Author: Lily

The kids and I have been on a cookie testing spree lately. These brown butter chocolate chunk cookies with pistachios have made the cut. They’re sweet and savory in every bite and have layers of flavor. A fresh batch doesn’t last long around here! Brown butter chocolate chunk cookies are thick and chewy with crispy edges and a soft center. I’ve made a few ingredient swaps to make this dessert a little healthier, but they’re still a treat we enjoy in moderation.  Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies Salty, sweet, crunchy, chewy… you get all of the flavors and textures in…

With fresh ingredients and a delicious Mediterranean twist, this Mango Salad recipe, mixed with veggies and herbs, then tossed in fresh lime juice and olive oil, is the perfect sunny side! Ready in just 15 minutes. Photo Credit: Suzy Karadsheh An Easy Healthy Mango Salad This savory mango salad with spinach, cucumber, red pepper, and fresh herbs is one of my summer favorites. I give it a Mediterranean twist thanks to pomegranate arils, Aleppo pepper, and a light dressing of freshly squeezed limes and quality extra virgin olive oil. Like my watermelon and feta salad recipe, which is a huge…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now 72, recently sparked widespread debate by appearing to use a nicotine pouch during his Senate confirmation hearing for U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. This moment, captured on video, fueled online buzz about nicotine’s potential upsides for brain health, pitting biohacking enthusiasts against medical caution.Why the ‘Benefits of Nicotine’ Trend Is Suddenly EverywhereSocial media platforms like TikTok and X have amplified claims that low-dose nicotine—from pouches or patches—boosts focus, memory, and shields against dementia. RFK Jr.’s high-profile gesture, amid his nomination by President Trump, timed perfectly with this surge, drawing millions of views. Wellness…

                          March is Women’s History Month, so let’s look back at a few of the women who paved the way in fitness, health, and sport.     Bobbi Gibb, Running In 1966, Bobbi Gibb applied to run in the Boston Marathon and was rejected because women were deemed not “physiologically capable of running a marathon.” She hid in the bushes near the starting line and ran anyway, finishing ahead of two-thirds of the men. She came back and ran again in 1967 and 1968. It took until 1972…

This Low Carb Keto Irish soda bread is amazing in texture and is nut free, low carb, grain free and a gluten free bread recipe! Just 5 grams of net carbs per serving! Grain Free Irish Soda Bread (Low Carb, Sugar Free, Nut Free Option) This Grain Free Irish Soda Bread is a delicious low-carb twist on the traditional Irish quick bread that’s often served around St. Patrick’s Day. My version is keto friendly, gluten free, sugar free, and grain free, yet still delivers the rustic texture and slightly tangy flavor that makes classic soda bread so comforting. When I…

These creamy pesto beans take just 20 minutes to make and are loaded with fiber and plant-based protein thanks to a creamy sauce made with silken tofu. If you’re looking to increase your fiber intake, one of the easiest ways to do that is to eat more beans! Just 1/2 cup of beans provides 7-8 grams of fiber which is nearly a quarter of the recommended fiber you need for the whole day. What’s more, they are also a good source of protein and loaded with a variety of other essential nutrients like iron, magnesium, zinc, and folate. Even better,…

Take your vegetable game up a notch with this crunchy, herby, crave-worthy snap pea salad recipe with tender green beans, tangy feta cheese, walnuts, and crispy quinoa. Photo Credits: Kathrine Irwin When I’m Craving Crunch, I Make this Snap Pea Salad Snap peas serve as the base of this vegetable salad, where I mix in lightly steamed green beans, earthy toasted walnuts, chunks of briny feta, peppery arugula, and generous amounts of parsley and mint. I sprinkle the whole thing with crispy quinoa to give it that addictive crunch. The crispy quinoa is ridiculously easy to make and even more…

We all compare ourselves — to friends, coworkers, influencers, or even strangers online. It’s something our brains do automatically. But in the age of social media and constant visibility, comparison has become more than a passing thought — it’s a daily habit. While comparison can sometimes inspire growth, it often does the opposite. It fuels anxiety, lowers self-esteem, and traps us in a cycle of “never enough.” The good news? You can train your mind to step out of this pattern and find peace in your own lane. Let’s explore why comparison happens, how it feeds anxiety, and practical ways…

Happy Friday! Here’s the latest Columbus restaurant news: Fox in the Snow officially announced this week that its seventh store is coming to Clintonville, to 4203 N. High St., the former Hot Chicken Takeover space. On social media they said the shop will potentially open in May and sell the donuts they once featured at their original location. The Clintonville store joins an already-announced sixth location coming to Lane Avenue in Upper Arlington. This week Sexton’s Pizza officially opened its stall at the Little Grand Market. It took the place of Gant’s Pizza, which departed a few weeks ago. The…

Introduction  In 2003, researchers at the University of Toronto published a landmark study in the Journal of the American Medical Association that should have changed how doctors talk to patients about high cholesterol. In their study, they fed one group a specific combination of plant foods over four weeks. They called it a portfolio. Another group took a daily statin medication, and the third group followed a heart-healthy, low-saturated-fat diet. The results were not what people expected. The researchers were not surprised because this was a culmination of several years of studies. They found that the statin group reduced their…