Being a runner,  I love to refuel with a protein-rich, fruity smoothie.  Smoothies are a delicious way to boost your fruit and veggie intake all in one sweet confection!  Purchase your favorite frozen unsweetened fruits, of course, fresh produce works too, and Greek yogurt which has more than twice the amount of protein than traditional yogurt. […]

After a very long cold and snowy winter in Boston the sight of blooming flowers and budding trees made for a hopeful start to spring.  Spring means a lot of things to Bostonians: Red Sox, Celtics playoffs, the Boston Marathon; it’s hard not to be a sports fan in this great city. There is nothing quiet […]

One of my favorite dishes to have on hand in the spring during sport’s season or when my schedule seems busier than usual is Farmer’s Market Pasta!  I can easily create a meal with this nourishing pasta dish by adding some grilled chicken or fish or grabbing a rotisserie chicken on the fly when time […]

According to ancient legend, black rice was a rare delicacy in China and was enjoyed only by the Emperors.  Giving it it’s purple color the anthocyanins in black rice are linked with decreasing risk of heart disease, cancer and inflammation.  This whole grain rice provides a good source of  iron and fiber and according to […]

“What do we live for if not to make life less difficult for each other?”-George Elliot You are never too old for a sleepover, right?  Living a well-balanced life for me includes some special girl bonding.  Every April my sister Trisha hosts a sleepover for me, her childhood friend, Pam and Pam’s best buddy, Moirna. […]

Last night I spoke in my home town to  local parents about establishing healthy habits for themselves and their kids.  I created a list of 10 best practices toward healthy living.  I know even the best intended parents, myself included,  occasionally need a healthy ‘re-boot’ to realign our lives into a more healthier paradigm.  Life […]

How cute are these little mini cabbages?  Brussels Sprouts are a powerhouse full of anti-cancer fighting nutrients! Isothiocyanates and sulforaphane found in the sprouts are known to slow down cancer growth.    These little sprouts also supply a good amount of folate, potassium and vitamin K.   Brussels sprouts are a source of fermentable fibers […]

I love baking! I love modifying recipes to contain fruits and adding various flours to boost the fiber and nutritional content.  My personal flour favorites include: oat flour which adds 12 grams of fiber per cup and whole-wheat pastry flour which adds a whopping 16 grams of fiber per cup.  Fiber is terrific at making […]

There is nothing quite like having a Guinness in Ireland. In fact, Ireland is the very place I acquired a taste for this creamy delicious beer. Did you know the dark color of beer does not mean it has more alcohol but rather that dark malts were used to create it. I learned how to […]