You’ve probably heard that a handful of nuts is great for a healthy snack. While it seems easy to grab some almonds or pecans in a pinch, certain nuts may…
Like most parents I know, I’m always on a quest to feed my kids healthy lunches and snacks, while still keeping things interesting. Luckily, I recently spoke to registered dietitian Danielle…
There’s something about summertime and dessert that just seems to go hand-in-hand. Summer is full of carefree, lazy days, late nights outside with delayed bedtimes, and fun-filled vacations where rules…
Whether you have an abundance of fruit and vegetables from your garden or you’re carting home a hefty box from your farm share, you have to act fast to preserve…
Picture this: it’s Friday at noon and you’re ready to treat yourself to a lunch out after a long week of brown-bagging it. You join your coworkers at the new…
Osteoporosis has long been thought of as a disease that affects older women. Not so, says Independence Medical Director Karen Jackson-White, MD. Both men and women — starting younger than…
Cream-filled, frosted, and glazed — oh my! If any of these words make a regular appearance in your morning routine, there’s a chance that what you are really enjoying is…
After a long, cold winter dreaming about spicy marinades, shrimp skewers, and juicy salmon burgers, grilling season is finally here. Grilling is actually one of the fastest ways to get…
As any Philadelphian knows, a hoagie by any other name — sub, grinder, hero, zeppelin, or poor boy — isn’t a hoagie. But, as with most things that are off-the-chart…
As the weather warms up, you may find yourself itching to try your hand at gardening. Even if you weren’t born with a green thumb, you can start this summer…