6 On-the-Go Snacks For Kids With Food Allergies


Updated 05/16/12 3:52 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Traveling With Kids With Allergies

When your kids' food allergies rule out fast-food stops and airport kiosks as travel-day options, what's a mom to do? "Plan ahead!" says Amie Valpone of The Healthy Apple. Through her clean eating consulting business, Amie helps Manhattan moms come up with manageable, delicious solutions for dealing with food allergies from gluten to lactose intolerance, nut allergies, and more, both on the go Read more

15 Vegan Lunches You Can Take to Work


Updated 05/07/12 7:10 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Vegan Lunches You Can Take to Work

Whether you forgo animals only on Meatless Monday or you're a vegan through and through, it seems like more and more of us have tried an animal product-free diet. While going vegan may take a bit more thought and effort than an unrestricted diet, with a little pre-planning — like checking ingredients in store-bought breads and stocking up on vegan pantry essentials — you can still enjoy Read more

10 Marvelously Meat-Free Meals


Updated 04/22/11 3:45 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Earth Day Meat-Free Meal Ideas and Recipes

Happy Friday — and Earth Day! In honor of Mother Nature's biggest day of the year, I'm trying to consume less meat. Whether you're a vegetarian yourself or just hoping to reduce your carbon footprint, I encourage you to do the same. For some enjoyable meatless options today — or any day! — keep reading. Read more

Before the Wedding: Breezy Bites For Your Bridal Party


Updated 04/26/12 3:16 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Wedding Party Snacks

A wedding is a magical time, and getting ready with close friends and family for those few sweet hours before the main event contributes to the experience. Regardless of what nuptials you're planning, the bridal party will agree that quick and easy recipes to snack on are always welcome — along with a little Champagne, of course. We've got you covered with a few simple dishes that everyone's Read more

More Than Macaroons: Grain-Free Passover Desserts


Updated 04/06/12 9:11 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Passover Dessert Recipes

Eliminating grains during Passover can be difficult, especially when it comes to sweet treats. Believe it or not, you can still enjoy cakes and cookies on this holiday, and they don't have to break the calorie bank either. Keep reading to find out about some delicious, yet good-for-you desserts you can whip up for Passover. *Note: Some of these recipes are made with vanilla extract. For those Read more

Gluten-Free Alternatives to Thanksgiving Stuffing


Updated 11/21/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Gluten-Free Stuffing Recipes For Thanksgiving

The typical Thanksgiving staple of stuffing is made with bread, so for those of you who are gluten-free, it usually means you have to miss out. Not anymore! Here are six delicious stuffing recipes that are completely gluten-free. Cook up a batch to serve or bring for Thanksgiving dinner so you can stuff your face with stuffing like everyone else. Read more