10 Tasty, Healthy Squash Recipes
I think it’s time for a recipe roundup, don’t you? Maybe it’s just me, but I always find those to be really inspiring— I don’t think I’ve ever come across a recipe roundup and not left without at...
View ArticleGrapefruit Negroni Cocktail
Although Erika and I pretty much only meet up for workouts and the occasional lunch (or spa treatment — we fancy sometimes), from time to time we also to get do fun foodie things in Kansas City. Like...
View ArticleYom Kippur: Traditions and Foods
Yom Kippur is a somber holiday in the Jewish religion. The name “Yom Kippur” means “Day of Atonement,” and on this day, we atone for the sins we’ve made over this past year. We ask for forgiveness and...
View ArticleThe 10 Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Kristen wrote this post on Sober October and it got me thinking: could I do Sober October? And if I was going to, what would I sub for my usual beloved nightly glass of wine? Well, turns out, as I’ve...
View Article7 Tasty Ways to Celebrate National Pumpkin Pie Day
If you ask me, the real National Pumpkin Pie Day is on Thanksgiving, but since so many of you weirdos insist on calling that day Turkey Day, I wanted to bring a little attention to my favorite fall...
View ArticleNourish Your Hair and Skin From the Inside
As the weather cools down, your summer glow may begin to fade and winter dullness may creep into your hair and skin. Beyond fortifying your hair and skincare routines to combat the cooler weather, why...
View ArticleA Healthy Recipe for Your Next Tailgate
Tailgating is a great excuse to get together with friends — but that doesn’t mean it should be an excuse to eat a bunch of processed junk food. Now, I don’t know about you, but I don’t like to rely on...
View ArticleBeyond Candy: 13 Halloween Treat Ideas
It’s easy to let down your guard this time of year. Even if you don’t have kiddos bringing candy home after trick-or-treating or school parties, you might pick up some sweet treats to hand out to the...
View ArticleAfrican Chicken Peanut Soup Recipe
I basically learned how to cook back in my 20s by reading issue after issue of Cooking Light. I’d page through, recipe by recipe, tearing out any and all that piqued my interest. Then, at the beginning...
View ArticleBanana Cappuccino Overnight Oats
We’re in for a treat today (or, really, tomorrow morning), as this recipe comes our way from Caroline Risby, who writes about simplifying fitness, wellness, and nutrition to make it accessible to more...
View ArticleTasty Ways to Kick Dehydration to the Curb
All summer long, we were warned about the dangers of dehydration. And while you probably sweat more in the summer (and therefore require more water), it can be argued that it’s easier to drink more...
View ArticleYour New Fave Fall Drink: Caramel Apple Cider Sangria
Being gluten-free and choosing a cocktail or liquor can be a tricky thing. You’d think that most hard alcohol would be a safe bet. But … they’re kinda not, not even vodka. But, as demand for...
View ArticleA Big Bowl of Autumn
Do you remember Maypo? You probably don’t, but your parents or grandparents do. Back in the 1950s, the company that made the maple-flavored instant oatmeal hired a former Disney animator to create a...
View ArticleHealthier Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
I have a confession to make… I am a peanutbutteraholic. The nutty taste, the creamy texture (because who really eats crunchy PB, right?), and the way it squashes hunger make peanut butter my favourite...
View ArticleKale-Leek Gratin With Gruyère
It seems like just yesterday I was figuring out how to create a Halloween costume out of items already hanging in my closet (or maybe with a little duct tape), and now, I’m solidifying Thanksgiving...
View ArticleA Better Way to Dress Up Your Sweet Potatoes
When I was growing up, sweet potatoes at the holidays were usually a glass pan of orangey-brown goop covered in marshmallows. And even though marshmallows are one of my favorite food groups (yes, I...
View ArticleStuffed Baby Bell Peppers
Who doesn’t love an easy-to-make, two-bite appetizer? Stuffed baby bell peppers can be prepped in advance with only a few ingredients; they can be served either hot or cold, plus, they come in festive...
View ArticleTake a Hike … With These Snacks!
Happy Take a Hike Day! Hiking is one of my favorite ways to spend a weekend afternoon. Wandering in the forest nearly instantly revitalizes my mental health while providing an excellent cardio...
View ArticleMake Sure the Hungry Have a Healthy Holiday Meal
As you go about your holiday grocery shopping, think about buying extra non-perishable supplies to donate to your local food bank. But to make sure those relying on food banks enjoy a nutritious and...
View ArticleCalming Kudzu Pudding
You already know that food has a direct impact on your health — for better or for worse. You probably know all too well which foods have a not-so-great effect on your body. (Hey, there’s a reason Jenn...
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