Read MoreThis is my version of a healthy Thirsty Thursday!! I like to make myself juice blends and immunity shots at least twice a week, I can feel a big difference when I take my immunity shots especially if I am feeling under the weather. Here is a quick and easy recipe that I make myself at home.
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