Author: Lily

Here are 10 simple healthy tips for not only enjoying your New Year’s eve party, but help you stick to your healthy eating habits with simple sustainable changes to stay aligned with your health goals to meet your body’s needs. This blog post was first shared in 2012 and updated in December 2025! New Year’s Eve is almost here—and for many of us, it’s a great time to celebrate, reflect, and enjoy the people we love. It’s also a time of year filled with finger foods, sugary drinks, late nights, and the “I’ll start fresh tomorrow” mindset. But here’s the…

As we get deeper into football season, you might be feeling as though you’ve run out of new recipes to bring to the tailgate. While we all love Buffalo chicken dip and ham and cheese sliders, it’s nice to have something new on the menu to really switch things up.  It’s, of course, not a requirement that tailgating recipes utilize few ingredients and minimal time spent making them—but it is a plus. It’s why I love my mom’s four-ingredient pizza dip, the three-ingredient queso found on the side of the Ro-Tel can, and even an old-fashioned walking taco. Those recipes…

As the holiday season ushers in a time of feasting, festivities and sweet treats, new findings from the International Food Information Council (IFIC) reveal that Americans continue to scrutinize how sugars and sweeteners fit into their diets.  “This time of year, sweet treats are everywhere—yet these foods and beverages are more than just calories; they are often woven into our traditions, cultures, celebrations and fondest memories,” said Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RDN, IFIC president & CEO. “Still, the conversation about health, balance, and informed choices is stronger than ever. Our latest data show that while Americans may enjoy seasonal indulgence,…

What to Do When You Mess Up on Keto (It Happens to Everyone) Let’s be real: even the most dedicated keto pro has a story that starts with “I was doing great until…” Maybe it was the office pizza party. Or that friend who swore “just one bite” of dessert wouldn’t hurt. Or maybe you simply had a rough day and needed comfort food that wasn’t exactly low-carb. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Everyone slips up on keto sometimes. It’s part of being human.  What matters most isn’t the mistake itself, but how you recover. So, if you’ve…

The mild flavor of black-eyed peas makes them the perfect canvas for tomatoes, fennel, and olive oil in this deeply nourishing Greek black-eyed pea soup. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Black Eyed Pea Soup Is My Ultimate Comfort Food It’s hearty and deeply nourishing. My recipe is built on dried peas and loads of vegetables, and velvety olive oil. It’s vegan and gluten-free! It’s make-ahead friendly: Like many soups and stews, this one is even better the next day as the flavors meld. In this nourishing and aromatic dish, I simmer tender black-eyed peas with fennel, tomato, spinach, and olive oil.…

It’s funny to think that playing in the snow offers health benefits. Although it seems that way, there are a lot of fantastic health benefits of playing in the snow, so next time, don’t yell at the kids while they play in the snow, as long as there are adequately covered and protected. The benefit is not only restricted to emotional benefits. There are also physical benefits you derive from such activity. Here are some of the health benefits of playing in the snow and the precaution you observe, as playing on the snow unguided can be dangerous sometimes. 8…

Fluffy, soft moong egg muffins are a perfect savory grab-and-go breakfast or snack. Learn how to make the moong egg batter and 3 delicious ways to use it! Pizza egg muffins, Bagel and cream cheese muffins and Indian spiced egg muffins. (gluten-free, soy-free, option for nut-free) Moong dal – split mung beans – is the base for Just Egg, and today we are making a homemade version of that eggy base. You can use the base batter just like you’d use whipped eggs, in scrambles, frittatas, and more. I’ve already used moong egg on the blog to make frittatas, omelettes,…

We live in an age where we have “better living through chemistry.” Indeed, we do have more convenient living through chemistry. Life is more comfortable. Plastics work better than they used to. Our technology makes our lives easier in many ways. We have to do a lot less physical work just to eat, have clothes, and have adequate physical shelter. We don’t want to undue all of the advances made by “better living through chemistry.” Our civilization has advanced in profound ways. But are we paying a price we don’t yet comprehend? What if the type 2 diabetes epidemic isn’t…

We’ve all been there: the day of the potluck creeps up and you’re seriously pressed for time. No need to worry—we’ve gathered fuss-free recipes that will wow guests and allow you to get in and out of the kitchen in just 30 minutes. From falafel to spaghetti pie, there’s a recipe that’s sure to fit your potluck personality. Create impressive dishes in a flash with these amazingly easy recipes worth sharing. Portobello Bison Burgers Allrecipes Magazine Deliciously hearty burgers take center stage in this easy recipe. Onions, Cheddar cheese, and dried chipotle pepper give this cookout go-to a unique edge.…

Designed specifically to address the top hearing challenges of clients, the Signia Pure Charge&Go BCT IX hearing aids feature universal connectivity, industry-leading speech processing, and up to 36 hours of runtime on a single charge. Leading hearing care retailer HearUSA today announced that Signia’s new Pure Charge&Go BCT IX hearing aids are now available in HearUSA centers across the country, expanding its lineup of innovative hearing solutions to deliver the best in hearing care.  Bluetooth technology for hearing aids The Pure Charge&Go BCT IX hearing aids feature Bluetooth® Classic technology that delivers universal device compatibility, pairing with 99% of mobile…