Category Archives: health
Bowled Over
As you know, we adore Portland’s food cart scene. Tasty food served by friendly people—what’s not to love? But as great as it can be to get a meal from a cart, it’s not always the speediest thing in the … Continue reading
Filed under Food, health, Restaurants
Love the Skin You’re In!
Our skin seems to be way more sensitive than it used to be. Last week we got burned while walking to brunch and having drinks outside with friends. No lie. We’re pretty convinced it has something to do with the … Continue reading
Way to go, Jamie!
We’ve been huge fans of chef Jamie Oliver ever since he came out with The Naked Chef in 1999. At first we loved him for his fun, accessible, completely unpretentious approach to cooking. (Ok, we kind of loved him for … Continue reading
We need a Spa, STAT!
Not sure how you feel coming into spring, but we’re feeling a bit beat-down. Winter definitely did a number on us this year—we’re sore, tired and in desperate need of some high quality spa time. It’s been way too long … Continue reading
Filed under health, Lodging, Spa-relaxation, Travel
Natural Remedy
If you’ve ever been to the Gellert Baths in Budapest, you may have noticed that it’s not your typical spa crowd. That’s because, unlike spas in the states, which tend to cater to an elite crowd, the baths in Hungary … Continue reading
Filed under health, Outdoor activities
…And More Yoga!
As we mentioned yesterday, we’ve been on a yoga hiatus for a few months now, and our bodies have been missing it big time. Luckily, yoga is one of the doctor-approved exercises for pregnant ladies, so the with-child half of … Continue reading
Choosing the Less-Bad-for-You Version
Ok, here’s the thing. As much as we’d like to be those people who eat nothing but supremely healthy foods, we’re just not. Yes, we love fruits and vegetables and whole grains and nuts and free-range everything, but we also … Continue reading
Smooth Sailing
A few months ago, we talked about our smoothie rediscovery. But not just any old smoothies. We’re picky when it comes to our frozen-fruit drinks, and to be honest, we’re not crazy about a lot of the options out there … Continue reading
IHOP to the rescue?
No matter how committed you are to eating nutritious food, there are times when your options are woefully limited. Take this morning, for example. We were running a few errands outside of the city and decided to grab breakfast. Our … Continue reading
Filed under Food, health, Restaurants
Food Challenges: Travel Edition
When we realized today’s flight from Portland to Chicago included a layover in Phoenix, we knew we were in for some serious airport time. And we all know how dangerous that can be when it comes to snacking. Sure, you … Continue reading
