This week was all about revitalization, with fresher ingredients and warmer weather, we have very few excuses not to treat our bodies right. We looked into the many health benefits of the ever-faithful avocado, recovered from a big night out and put some of our favorite spring vegetables to the test. Here’s a recap: Read More
Ironically, healthy food is sometimes high in calories. For instance, avocados are very calorically dense, but are actually a good weight loss option-when eaten in moderation! Native to Mexico, the avocado is an key ingredient in party foods like guacamole, but it can be a key ingredient in your weight loss diet as well. Read More
Chef Greg Hozinsky
Greg Hozinsky is a talented young chef cooking out of Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach, California. As an up-and-coming chef at the hotel’s Zinc Lounge, Chef Hozinsky is praised widely for using seasonal, local ingredients in innovative tapas and small plates. Check out his previous list of 5 Tips Every Aspiring Chef Should Know. Now, as summer approaches, Chef Greg has the lowdown on the 5 best seasonal ingredients in Southern California. And even if you’re not out West, there are some great American staples on his list that will be hitting market stands within a few weeks. Read More
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Spring means it’s time to exfoliate away the winter and let your skin glow. But don’t worry, you don’t need spend much in order to attain healthy skin. Here are a few ways to find ingredients in your own kitchen to make homemade skin exfoliants. Read More
The first cherry tomatoes of the season are arriving, make a healthy power snack of bruschetta!
Snacking has become a big part of our culture whether you’re at the movies or just watching TV at home. All to often, however, snacking equates to not unhealthy eating. Read More
Eating for a healthy digestive system doesn’t require major life adjustments. In addition to kudzu, a vine with healing properties that is great for digestion, these five foods are good for your digestive track. With a few simple changes in diet, your digestive track will be running smoothly. These five foods are great for digestive health. Read More
Whether it’s finding the best goat tacos in LA, spotting a well-worn vintage bag in Sweden, or interviewing the “crab man” selling seafood on a corner in Harlem, we tell stories seen from Chef Marcus Samuelsson‘s point of view. MarcusSamuelsson.com strives to create conversations about food, nutrition, culture, art, and design. We want to find Read More
