Looking for a healthier and more flavorful alternative to rice? Well if you haven't heard of it yet, quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) cooks as fast as rice and has the highest nutritional profile of any grain. For breakfast, lunch or dinner,...
Think Fresh and Local Food This Spring By Joining a CSA
Warmer weather has finally arrived here in the North Country. Farmers, gardeners, and fresh-food enthusiasts alike are eagerly awaiting the start of the farmer's market season. And while shopping at the farmer's market is a great way to support our...
The Sweet and Surprisingly Healthy Goodness of Maple Syrup
Now is the time when maple trees here in the Northeast become precious sources of sap instead of just natural beauty. Commercial producers and hobbyists alike start spending weeks, days and hours cooking up the magic and mystery of the...
Top Tips to End Emotional Eating
If you frequently down a pint of ice cream in one sitting after a stressful conversation, eat a whole bag of chocolate when you're feeling hormonal, or if the first thing you reach for is a bag of potato chips...
Is Going Gluten-Free Right For You?
Gluten is a huge topic for discussion these days. Just about everyone I talk to or work with at some point will pose the question of whether a gluten-free diet might work for themselves, a friend or a loved one....
Probiotics 101: Your Secret to a Healthy Immune System
Probiotics are a popular topic today. Everywhere there are ads for foods and supplements to make sure you get these good-guy bacteria into your digestive system. But what are probiotics exactly, and why are they important? And how do you...
4 Steps to Managing Any Life Crisis with Heart and Healing
In her latest book, inspirational author Tara Brach reveals a Buddhist technique for dealing immediately with emotionally difficult and stressful situations called RAIN. The four steps can be practiced any time, anywhere, and are described as follows:• Recognize what is...
Learning Lessons in Love on Valentine’s Day
Whether single or coupled up, love is usually on everyone's mind come February 14th. This is a great time to examine not only if you are getting enough love in your life, but if you are giving enough, as well....
Fun Workouts To Try This Year
The New Year brings us a fresh start, and a time to make resolutions and set intentions for the months ahead. Our goals often fall into categories such as career, relationships, and fitness. While fitness activities can sometimes seem like...
How to Let Loose and Be Bad for a Change
Amid all the arrangements, obligations, and pressures for perfection this holiday season, do you ever find yourself fantasizing about a blissful escape from responsibility? Wouldn't it be nice to skip the shopping and treat yourself to a massage instead? Go...