5-Minute Snacks: Healthy Options for Busy Schedules
Snacking tends to get a bad rap, but it's not inherently unhealthy. Done right, snacking can be a great way to curb hunger -- and bingeing -- and keep energy levels steady. (And if you lead a busy, on-the-go lifestyle
5-Minute Breakfasts: Healthy Meals for Busy Mornings
For most, breakfast is an important meal to get right--a healthy breakfast can work wonders for waking you up, providing lasting energy for a productive morning, curbing cravings and hunger (and consequent bingeing), and offering a yummy, pleasurable thing to
How to Start Eating Plant-Based
Rumblings about the benefits of plant-based diets have been getting louder over the last few years. From environmental friendliness to impressive health benefits, the arguments for plant-based eating are indeed compelling. But what does plant-based eating even mean? What does
Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
Aside from something store-bought, this is probably the easiest pasta sauce you'll ever make. If you're craving something rich, creamy, and fall-inspired (and healthy!), give this recipe a try. Easiest Pumpkin Pasta Sauce A ridiculously easy pasta sauce for fall-inspired dinners. 1
COVID-19: Staying Active at Home
Let's just call it out: There's a lot going on right now, and staying active at home probably feels like the least of your worries. On the milder side of the spectrum, we have disrupted routines, loneliness, and cabin fever. On
COVID-19: Coping with Isolation
Daily life has changed a lot over the last 2 weeks. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, many of us are working from home, limiting contact with other people, stocking up on food and supplies, and trying hard to
Pumpkin Smoothie
I love smoothies, but it's easy to get stuck in a rut -- I tend to have the same type of smoothie each time. Even if you don't get bored easily eating the same foods, switching things up is important
Stop Wasting Your Time on These “Healthy Eating” Habits
When I was just starting out as a project manager, one of the most impactful things I learned—both to be more effective in my job and to reduce my own stress—was the distinction between high-leverage and low-leverage tasks. A high-leverage
Maple Lentils
Lentils are a great source of (vegetarian!) protein, essential minerals, and dietary fiber, but it's not always obvious how to incorporate them into daily meals. Well, here is one of my favorite lentil recipes -- a great one for both
Default Treats vs Thoughtful Treats: A Story about In-N-Out Burgers
When I was growing up in Los Angeles, In-N-Out was the burger place. It was the place to go after football games, the default meal stop for road trips, and the subject of the highly anticipated “In-N-Out Day” that my