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7 Tips for Surviving the Holidays

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Yup, it’s the holiday season. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, our schedules are jam packed with back-to-back events. This means we’re faced with tons of heavy meals, tempting cookies and cakes, yummy holiday cocktails, etc. During these indulgent few weeks, we become nervous about eating everything in sight and getting wasted on the endless alcoholic bevvies.

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Sauteed Spinach and Quinoa Pasta

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Many people associate cooking with creating gourmet meals. And, slaving away in the kitchen is probably the last thing you feel like doing after a long, stressful day at the office. The good news is that cooking can be very simple. You don’t have to spend hours making dinner to… Continue reading

Green Bean Almondine

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I’m always looking for quick and easy ways to get more veggies into my diet. Last night, I made green beans with toasted almonds and it was SO good. Green beans contain tons of antioxidants and have many health benefits. Almonds are packed with healthy fat, so they are super… Continue reading

Juicing: From OJ to GJ

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I grew up on tons of orange juice. Our refrigerator was always stocked with multiple bottles so there was never a shortage. It was just so sweet and delicious. As a kid, there was nothing more refreshing to me than a huge glass of Tropicana Pure Premium OJ.

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Healthy Reservations

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Ever since I moved to New York, I’ve had an excuse not to cook. My kitchen is too small, I’m too tired after work, cooking for one isn’t that fun, etc. The bottom line is I just love dining out. I love checking out new restaurants and trying the craziest… Continue reading