Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

Summer Treat: No-Bake Chocolate Banana Freezer Pie

My parents came to visit this weekend and I wanted to make a healthy summer treat to serve while they were here. No sooner did this thought occur to me, than my inspiration appeared. While standing in line at Whole Foods, I spotted this month's issue of Clean Living Magazine. How could I miss this cover? Like a shiny pair of Louboutins, I knew I had to have it.I would whip this baby up in no … [Read more...]

Reap the Benefits of Radishes

Next time you’re at the supermarket, don’t be so quick to pass up the radish. These bulbous root vegetables with an earthy, peppery taste are commonly used as a garnish then pushed aside when in fact they are surprisingly healthy. To read more about the health benefits of radishes and check out my recipe for Sweet & Spicy Radish Salad, read my article on Gal Time.com. … [Read more...]

Big on Bok Choy

If you’ve ever had Chinese food, chances are you’ve eaten bok choy. Unfortunately, it may have been wilted from overcooking and slathered in a greasy sauce. To read more about the health benefits of bok choy and check out a recipe for a delicious summer salad with this  leafy green veggie, check out my article on Gal Time here . … [Read more...]

Lentil Burgers for Company

With my restrictive diet, I've always struggled with a tasty and impressive main course to make for dinner guests who may not share my eating habits. Last night, I dared to make lentil burgers for a friend who came over for dinner. I've always shied away from these protein-packed patties because I thought they were too complicated. In fact, they are not!  What you'll need:  3 cups … [Read more...]

DIY: Cashew Milk

As most readers know by now, I'm super-obsessed with smoothies but also avoid dairy. To make my smoothies creamy, I often use store-bought almond milk. Although it is less processed, this is one of the few packaged foods I still use, mostly to save time, but I always feel better when I make my own. One of my favorite dairy alternatives is cashew milk and I came across a quick and easy recipe to … [Read more...]

Beat the Heat

Temperatures are climbing toward 100 degrees and while I'm happy warmer weather is here, I also know the importance of keeping cool in scorching temperatures. Take a peek at my list of obvious and not-so-obvious tips for staying cool. Of course, hydration tops the list, but do so with plain water and more of it than usual. Don't like the taste of water? Try adding some fruit like fresh berries, … [Read more...]

Get Kitchy With It: A Guide to Stocking a Healthy Kitchen – Part II

Yesterday, I left you with a list of my favorite ingredients I always keep on hand in my kitchen. Today, I'm completing the healthy kitchen series with a run-down of my favorite kitchen gadgets. You don't need a lot of expensive tools to create a healthy meal. I started with a steamer basket, some hand-me-down pots and pans and a George Foreman Grill. The more I cooked, the more I added and I'm … [Read more...]

Get Kitchy With It: A Guide to Stocking a Healthy Kitchen – Part I

If you think making a home-cooked meal means a time-consuming trip to the store, expensive ingredients and slaving over a stove – all after a long day at the office, think again.  In this two-part series you'll get a handy list of everything you'll need to stock a healthy and sustainable kitchen. My  guide to stocking a healthy kitchen is a simple list of ingredients and gadgets you’ll … [Read more...]

The Most Exciting Salad Ever

With the weather heating up, I've been eating plenty of salads these days, and I'll be the first to admit it's easy to get stuck in a rut with these leafy green meals in a bowl. They can seem boring at times. But that just wasn't the case with the salad I made today. What made today's salad so special is that I spiced it up and loaded it with the vegetables I love. The finished product displayed … [Read more...]