Topic: winter

In Season Now: January And February Produce Guide + Recipes

In Season Now: January And February Produce Guide + Recipes

Aiming to “eat healthier” this new year? Why not get a little more specific and aim to follow the seasons when it comes to your 2013 cuisine? Eating seasonally is good for you and for the environment. And while people tend to think of winter produce as limited, there’s actually an abundance of things in season now — they just tend to fall outside most of our cooking comfort zones (good artichoke and celeriac recipe, anyone?). Here’s a guide to winter’s bounty in January and February (plus a few recipes to get you cooking with these seasonal ingredients). More »

Yet Another Reason To Grab Some Sun: Your Teeth

Yet Another Reason To Grab Some Sun: Your Teeth

As I’ve mentioned before, I grew up in a very cold and dark area of the country. Because of this, as well as a bizarre cocktail of genetics, I am extremely pale. On the bright side, I can dress up as any member of the Addams Family for Halloween; on the bad side, I nearly always have a low vitamin D level. I never took this too seriously until my doctor informed me of all the positive effects on your body that come from enough vitamin D, and apparently, there is yet another. More »

The Best Winter Layers For Getting To And From Your Workout

The Best Winter Layers For Getting To And From Your Workout

The numbers don’t lie: Americans tend to hit the gym less when the weather gets bad. For those of us who walk to the gym (or prefer an outdoor workout), the early darkness, rain, snow, and general crumminess of fall and winter can definitely be a deterrent. But with the right layering solutions, you can get to and from the gym–or up and down the trail–with relative comfort and ease. And, as an added bonus, some of these pieces are cute enough to, say, wear straight from barre class to brunch. More »

Want To Be Healthier This Fall And Winter? Don’t Abandon Your Exercise Routine

Want To Be Healthier This Fall And Winter? Don't Abandon Your Exercise Routine

Here’s the good news: According to a Gallup poll out today, regular exercise among Americans is slightly up, across the board. Yay! But, of course, there’s bad news, too. Which is that we’re entering the season where, statistically, year after year, people start to abandon their workout routines and head indoors. So this fall and winter, let’s make a pact: We’re going to exercise our way through it. More »

Not Spring Cleaning: 10 Things I’d Rather Do Than Clean Now That Winter’s Over

Not Spring Cleaning: 10 Things I'd Rather Do Than Clean Now That Winter's Over

Keeping a clean house is as important to me as the next guy (or girl), but I’ve never understood why everyone is so hell bent on doing it for Spring. Sure, the season is a good time to turn a new leaf, and all these months with closed windows and high heat have left my apartment feeling stuffy, for sure. But there are so many things to enjoy during Spring that don’t involve a mop and bucket, and some of them are even better for your health than a clean floor.

As a result of my excitement about the possibilities of spring, there’s a pileup of dirty dishes in my sink, and what one might call a “situation” going on with my laundry. I’ll get it all done, eventually, and I certainly won’t let myself live in filth. But now that winter is over, there are just too many things I’d rather do than spring cleaning; here are ten of them More »

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