One woman’s journey away from the world of diets…to the world of mindful eating. Diet. We either cringe when we hear the word, binge from the stress of it, or push ourselves enthusiastically into yet another attempt at weight loss. I ditched the word “diet” from my vocabulary a long time ago. Not because I’m…
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What Kind of Peanut Butter Should I Give My Kids?
Peanut butter sandwiches are a childhood tradition. But what kind is best for kids? If you’re a mom, peanut butter is definitely up there on the lunch list. It’s chock-full of protein, easy to prepare and pack, and just plain yummy. But believe it or not, some brands are over-processed, which strips them of nutritional…
These Are the Only Vegetable Latkes You Will Actually Love
Do the healthier substitutes for potato latkes just not do it for you? If you’re going to change it up a bit, these vegetable latkes are the only way. I’m a purist, and really I don’t think anyone should mess with latkes by making different versions and variations. I prefer my latkes the plain, old-fashioned…
See Why We’re Smitten by Sina Mizrahi’s Completely Magnificent Blood Orange Salad
It’s the Perfect Refreshing Salad You Need to Balance It All Out. I’m not complaining about eating soft, pillowy doughnuts straight after they’ve been fried and coated in sugar (though I’m not much of jelly fan but I don’t discriminate)…or the crispy potato laced latkes that are beyond golden brown, edging on blackened. I love…
Red Lentil Soup: You Need a New, Different Soup. This One’s Comforting, Aromatic, and Flavorful.
The house will smell good as it simmers, and it’ll make you all warm, toasty, and satiated inside. Meet Red Lentil Soup. One Tuesday, a bunch of us gathered at Renee Muller’s house for a Between Carpools photoshoot. “It smells good here,” said Leah, “What are you cooking?” “A soup recipe Naomi Hazan gave me,” Renee said….
What to Do When Your Baby’s Diaper Rash Won’t Go Away
Some rashes are more stubborn than the most powerful diaper rash cream. This is what works. For most babies, Balmex and Desitin really does the job and quickly clears up the standard rash. Sometimes, though, diaper rash is more stubborn. These persistent types of rashes might appear when your baby is teething, or if there’s…
Is Alcohol Fattening? Or is a Glass of Wine Truly Good for You? Here’s the Scoop.
Alcohol has been known to contribute to belly fat. But why is calories from alcohol different than any other? Here’s why, and how you can enjoy without guilt. By Flavorful Fit’s Eve Elenhorn When it comes to alcohol, online articles are extremely contradictory. On the one hand, we hear a glass of wine is good…
Rorie’s Quick Grilled Chicken Dinner
What does she do when she can’t prep ahead? Rorie makes grilled chicken cutlets, stir-fried broccoli, and mashed Japanese sweet potatoes. Living Full n’ Free is very simple and delicious but I never said it was easy. Planning ahead, making a weekly menu, organizing, shopping, and cooking is crucial if you want to fill your…
There’s Not a Second to Waste. How to Treat a Burn Pronto.
Even before Hatzalah arrives, you can do a lot to lessen the severity of a burn. Read this and act fast. On the first day of Yom Tov, with a house full of guests, my four year old pulled a pot of oil off the gas range onto himself. There were adults all around and…
What’s the 80/20 rule? This nutrition approach might work for you.
When it comes to life and nutrition, all or nothing doesn’t work for most people. But 80/20 does! My husband and I started “eating clean” about four months ago. I know, you are probably rolling your eyes at this point. However, we’ve tried clean eating with a twist! We follow the 80/20 rule. What does…
