Chocolate for Valentine’s Day
Ever wonder why chocolate is synonymous with Valentines Day? Here’s one theory. Cocoa beans contain tryptophan and phenylethylamine – chemicals that can improve our mood and make us feel happy and energized – the same emotions we feel when experiencing love. Although...
9 Healthy Holiday Hacks
‘Tis the season for parties and celebrations with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many it also becomes a time for overeating and weight gain. According to the National Institutes of Health, holiday eating can result in an extra pound or two every year. Over a...
Stuffed Peppers + best jarred tomato sauce
One of the perks of living in New Jersey is this wonderful Hoboken Farms Marinara Sauce – the next best thing to homemade. This family-owned American company has organically grown from a local, outdoor farm market to an emerging national brand. Even if you don’t live...
Homemade Beef Jerky for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is almost here! I’ve got an awesome gift for you to celebrate the day, but first some words of wisdom from one parent to another. As dads and moms, we have such a powerful influence over our kids when it comes to eating. What we eat, when we eat, where...
Extra Veggie Fried Rice
If you’re a home cook (or home cook wannabe), I’ve got some really good news for you. A study published in Public Health Nutrition Journal suggests that people who cook at home most of the time consume generally healthier meals with around 200 fewer calories daily,...
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