The farmers market by my house is bursting with garden goodness. From juicy strawberries and blueberries to baby greens and broccoli, I’m stocking my fridge full. I have to say, though, the hot sunshiny weather definitely makes me crave refreshing fruits, so I have to make an effort to get my...

I have a friend of a friend who is a personal trainer, and people are always hitting her up for free advice. No matter what the question – how do I get rid of my love handles? build my biceps? – she asks, “how many times a week do you work out?” If the person says “three,”...

I eat avocados almost daily. I enjoy them thinly sliced on my salad , paired with salty sunflower seeds , or with creamy protein-rich cottage cheese . They also make a great sandwich topping in place of mayo . Here is yet another way you can incorporate the ever-versatile avocado into your culinary...

I am in produce heaven right now. Since it’s Summer, the farmers markets in my area are full of fruits and veggies in every color you can imagine. For good reason everyone is going sort of crazy for strawberries and cherries. But what about the oft-neglected blackberry? Despite it being a pretty...

July, for me, is the official start of Summer. Well, actually, it’s the Fourth of July. After a long weekend away full of barbecue, beaches, and camping, I’m so relaxed that I can handle almost anything. Whether it’s a vacation, staycation, or day trip, here are my picks for enjoying...

Part of the honeymoon’s appeal is relaxation, especially if you’ve just spent months planning a wedding. If you’ve been trying to eat right and stay in shape before the big day, you might just want to let loose in more ways than one. I’ve got some suggestions for how to stay...

Drumroll, please: actress Olivia Wilde and Biggest Loser trainer Bob Harper have been named PETA’s sexiest celeb vegetarians of 2010 . The pair – who are both vegans – beat out other sexy notables like Joaquin Phoenix, Hayden Panettiere, and Ellen DeGeneres. Here’s what Olivia...

Although dropping pounds is central to reality TV shows like The Biggest Loser and One Big Happy Family , these weight loss series might have paved the way for “fat acceptance” in Hollywood . Airing on the cable channel ABC Family, the scripted hour-long drama Huge follows seven teenagers...