Fit Fare

I prefer, whenever possible, to limit my consumption of artificial ingredients. I’m not militant about it, but I do check ingredient labels at the store. I’ve been amazed at some of the places you find high fructose corn syrup for example. My favorite type of thin wheat crackers for example has high fructose corn syrup! […]

Though we all know about the importance of watching what we eat and going to the gym regularly, we tend to neglect these things, thanks to our busy lifestyles! But managing your weight and staying healthy is not as hard as you think. With just a little more attention to your eating habits, you can […]

I have a two-year-old who loves pasta. And when I say loves it, I mean devours it. Whether it’s laced with marinara, teased with pesto or coated with just a simple oglio olio, he is all about it. But pasta for a toddler can be elusive. Getting it on the fork is no simple feat. […]

How healthy is a children’s birthday party?
Not very, is probably your automatic answer, and you’d be right. But there are a few steps you can take to improve it slightly.
We had a birthday party last night for my 9-year-old son, and it was only afterwards that I wondered how I could have improved the […]

Some time ago I had my first sampling of goji berries from The Raw Bakery. Otherwise known as wolfberries, those little gems had a slight licorice bite combined with a nice dried raspberry-like backdrop. They weren’t overpowering by any means, but the flavor was intriguing. Though I definitely enjoyed this dried fruit variation, the price […]

I’m sure you remember your first date, your first concert, and if you’ve had one, your first kumquat. That’s because kumquats, like the popular kids’ candy, Pop Rocks, explode with tart flavor in your mouth. (But they’re much healthier than candy, or I wouldn’t be writing about them here.)
Kumquats are native to China, and their […]

Looking for a healthier alternative to cow’s milk that is high in protein, low in fat, lactose and cholesterol free? Almond milk is also high in vitamin E and contains zinc, magnesium, potassium, calcium and iron.
Almond Milk
1 cup soaked* almonds
4 cups water
Pinch of sea salt
1/4 cup agave nectar (optional)
Combine soaked almonds water in a blender […]

When I heard there was an opportunity to test a tea called “Pure Passion,” I jumped at the chance to try it. Visions of romantic evenings with my fiancé danced in my head. The box arrived and I was curious to see what passion I could find in the bottle of Guayaki Yerba Mate.
What I […]

They got the name right. Unlike dried fruit that is baked or heated to remove moisture, these freeze-dried fruit pieces are surprisingly light and crisp, more like a meringue than a piece of chewy dried fruit.
The newest fruit in the CrispyGreen line is Pear. The clean, subtle flavor of Crispy Pear is my favorite so […]

I looove veggie burgers. Not really the faux meat ones made with soy, but rather the ones that taste like what they are, veggies and grains. Well, at long last, thanks to the inspirational Chicago Diner recipe from The Non-Dairy Queen, I made my first attempt at homemade veggie burgers. Though totally […]