• February 9th, 2010
• Posted in Health and Wellness
• By Angie Gaszak

Thinking of buying your sweetheart some chocolates this Valentine’s Day? Don’t feel guilty if you’re the giver or receiver because unlike flowers that wilt and die in a week, chocolate has a long shelf life, can provide both nutritional and mental satisfaction, and (wink wink) is a known aphrodisiac. Dark chocolate, in particular, has proven health [ READ MORE ]

Go Meatless!

• January 28th, 2010
• Posted in Health and Wellness
• By Angie Gaszak

In light of the upcoming Shabbat, I thought it would be a great time to spread the word of the Meatless Monday movement. This was a project started by the Johns Hopkins’ Bloomberg School of Public Health in order to improve personal health and the health of the planet. Many people, though not traditional vegetarians, [ READ MORE ]

Smart Snacking

• December 15th, 2009
• Posted in Health and Wellness
• By Angie Gaszak

Snacks sometimes get a bad reputation, but as with any other food or drink, snacks can fit into a healthful eating plan. They boost your energy between meals and supply your body with vitamins and minerals.   It may be best to think of them as mini-meals: the calories count and they should only be eaten when [ READ MORE ]