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Nourish Yourself in the New Year: Make a Night of It

In this month’s theme of giving you tools and practical strategies for eating smarter throughout the year, this one is low-hanging fruit; a super-easy step that will radically simplify your meal planning. Rather than start from scratch each week with what you’re going to make, designate two or three nights as themes. The beauty of this approach is that it allows you to structure your meal planning while still leaving you open to creative interpretation. For instance, I’m not starting from scratch when deliberating what to make on a Thursday night; I already know I’ll be making seafood. But that could be as varied as Curried Mussels or Blackened Catfish or Barramundi with Shallots and Chile.

Nourish Yourself in the New Year: Love Your Lists

Originally, I was just going to write about keeping a par stock list to keep track of your (fabulously efficient) pantry. But then I looked around my own kitchen and realized I have three lists working synergistically to help me keep the basics well-stocked and use what I have on hand. Here’s how I use them and how they work together.

Nourish Yourself in the New Year: Consider a Fast

The topic of fasting may seem strange on a site dedicated to eating, but I’m going to argue that it’s apropos. Fasting—even for a handful of hours—can help you recalibrate and enrich your awareness of how food affects you physically, mentally and emotionally.

Nourishing Resolutions: Give Yourself Time to Change

Change–sustainable change–takes time. Here’s what you can expect along the way, and some help to make new habits stick.

How to Plan For a Stree-Free Holiday

Step-by-step guidance for planning nourishing, low-stress holiday get togethers.

What Is a Plant-Based Diet (and how do I make the switch?)

When people hear “plant-based,” they often assume it means vegetarian. It certainly can — and does for many. But plant-based can also mean focusing meals around vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, with meat, fish or poultry playing a secondary role. Here’s what that shift looks like and how to make it.

How to Cook with a Stainless Steel Pan the Right Way

How to saute in a stainless steel pan without anything sticking … (and end up with a flavorful pan sauce to boot!)

How to get your kids to eat healthy? Here are 9 foolproof tips

Kids who eat meals with their families get better grades and are healthier as adults. Try these tips to help your kids learn how to eat right and love it!

This Holiday Season, Get Over the Guilt

Between Thanksgiving and Black Friday and Cyber Monday, I’m starting to feel gorged in every way. It happens every year for me right as November slides into December; I start to feel almost panicked about the cookies and treats and roasts ahead for the holidays. I start to feel a sense of gloom that I’m going to roll into the new year ten pounds heavier than I was at Halloween, which doesn’t feel so merry to me. Here’s how I’ve learned to make the holidays both happy AND healthy.