balanced living made simple with Brett Blumenthal
Find out what we are thinking about the latest health, wellness and beauty products.
Not long ago, I was fortunate to have Debbie Robins as a guest on The Healthy Living Show. Not only is Debbie a fantastic story and fascinating woman…with a career history that most could only dream of…but she is witty, candid and inspiring.
So when I sat down to read her new book: Shovel It: Kick-Ass [...]
When it comes to potato chips, I tend to stay clear. From a nutritional perspective, they define the empty calorie food: They are generally high in fat and low in everything else (10 grams of fat, including 2 grams of saturated fat, per 150 calories). Further, although they are made from a vegetable, any trace [...]
If you remember the 1980s Wendy’s commercial where three little elderly women ask “Where’s the beef?” when referring to their lackluster hamburgers, then you may come to realize that the real question should be “Where does your beef come from?” after reading Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals. The book [...]
If you are anything like me, you may end up falling into a routine when you go to the gym. Recently, my routine has been a bit…boring. One of the best things you can do if boredom sets in is to shake things up a bit. When I taught aerobics, I tried to make my [...]
Normally, I look for a Nutrition Bar when looking for a filling, well-balanced snack. However, I recently tried Somersaults…a snack that truly is different. They are delicious, yet encourage “mindful munching!” The philosophy of the company is to create snacks that both “nourish and delight.” Here are the details:
Description: The shape of a Somersault is [...]
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 [...]
Having been a group fitness instructor for over 15 years, I am not one to ‘relax’ when I exercise. And until recently, I found both Pilates and Yoga to lack the intensity that I needed to feel as though I got anything out of the workout. However, as I get older, I continue to gain [...]
In light of the Sigg Water Bottle crisis, Green Scout Report is recommending two very safe water bottles – KOR Hydration Vessel and the Klean Kanteen. Both BPA free and great looking, I carry them everywhere I go. These were chosen because not only are they safe and styish, both KOR and Klean [...]
When looking for a snack, you are often forced to find a sweet snack or a salty snack. Depending on your taste buds, having to choose one over the other can be a bit limiting. So, when I was asked to try Sahale Snack’s Glazed nuts, I was pleasantly surprised by the sweet-salty mixture that [...]
When I received Pete Cerqua’s book The 90-Second Fitness Solution in the mail, I have to be honest, I snickered. I thought, ‘Here is another gimmick that doesn’t work.’ Frankly, if you have been reading my blog, you know I’m not into the ‘quick fix‘ mentality of health. So, the title ‘The 90-Second Fitness Solution‘ [...]
