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Depending on who you believe, coconut oil is either a nutritional miracle food or pure poison. Nearly 70% of Americans view coconut oil as a health food—but only about 37% of nutritionists view it that way. Coconut oil is 88% fat, most of which is saturated fat. However, the [...]
Now that we’ve sold you on healthy winter greens, it’s only fair to provide a killer winter salad recipe to go with it. A healthy start to dinner, this winter salad is robust in flavor, color, and nutrition. Cranberries add color and sweetness against the vibrant dark greens and [...]
Roast Chicken with Lemon and Garlic Juices Technique: Roast Tools: Chef’s knife, roasting pan Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 55 to 60 minutes Standing time: 15 minutes Servings: 6 When chicken is well roasted, its tender, herb-infused succulence is addictive and appropriate for any [...]
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This is Men’s Health Week, not just another Hallmark holiday, and it culminates in Father’s Day. Over the last several years as I tested and wrote REFUEL, I’ve discovered that there is a huge gender gap in health and health understanding, and that there is something to do about [...]
My colleague Michael Roizen, MD, told me on his terrific YOU the Owner’s Manual Radio Show this weekend that the Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Schools of Medicine are collaborating on a new building that will house a culinary medicine program and teaching kitchen. Isn’t that great? [...]
Recipe used with permission from Dr. La Puma’s REFUEL: A 24 Day Eating Plan to Shed Fat, Boost Testosterone and Pump Up Strength and Stamina (Crown/Harmony [...]
Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Calories: 200 per serving Percent from Fat: 15% Cusine: Vegetarian Course: Soups – Side, Soups – Meal Diet: Vegetarian Food as MedicineSM Ingredient: Collard Greens Food as MedicineSM Tip When you chop or chew collard [...]
Fragrent, colorful and extremely healthy, this recipe for Pan-Asian Shrimp & Vegetables is perfect for [...]
Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 8 minutes Servings: 4 Calories: 348 per serving Percent from Fat: 22% Cuisine: Moroccan, Gluten Free Course: Dinner Diet: Mediterranean Food as MedicineSM Ingredient: Black Eyed Peas Food as MedicineSM Tip Eating beans and peas four times per week [...]