Marissa Vicario

Easy Pesto Cubes

For weeks it seems I’ve had herbs coming out my ears! Every time I pick up my CSA share, there are more herbs than I can realistically use in a week — basil, mint, parsley and cilantro. One of my biggest pet peeves is when food goes to waste in my fridge and one of my favorite triumphs is creating… Read More

Rawesome Stratwberry Shortcake Bars

My boyfriend and I have been avoiding sugar this summer, but that doesn’t mean we don’t still have a sweet tooth. As I was flipping through this month’s issue of Whole Living, I happened on these Rawesome Strawberry Shortcake Bars (they called them Strawberry Oat Bars). Since I’ve been eating a highly raw diet, these were just the thing to… Read More

Coconut Water Gets a Makeover

By now, most of us have tried coconut water and either love it or hate it. For all the lovers out there, here’s a simple way to jazz up your coconut water for delicious, refreshing hydration. This is a tip I picked up from Natalia Rose whose teachings I’ve been following lately. Start with water from a young coconut —… Read More

Move Over Hummus: Tuscan White Bean Dip

Everyone loves hummus. It is creamy and flavorful, satisfying and healthy. As delicious on pita as it is on fresh veggies. But as tasty and healthy as it is, this savory treat is made from chickpeas which are difficult to digest and therefore, as I recently read, hummus does not support weight loss. Hmmmph. What’s a hummus-lover to do, you… Read More

Guest Post: Five Things That Can Sabotage Your Workout

Hi, I’m Jess Underhill the writer behind Fit Chick in the City. I am a fitness expert with over 12 years of experience in the industry.  I have a MS in Exercise Science and Health Promotion as well as a BS in Business Administration The goal of FCITC is to connect everyone from the “gym rat” to the “couch potato”… Read More

Food Combining: The Way to Stellar Digestion

Photo courtesy of www.detoxifynow.com My boyfriend says I always have my nose in a different book, and he’s right. I simply cannot soak up enough knowledge when it comes to health and wellness. I recently forayed into the world of detoxing from Candida when I picked up Natalia’ Rose‘s book, Detox 4 Women. There are plenty of interesting tidbits in… Read More

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… 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 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 .