One Smart Brownie

What is better than fresh basil? Mmmm, maybe fresh pesto! But we’ll get there in a minute. First: Basil rocks. It’s super healthy, containing flavonoids (antioxidants) that protect cells from oxygen-damage. The essential oil extracted from basil leaves is anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. It’s also a great source of Vitamin K and a very good source of [...]

So much to celebrate in NY this weekend! NYC gay pride parade + same-sex marriage equality: NYC is 1 extra big rainbow. And because I have a love for rainbows (and for quite a few amazing chapstick lesbians- 1 in particular), here is some eye candy for ya: some (mostly) healthy edible rainbows. Refresh your [...]

Get your mind out of the gutter. I’m talking about these: B-A-N-A-N-A-S! Bananas are a good source of potassium, vitamin b6, vitamin C and fiber. What’s up with potassium? It helps your bod maintain normal blood pressure and heart function. Bananas are awesome and addition to a meal or pre workout snack. But I do [...]

What’s better than a little cartoon to round up the weekend? A very good friend sent this– and I think Popeye needs to make a reappearance on Nickelodeon/Cartoon Network and replace those Rugrats – or at least replace the sugary cereal commercials. Check out Popeye: Spinach Vs. Hamburgers.      Watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpOqrKsXO1k Why [...]

ORGANIC. How important is it? When it comes to fruits and veggies, you’ve heard it here before- the important thing is that you’re eating them at all. That being said, pesticides are nasty. In an ideal world, it wouldn’t be an issue. And neither would smelly people on the subways or people screaming on the [...]