by Alyson Chugerman | Mar 25, 2025 | All, Recipes
Chia seeds have amazing nutritional value, medicinal properties and are one of the greatest superfoods out there. You probably remember them from the novelty ‘chia pets’! Those same little seeds that could grow so-called ‘hair’ on a clay animal come from the Mayan...
by Alyson Chugerman | Jan 31, 2023 | All, Recipes
Few beverages are as deep-rooted in the culture of Americans’ collective childhood quite like hot chocolate. This drink reminds me of rainy days, skiing, sledding, or even a quiet day watching the snow fall. It’s thick, silky, toasty, and usually smothered in whipped...
by Alyson Chugerman | Jan 24, 2023 | All, Recipes, Weight Loss
Want to know what all the fuss about green tea is? Apart from being a refreshing, soothing beverage – served hot or cold – it’s an easy metabolism booster and packed with antioxidants that help burn fat. Green tea and weight loss Research shows that green tea can...
by Alyson Chugerman | Oct 3, 2022 | All, Nutrition, Recipes
Fall is here and the bounty of summer vegetable gardens is coming to an end. But I’ve had an abundant amount of zucchini this year (my tomatoes were not as prolific…) so I wanted to share a bit about the heath and nutritional benefits of this delicious member of the...
by Alyson Chugerman | Aug 1, 2022 | All, Recipes
Humans have been fermenting food as a means of preserving it for centuries. Today, we can enjoy the fermented delicacies that originated in many countries: miso from Japan, Chinese kombucha, Korean kimchi, Labneh – the thick, tangy Middle Eastern yogurt cheese,...
by Alyson Chugerman | Feb 15, 2022 | All, Recipes
With snow falling and colder temps making everyone grab warm mugs, I wanted to share my favorite warm smoothies. Just like regular smoothies, these are great for sipping in front of the fireplace, as well as on the way to work/school/errands/life. “What’s a warm...
