This classic tomato and pasta dish emphasizes the freshness of the tomatoes, which have antiangiogenic, microbiome-enhancing, and DNA-protective benefits. Adding mushrooms or eggplant is optional, but if you enjoy the taste then both vegetables are good sources of...
If you thought basil pesto was the best, you should try making it with walnuts. There are numerous clinical studies showing that eating walnuts improves health and fight diseases. For example; studies in people with colon cancer have shown that eating two...
These deliciously decadent but oh-so-easy to make truffles are a great way to get the heart-healthy benefits of chocolate in small quantities combined with the ellagic acid in chestnuts. Ingredients: Servings: approx. 3 dozen truffles Cooking Time: 5...
Avocados are a unique and delicious fruit, and a rich source of several vitamins, minerals, fiber, and monounsaturated fat. But because of their high fat content, avocados sometimes get a bad rap. A single avocado typically contains around 320 calories (kcal), and...
Can we eat to starve cancer? The answer is a resounding yes! What we eat is enormously impactful when it comes to preventing and defeating cancer. However, in a world where claims about what will and won’t increase our risk of developing certain cancers are often...
Chocolate lovers everywhere tend to rejoice, and rightfully so, when they hear that dark chocolate offers a wide range of health benefits, including decreased inflammation, improved gut health, and mood improvement. How, then, can we now be contemplating hidden...
A demanding work and home life can take a physical and mental toll if you don’t make self-care a priority. While we can’t always change external stressors such as kids, jobs and travel, we can take simple measures proven to make us calmer, less reactive and better...
