My latest post for the Dogpound Blog was all about BMR or Basal Metabolic Rate. I wanted to address some of the ways BMR affects our overall metabolism and what we can do to increase that number. Read the orginal article below (or go straight to the Dogpound Blog to read it there): HERE AT THE…
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Try Some of These Recipes for Your Memorial Day Barbecue
Having a barbecue this Memorial Day? At a loss for what to cook for your friends and family? Don’t worry, because this unforgettable list for eHow.com has got you covered with some fantastic dishes that will not only taste delicious, but will have everyone you know clamoring for the recipe.
Fitness Goes Beyond Weightloss
As the lead content writer for the Dogpound, an amazing up-and-coming gym in New York City, I have found myself in the unique position of studying and researching subjects about which I previously had only a superficial knowledge. Fitness, health, and nutrition are so important. I can honestly say that I’ve learned an incredible amount, not only…
Why Give In To Peanut Butter Cravings
My first article as a contributor for eHow.com was a collection of reasons to give in to peanut butter cravings–and all of them delicious.
Chocolate Chia Pudding–for Breakfast!
A new post just hit the Dogpound blog! Chocolate chia pudding. Vegan, packed full of nutrients and healthy goodies and, of course, CHOCOLATE. The perfect quick and easy breakfast treat. Make the night before and let set in the fridge. Perfect before a workout to provide a boost of energy, or even just because we…
Vegetarian Mujadara with a Fried Egg
Who wouldn’t want to fill up on a warm, comforting bowl of rice and lentils? Nothing hits the spot on a cold day like cozy and somewhat spicy food. This recipe was adapted from several I have seen, although my favorite was posted on The Kitchn (perhaps my favorite website dedicated to all things cooking)….
Focused on Fitness
“Don’t Let Snow Days Become Slow Days” fitness article published with Downtown Magazine NYC
Wild Mushroom and Champagne Tart
This recipe makes a great holiday appetizer, or vegetarian main course. Just substitute vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. You can use either fresh or dried mushrooms, homemade or store bought puff pastry, goat cheese or your favorite strong flavored cheese, champagne or white wine–the recipe is very adaptable. Recipe: Assorted mushrooms (I used a…
Mini Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Peanut Butter Cookies
The name is kind of a mouthful, I know, but man are they amazing cookies. Crunchy, sticky, peanut buttery, chocolatey, with a toasted marshmallow flavor–it is hard to wait for the molten marshmallow to cool enough to eat them. The story behind the recipe is sort of funny… When I was a kid, I spent…
Homemade Lamb Stock
One of the habits I picked up after working in the restaurant business is freezing all of my food scraps to use in stocks. Onion pieces and skins, carrot ends and peels, celery leaves and stalks, as well as other miscellaneous vegetable parts go straight into a freezer bag where they will remain until I…
Sprouted Black Bean and Lamb Chili
This chili is a delicious and lean meal that is simple to prepare and packs a huge protein punch. You can either use dried beans that have been soaked and sprouted, or to simplify, low sodium canned beans will work wonderfully. To make it vegan or vegetarian, omit the lamb and use vegetable stock. Sprouted…
5 Disappointing Things in the Media This Week…
….that have me worried for society. 1. The negative reactions to Netflix offering unlimited time off for new parents. What the heck, people? If you don’t work for Netflix, and you don’t want them to have so much time off, too bad. If you do, and you don’t want to take that much time off,…
Just Send Flours 