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the most delicious one yet: best food writing 2017

Posted on November 26, 2017 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

I’ve never been so motivated to eat a burrito. The newest edition of Best Food Writing, now in its eighteenth year of publication, is a mouthwatering compendium of the best articles, essays and blog posts from the last year on…

Tagged with: Best Food Writing, book report, food culture
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a personal trainer in your pocket: the jillian michaels app [product review]

Posted on May 2, 2017 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

Personal training is expensive. So are fitness classes and gym memberships. And having someone tell you what to eat all the time (which, if you’ve worked with me before, you’ll know that’s not what I’m about, but that I do…

Tagged with: app, calories, fitness, healthy fats, HIIT, jillian michaels, meal plan, omnivore, paleo, product review, smoothie, vegan, workout
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an immune-boosting elixir to beat seasonal allergies from dr. will cole

Posted on April 24, 2017 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

If you’ve ever dealt with seasonal allergies, you know how annoying they can be. You feel entirely fine except for a scratchy throat, runny nose and irritating chest congestion. You feel strangely half-sick: not quite enough to justify resting for…

Tagged with: adaptogenic, allergies, chia, mushrooms, smoothie, stress, superfoods
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How meditation can help you find your happiest weight: a book review

Posted on April 19, 2017 by amyheight — 1 Comment ↓

Weight loss is not something we generally associate with slowing down; at least, I didn’t until quite recently. While I disagree with many that weight loss and weight maintenance needs to be difficult, I’ve always thought about it as being…

Tagged with: book review, health, meditation, mindfulness, weight loss
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the best way to avoid feeling deprived when you cut junk out of your life.

Posted on June 18, 2015 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

Recently, I found myself in a fascinating conversation with a really cool fellow on a flight back from DC. We got talking about food – of course – and how sugar is such an innocuous additive. I mentioned I’ve been…

Tagged with: anti-diet, cravings, diet, gluten-free snacks, I Quit Sugar, ice cream substitute, snacks, temptation, vegan snacks
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crispy baked tofu with shredded veggie quinoa.

Posted on June 8, 2015 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

I read a great article this week from Summer Tomato on finding your ideal weight. It’s something that I – and I think most people I know – think about a lot. Despite being on this crazy food-body-health journey for…

Tagged with: dinner, habits, protein, quinoa, soy, tofu, weight loss
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good digestion is actually really important.

Posted on December 12, 2014 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

How many times have you grabbed at your distended tummy and moaned about how ‘fat’ you are? Or felt thoroughly annoyed for an entire day because all you wanted to do was go to the bathroom – but you couldn’t?…

Tagged with: chewing, constipation, cooked food, digestion, digestive health, food and mood, raw food
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dining out: locally, sustainably, organically + ethically (the app to make it happen).

Posted on November 18, 2014 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

How many times have you tried to plan dinner out with a group of friends and had a conversation like this: “I just need someplace that has vegan options.””Yeah, and it also has to be gluten-free.””And if Jamie is coming,…

Tagged with: app, dine local, eat local, ethical eating, greenease, healthy restaurants, restaurants, review
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a smorgasbord of decadent food narrative: Best Food Writing 2014.

Posted on October 29, 2014 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

Alrighty, team. Here’s what I’ve been reading (devouring?) – and loving – this week. I am such a sucker for stories, both true and untrue, about food: this book is a must-share. If you’re looking to up your appreciation for…

Tagged with: books, food, food equality, food politics, food security, haute cuisine, literature, restaurants, review, sustainability
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Here’s why you should work spirulina into your life. Right now. (PLUS a giveaway!)

Posted on October 24, 2014 by amyheight — 5 Comments ↓

Spirulina – that magical blue green algae that pops up in smoothies or the famous, delicious millet dish at Jivamuktea Café in Union Square – is a tricky food to work with. It has a very pronounced flavor (think grass and…

Tagged with: algae, B Vitamins, calcium, chlorophyll, natural, nutrient dense, organic, product reviews, protein, sea vegetables, seaweed, spirulina, vegan, vitamin A
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The Way of the Salad: Why You Must Read Terry Hope Romero’s ‘Salad Samurai’.

Posted on October 17, 2014 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

Have you ever picked up a cookbook and thought, ‘Everything in here looks amazing! How did this author get inside my brain and put all of my favorite foods – and favorite way to eat them [a salad bowl!] –…

Tagged with: buffalo tofu, cookbook review, Da Capo, dressing, easy dinner, lettuce, meal salads, salad, Salad Samurai, sauce, Terry Hope Romero, vegan, veggies
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Yogi Surprise – and how to get a 20% discount.

Posted on October 15, 2014 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

Yogi Surprise might be my new favorite thing. You know that feeling of receiving a gift from someone you like – someone who really gets you, knows what you like, understands how you think, and gives a lot of careful consideration to…

Tagged with: beauty, cruelty-free, ethical shopping, gluten-free recipes, product recommendations, product reviews, sustainable, vegan, yoga, yogi, yogi surprise
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Vegan Foodie Travels: Where to Eat Plants in Munich, Zurich and Venice

Posted on October 14, 2014 by amyheight — 4 Comments ↓

You may read this and think, “Eating this way is ridiculous. You’re on vacation. You’re missing out (and overcomplicating things) by not just eating what’s there. A little gluten/ a little meat/ a little dairy won’t kill you.” And I…

Tagged with: airports, eating vegan, europe, food to pack for travel, gluten-free travel, how to eat vegan on the road, international, munich, plant-based, restaurants, travel, vegan eating around the world, vegan germany, vegan italy, vegan switzerland, vegetarian restaurants, venice, whole food, zurich
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vegan eating in the real world: air travel.

Posted on September 25, 2014 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

Have you ever found yourself frustrated by the experience of traveling, particularly when you’re conscious of what you eat (or when you’re making a concerted effort to do so)? The airport – for many of its modern conveniences – is…

Tagged with: airport food, bars, gluten-free recipes, hummus, protein bars, snacks, trail mix, travel, vegan airport food
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cookbook review: The New Greenmarket Cookbook.

Posted on August 11, 2014 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

If you’ve ever walked through a farmers market and thought, “I’d absolutely buy that… and that… and that… and that… but I have no idea what I’d do with it”, the New Greenmarket Cookbook is about to become your new…

Tagged with: apples, beets, carrots, cookbook, corn, dinner party, greenmarket, lima beans, local, NYC, product review, recipes, review, seasonal, tomatoes, whole meal
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friday night dinner at natural gourmet institute.

Posted on August 5, 2014 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

There’s an incredible nutrition and cooking school in Manhattan called Natural Gourmet Institute, whose NYC-based program teaches students to craft culinary masterpiece out of real, wholesome, nourishing food. We’re talking sustainable, organic, local ingredients arranged into balanced meals that not…

Tagged with: dine out, Natural Gourmet Institute, New York City, restaurant, review, slow food, sustainability, vegetarian
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hosting an organic vegan dinner party (yes, you can!).

Posted on July 31, 2014 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

Last weekend, we had a couple of my favorite people over for a little vegan hors d’oeuvres party to watch the newly-released GMO OMG documentary. It was great! Really interesting film (check out my thoughts here) and a wonderful way…

Tagged with: beets, blogs, cheese, crackers, dinner party, dips, entertaining, farmers market, feta, greenmarket, local, non-GMO, repost, roast, salad, seasonal, snacks, vegan, vegan dinner party, whole food
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angry. at a domino’s pizza box.

Posted on July 30, 2014 by amyheight — 1 Comment ↓

I took out the recycling the other day and dropped a stack of magazines into the bin behind our building. They landed on top of an upside down pizza box with big circusy blue letters, which I found myself trying…

Tagged with: Domino's pizza cheese, ethical eating, food advertising, food politics, local, sustainable, vegan
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Why you need to see GMO OMG right now.

Posted on July 26, 2014 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

Go rent it on iTunes. Please. It will change how you think about what you put in your body. The issue of food security is not something to be taken lightly. Neither is the issue of food transparency. GMO OMG,…

Tagged with: agriculture, corn, food politics, food security, genetically modified food, GMO, GMO OMG, local, organic, pesticide, soy, vegan
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simple sugar-free cooking (the best cookbook I’ve found yet).

Posted on April 16, 2014 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

Over a year and a half ago, a health coaching colleague recommended I check out the I Quit Sugar program from Sarah Wilson. Like Sarah, I was a sugar addict. Like Sarah, I didn’t look like a sugar addict. I…

Tagged with: book review, fructose, great eating, habits, I Quit Sugar, IQS, sarah wilson, simple recipes, sugar free
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seven habits of happy home cooks.

Posted on April 8, 2014 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

How many times have you said this: “I’d love to cook more at home, but I just don’t have the time”? Cooking at home can seem daunting: there are so many factors to consider, from planning to shopping to actually…

Tagged with: batch cooking, beans, bulk cooking, easy recipes, family dinner, grains, home cooking, meal planning, meal prep, quick dinner, quick meals, save time, staples, time management, vegan, weeknight meals
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what to use for bread when you don’t eat bread [wrawps review].

Posted on March 27, 2014 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

Bread. I write about it all the time. Mostly because I don’t eat it. Mostly because it’s a tricky food: something we’ve been collectively taught is healthful, but truly, it’s a refined product that easily throws the body out of…

Tagged with: bread, dehydrated, easy meals, product review, raw, sandwiches, vegan, Wrawps
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bring a prep cook + gourmet chef home with you: sweetrootsNYC review.

Posted on March 25, 2014 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

What would it mean to have a gourmet chef, a prep cook, a nutritionist, and a farmer on speed dial? Rather, on conference call so they could all plan your weekly meals and bring them to you, almost prepared and…

Tagged with: dinnertime, easy meals, ingredients, lentils, Marisa Smith, meal delivery, meal planning, NYC small business, sweet potato burgers, Sweet Roots NYC, weeknight meals
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the buzz about bee pollen.

Posted on March 19, 2014 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

Bee pollen is a truly magical food. It’s a wonderful substitute for sugar, but in addition to its sinfully yummy taste, it has offers a plethora of health-boosting benefits. Usually found in the refrigerated supplement section of the health food…

Tagged with: allergies, bee pollen, breakfast, honey, how to use, local, natural sweeteners, quit sugar, seasonal, smoothies, superfoods, sweeteners
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my favorite tips for eating less (which really means eating more).

Posted on March 13, 2014 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

Over the past couple of weeks, I have been plowing through an incredible book called Foodist: Using Real Food and Real Science to Lose Weight Without Dieting by Darya Rose. “Foodist” is a term Dr. Rose uses to describe a certain kind…

Tagged with: books, Brian Wansink, Darya Rose, Foodist, habits, healthy eating, mindful eating, mindless eating, reviews, tips, weight loss
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Why I’m adding things for Lent instead of giving them up.

Posted on March 5, 2014 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

I have a great friend who serves as my accountability buddy for a lot of lifestyle-related things – we often text to share successes and plans for the day, such as “Here are my meals laid out for the day…

Tagged with: break habits, form habits, goals, habits, intentions, mindful eating, resolutions, routine, snacking, tea
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why raw veganism isn’t doing you any favors (at this time of year).

Posted on February 24, 2014 by amyheight — 2 Comments ↓

I have had several clients apologize lately for not wanting salads and wanted to share something in this larger forum to touch one this. 1. Don’t apologize for your food choices. To me, or anyone. Chances are, your choices aren’t…

Tagged with: adrenals, kidneys, macrobiotics, raw, seasonal eating, vegan, warming veggies
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