Diets in Review
Easter is symbolic of so many things, but for me, it is the sure sign that spring has arrived. I love brunch in the spring more than any other season. It just seems as delicate and pretty as the season … Continue reading
I get many funny looks when I tell my health coaching clients that I whole-heartedly endorse a fully stocked chocolate supply in every household. Afterall, it’s one of the most important food groups! We’ve all heard about the benefits of … Continue reading
In the middle of March, I packed what I could carry on my back, headed to the airport, and took flight for New Zealand. Never having been out of the U.S. before, I could only hope I knew what I was in for. Traveling on the cheap was my primary objective. I stay in hostels, I use public transportation, and I make my own food instead of eating out. The average meal here costs $12-14 NZD. I’ve been in New Zealand for a few weeks now, and wanted to share with you one such quick, easy, and cheap meal many backpackers are all familiar with. Continue reading
Improvising can be a lot harder than it looks. (Just ask the cast of “Saturday Night Live”.) Going off-script in the kitchen can be especially challenging, at least at first—after all, what if you screw up and make something that … Continue reading
If you are anything like me, you like to stay fit but have a good time at night, too. I have the perfect answer for you. Below, I have some great (and healthy!) smoothie ideas that will be (almost) as … Continue reading
There are some foods that are better enjoyed at a restaurant. Parfaits are not one of them. They’re often way too sweet, more so than is necessary. A breakfast parfait should be light, subtly sweet, and filling. And that’s exactly … Continue reading
Taco Bell launches its long-anticipated (or dreaded) breakfast menu tomorrow, and it’s about as healthy as you’d expect. Though receiving good reviews on taste, Taco Bell is not going to do your health or waistline any favors with their breakfast … Continue reading
By Team Best Life Need a quick and healthy meal? Crack open some eggs. Eggs are a good source of high-quality protein, with about 6.5 grams of protein per large egg. And the yolk contains the antioxidants that protect the … Continue reading
Let’s be honest, muffins are just breakfast-approved cupcakes. But why does dessert get to have all of the fun? There’s really not an answer so we made one up in the form of a wholesome carrot cake muffin for breakfast. … Continue reading
By Layne Lieberman, RD We all know it’s better to cook at home than rely on restaurants to satisfy your stomach and take care of your health. Restaurant chefs and cooks are trained to use salt, sugar, and fat to … Continue reading
We all know the feeling: the rushed, slightly panicked sensation when standing in the middle of the grocery aisle after work trying to find something healthy for dinner. Why not relieve some of that stress? Our friends over at Shape … Continue reading