Before Jamba Juice and Smoothie King took over our morning meals and afternoon snacks, there was the lassi. This yogurt-based beverage has been an Indian tradition for hundreds, and some say thousands, of years. A lassi can be either sweet or savory and is frequently served during the summer to combat the heat. This version is a variation on the tremendously popular North Indian mango lassi, using papaya and citrus for a bright and refreshing drink. More

The market is saturated with post-workout beverages, powders and gels, all claiming some health benefit or another. None of them taste very good, and if ever there is a time you deserve a little reward, it's after knocking out a 10K. This potassium-rich smoothie comes together in less than five minutes, and is creamy, rich and satisfying. More

You may know Carolyn Cope as Umami Girl. She stops by on Tuesdays with ideas on preparing fruits and vegetables. —The Mgmt. [Photograph: Carolyn Cope] Along with coffee, avocados, and lemons, bananas are one of the top reasons I could... More

[Photographs: Tressa Eaton] Last month I got slammed with a bizarre mid-summer 103°F fever. The sky-high fever, chills, and achy body knocked me out completely. Being home alone and sicker than I've been in a long time made me realize... More

Mothers & Menus is a New York City meal delivery service designed for families living through those first few crazy weeks with a new baby. Its founder, Karen Gurwitz, was frustrated after the birth of her first child: she wanted... More