Did you know that February is cancer prevention month? It is why you should use this month to practice living a healthier lifestyle and encourage others to do the same. As chaotic as they can be, mornings set the tone for the rest of the…
While I haven’t talked about it on the blog, I have been leading a weekly wellness program at Columbia University Medical Center since the beginning of the year. As I’ve mentioned, I LOVE teaching the class but it takes up a lot of my time….
It has been REALLY cold recently. Snow and ice are showing up in places that are completely unprepared for it. Fortunately, I have a temporary but noteworthy solution, a good-for-you drink that will warm you up and help your body stay healthy at the same…
I like it when I can make my life easier. I also like saving money by eating at home. It’s the reason why I’m sharing the recipe for a dish I’ve been doing for years. This meal was inspired by a visit to Asia de…
There is a misconception that eating foods to prevent cancer is boring, bland and difficult to prepare. Now that the distraction of Pinktober is almost over, I am happy to share a list that you can use all year long. In case you didn’t know, Pinktober…
A little over a week ago I had a really eventful Saturday. I started my day joining Newark’s Mayor, Cory Booker, in Jersey City during his campaign for the New Jersey senate. Appropriately titled, “Run With Cory”, a small group of about 50 participants…
No matter how you eat, most people go to the supermarket and get the same ole’ stuff. Day after day, your meals look pretty much the same. This can become incredibly boring. It’s precisely why I joined my local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Don’t…
Let’s begin this post with a simple exercise using the photo above, called “count the ingredients”. Begin: 1. . . 2. . . 3. . . 4. . . 5. . . and 6! That wasn’t so hard, right? Recently, my daughters brought home an…
Wanna know what I love most about warmer weather? The fact that I don’t have to cook as much YAY! I love cooking but certainly not when it’s hot. Admittedly, I get lazy this time of year. Besides, this is when the body naturally craves…
Hi! My name is Eileen and I hate beets. I know they are good for me but the truth is, I can’t stand them and I consider myself to be very open-minded (obsessed may be a better word) about vegetables. For years, I have used…