balanced living made simple with Brett Blumenthal
Living a healthy and balanced life starts with your personal space. Creating a home environment and a lifestyle that promotes and encourages well-being is all part of the equation.
In 1991, British medical journal the Lancet published a paper that gave wine lovers everywhere a reason to rejoice. In searching for the cause of the so-called “French paradox” (French people were thought to experience a far lower incidence of heart disease, though their diet was rich in butter and fat), researchers theorized that a [...]
When using oils, most of us have been taught to use those that are healthiest…Olive Oil, Canola Oil and those that contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. This, obviously, is very important. But, the way the oil is extracted is also important to our health.
Have you ever had olive oil that was really flavorful and tasty…and [...]
Halloween means Trick-or-Treating, but it doesn’t have to be pure junk food. And it’s never too soon to instill good eating habits with your adorable kids. There are some great organic, fair-trade, vegan, and more natural alternative candy options.
Be warned! The options you want may not be at your grocery store. You can always look [...]
Most people would think that drinking water is healthy and safe. Unfortunately, your drinking water may not be as healthful as you would think. If you have read the NY Times recently, there have been several articles regarding the E.P.A. and how it is under investigation for not properly enforcing the Clean Water Act. Water [...]
Rather not sport an Olympic-size heating bill this winter? Put a few of these energy-saving tricks in play (and look for our Guide to Getting Cozy in October), and you’ll cut costs while staying as warm as that runner with the torch.
1. Have HER Do It
Most of these jobs are dummy-proof, but if your idea [...]
From Thomas Keller’s French Laundry in Napa Valley to Eric Ripert’s Le Bernardin in New York City, to Andrew Johnston’s taquería The Little Chihuahua in San Francisco, chefs around the country are singing the praises of CleanFish, a company committed to promoting great tasting, sustainably produced, authentic artisan seafood.
Formed in 2004 by founders Tim O’Shea [...]
I’m sure my husband would disagree, but if you were to compare me to most women, my beauty regimen would fall into the “low-maintenance” category. Don’t get me wrong, I HAVE a regimen…but I tend to keep it simple and stick with the basics. I DO believe in getting facials every six to eight weeks [...]
Most of us have heard the dire news about high fructose corn syrup (HCFS) and trans fats. We have altered our shopping habits accordingly, reading labels to avoid these harmful ingredients. How about genetically modified organisms (GMOs)? Are you as vigilant about avoiding them? It is not as easy as you [...]
Is your child a picky eater? Do they claim they hate fruits or vegetables? Do you find the foods they do tend to like are unhealthy and don’t provide much nutritional value? In order to help educate children on the benefits of healthy eating, and to potentially thwart off the rising childhood obesity epidemic, gardens [...]
So you think beauty is only skin deep? It actually goes much deeper; beauty has a lot to do with your diet, too. Although topical creams and oils can help your skin and hair look more radiant, the best way to glow is from within and that means eating right. So think twice about filling [...]
