Recipes
by Amy Sung | January 26, 2012
Healthy Super Bowl Recipes from Canyon Ranch
From recipes for Buffalo Chicken Salad and three kinds of dips (low-fat artichoke dip!), we’ve got your game-day snack spread covered with the help of Canyon Ranch.
by Amy Sung | January 26, 2012
From recipes for Buffalo Chicken Salad and three kinds of dips (low-fat artichoke dip!), we’ve got your game-day snack spread covered with the help of Canyon Ranch.
by Amy Sung | January 24, 2012
Embracing the Ayurvedic concept as a whole, Nita Lake Lodge recently unveiled its “A Taste of Ayurveda” spa and dining package (on trend, we must say!), which we had a chance to check out this winter during ski season.
by Amy Sung | January 20, 2012
Ring in the Lunar New Year with some authentic dumplings, which are thought to resemble ancient Chinese money, or golden or silver nuggets. Here are two recipes from Fuchun Resort to bring you a happy and prosperous New Year!
by Amy Sung | January 18, 2012
The misconception of “bigger is better” is leading Americans down a road of obesity and diabetes, and while part of this problem is the content of the food itself, portion sizes contribute to the issue just as much. Here are some real tips on portion control.
by Amy Sung | January 09, 2012
We sweat it out at a Figure Method class, which combines yoga, Pilates, Lotte Berk and classical ballet, and talk to founder Cindy Sites about how she stays motivated and get her tips on healthy habits.
by Amy Sung | January 03, 2012
For New Year’s or at any time in your life, these five steps will help you become a healthier, happier and very best you.
by Amy Sung | December 15, 2011
This year, we’re in love with the pungent flavor and aroma of orange zest. Festive and lively, here are two delicious—and healthy—dessert recipes from Chef Dean Rucker and the renowned Golden Door.
by Amy Sung | December 13, 2011
Photo via Flickr user Dinner SeriesWho doesn’t relish in a good cocktail when the holiday season rolls around? While we love festive cocktails, we don’t love the extra calories that some of them bring. Try these two lower-calorie cocktail recipes!
by Amy Sung | December 08, 2011
We love the story of the three sisters, which Grail Springs Health Spa and Wellness Center of Bancroft, Ontario, recently shared in its newsletter. Perfectly fitting for the holiday season, the story of the three sisters personifies corn, beans and squash in an inspiring way. Read the story and get the recipe!
by Jackie Burns Brisman | November 28, 2011
What better way to make use of some leftover holiday ingredients than to create fun at-home beauty products? Have some extra cranberries? Check out this How-To on a DIY Anti-Aging Facemask! Left with nutmeg, cinnamon or brown sugar after baking? We know just the way to use up those items–hold the calories!
by Amy Sung | November 21, 2011
We know it’s not Thanksgiving with some sort of mash, so we set out to look for new takes on the always-present mashed potato sides to mix things up. From mint to celery root to wasabi, we’re excited to try something new this year.
by Spafinder | November 17, 2011
For a healthier stuffing alternative, try mixing it up with some whole grains; we love farro—an ancient superfood grain well-loved in Italy—for its nutty taste and firm chewy texture, and also its immense health benefits.
by Kate Phillips | November 16, 2011
With turkey and all the trimmings top of mind, we wanted to share with you the spas voted Top 10 Best for Cooking Classes by our SpaFinder enthusiasts during the 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards.
by Amy Sung | November 10, 2011
Camp Shane at Shane Diet & Fitness Resorts shares some holiday eating tips that will hopefully help all of you get through the holidays feeling healthy satisfied. Get the tips on how to eat more mindfully during the holiday and all throughout the year.
by Amy Sung | November 08, 2011
Our food & wellness editor travels to Kohler, Wisconsin, to check out the new Complete Harmony treatment during the Kohler Food & Wine Festival. Read about her food and spa adventures from Jaques Torres and his delicate caramel cages to a relaxing whirlpool bath.
by Amy Sung | October 27, 2011
Not only are squash oddly delightful to admire by sight, they’re also satisfyingly buttery and sweet to the palate, in addition to being nutritious sources of beta-carotenes and other vital nutrients.
by Kate Phillips | October 25, 2011
SpaFinder readers served these spas with the title of being the Top 10 for Best Cuisine in the 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards, and it’s easy to see why.
by Spafinder Team | October 18, 2011
I have heard good things about juice cleanses, so a few weeks ago I decided to try one by Terri, a restaurant in Manhattan’s flatiron district. The eatery was launched by two vegan chefs, Craig and Mike, who wanted to provide “a respite for those looking for a healthy, organic meal…to find nourishing food quickly.”
by Amy Sung | October 13, 2011
Full of protein from tofu, fiber from spinach and flavors from basil, parsley and garlic, this healthy vegetarian lasagna is nice and simple, both in ingredients and in cooking.
by Amy Sung | October 11, 2011
We love hearing about the benefits of blueberries; not only are they delicious and easy to eat, but eating blueberries may inhibit breast cancer tumor growth, according to a recent study published in the October 2011 issue of The Journal Of Nutrition. Try this quick and simple recipe for Blueberry Mousse from Cal-a-Vie in Vista, California.