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How To Practice Mindful Eating During The Holidays
The holidays are quickly approaching, which means so are the many occasions for indulging in festive food and beverages. Even though our holiday celebrations may look pretty different this year, chances are those treats will still be part of the scenery. I've...
Nut-Free Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles
I know that 2020 festivities will look very different for many of us, but we still need some seasonal treats to include in the celebration. I love a good healthy-ish truffle recipe for this. They’re so easy but feel so fancy—aka perfect for people like me who consider...
Try This Simple Salmon Recipe To Help You Fight SAD
We’ve reached the point in fall when we’ve turned back the clocks and are gearing up for the dark part of the year ahead...how are you feeling? I’m checking in because it’s especially important this time of year to be mindful of the increased risk of Seasonal...
October 2020 Media
October is usually my favorite month, and even though there were some 2020-spirited challenges to that statement, I still feel grateful I had the opportunity to experience a lot of the things I love about fall in the Northeast: beautiful weather and long walks in the...
White Bean Beet Hummus
I don’t talk about this much, but I’m considered at high risk for developing breast and ovarian cancer, given my family history, which includes at least one known gene mutation and diagnosis in multiple younger women. I basically have grown up knowing I have to...
My Favorite Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
I hope you enjoyed the DIY pumpkin puree recipe I shared a few weeks ago! Getting pumpkin at the store has been tough, so I’ve been enjoying this approach to make some of my favorite pumpkin recipes. My mom has also been feeding it to her dogs at the vet's...
Why I Became A Health Coach
Listening to my instincts has been key in most big decisions I’ve made in my life. It was my gut —and my desire to help others through my work— which led me to a career in wellness and it was my gut which signaled to me that I needed to further my career by becoming a...
September 2020 Media
September was a really big month for me in my personal life. A few weeks after getting married, Jacob and I packed and left NYC. We had talked about “eventually” moving out of the city, but 2020 sped up that timeline. We’re staying with family while we sell the...
DIY Pumpkin Puree
When you think of pumpkins, what comes to mind? Carefully carved Jack-o'-lanterns? A carefully crafted pumpkin spice latte? Pumpkin pie made with love? Or bought with love? There is so much more to this brightly colored and cheerful winter squash. Pumpkins...
12 Healthy Parsnip Recipes
One of my favorite fall (and, actually, winter!) veggies: parsnips. This delicious root vegetable (which is closely related to the carrot and parsley), has long cream-colored tuberous roots and offers a sweet, slightly nutty flavor. In addition to bringing a unique...