I'm an avid coffee drinker. I just love the way it picks me up during the day. But it can be quite unhealthy regarding the amount of sugar you have in it. Usually I put 1 teaspoon or less. But recently I had coffee with a friend, and she asked for coffee without any sugar in it! I've never tried this before.

I decided to give it a try, and I have to say, I couldn't taste the difference. It's actually a much healthier approach. More Here...

Traversing the bustling streets of Manhattan is no easy feat. From honking cabs to burning calves, the streets of the Big Apple are not for those who have not prepared mentally, but more important physically.

While hoofing the streets is a good way to build up leg strength, stretching is key to ensuring that a day on the road does not end with an empty tube of icy hot.
Working as a caddy for four years has instilled many a lesson in endurance upon my soul and the soles of my shoe. Walking five miles with two 40 plus pound bags hanging from my shoulders has taught me to relish in a morning ritual I have created around ridding myself of morning grogginess and stiffness. More Here...

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Are you a health fanatic, but still like to go out for the occasional drink? I enjoy sports, food, and a good glass of wine or a nice beer. I love working up a sweat in the kitchen, on the playing field, and at the gym.

Even though exercising can be a rewarding private self-motivating experience, I also enjoy the social experience of a bar. I like going out for drinks to hang out with friends, catch up and talk, and I love being around lots of people having a good time. Does that make me partially a social drinker? Perhaps, yes. It never occurred to me that this social element of sharing conversation over drinks could be found at a gym.

According to the article, "Uplift Studios: Open-Bar Gym Gets You Boozed and Buff" in the Huffington Post, Uplift Studios which is located in Manhattan, is a gym that combines exercise and alcohol with their "Raise the Bar" classes. The gym has programs such as "Cardio and Cocktails" and "Workout and Wine." More Here...

According to an article in the April issue of Bon Appétit magazine, parsley is an herb forgotten by many, but incorporating it into your diet can give a boost to your health, along with invigorating your cooking. Chef Seamus Mullen of New York’s Tertulia uses it often in dishes for color. He also uses it for its anti-inflammatory properties to fight his rheumatoid arthritis, which he was diagnosed with in 2007. He found that parsley not only lent vibrancy to his cooking, but also improved his health. More Here...