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Downward Dog – Healing Through Yoga, Part One

What helps our bodies to recover from their place of trauma and move to healing? We all know that physical exercise is the best thing next to eating right that we can do for ourselves, but what type…

At Home on the Flip Side: Tales from The Reluctant Hobokenite

Hello friends! Please meet Christine Berardi, our contributing Food Editor at MNU. I first met Christine at (where else??) a dinner party at the home of our mutual friends, the Doe's. I was a friend of Andy, she…

Soothing Morning Smoothie

I make various versions of this, depending on the fresh ingredients I have on hand. It has antioxidants, protein and is low calorie. Packed with goodness, it's a perfect solution to a meal on the go. …

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

This is a version of my favorite pasta salad that my Aunt Sharon makes every time I go home for a visit. MNU's take has all sorts of healthy veggies in a light dressing, perfect for picnics or parties. …

Reshaping Your Menu – Intro to Series

Welcome to the first part of our Reshaping Your Menu Series, BREAKFAST! This is the first in a series of posts, which will include suggestions for specific meal times, tips and tricks and snacks. After a serious illness (and…

Stress and Kids

We ran across an interesting study from the University of Helsinki in Finland regarding the effects of everyday exercise on stress levels in kids (via Parents Magazine). Tracking children’s activity, scientists measured the amount of stress hormone cortisol in their…