31 Healthy Hints for the Holidaze: Eat Dinner Like a Pauper

Eating big at the end of the day is what Sumo wrestlers do. The rest of us need to adopt a different strategy.

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Recipe: Coconut Almond Macaroons

Coconut Macaroons are a regular feature at the Rubin rodeo.

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In Praise of Purslane

Purslane is one of those super invasive, yet super nutritious weeds we all should get to know a little better. Here’s a simple, delicious recipe for purslane potato salad that I whipped up for dinner.

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The After the Holidays Diet Season has Started!

I ventured out to one of those big name bookstores this afternoon in search of cheap calendars. They’re only discounting calendars 50% so far, I’ll keep waiting until they go down to a dollar in a week or so. In addition to deep discounts,  the bookstore had set up all new displays of diet books,  [...]

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Rubin Rodeo Granola

We made this for teacher gifts. Super easy, super yummy. Toss it over oatmeal, yogurt or ice cream. Or add milk for a tasty breakfast cereal. 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/3 cup  brown rice syrup ¼ cup maple syrup 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup sliced almonds 2 cups unsweetened shredded [...]

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