THE TFC BLOG

Traveling? Being on the road doesn’t have to mean a break from your workout and self-care regime. In fact, a pause from the day-to-day grind could provide just the space you need to finally break a daily sweat and devote a bit more time to yourself. I worked with my favorite jet-setter and travel fashionista Geren Lockart to share […]

When gearing up for holiday travel, I always search for smart, packable treats for the kids. These Peanut Butter Energy Bites come to you straight from the kitchen of the most naturally sassy blogger out there, Saskia Gregson-Williams of Naturally Sassy. Her recipes are appealingly simple and delicious. The key to eating well — Saskia and I both agree — is […]

To celebrate the festive season and all the travel that goes with it in December, we are bringing you a special treat: Travel Fashionista with none other than Ms Jetsetter herself, Geren Lockhart of BornPacked.com  Throughout her life, Geren Lockhart has worn many hats — all of them quirky, cool and utterly fabulous. Raised by artist parents, Geren embraced […]

When I first saw these on Lisa’s website I knew I had to make them and share them with you. Because who doesn’t love a doughnut? This week, as we celebrate Chanukah, I am baking up a doughnut storm but you certainly don’t need a holiday excuse to whip up a batch of these gluten-free […]

Latkes are classically eaten during the Chanukah holiday but these yummy fritters shouldn’t be reserved for a once a year treat. In our house this zucchini version of the old potato classic is a year round staple. I put a healthified spin on the latke by shallow frying in olive oil and finishing them off in […]

Giving someone a gift is a special exchange. It’s a chance to make someone feel loved and appreciated. In return, it feels great to know you’ve just put a smile on someone’s face. Leading up to that exchange, though, can be downright stressful. In search of the perfect gift, you’ll probably ask yourself, “Will they […]

Simple advice from our meditation expert, Tom Cronin, on how to dissolve any friction between friends or family. Believe it or not but I used to seek out arguments. I used to be the kind of person who’d regularly jump on their soapbox and find someone to argue with. I had very strong opinions about everything, and if […]

As a mom and a cook I love leftovers. There’s nothing worse than throwing away perfectly good food, and I love saving time in the kitchen the next day. Why shop and re-create when you have perfectly good staples right in front of you? Unfortunately my brood don’t share my enthusiasm. In fact, they’ve started lobbying for […]

In this post Dr Mark Hyman shares the rationale behind his unique diet: being a pegan, a mix of the paleo and vegan diets.  As a doctor, it is my job to figure out the best way to keep my patients healthy. We now know that food is medicine, perhaps the most powerful drug on the planet […]