It Ain't Easy Bein' Green

It Ain't Easy Bein' Green

What if romaine was better for you than you thought (hint: it is).  Have you been struggling to chew through raw kale, thinking that raw foods are always better for you (hint: they’re not)?  

In honor of St. Patrick's day - here's a "menu" on why, and how, to eat your greens in all shades!

Mardi Gras: For the Love of Fat via Darling Mag

Mardi Gras: For the Love of Fat via Darling Mag

...fat is not something to fear, but rather something to eat on the regular... I’ve mapped out some of the basics of fat and how to appreciate, not abuse one of nature’s yummiest gifts!

A Heart Beet Salad That Lives Up to It's Name

A Heart Beet Salad That Lives Up to It's Name

Looking to celebrate with something other than baked goods and chocolates this Valentine’s Day?  This Heart Beet salad is one of my faves year round, but since most of the ingredients are a aphrodisiacs, it’s especially appropriate for a day of love. 

I Like it (Fine and) Raw… Pure Chocolate, Pure Love

I Like it (Fine and) Raw… Pure Chocolate, Pure Love

Fine & Raw caught my attention because of their cheeky (non-toxic) packaging, and held my attention when I tasted the smooth, indulgent texture of their “Chunky”.  Best of all, they cook their cacao at a low temperature to retain the health benefits of this yummy superfood so it’s actually good for you.  

Natty Adventures in The Berkshires

Natty Adventures in The Berkshires

Don’t worry, just because you’re spending a weekend away from the pulse of the city doesn’t mean you need to stay in a Victorian mansion filled with spiderwebs, or join the senior citizens in a doily filled diner.  

 

Click through for the coolest places to stay, eat and do for the discerning New Yorker (read: you) who’s ready to unwind. 

Groundhog Day: Revisiting Some of the Best of Natty Style!

Groundhog Day: Revisiting Some of the Best of Natty Style!

6 more weeks of winter?!  May as well be prepared with some good eats and good reading.  To get you started, I rounded up 10 of my favorite posts from the past year...

Welcome to the "New" Natty Style!

Welcome to the "New" Natty Style!

Welcome to the new Natty Style!

And while you won't be seeing the name Hippie in Heels anymore, she's still here!  On www.nattystyle.com I will continue to bring you a mix of socially conscious content and recipes for a healthful and beautiful lifestyle. Thus has always been my definition of a "natty" life anyway.

 

REFRESH & RESTART : 5 Simple Lifestyle Hacks to Start the New Year!

REFRESH & RESTART : 5 Simple Lifestyle Hacks to Start the New Year!

This year, rather than setting my sites on one insurmountable goal – I opted to encourage 5 healthy habits that I already dabble in, and feel strongly support a productive daily life.  These 5 basic pillars are totally attainable, and will offer fuel and structure to tackle whatever 2015 throws at you...

3 Thanksgiving Recipes that You Wouldn't Even Know Are Healthy

3 Thanksgiving Recipes that You Wouldn't Even Know Are Healthy

Last weekend was the big Friendsgiving feast, and I got to road test these 3 recipes on my guests, many of whom are amazing cooks, and almost none of whom are vegan, paleo, gluten free or even very health conscious (though all 3 recipes here are!). Each dish received the ultimate stamp of approval: requests for seconds.  Plus, nobody was the wiser that their arteries were as happy as their taste buds.

Pumpkin for Breakfast: 3 Morning Pumpkin Recipes

Pumpkin for Breakfast: 3 Morning Pumpkin Recipes

Now back to when, where and how to eat pumpkin.  Sure it’s easy to find ways to bake pumpkin into desserts, or serve it up at suppertime – but what about first thing in the morning?  Click below for three tasty ways to give your breakfast a boost with this seasonal favorite.

Apples to Apples, Sauce to Chutney - 3 Ways to Get Your Apples into Every Meal

Apples to Apples, Sauce to Chutney - 3 Ways to Get Your Apples into Every Meal

It's apple season folks, and I for one couldn't be more excited.  First of all – how fun is apple picking?!  I mean, there are few ways to better spend an autumn afternoon than by donning a flannel and plucking through an orchard in search of the perfect fruit...

Click below for 3 super simple recipes to serve with every meal, stash in your pantry and give to your friends!