In late May/early June, I was in the Texan capital, Austin to visit a few friends. It was my first time in Texas, well at least, beyond its airports. After 5 days in the City of the Violet Crown, I was impressed -- it's a tech-driven commercial hub that is slated to...
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The Cultureur’s Luxe Guide to Sevierville, Tennessee
A new year. A new series. I'm introducing EAT, PLAY, STAY this year as an ongoing series that highlights destinations around the world and offers my itinerary for the trip, giving you information on where and what to eat, where to play and what to see/do, and where to...
Brewing in the Big Smoke: 3 Favorite Coffee Shops in London
The Brits have masterfully perfected the art of tea, weaving it into the daily cultural fabric of British society and establishing it as an iconic cultural institution. In recent years, thanks to its diverse demographics, serious coffee culture has surged in London,...
The Best Blueberry Donuts in Orange County…
are sitting fresh, hot, and pretty for you at M&M Donuts, a little gem nestled in Anaheim, moments away from Disneyland. The donuts are temples of calories, but it's ok to reward yourself every now and then. And when the dessert tastes THIS good, it makes it all...
5 Favorite Juice Bars in Los Angeles
In recent years, Los Angeles has experienced a juice revolution in that juice bars offering freshly pressed veggie and fruit concoctions are springing up like ninjas all over the city. Whether you like the taste or you’re simply drinking for your health, there’s no...
iHeartMD Healthstyle (Healthy + Lifestyle) Tip #11
All fats are equally high in calories, so consume sparingly, even the "good" kinds. 1g fat = 9 calories | Nutrition. Fitness. Wellness. | www.iheartmd.com iHeartMD Healthstyle (Healthy + Lifestyle) Tip #11
iHeartMD Healthstyle (Healthy + Lifestyle) Tip #10
Not all fats are bad, but avoid all trans fat. Opt for monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats such as avocados and nuts. | Nutrition. Fitness. Wellness. | www.iheartmd.com iHeartMD Healthstyle (Healthy + Lifestyle) Tip #10
iHeartMD Healthstyle (Healthy + Lifestyle) Tip #9
Enhance foods with spices instead of sugar or salt; try ginger, cinnamon, or nutmeg. | Nutrition. Fitness. Wellness. | www.iheartmd.com iHeartMD Healthstyle (Healthy + Lifestyle) Tip #9
iHeartMD Healthstyle (Healthy + Lifestyle) Tip #8
When looking for comfort foods, stick to fiber- and folate-rich soups such as lentils and veggies. | Nutrition. Fitness. Wellness. | www.iheartmd.com iHeartMD Healthstyle (Healthy + Lifestyle) Tip #8
iHeartMD Healthstyle (Healthy + Lifestyle) Tip #7
Get nutty! Have a handful of UNSALTED nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.) before your dinner to load up on antioxidants. | Nutrition. Fitness. Wellness. | www.iheartmd.com iHeartMD Healthstyle (Healthy + Lifestyle) Tip #7
iHeartMD Healthstyle (Healthy + Lifestyle) Tip #6
Don't be fooled by the many names of added sugars. Some of the most common to avoid: cane sugar, corn syrup, and sucrose. | Nutrition. Fitness. Wellness. | www.iheartmd.com iHeartMD Healthstyle (Healthy + Lifestyle) Tip #6
[Recipe] A British Summer Staple: Pimm’s Cup
Like Paris, London is always a good idea, even in my least favorite season of the year: summer. There's something about London that even makes summer look magical to me -- it must be all those quintessentially British rituals that come out to play. There’s tennis at...