Yes, Pickle Juice Can Relieve Muscle Cramps
Getting leg cramps in the middle of a workout, or just while going about your day, can be an agonizing experience—one that, in the moment, you’ll do just about anything…
TikTok Myth of the Week: Bananas Destroy the Nutrients in Smoothies
TikTok loves a banana smoothie. In a few minutes of scrolling you can see smoothie recipes, banana-freezing tips (peel it first!), and video after video of people with visible abs…
Every Gardener Should Have a Steam Juicer
When people think of “juicing,” they’re often thinking of fresh green juice, involving lots of fresh fruit and a machine. But steam juicing is completely different—it’s an easy way to…
Turn Your Melon Into Agua Fresca
Summertime is the three-month period in New York City when buying an entire melon is the same price (and sometimes cheaper) than buying a pint container of cut fruit. I…
The Best Ways to Freeze Any Kind of Fresh Fruit
There’s little better than ripe fresh fruit eaten out of hand, but when you have too much to eat before it goes bad, do the next best thing: freeze your…
Your Smoothies Will Benefit From a Little Jam
Some mornings are too busy to allow for cooking, or even chewing. On such mornings (or, sometimes, afternoons) I’ll make myself a protein shake. I keep it simple: a big…
Turn a Whole Lemon Into a Glass of Lemonade
Photo: Claire Lower A pitcher of lemonade can serve a sweltering summer party, but a party of one deserves refreshment just as much as a crowd. As long as you…
Fortune Favors Those Who Add Cheese to Their Smoothies
Smoothies can be a delicious way to drink your food, and there are a wide variety of ways to flavor your own. You can add any combination of fruit, veggies,…
10 Ways to Build a Better Smoothie
Photo: Elizabeth Henkenius (Shutterstock) Smoothies should be smooth. Beyond that, there’s a sliding scale, and you need to know how thick or thin you like your drink. Know thyself and…
Struggling With Belly Fat? Try These 5 Green Juices To Lose Weight
We all can agree that tummy fat is the most difficult to lose. And there are many reasons why people struggle with belly fat, including poor diet, lack of exercise,…