It's been the weirdest and most surreal two months of my life. In my enclosed box, I wonder every day how other people are doing in their own boxes. I read horrific testimonies on the news of strangers' experiences with Covid, I hear the quiet anxiety in the voices of friends and family who do … Continue reading Nutrition’s Role during Covid-19
Do you remember when rice cakes first came out? I think it was during the fat-free craze when everyone was searching for zero fat snacks, expecting them to pull off weight or maybe improve heart health. I sort of liked them: they were definitely crunchy. But they were also unsatisfying, as if they had dissolved … Continue reading The Humble Rice Cake
Whatever's in my supermarket produce aisle inspires my next dish—this time it was large, perfectly round portobello mushroom caps. I know some people hate mushrooms, maybe a texture thing, but I grew up eating them. My mom often had a bowl of dried mushrooms soaking in its brown liquid that she'd toss into a vegetable … Continue reading Stuffed Portobellos
I try to fit in some meal prep on Sundays for the upcoming week, like prepping vegetables, baking marinated tofu or tempeh, or cooking a batch of whole grains. I'm always grateful during the week when I can quickly heat up a comforting homemade meal. But there are some weekends I don’t feel like meal … Continue reading Super Easy Vegan Weeknight Meal
Dawn Kramer has been a student in my dance fitness class for years. I first noticed her elegant moves with great arm extensions and lines (even in a crazy fast-paced class!). When I finally got to know Dawn better, I was shocked to learn that she was in her 70s but not so shocked that … Continue reading Inspiration from a Dance Pioneer
Fen Tung and I intersected years ago at MIT where we’d taught Zumba classes. We were both new to teaching group fitness, but even then I sensed a special spark when taking her classes. Fast forward to 2019 and Fen has evolved into a true fitness guru. She holds a personal trainer certification through the National … Continue reading Exercise Motivation from a Fitness Guru
