Posts in Healthy Lifestyle
Morning Regrets Elixir

Beth Nydick has the perfect solution for your Holiday mishaps! This Morning Regrets Elixir will have you feeling better in no time! Whether you were too cheerful on Christmas, or rang the New Year in a little too hard - or even, if you wanted to start the New Year being good to yourself - here's how to do it! This coconut water drink is infused with detoxifying lime and antioxidant loaded mint! Topped with a touch of seltzer it'll settle your stomach and calm your body down so you're ready to tackle whatever the new year throws at you!

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Clean Cocktails: Spiced Subourbon

Beth Nydick is back with the perfect party cocktail! Fall flavors like citrus and spice are mixed with bourbon and can be served warmed or chilled! Make it a pitcher and serve for the perfect Fall cocktail party (aka Thanksgiving!) or save for winter! Either way you're bound to love this delicious, bourbon cocktail!

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Fall Harvest Bowls

I created this recipe out of necessity (the mother of all invention) - I needed to use up a boat load of veggies I had lying around the house! Grain bowl - done! For me, there's something about pork that just seems to go with Fall flavors so I used some Italian sausage in this dish - but it's an easy veg/vegan convert by simply omitting it from the recipe! After that, roasted squash and sweet potato come together with earthy mushrooms, savory onion, and bright zucchini - held together with farro for a chewy, nutty base! I even roasted off the squash seeds for a crunchy topping!

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Mushroom Risotto Ft. Chef Todd Villani

We're cooking up a Fall classic in the Cucina this week with special guest, Chef Todd Villani of Vesta Wood Fired in East Rutherford NJ! Chef gives us his take on this delicious fall dish, plus his tips for creating the most flavor, and why risotto doesn't need much added to it but love!

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Greek Style Chicken

I came up with this 30 minute Greek flavored marinade for a special event I did with my friends at Savory Spice Shop in Westfield NJ! Now I'm sharing it with all of you! My husband says this is "the best chicken you've ever made". So you KNOW it's got to be good! Pair it with rice and a salad with feta, olives, cucumber and tomato and you've got an awesome dinner on the table!

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Clean Cocktails: Mercury Retrograde

Beth Nydick is back with a perfectly spooky Fall cocktail - Mercury Retrograde! But don't worry, this vodka drink won't have your head spinning like the planets will! That's because it's balanced with detoxifying celery and cilantro! (I know, I thought she was nuts too, but watch for my reaction after the first sip!) Not to mention this one is a fun and funky color, perfect for a grown up Halloween party!

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How to Cook Perfect Brown Rice & Whole Grains

See how to cook perfect brown rice, step by step. Along with some of my other favorite whole grains! There's a lot of confusion out there around what is a whole grain, do all carbs have gluten, and how the hell do I cook them? This week's Health Coach Hack is here to answer these questions! Whole grains are just that, a whole grain. They include things like rice, corn, quinoa, millet, farro, kasha, oats and more! Some of them DO have gluten, but not all of them! And they're each loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber, key to human health! Watch the video to see how easy it is to make the perfect pot of brown rice on the stove top. No special equipment needed! Then head to my website to learn more, check out my grains chart AND grab one of my favorite quick and easy rice based recipes!

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We Jammin'

Beth Nydick is back with us and this month has a really creative way to create a Clean Cocktail. She's adding jam! That's right! This easy, 3-ingredient cocktail is slightly sweet and perfect for porch sitting! Jam, lemon juice, and gin (or vodka, or both) create a beautiful color and flavor! And as always, nothing in here is TOO bad for you! Use a good quality jam that's mostly fruit (no added sugar), and fresh squeezed citrus and you're all set!

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Mason Jar Salads w/ Chef Kathleen Sanderson

Chef Kathleen Sanderson is my special guest today as she shows us the RIGHT way to pack a salad in a jar! She shares her tips and tricks, like these reusable/washable lids (https://amzn.to/2N6Rkcl )! We make a classic cobb in the video but she shares her overall technique

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Pineapple Fizz

We’re saying “salute” to Summer with one last, refreshing Clean Cocktail for Labor Day Weekend! Beth Nydick is back again and this time we are mixing up some Pineapple Fizz. This pineapple fizz cocktail recipe is quick, clean and easy. Simple fresh ingredients combine for the perfect way to toast to these last hazy days of Summer.

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Healthy Back to School Lunches

I asked my favorite kiddos to share their favorite school lunch ideas and from there, put together my Top 5 Healthy School Lunch Ideas! Of course you can mix and match here! The idea is to get the kids involved, and to get the good stuff in their bellies! Without driving Mom (or Dad, or Aunt/Uncle, Grandma/Grandpa) nutty! Check out my lunch ideas, then head keep scrolling to see the FULL list of foods each kid shared. And let me know what YOUR kids love in the comments! Let's make this a GREAT resource for parents and caretakers across the board to find ideas and inspiration!

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Caprese Salad

Fast, fresh and easy - this is how we make Caprese Salad in the Di Falco house! To start, we always do a chopped caprese salad - a bit different from the traditional slices you'll see served in Italy. We also make it a cucumber caprese salad - mostly because, that's how we like it! Finally, I use some balsamic to dress the salad because, let's be honest, I could drink the stuff!

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Roasted Red Peppers

Simple and healthy, it's SO easy to make roasted red peppers at home! And more delicious! Here I show you how to roast them on the stove and explain what to do if you have an electric stove. There's nothing quite like the flavor of roasted red peppers in olive oil!

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In Too Deep

Beth Ritter Nydick is back and we are In Too Deep with this delicious, watermelon based clean cocktail! Refreshing watermelon becomes an adults only treat when mixed with tequila, fresh mint and a hint of orange! But all those fresh fruits and herbs help keep your body from having a meltdown in this heat! Check out this healthy drink recipe here:

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Upgrade Your Favorite Junk Foods (How to Start Eating Healthy)

Eating healthy does NOT mean you have to cut things out, restrict yourself and eliminate foods. Instead, try adding healthy elements until THAT'S what your body is craving! You'll be surprised how quickly you become accustom to eating healthy foods! And you won't feel like you let yourself down if you "cheat"! Click to learn more about the Crowding Out Method, AND get my top 10 tips for healthy weight loss!

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The Seeing Eye

MY good friend and fellow Health Coach Beth Nydick is back at the Chef's Counter at Vanillamore in Montclair NJ. And we're mixing up another healthy cocktail drink for you! We're officially kicking off Summer with this sunset colored concoction! The Seeing Eye is named because of the benefits carrot juice gives to the eyes - but as Beth expains, too many may have you seeing double! Check out the video and get the recipe here!

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How To Eat More Greens

Check out this healthy hack to help you eat more greens! The benefits of eating more greens is HUGE! Not only are they a food to lose weight with, they help detoxify and alkalize the body, they help feed healthy gut bacteria, AND are loaded with vitamins, minerals and nutrients your body needs to be its best! Get my ideas for green smoothies, egg dishes, grain bowls and more!

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Chia Seed Pudding

Watch how easy it is to make chia seed pudding! This simple combination of 3 basic ingredients makes the best chia seed pudding! I make mine with almond milk but you can use whatever milk you use at home! Plus, find out what it is about these little seeds that has them referred to as a super food!

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Strawberry Limeade

Beth Nydick is back in the Cucina with me to kick off Summer with this classic throwback cocktail! We're making Strawberry Limeade! Perfect for this weekend’s festivities!

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How To Organize A Healthy Pantry

Are you “chronically disorganized”? Me too! But I grabbed professional organizer Gayle Gruenberg to help me get my pantry organized so my kitchen (and pretty much my life) can run a bit more smoothly! Learn how to save money, time and space! Plus helpful organizer “hacks” and why having an organized pantry can lead to an overall healthier lifestyle!

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