Monthly Archives: March 2011

Granola Better than Mark Bittman’s

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

This past weekend I was at home with my parents when my dad started on one of his—and my—favorite activities: making granola. When I say we both love this, I mean him making granola—in the Cassity household, there’s usually only … Continue reading →

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Health Tip Tuesday: Walnuts Top Source of Antioxidants

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

You may snack on cashews, peanuts, or pistachios, but to get the most health benefits reach for walnuts, instead. In a brand new study which analyzed the nutrients found in tree and ground nuts, walnuts beat out all other varieties … Continue reading →

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Bike Shopping for a Cruiser/Commuter

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

My city biking confidence is building, but I’ve still yet to ride over any of the bridges that connect Brooklyn to Manhattan.   To get to from Park Slope to my Midtown East office I’ve got to cross one of … Continue reading →

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Best Rain Pants

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

You’ve got a rain jacket, but what about waterproof pants? Didn’t think so. Most people would rather get damp than parade around in the plastic sweatpants that many companies make, but because this year has proven to be particularly damp … Continue reading →

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Burn Calories on Your Way to Work

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

Everyone knows that Portland, Oregon, is the bike capital of the country, and last week I was able to sit down with Mia Birk, the former bike commissioner of Portland and current Principal of Portland-based Atla Design, a consulting company … Continue reading →

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The Early Show: Top 10 Walking Shoes

Posted on March 3, 2011 by

For the April, 2011 issue of Prevention magazine I helped organize our largest walking shoe test panel yet. We sent more than 100 pairs to 33 walkers, ranging from technical athletic shoes to charming—but comfy—casual shoes. These testers helped us … Continue reading →

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