Health + Wellness Archives

The “Dirty Dozen™” & “The Clean 15™”

Have you ever wondered which fruits and vegetables contain the most pesticides? Probably not. But maybe you will now. The Environmental Working Group is an environmental health research and advocacy organization. They annually release their list of…

Smoky Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges

The hits just keep coming. As part of our "Food Frenzy" series this week, MNU's Contributing Food Editor Christine Berardi shares a different approach on a familiar favorite... Recently I was at the bus stop here in Hoboken…

Butternut Squash Nut Muffins

Part two in our "Food Frenzy" series this week as a precursor to Thanksgiving... Don't know what to do with all of that wonderful wintery Butternut Squash? Try this new spin on pumpkin nut muffins. Butternut Squash is a…

Pumpkin Hummus

Christine Berardi, MNU's Contributing Food Editor, shares her spin on a healthy favorite with today's recipe. Hard squashes or pumpkins are everywhere this time of year, from pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin muffins to jack o' lanterns. As…

This Week at MNU – Food Frenzy

Start your engines... Hello friends! This week we celebrate eating. That's right, stuffing your face, filling your gullet, eating with your stretchy pants on (in my Italian family, that's called "blort wear"). So take a seat as we share some…

Best Broccoli Soup

We modified our Cauliflower Puree recipe and added a bit of organic heavy cream to make this hearty and healthy broccoli soup. We have also been known to add Asparagus to it (Broc-agus?) Whatever your pleasure, this is sure to…

The Art of the “Mocktail”

For a girl who loves the occasional glass of wine or margaritas with the ladies, the idea that I could not drink alcohol for months, even years, was hard to swallow (gulp). During chemo, I was not to drink…

Cauliflower Puree

This is a simple dish that is a great substitute for mashed potatoes. Cauliflower is a great cruciferous vegetable and a cancer fighter. It’s also full of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. Try it, we promise you…