For all of those LUNA Bar fans out there, this giveaway is for you!! LUNA has come out with a brand new bar that is high in fiber, low in calories, 70% organic, kosher, vegan, and relatively low in s...
My hubby is coming home from India tomorrow! He’s been there for the past few weeks, visiting family and taking advantage of his last summer vacation as a student. Once he finishes his PhD, tho...
Memorial Day is almost here! For me, Memorial Day is like the unofficial beginning of summer. It means lots of socializing, get-togethers with friends, picnics, sunshine, barbecues, and outdoor activ...
I love rice cakes – they’re a great whole grain snack that you can top with just about anything. But for those who are looking for a low calorie option, rice cakes aren’t always the...
How did I get my husband to eat one and a half whole red bell peppers without even thinking twice? By stuffing them with delicious, fun ingredients of course! I love stuffing peppers – they are...
Happy Monday everyone! I’m very excited to announce that I’ve just redesigned my blog! Some fun, new features you’ll find are: Easy subscribe and follow buttons (upper right sidebar...
A big welcome to Kathy Freston! If you’re unfamiliar with Kathy, she’s a wellness expert with a focus on conscious eating and a holistic approach to health and happiness. She is also the author...
I love recipes that can act as multiple types of meals – like something that can double as a light lunch or an appetizer. I love recipes even more that can basically work as: a snack, appetizer...
“Sabji” is one of my favorite types of Indian food. It’s basically different vegetables cooked with spices and curry flavors, and when it’s made well, it can be a great way to...
The husband loves Thai Yellow Curry. It’s pretty much guaranteed that when we visit a Thai restaurant, he will order some form of curry: Yellow, Panang, Red, and occasionally Green. He...
Summer is coming! And if you’re anything like me, that means lots of sun, hanging out with friends and family, outdoorsy activities, and travel. The husband and I are going to be traveling quit...
Question: How do you get someone who loves pizza and wants to eat it at every meal to eat a healthy version of pizza that you can make in 15 minutes? Answer: Make whole wheat pita pizzas! Pita Pizzas...
It’s rare to find truly healthy, locally-made, unprocessed granola bars these days – and I mean unprocessed to the point where it’s got the exact same ingredients you would use if y...
Ok everyone, get ready for some food porn. A few months ago, a couple friends, my hubby and I had the pleasure of visiting Gather Restaurant in Berkeley. Gather is a place where you can find seasonal...
Hi Everyone! I’m sure you noticed that I’ve been a little less active this past week, and that’s because I was on vacation! I just got back today from a week-long trip to Vancouver ...
One of the husband’s favorite Indian snacks is samosas. I don’t blame him – they’re the perfect combination of crispy, flaky, spicy and sweet – with the lightly f...
When you think of UNOs, you probably think “deep dish pizza,” not “healthy restaurant.” Right? It’s only natural, since UNOs practically invented deep dish pizza, the ul...
Heather, aka The Diet P.I., is one of my favorite bloggers, and a good friend! She’s a registered dietitian, health journalist, and author, and knows a TON about healthy eating, weight loss, ma...
Nothing compares to the taste of fresh ravioli, made from scratch. Nothing compares to the three hours it takes to make fresh ravioli from scratch either. And because I love it so much, I’m tot...
I was so happy when this awesome prize pack of Wasa Crispbreads showed up at my door a week ago! For those of you who aren’t familiar with Wasa, they basically make these delicious crispy ̶...
Dal is pretty much a staple in Indian cuisine. What is Dal? It’s basically stewed/cooked lentils or split peas, but there are so many different kinds of Indian lentils & beans: Moong, Toor,...
Ok everyone, it’s a milestone. The husband made whole wheat pizza dough, from scratch, in our kitchen, all by himself. I wasn’t even there to witness it! (or to help!) He got the recipe f...
Is this the best veggie burger ever? Yes. Will it please meat-eaters and vegetarians alike? Yes. Is it worth the 45minutes – 1 hour it takes to make? Yes. Is it healthy? Of course! Is it husban...
Sokenbicha and Sweet Leaf are two of my favorite brands of all-natural iced tea. Most bottled iced teas have tons of calories and sugar – as much as some candy bars or decadent desserts! I̵...
Who doesn’t love eating popcorn while watching a great game? It’s the perfect healthy snack – 3 cups of air-popped with no butter (which is, frankly, a TON of popcorn) has only 100 ...
The husband loves tortilla soup. He’ll often ask that I make it for dinner, but I’ve never thought that tortilla soup is that filling on its own, so I always suggest making something else...
I love meeting new blogger friends, and recently I met Sharzad, the woman behind LuxLyfe - a blog about health, food, beauty, fashion and travel. Once we began talking, it was clear that we have seri...
Hi Everyone! I hope you’re all having a great weekend. While my Chana Masala (dinner tonight, recipe to come soon) is simmering away on the stove, I thought I’d post a fun weekend ...
Today is one of those days when I’ll be cooking something with ingredients from my pantry. It’s rainy, cold, and just plain icky outside. There’s just no other word to describe it &...
Sweet Potatoes and Greek Yogurt. Not the traditional ingredients you’d normally find in a taco, right? It doesn’t matter – because these are some of the most delicious tacos youR...
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