There is no fat on this earth more precious to me than ghee. If I could eat it with a spoon like ice cream, I would, letting it drip down my face into slick, emollient pools on my thighs, which…
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10 Essential Tools for a Healthy Kitchen
You don’t need a whole lot in your kitchen to make healthy meals, but there are a few essential items I recommend everyone have in their toolkit to make meal prep a breeze.
stress-relieving chocolate cherry smoothie
Cherry season is the best season! They’re currently on sale for less than $2/lb (from $5/lb) so after seeing that I got so excited I blacked out and bought 7 lbs. My blood is the juice of cherries. Other than…
guide to healthy travel in boston
It’s here! I put together a giant list of recommendations for enjoying a healthy/active stay in Boston for the Academy of Culinary Nutrition blog (my alma mater!). In it you’ll find everything you need to know about where to stay,…
asparagus soup
The weather here in Boston has been so gloomy every day and not spring-like at all, but luckily our vegetables know what time it is. In my neighborhood, the Fenway CDC has a Fair Foods program offering fresh vegetables for $2…
take control of your health
The American Health Care Act was passed by the House this week, which will repeal and replace much of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). If you’re concerned about your health insurance (as I am), coverage, medication costs, etc., now is the…
you don’t need coffee
You don’t need coffee. HEAR ME OUT. Before you come at me with your pitchforks and large iced Dunks, I am not demonizing it or saying it is strictly forbidden all the time forever. I’m saying that 5th cup of coffee…
creamy cauliflower + carrot soup
This week the Academy of Culinary Nutrition launched its annual From Scratch cookbook for a cause, and I’m proud to have a version of my nourishing savory oats included in the book! This is a digital cookbook with 47 gluten-free,…
heart-healthy tomato chickpea soup
Tomato soup is a staple in our house (ahem, apartment), and it’s a great heart-healthy option that can be customized a bit to include what needs to be used up in your pantry, like beans or fresh bell peppers. This week,…
roasted veggie + kale salad
I’m a creature of habit. I’ll order the same thing every time I go to a restaurant, and I’ll make the same meal a million times until I can’t even accept the taste anymore. This recipe was inspired by my…
