Bergen Health & Life

Extra Oregano, Please

You’ll be ordering more of the herb on just about every dish—including pizza, of course—when you discover how it fends off cancer, fights fungus and more.

Pasta-Bilites

With lots of healthy vegetables, nuts and beans, these vegan dishes pack quite a nutritional punch. Plus, they have so much flavor, you won’t be missing meat!

Let's Talk Style

Ever wish you had a great personal stylist to guide your sartorial choices? Well, we have four of them for you. These local experts make their living helping us look polished. Heed their wise advice, and you’ll be less likely to have a wardrobe malfunction or be stuck in a clothing rut.

Welcome to Paramus

The borough may be famous for its shopping, but it has plenty more to offer.

Gorgeous in Green

These emerald and jade pieces will give you a pop of color—either on St. Paddy’s Day or year round!

Purple Reign

Catch some ultra violet (the shade, not the rays) for a cool look this season—the color of royalty is the year’s hottest hue.

Gatherings

Whether it’s at a volunteer center or gala, Bergenites always show up to support their friends and neighbors.

A Healthy Dose

With ingredients that soothe a sore throat and boost immunity, this infectious cocktail might be just what the doctor ordered.

Taste the Rainbow

And no, we’re not talking candy. With its vibrant mix of colors and hefty dose of nutrients, rainbow chard will brighten your plate and your health.

Meat-Free Mondays

Start the week on a lighter note with one of these vegetarian dishes that are healthy and delicious.

Last Call

As winter winds down, there’s no better time to hit the slopes: Deals and specials are being offered near and far, beckoning Bergen skiers to enjoy the great outdoors.

Let the Good Times Roll!

There’s nothing quite like a party to snap winter’s cold spell—and with Mardi Gras approaching, it’s time to bring the vibrant colors and care-free attitude of the French Quarter to your very own celebration.

Matchmaker, Matchmaker...

As owner of New Jersey Matchmaking in Ridgewood, Michelle Frankel has been helping people find romance for seven years. Now, she’s revealing how she herself found a mate—and how you can too.

A Romantic Repast

BERGEN reached out to Chef Ibrahim Sanz of Edgewater’s Haven Riverfront Restaurant & Bar—an oft-time Best in Bergen winner— and asked him to create a Valentine’s Day dinner menu exclusively for our readers. Lucky for us, he agreed. Let’s eat!