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Tips for Working Out with Asthma

I've had asthma my entire life and for as long as I can remember, I used it as an excuse to either put forward minimal effort or avoid physical activity altogether. Apologies* to my P.E. coach because not all of those wheezes were real. Now that I've become a...

How to make it: Ceviche

How to make it: Ceviche

Ever since I learned how easy it is to make, summertime means ceviche for me! I posted a while ago about a Thai-flavored ceviche with hints of coconut and ginger, but this one is my absolute favorite. Tangy, salty, and a hint of spice—this is the Peruvian treat we...

How to Make POPSICLES for Breakfast

How to Make POPSICLES for Breakfast

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day for a variety of reasons, but the sheer open-mindedness people have regarding breakfast just makes my optimist heart sing. We seem to have strong opinions on what makes a proper dinner, but anything goes for breakfast. Sure, we...

In Defense of Cabbage

In Defense of Cabbage

I eat a lot of cabbage these days. It's just so easy to roast and delicious as a vegetable base for a lot of dishes that I like to make a big batch in the oven to use throughout the week whenever I need some extra veggies. But I didn't always feel this way. The first...

How to Eat Donuts and Still Lose Weight

How to Eat Donuts and Still Lose Weight

Happy National Donut Day!!! I LOVE doughnuts! Even when I travel, I make a point to find THE donut spot in that city and get a few to try. My usual favorite is chocolate glazed, but I was late to the game and got the last five doughnuts from the Astro Doughnuts food...

How to Make It: Thai Iced Coffee Protein Shake

How to Make It: Thai Iced Coffee Protein Shake

Most mornings you can find me up at 5 a.m., putting espresso to cook on the stove. Being half Puerto Rican and Portuguese means coffee is in my soul. I often joke my blood type is Cafe Bustelo. I’ve experimented with everything—dark, light, stovetop, drip, Keurig,...