One of the oldest foods known to man, artichokes date all the way back to the 300s B.C. Greek philosopher Theophrastus described them in his writings, and the ancient Greeks and Romans considered artichokes both a delicacy and… Continue Reading
Diet & Nutrition
Mediterranean Fish – Sinatra Style
As a cardiologist, nothing makes me happier than the combination of heart-healthy fish paired with my favorite superfood, olive oil, for a one-two punch of delicious food that’s good for you! That’s exactly what you’re getting with this… Continue Reading
Quick and Easy Brunch Recipes
Breakfast or Lunch? There’s no need to choose, do brunch instead. I’ve put together some healthy and delicious recipes to kickstart your brunch with vibrant flavor and healthy ingredients….like nutrient-dense eggs and avocado. Why eggs? In the past,… Continue Reading
Celebrating Blood Orange Salad
Nature has a way of getting us through the cold and darkness of winter with vibrant fruits and vegetables. The intensely-colored blood orange is a stand-out among them. Generally available between December and May, blood oranges are aptly… Continue Reading
Winter Squash Recipes Featuring Flavored Olive Oils
Versatile and vibrantly colored, winter squashes like butternut, acorn, and pumpkin have, for centuries, kept us tided over with veggie nutrition through cold weather scarcities. Harvested in the summer and fall, these stalwart winter squashes simply keep so… Continue Reading
Short on Time? Try this Simple Chicken Soup Recipe
You’ve been working long hours and/or caring for children, temps outside are frigid, and your loved ones are under the weather. Nothing sounds better than hot chicken soup for dinner, but you want something healthy and fresh –… Continue Reading
Boost Your Brain Health with Olive Oil
I don’t often watch talk shows or reality television, and have never really had an opinion one way or the other about host Carson Daly. But when I saw him down a full shot of extra virgin olive… Continue Reading
Lectin-Free Diets: What You Need to Know
Move over gluten. There’s another dietary “demon” looking to overtake your perch as the “ingredient-du-jour” that we should be avoiding. It’s called lectin, and going “lectin-free” seems to be the newest trend in dieting. Many believe a lectin-free… Continue Reading
The Benefits of Hot-and-Spicy
I’ve always loved a little spice and kick of heat in my food, even before I got certified in nutrition and jumped on the healthy eating bandwagon. There’s something innately pleasurable about eating a food that makes you… Continue Reading
You Can’t Beat the Health Benefits of Beets
There are quite a few vegetables that fall into the “love ’em or hate ’em” category, and beets are probably right at the top of this list. Some people enjoy their “earthy” taste, while others simply aren’t fans…. Continue Reading
