Health & Wellness

Inspiring Pieces From Women Around the Web

Who inspires you? Being a blogger and freelance writer, I am also (no surprise here) obsessed with reading other people’s blogs, magazine articles and inspirational essays. Often, I am drawn to other women who I can relate to and cooking-related blogs, because they make me feel inspired, motivated and connected. This week, I’ve read a […]

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A Little Rant: The Crap We are Feeding Our Children (and Buying Into Ourselves)

[source] Wow! You can now get 20 of these puppies for just $4.99. Does that mean you are going to give in? Yesterday evening while watching television, I saw an advertisement on TV for McDonald’s Chicken Nuggets. The 20 piece is now “on sale” at a special $4.99. That’s a penny under $5.00 for 840

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Motivation Monday: Dealing with Turkey Day Bloat, Fatigue, and the ‘Blahs’

[healthy snacks like these raw pecans can help keep you in check during the day] Good evening ladies, and happy Cyber Monday. Any online deals catch your eye today? I received dozens of emails, but decided to hold back from online shopping as I know I can get a little carried away. I work better

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Comfort Food for You AND Your Kids: Mac & Cheese and Chicken Nuggets Get a Makeover

[source] Craving these lil guys? Try this healthy substitute instead. You AND your kids will appreciate. I have a confession: As healthy as I may be, there’s something about those little Dinosaur chicken nuggets and boxed Mac ‘n’ Cheese that gets me every time. Every time I see my little cousins nibble away on their

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Bloggers for Boobs Event Recap With Pretzel Crisps & Likeable Media

I’ve been so caught up in Integrative Nutrition lectures, friends, work, and life in general that I completely let the week get away from me. In fact, I STILL haven’t written about the Bloggers for Boobs event I attended last week. Hosted by Pretzel Crisps and Likeable Media, this blogger cocktail party benefited the Susan

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Guest Post: Indoor Winter Exercises to Stay in Shape

[source] This guest post was written by Ashley from Long Island Heart Associates. For questions about heart health and exercise, contact our cardiologists today. Baby, it’s cold outside, and you might not feel up to bundling up and braving the cooler temperatures with wind, snow and ice just around the corner. The good news is

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SuperFood Roundup: Stock Up on These Healthy Natural Supplements

Yesterday, I took a trip to Whole Foods and decided to browse their Whole Body section. I was particularly interested in all the natural supplements and powders they had to offer, as I’ve heard so much talk about various super foods. I was overwhelmed and amazed with the many powders, supplements, and natural remedies I

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Food & Your Skin: How What You Can Eat Can Effect the Health & Glow of Your Skin

[source] Yesterday, I went to Exhale Spa for my second follow-up facial, since facials are kinda-sorta my new favorite thing. I had the works, including extractions, a hydration mask, and even a peel. Needless to say I was a tad pink afterward, but today my skin is feeling smooth and healthy. Score. During my facial,

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Friday Favorites: Green Juice, Facials & Cleansing

[source] Oh hey fellow Healthy Chicks, and Happy Friday! Let’s just cut to the chase and go over what I’m lovin’ this week. Here goes: Mega Green: This green juice blend by “Simply Nutritious” is surprisingly mega-tasty as well. I spotted it in the Whole Food’s aisle last night and decided to pick some up.

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