Healthy happy you.
Recently, I've received a few questions about natural deodorants, and here's one I can recommend - Crystal Deodorant. It has been around since 1984, and it's the all natural alternative to mainstream chemical-filled deodorants. It's hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, non-sticky, non-staining, and it is made of 100% mineral salts. That's it - no artificial colors or ingredients. All you have to Read more
Swimming season is upon us, and while it's a fun (even athletic) activity, the tangled, frizzed-out hair that can result is decidedly not. Chemicals in pool water can wreak havoc on your strands, while salt water from the ocean has drying effects. There are a few things you can do, though, to keep your summertime style from looking gnarly, dude. To find out more, just keep reading. Read more
In April's issue of Shape magazine, actress Vanessa Hudgens talks about her healthy new lifestyle, which includes regular workout sessions and making delicious, wholesome meals. Her new favorite meal: spinach salad with grilled chicken or salmon, almonds, feta, truffle oil, and Himalayan sea salt. Interesting that Vanessa is dashing her dishes with Himalayan salt, but it leaves one curious if Read more
For 35 years, Newton Vineyard has valued sustainability in all of its practices, from estate design to each step of the winemaking process, and to celebrate Earth Day, it's releasing its latest Eco Chic collaboration piece, the Puzzle Tray, developed by Chicago-based designers Bruce and Stephanie Tharp of Materious studio. I had the opportunity to try out the Puzzle Tray this morning, and its Read more
It's funny to think that just a few years ago, bamboo cutting boards were hard to come by. These days, the boards have taken their place as standard fare beside their wood and plastic peers. This material has endeared itself toall kinds of kitchen products, not to mention environmentalists, thanks to the plant's rapid growth and regeneration. Bamboo grows to a harvestable height in three to five Read more
Magnesium is an essential mineral our body needs and is found in our bones, body tissues, and organs. A well-balanced diet will usually provide you with adequate magnesium levels, but if you are prone to headaches, forgetfulness, sore or cramping muscles, stress, or chronic fatigue, a deficiency in magnesium might be what's slowing you down. For ways to get a daily dose of magnesium, read on. Read more
It's Girl Scout Cookie time! Noshing on these fund-raising treats seems like an American pastime, but it can be challenging to keep a snack session of these seasonal sweets in check. If you can enjoy your cookies in a reasonable manner, then good for you! But if you're looking for a way to scratch that sugary itch without killing your healthy eating agenda, here are some healthier alternatives. Read more
It's inevitable that the snack table is one of the most popular socializing zones in the house during the holiday season. Due to their close proximity to the television, treat-filled coffee tables are prime targets for unconscious nibbling — and who doesn't like snacking while watching a sporting event or a favorite Christmas movie? This year, try removing the bowls of candies and chocolates Read more
The best of the best of the nation's food world glitterati are in New York this weekend for the industry's Oscars, the James Beard Awards. Although the main ceremony doesn't take place until later this evening, the events kicked off on Friday with the announcement of the book, broadcast, and journalism awards. A huge congratulations is in order for our friends at the San Francisco Chronicle; Read more
I always thought that snacking after dinner packed on the pounds, but after learning that eating in the evening will lead to weight gain is a myth, I'm back to my happy-snacking ways. Knowing that eating after dinner isn't completely off limits doesn't mean you should scarf down a plate of loaded nachos before calling it a night, but if you need to eat something before bed, make sure to make the Read more
