Can Too Many Vitamins Make You Sick?

I’m noticing a “health” trend around my town and amongst my friends. Docs are testing for just about everything that can be tested for in an effort to find intolerances, deficiencies and excesses. The theory is we can fight aging and feel better if we have the perfect balance of the nutrients our body craves, these being specific to us. I’m […]

How to Prevent Heat Stroke

1. Who is susceptible to Heat Illness? Children under the age of 4 and adults over the age of 65 are at most risk of becoming ill from the heat. Obesity, certain medications, some chronic illnesses and being overdressed all further increase the risk. Today, I’m focusing on kids but the idea is pretty much the same for seniors. […]

A Snowy Rosé Granita

For National Rosé Day, we’re trying this this snowy version of rosé that we saw in Sunset Magazine: A Snowy Rosé Granita. It promises to be crisp, fruity and refreshing!  Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1 bottle (750 ml) rosé wine 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Directions In a small saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water and the […]

Calling All Foodies for the Food Truck Fest!

SUNDAY, JUNE 12  •  11AM – 7PM Gourmet food trucks are rolling into Paramus this weekend for the Paramus Food Truck Festival. Indulge in tasty bites and grab a beer, sangria, vodka lemonade, daiquiris or margarita to wash it all down while you listen to live music and shop a wide selection of vendors. And don’t miss […]

A Light, Floral Rosé Cocktail for a Warm, Summery Day

I love the flowery taste of St Germain and this cocktail couldn’tbe easier when you’re in the mood for a light cocktail on a warm, summery day. Ingredients 1 part St. Germain 1 part Rosé Just mix one part St. Germain and one part Rosé into a chilled glass! Also Try: A Snowy Rosé Granita 25+ Ridiculously Refreshing Cocktails 20+ […]

20+ Mouth-Watering (& Healthy!) Appetizers

Trying to watch what you eat but still entertain? There’s no need to sacrafice flavor. We put together a list of 20+ of our staff’s favorite healthy appetizers. You and your guests probably won’t even know that most of them are healthy! 1. Indian Eggplant “Salsa” Why We Like It: It’s Fat-Free and Fiber Rich! 2. Low Fat Pan-Fried Onion Dip Why […]

Why Am I So Tired After Lunch?

Today, I ate lunch, and then sat down outside to do some work. With the sun shining strong for the first time in a while, I looked up, closed my eyes to soak in some vitamin D, and promptly fell asleep. What the heck? I’m not narcoleptic. I’m not hung over. I don’t have a newborn and I’m not a […]

Monkey Pox: What You Need to Know.

Headlines are intentionally scary, and googling monkeypox and seeing the images popping up might make you long for the days of quarantine, when you minimized your risk of contact with any germ and virus. Before you go bananas over this latest global scare, know the facts. Monkey pox today is not exactly what it has […]