We are so worried about the molecules of the meal (fats, what kind of fats; carbs, what kind of carbs; proteins, what kind of proteins) that we may have missed something much more fundamental to keeping good health.  Not just WHAT you eat, but how much of it you...

It’s well known that the Mediterranean dietary lifestyle is one of the healthiest on the planet. But it can be overwhelming to think about changing your entire food culture and habits to suit this approach. So, one way to get started is to just work on one element at...

In less than two months, the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has spread around the globe and caused a staggering number of new infections. Omicron now accounts for more than 99.5 percent of new infections in the United States, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The nation reported as...

Ingredients 1/2 cup heavy cream (or heavy whipping cream) 1/2 tablespoon sugar Directions Chill whisk or electric beater and bowl for about 15 minutes in freezer. This is optional but can help speed up the whipping process and leads to a light whipped cream. Place cream and sugar in...

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? We have all heard the standard nutritional advice that breakfast jumpstarts metabolism, increases concentration, helps with weight loss, and boosts energy through the day. But other science on intermittent fasting shows that minimizing or even skipping breakfast altogether could...

The failure rate on New Year’s resolutions is very high. By one estimate, 80% of these aspirations fail by the middle of February. But this doesn’t mean they’re bad or that people should not resolve to make changes in their lives. So if the failure rate is so high,...

Ingredients 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips 1 Tablespoon powdered sugar 3 Tablespoons peanut butter ¼ teaspoon vanilla 1 ½ teaspoons Grapeseed oil (or other type of vegetable oil) Pinch of sea salt Directions Line medium or small size muffin tins with silicon or paper liners. On a...

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Everyone knows that the Mediterranean approach is the healthiest on earth. But how do you make that work, on OUR side of the Atlantic? ...

An appetizer that allows you to get creative with food presentation. It will be a wonderful addition to a holiday spread.  Makes About 1 1/2 Cups You’ll Need 8 ounces goat cheese 4 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons plain yogurt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh...

A delicious dish that benefits our cholesterol too! You’ll need 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Pinch of red pepper flakes 1 can or 1 1/2 cups cooked cannellini beans (reserve 1/3 cup of the liquid) 1 1/2 pounds chopped kale Salt and...

The mantra for weight loss is so so simple: eat right and exercise. But there’s another factor to factor into the equation. Namely, mindfulness and the practice of Yoga. The word Yoga comes from Sanskrit, meaning the union of mind, body, and emotions. And even though this does not...