Fit Fare

On Sunday, we’ll be getting an extra hour of sleep, and it looks like we need it. According to Mathias Basner, a sleep researcher at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, the average American gets 6.5 hours of sleep, about an hour less than in the 1950s.
Our bodies need sleep just like they need […]

Hopefully, you have had time to make and freeze some pesto. Now, for the second part of this series, here are some simple and delicious ways to incorporate pesto into your meals. It enlivens just about everything from soup to pizza to pasta (though I’d steer clear from desserts).

Here are 10 tasty ways to enjoy […]

If you’ve been trolling the blogosphere lately, then you know that food bloggers everywhere are roasting and canning and preserving summer produce for the winter. Who can blame them? Come January, they’ll be noshing on summer corn and tomatoes, which is a real perk when it’s 15 degrees outside. I know what I’ll be enjoying […]

It’s official. Summer’s over. Yet, September is one of those in-between months, which makes deciding what to eat a little tricky.
I don’t know about you, but I’m not quite ready for apple pie and pumpkin bread. Indeed, with many summer fruits still in season, I plan on enjoying a few more light, fruity desserts before […]

Summer is the time for simple pleasures such as going to baseball games, walking along the beach, and biting into a hunk of sweet, juicy, chilled watermelon.
Watermelon season lasts approximately from May to October, but the ripest, most flavorful melons can be found now because they love the summer heat.
Eating watermelon isn’t just a summer […]

It’s August, which means three things: It’s hot. You don’t feel like cooking. And farmers’ markets are in full swing, offering everything from juicy melons to crunchy corn. That’s why it’s the perfect time to make some salsas. They’re fast to prepare, refreshing to eat, and endlessly versatile.
Though the queen of all salsas, pico de […]

Have you ever found yourself ready to place an order for a slice of deliciously stringy cheese pizza or crispy fried chicken strips only to hear yourself say, “I’ll just have the salad”?
If so, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, ordering “just a salad” isn’t always as healthy or low-calorie as you might think. Consider this next […]

If you’re one of the almost 40 million Americans planning a vacation this summer, and exercising regularly is important to you, then consider these 6 tips to keep you fit while enjoying the sites.
1. Be a smart packer. Bring a couple of changes of workout clothes, appropriate footwear, swimwear, and sunscreen with you. You didn’t […]

As a vegetarian who lives in a year-round warm weather climate, I eat a lot of salads. As someone who works out regularly, I can tell you that a bowl of romaine, tomatoes, and cucumbers just won’t cut it. I need to include some source of protein which helps build and maintain muscle and keeps […]

Americans love strawberries. In fact, according to the California Strawberry Commission, 94% of Americans eat them. That’s not surprising when you consider that California, which produces 88% of the strawberries grown in the United States, produced over 1.8 billion pounds of them in 2003. Production continues to soar, as does our appetite for […]