Wellness In The Schools

A VERY worthwhile cause worth checking out: "Creating Healthier Places in Which to Learn" This foundation was introduced to my husband and me over the weekend at one of NY many fine eateries… Read on!

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Paleo In NY- Or Any Trip, For That Matter

During a lovely Valentine's Weekend in NY (surprise gift from my darling husband!: ), I thought it would be fun to note (and photograph) just a few of the many Paleo meals I've had the chance to enjoy.   I'm always one to speak with true intention and practice what I preach; those of you […]

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Kale, Everywhere I Go…

Just one example of the many snacks I bring with me on a flight…steamed kale, chilled overnight in the fridge, packaged in recycled zippy bag and packed, amongst other zippy bags of broccoli, more kale, roast turkey breast, 1/2 an avocado and an apple, all packed neatly into my BUILT thermal tote with some ice. […]

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Sugared-Up VITAMINS for Kids? Nice!

I couldn't believe it. I stopped into Pharmaca, the 'integrative' pharmacy where I sometimes purchase my fish oil, or perhaps the occasional box of green tea.    A vendor had her table set up and she was offering samples of a liquid vitamin drink.  She asked if I'd like to try some and I replied […]

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Spaghetti (Squash) and Meatballs

Baked, shredded spaghetti squash tossed with sun dried tomato, basil and olive oil, served with turkey meatballs. No need to add breadcrumbs or fillers; just combine ground turkey, minced onion & garlic, olive oil and your favorite dried spices. Bake for 20' at 450, on a wire rack, turning halfway.  Make sure internal temp = […]

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Why Are So Many Athletes Eating Junk?

I came across this article which discusses the topic of when and how much carbohydrate one needs to consume during endurance training and racing. Valid topic, indeed, but what really caught my attention was the piece at the end, in which the athlete mentions stopping at the store, while training, to grab a 'snickers and […]

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Paleo Poulet Fran̤ais Dans un Pot

For those of you who don't speak French (and that would be me!), this refers to an easy way to prep chicken in which a whole chicken is roasted in a dutch oven, with little more than a bit of oil (we're talking one tablespoon of olive oil!) at a low heat for a few […]

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Osso Buco

Remember that Osso Buco I mentioned a couple of days ago? TO DIE FOR! I skipped the part where the recipe says to dredge the shanks in flour (and the outcome was no less grand) 1) Pat the shanks dry and sear 3' on each side in olive oil in a heavy dutch oven (have […]

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Childhood Obesity…Thanks to the Help of School Lunches

In today's NY Times , there's a short piece on how school lunches (which list corn and potatoes (as in 'tater tots') as the veggie portion of many of their selections) contribute to childhood obesity. The staggering fact is that across America, it is the anomaly to see a child of a healthy weight, than to see […]

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