Helpful Nutrition Apps

Helpful Nutrition Apps

Five fitness and nutrition apps that can help you keep your exercise and nutrition on the right track for the new year. MyFitnessPal helps users track exercise, diet, calories and more. It has a barcode scanner and claims to have the largest food and calorie database...
Spaghetti with brussel sprouts, pancetta, and hazelnuts

Spaghetti with brussel sprouts, pancetta, and hazelnuts

With every bite, this pasta becomes more interesting, from the heat in the peppers, to the sweetness of the hazelnuts – it’s pretty YUMMY! Ingredients: Kosher salt 2 tsp. olive oil 5 oz. pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup) 3 cloves garlic, smashed and...
Charred Corn Salad

Charred Corn Salad

This late summer salad combines sweet August corn (charred on the grill to perfection), bursting ripe tomatoes, and fragrant fresh basil. If you don’t have a grill, no problem! Instead, roast your foil-wrapped corn in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. What...
Why Am I So Hungry After My Workouts?

Why Am I So Hungry After My Workouts?

Funny tees with sayings like “I run for pizza” or “I run because I really like beer” sum up the way many of us think about the relationship between food and exercise. Who among us hasn’t pictured the delicious snack waiting for us after a...
Spiced Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Spiced Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

No need to resist these fall desserts – they are delicious and waist-friendly.  So, go ahead, have one. 3/4 cup all purpose flour 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup coconut oil 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar...