Month: August 2016

If you're outside — or even driving with the windows down — in Northern Virginia, you can probably smell the honeysuckle. Despite its status as an invasive species (which is obvious, since you see it everywhere … but

I almost hesitate to use the word "recipe" here. With just two ingredients (three if you feel fancy) you'll have a sweet, summery stock that is a wonderful addition to soups, risotto or other rice

Synopsis of the App Buddhify is designed to help users achieve mindfulness and meditate on the go. The app provides a "solo timer" to mediate on your own and more than 80 guided meditation tracks

Synopsis of the App This food and fitness tracker is geared toward kids, teens and families. It includes an introductory video, educational games and optional one-on-one coaching for additional guidance. Parents may be hesitant to

Synopsis of the App With a keen eye on sustainability and protecting animals, Food Monster compiles thousands of vegan recipes in one easy-to-use app. Though 500 free recipes are available, paid subscribers get full access

Synopsis of the App A Color Story provides more than 100 filters, 40 photo effects and 20 editing tools to create and share striking images for Instagram and other image-driven social media and web platforms.

Synopsis of the App Use Videorama to transform existing video footage and photos into mini motion pictures. With a variety of fonts, video effects, free images and music, this app is a versatile option with

Synopsis of the App Handpick Recipes & Ingredients helps home cooks easily discover recipes that use ingredients already stocked in their fridge and pantry. Browse a daily digest of recipes from bloggers and popular food

"Reduce, reuse, recycle." Often people focus their energy on the final word of this ecological trifecta — but the first two are just as important (if not more so)! To really tackle the issues of

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RDN, is dedicated to mastering the art and science of nutrition communication. Affectionately called “Chatty Kathy” as a child, Zelman earned an undergraduate degree in nutrition and dietetics and a master’s in

Many descriptors apply to Naomi Trostler, PhD, RD, FAND, from international researcher, educator and mentor to consultant, communicator and volunteer. Now, she may add another: 2016 Marjorie Hulsizer Copher Award recipient. For more than 30

Like its close relatives garlic and onions, shallots grew wild thousands of years ago and were a favorite among Romans, Greeks, Egyptians and Asians. Legend has it that in the 12th century, Crusaders brought bags

Young adults, especially on college campuses, looking to avoid weight gain from alcohol while simultaneously achieving a fast buzz are adopting the unhealthy habit known as "drunkorexia." Straddling the line between alcohol abuse and eating

Once upon a time, attending a meeting or conference, or being out of the office for any reason, could be a bit of an ordeal. Even with back-up staff, daily operational activities were often put

You come home from work, brown some vegetables and chicken in your Dutch oven, add lentils and a handful of herbs and top it off with nourishing stock. Then sit back, relax and let the

Chances are, if you've been on social media, watched the news or been anywhere near a videogamer in the last year, you've heard about virtual reality. But what is it? In simplest terms, it's a

Thought to have originated 5,000 years ago in India, yoga is a discipline with physical, mental and spiritual components. The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit yuj, which means to yoke, join or bring together.

Kale has been the “It” vegetable for years. Now, its cousins — Brussels sprouts and cauliflower — are getting top billing on an increasing amount of restaurant menus. Members of this botanical family, referred to