Summer is full of opportunities for natural movement and fresh local foods. However, there are also plenty of social gatherings at restaurants of all types that don’t follow the healthy ways of summer. Everyone enjoys eating out, and you shouldn’t have to give that up! Instead of choosing between staying home or ruining your diet, […]
VIM members have many talents, and this VIM couple’s talent is writing and illustrating children’s books! Read on for info about their upcoming book signing… Cambridge couple and VIM members Tom Crice and Ellen Rakatansky have just released Birds of a Feather, a sweet story of loss and recovery for young children. The story is […]
As we all know, Father’s Day is a special opportunity to show our Dad’s just how much they mean to us. Good food enjoyed surrounded by family and loved ones is pretty hard to beat and will certainly show your Dad how much he means to you. When planning a Father’s Day meal, a lot […]
Whether you plant them or pick them up at the grocery store or farmers’ market, adding fresh herbs is a quick way to transform ordinary meals into extraordinary meals. Besides helping flavor foods when cutting back on salt, fat and sugar, herbs may offer additional benefits of their own. Researchers are finding many culinary herbs […]
Alongside the usual savory and sweet items that every pantry needs, there are a few ingredients that are particularly useful for vegetarians and vegans, as well as those wanting to eat more meatless meals. All of these items are ideal for adding protein, texture, and flavor to what you’re cooking. Each household’s pantry will vary […]
With Memorial Day right around the corner, it’s time to start planning the menu! Memorial Day is a great excuse for fun, sun and of course, grilling. It the best way to kick off the summer! But there’s no need to limit yourself to the usual beef burgers and hot dogs. If you’re hosting for […]
Say goodbye to those extra lbs with VIM this Summer at our Summer Shred Boot Camp! JUNE 15 – AUGUST 15 Presale: May 16 – June 14 YOU GET: Unlimited Small Group Training Unlimited Team Training Classes Nutritional Guidance from in-house Nutritional Coach, Christine Galvin ONLY $249! ($400 VALUE) Want in? Contact Tyler to sign […]
One of the best things you can do for your health is to eat seasonally and locally. Not only are you more likely to get the nutrients your body needs during each time of year, you’re a lot more likely to increase your fruit and veggie intake whilst also supporting local economies, farmers and ecosystems. […]
If since your early days, you’ve found yourself drawn to sweets, your DNA may be behind it. (I personally, didn’t need a DNA test for this one, everyone in my family knows I’m a chocoholic!) Ignoring these cravings and blaming your lack of self-control is likely not the answer. So what is? It could be […]
To be successful at anything requires a plan, and that includes eating right! Without a meal plan, it’s a whole lot easier to order take-out trap again… only to realize you made dinner once this week, and it was or cereal. Use the weekend to your advantage and plan your meals for the week ahead […]
