I’ve been a fan of coconut oil for a while now. I use it on the griddle when I make a batch of my Sunday pancakes. I love it in baked goods, used as a healthy butter-substitute. And I like to add a dollop of it in my rice as it cooks, creating a delicious, […]
I wanted to take a moment and wish each and every one of you a wonderful, happy, healthy holiday! I hope you are enjoying your time with friends and family, coworkers and neighbors. And I hope you are remembering to breathe! In the midst of the chaos of the holiday season, it can be easy […]
Anyone who wants to stay trim and healthy during the holidays knows that navigating your snacking this time of year can feel like dodging landmines. There’s the plate of lemon bars your neighbor baked for you, the box of chocolates your vendor shipped to you, the jar of candy canes your coworker generously shares with […]
Summer’s warm, humid air makes our skin moist and our hair frizzy. But winter’s cool weather has the opposite effect on our body: dry, cracked skin and rough, chapped lips. Cooler weather can exacerbate already-dry skin. I used to think it was inevitable that cold winter air meant scaly shins and rough skin for me. […]