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Vanilla Walnut Overnight Oats

Vanilla Walnut Overnight Oats Recipe

By Alissa Rumsey | July 7, 2016

This vanilla walnut overnight oats recipe comes together in less than five minutes. Make it at night and come morning, breakfast is ready. Eat it cold, topped with fresh fruit for natural sweetness and extra fiber. This recipe is guaranteed to keep you full for hours. Vanilla Walnut Overnight Oats Makes 2 servings Ingredients1 cup…

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The Best Outdoor Running Routes in New York City

The Best Outdoor Running Routes in New York City

By Alissa Rumsey | June 29, 2016

Tired of slogging along on the treadmill? Break out of your running rut and try some of the best outdoor running routes in New York City. NYC may be known for its crazy traffic and busy streets, but it boasts many pedestrian-only paths that are perfect for a run. From the east and west side run…

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Travel Guide: Havana, Cuba

By Alissa Rumsey | June 15, 2016

I have to admit, I was a little nervous traveling to Cuba. Not necessarily “is the US government going to come after me?” nervous, but I had the sense that it would be a place unlike anywhere I had been before. And boy, was I right. Stepping foot in Havana, I immediately felt at ease. I’m…

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Traveling in Cuba: What to Know Before You Go

By Alissa Rumsey | June 13, 2016

Travel to Cuba is finally getting easier. While it is still illegal for Americans to go to Cuba for tourism, there are 12 categories of travel permitted, including for educational purposes. Up until March 2016, to travel on an education visa you had to go with an educational travel company, most of which cost upwards of…

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Ipanema Beach Rio

Rio de Janeiro: Where to Eat, Sleep, and Play

By Alissa Rumsey | June 6, 2016

And to think I almost skipped Rio. When planning a trip with nine other people, compromises have to be made. For my friend and I, it meant that we were going to backtrack through Brazil and short Buenos Aires by a day, in order to go be in Rio for New Years Eve. At the time,…

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Take Your Workout Outdoors This Summer

Take Your Workout Outdoors in NYC this Summer

By Alissa Rumsey | May 31, 2016

Summer is here, bringing warmer weather and longer days. It’s time to rethink your winter workout and take things outdoors. If the beautiful weather leaves you feeling unmotivated to make it to the gym, opting for an outdoor happy hour instead, try changing up your routine. Grab a friend and head to one of the…

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Pumpkin baked oatmeal

Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal with Streusel Topping

By Alissa Rumsey | May 23, 2016

Mornings can be rushed, so I’m all for make-ahead recipes I can cook once and then eat for days. This pumpkin baked oatmeal fits the bill. You can eat it warm right out of the oven, or stick it in the fridge and eat it cold in the morning. The pumpkin puree helps keep the…

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How to Choose a Meal Delivery Service

How to Choose a Meal Delivery Service

By Alissa Rumsey | April 25, 2016

Meal delivery services are huge these days – it seems like every week I read of a new one starting up. There are pros and cons to each, and the prices can vary considerably. Some deliver ingredients and recipes that you cook yourself; others prepare the meal for you. What do these services have in…

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How to pack suitcase light

How to Pack Smart and Travel Light

By Alissa Rumsey | March 4, 2016

A few weeks ago I traveled to Peru for a food and nutrition conference. Catching up with my colleagues, I heard the same refrain over and over as they caught sight of my suitcase: “How did you manage to pack so light?!”. Of the 50+ attendees, I was the only one who had brought a…

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