A few weeks ago, on the coldest day in NYC this winter (which was the rescheduled date, the original date of the event was the day Snow Storm Jonas hit NYC!), I hosted a nutrition talk at Ode To Babel here in Brooklyn.  Due to the extremely cold temperatures turn-out was low BUT I showed up and gave it my...

Unless you live under a rock, ginger is probably not new to you.  It’s a staple ingredient in lots of cuisines like Caribbean, Asian and Indian, among others.  It’s available fresh in the form of a ginger root, powdered or crystalized. I used to NOT be a fan of it but now I look for opportunities to add it to dishes,...

I’ve heard of açaí bowls before but they never peaked my interest much for some reason.  And then a few weeks ago I came across a recipe for one and I copied it down thinking maybe I’d make it one day. So on the hunt for a quick and easy breakfast recently, I decided to try the açaí bowl.  It was...

Some morning’s there is nothing better than a delicious, nutrient-dense smoothie to start your day.  Year’s ago, during the search for my long-gone energy, I came across a little known (to me anyway) tea leaf called Moringa.  It’s filled with tons of vitamins and minerals and makes a tasty green smoothie to boot!  You may be able to find Moringa powder...