Without a doubt, summer is one of my favorite times of year…Not only do I get to spend more time outdoors with bare feet; farmer’s markets and farm stands are everywhere. With such a huge variety of ultra-fresh… Continue Reading
Healthy Recipes
Mediterranean Gazpacho Recipe
On hot summer days, there’s nothing like gazpacho to cool and vitalize you. With a variety of nourishing veggies, fruits and herbs, this Mediterranean Gazpacho recipe is almost like a refreshing liquid salad. Mediterranean Gazpacho Recipe *use organic… Continue Reading
Refreshing Watermelon Salad Recipes
As refreshing afternoon snacks or lighter sides for off-the-grill favorites, these watermelon salad recipes offer new ways to enjoy a warm-weather classic. Why Watermelon? Not only is it a delicious, hydrating fruit, watermelon is a good source of… Continue Reading
Gluten-Free Chocolate Olive Oil Cake Recipes
After listening to endless praises of chocolate olive oil cakes, we are now joining the choir…Below are two chocolate cake recipes we made using extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and blood orange flavored EVOO. Not only decadently good,… Continue Reading
Calamari Fra Diavolo Recipe
A zesty Italian dish, Calamari Fra Diavolo is my favorite way to enjoy heart-healthy squid, which I’ve recommended for years as one of the best sources of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats. Although I usually only eat Calamari Fra Diavolo… Continue Reading
Veggie Curry and Quinoa Recipe
I’ll admit it…sometimes it’s hard to motivate myself to cook and eat all those healthy veggies in my fridge. One solution is to blend and drink those veggies. Another is to get creative with those pantry staples and… Continue Reading
Mushrooms as Medicine & More
Mushrooms…people seem to either love them or hate them. While I fall on the “love them” side of the spectrum, I can understand why they’re so polarizing…After all, the idea of eating fungi may not appeal to everyone…. Continue Reading
Potatoes: Benefits, Nutrition, and Drawbacks
If there’s ever a food that gets treated unfairly, it’s the lowly potato. We, as physicians, encourage our patients to reduce or eliminate processed junk food in favor of organic, plant-based, whole foods that come directly from Mother… Continue Reading
A Peach of a Fruit: Benefits & Recipes
Along with being one of the sweetest, most popular fruits of the summer, peaches also happen to have some pretty sweet nutritional and health benefits. Take advantage of this amazing seasonal treat with these easy and delicious peach recipes!
More Healthy Breakfast Ideas and Recipes
The key to a healthy breakfast is eating foods that are high in fiber, healthy fats, and protein. Sometimes you need to get creative and think outside the traditional breakfast box. Here are some easy, healthy breakfast ideas to get you started…
