I am always envious of people who begin their day between 5:00am and 6:00am. The times that I have done so are peaceful especially because most of the world is asleep. There have been numerous studies that illustrate the benefits…
Breakfast of Champions
While everyone was feasting on turkey, gravy and all the stuffings over this past Thanksgiving weekend, I was in Israel devouring all the hummus, tahini and fried falafels I could get my hands on. It was heaven on earth…pure bliss….
Confessions of a Sugarholic
Guys, the struggle is real. I have tried so many times to eliminate sugar from my diet and man, it is so hard for me to completely abstain (see posts here, here and here). My name is Fortune Dushey and…
5 Healthy Habits I learned at Groundsea Fitness
Two weeks I ago, I returned from the Groundsea Fitness Retreat. It was an amazing four days of health, wellness and clean eating (see post here). Besides bringing home some unforgettable memories, I have incorporated some new health and wellness…
Ground Sea Fitness Retreat
I finally had the opportunity to experience a real west coast hiking retreat right here on the east coast, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, only a 2 hour and 20 minute drive from New York City. Even the weather cooperated with…
Being in the Moment
One of my goals for this year is to be more present in the moment. What does this mean? To me it means to be focused and mindful on whatever I am doing at any given time. It is said,…
Sweet Treats
In honor of what I hope will be a sweet new year, I gathered 5 delicious desserts for the perfect sweet ending to holiday meals. For the purists who will not abandon their waistline watch, I have incorporated some healthy…
Treats with Benefits
As I write this post, I think about Yom Kippur where one is required to atone for their sins because, ladies and gents…I have sinned. It didn’t start out this way. I had this grand plan of staying off sugar…
Spring Salads
I thought I’d share some salad inspiration to “lighten” up our meals in celebration of Spring Forward Day! Today is Daylight Savings Time which basically means we’re one step closer to spring break, family vacations, and the perfect warm-weather sundress….
Cuban Cuisine
My maternal grandparents were born and raised in Cuba and my mother lived there until the age of 12. Our Cuban heritage found it’s way into my kitchen with recipes that tell a story and connect us to our roots….
Food Porn
Who doesn’t love porn? Food porn, that is… Besides fashion and fitness, I love stalking food Instagrammers. I consider food photos and accounts an art form, a way of expressing one’s self, and a way of sharing with others. With…
Winter Soups
Soups are a winter staple and I’m always on the hunt for easy, healthy and delicious options. With that being said, Gwyneth Paltrow never disappoints. Her zucchini and leek soup from her It’s All Easy cookbook, is as the name…
