Miso is one of those superfoods that’s so good for you yet rarely eaten by most of us in this country. Which is a real shame, since in addition to being so nutritious it’s also super tasty! Miso is a fermented soybean paste, made by taking a yeast mold and letting it sit with soybeans […]
What reduces stress levels, lowers blood pressure, reduces your risk of heart disease, and needs a good scratch on the head when you wake up in the morning? Answer: your loveable dog. Or adorable cat. Or beloved guinea pig. Studies show that having an animal in your home improves your overall sense of wellbeing. This […]
I came across this fascinating article in the NY Times yesterday. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, you’ll absolutely want to read this: Cancers Can Vanish Without Treatment, but How?
Are you breathing? I mean, really breathing? Deeply inhaling, thoroughly exhaling? Chances are you’re doing the minimal amount of breathing necessary to keep you alive right now, but probably not taking the extremely beneficial, deep belly breaths that can reduce your stress levels, energize you, and boost your mood. Don’t worry – I forget to […]
Hi all! I just got back from a 10-day trip to Europe (Amsterdam and Paris, to be exact) and am settling back into Brooklyn life. Besides the baguette, cheese, wine, and chocolate withdrawal I’m going through, I feel great! Yes, I spent 10 days feasting my little heart out: lots of coffees? Check. Mid-day beers? […]
We tend to only think of bright orange pumpkins when Halloween rolls around, but this nutritionally-packed winter squash shouldn’t be overlooked during the rest of the year. Pumpkin meat is packed with carotenoids — it’s what gives them their orange color and works to fight against free radicals in your body, helping to prevent wrinkles, […]