Even though I’m a cardiologist, you won’t hear me telling anyone to totally avoid salt. Despite what half the doctors in this country will lead you to believe, salt – as the main source of sodium in our… Continue Reading
Diet & Nutrition
5 Things to Know Before Buying Olive Oil
The good news about olive oil – a cornerstone of the heart-healthy Mediterranean Diet and one of my most-recommended superfoods – just keeps coming. Even the FDA now recognizes that: “Limited and not conclusive scientific evidence suggests that… Continue Reading
Turmeric Milk – A Favorite Winter Warmer
There’s nothing like hot milk to warm you up when the weather outside puts a chill in your bones. Instead of adding chocolate syrup, why not add flavor that actually brings health benefits to the table? Turmeric milk… Continue Reading
Bring Your A-Game Healthy Beef Chili Recipe
Never underestimate the power of a healthy chili recipe to nourish and satisfy your hungriest fans… Although my favorite time to make chili is when I have friends and family over to watch football, I love to make… Continue Reading
Pepper Pays Off When It Comes to Health
Nature – with her unparalleled array of antioxidant, vitamin, and mineral-packed plant-foods– is, indeed a true healer. Some of her most potent nutrients are probably sitting in your fridge or kitchen cabinet right now. You probably already know… Continue Reading
Healthy Summer Salad Recipes Packed with Vibrant Flavors
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
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
Balsamic Vinegar – Better When Aged
A good balsamic vinegar can mean the difference between a salad that you can’t wait to dig your fork into, and one you find yourself pushing around your plate. Rich, dark and piquant, it’s a match made in… 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 orange flavored EVOO. Not only decadently good, all… Continue Reading