Food & Recipes

  • DiabeTEAS

    Black tea consumption has been mathematically linked to a low prevalence of type 2 diabetes, according to data collected in 50 countries all over the world. In recent years, a great deal of interest has focused on the health benefits of green tea, which is thought to have anti-inflammatory properties.

  • Medicinal Mushrooms

    Medicinal mushrooms have an uncanny “intelligence” within the body, seeming to sense areas that are toxic, stressed, injured, or damaged and focus their healing potency where it is needed most. Certain species of mushrooms have been used medicinally for thousands of years. Today there are over 270 different varieties with scientifically documented healing properties.

    An introduction to nature’s smartest healers
    By Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc
  • No More SAD Hearts

    “Progress,” says futurist-physician Richard A. Swenson, MD, “is a one-way street. It thrives on differentiation, giving us more and more of everything, faster and faster.”

    Walking away from the Standard American Diet
    By Adam Swenson
  • Mediterranean Olives

    The beautiful olive tree is synonymous with the Mediterranean and is a characteristic symbol of that landscape. The world’s religions associate it with wisdom, peace, and prosperity. From a culinary perspective, as the only fat derived from pressed fruit, olive oil has been championed in recent years as a particularly healthful food.

    Olive Oil is Healthy

    Revered, healthy, flavorful
    By Carolyn Samuel
  • Juicing

    There’s a good reason why juicing’s popularity continues to grow among people who have dedicated themselves to a healthy lifestyle—simply put, juicing is the best way to collect massive amounts of nutrients into a cup.

    The best and fastest way to infuse nutrition into your body and life
    By Brian Clement, PhD, LNC
  • Techniques for Heart-Healthy Cooking

    Cooking distinguishes humanity. No other living creature cooks. Food preparation utilizing heat has allowed humankind to develop from a primitive existence to fuller, more enriching lifestyles. Cooked food offers immense sensory pleasure and tastes delicious.

    Do your heart a favor by keeping temperatures low
    By Robert Leighton
  • “Choose Cage-Free” Campaign

    Did you know that ninety-five percent of egg-laying hens in the US live their entire lives in small cages that they share with five or six other birds? These chickens—intelligent, social animals—cannot spread their wings or even turn around.

  • USDA Urged to Update Nutritional Guidelines on Greek Yogurt

    The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been urged to update its nutritional guidelines to differentiate Greek from other traditional types of yogurt and reclassify it as a high-protein product.

  • elli Quark Dip with Chive and Shallot

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    1 cup elli quark

    1/4 cup milk

    1 clove garlic, minced

    1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar

    Salt and pepper

    2 tbsp shallot fritters

    Handful of chives, chopped

    Stir quark, milk, minced garlic and white wine vinegar in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add in shallot fritters and chopped chives. Stir until combined. Garnish with more fritters and chives if desired. Recipe courtesy of elli.

  • Ahi Tuna Tartare on Wonton Crisp

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    Annie Chung’s Gochujang sauce

    10 oz Ahi tuna, sushi grade

    2 oz Annie Chun’s Shiitake Soy Ginger

    10 wonton wrappers

    Olive or vegetable oil

    Annie Chun’s Cracked Pepper & Herb Roasted Seaweed Snacks

    Clean Ahi tuna from all silver skin and dice. Pre-fry wonton wrappers in oil until golden brown and crispy. Add dressing to diced Ahi tuna and marinate for at least 15 minutes before serving. To serve, spoon one ounce of Ahi tuna onto each crispy wonton. Garnish with a small drizzle of Annie Chun’s Gochujang sauce and sprinkle with crushed Annie Chun’s Cracked Pepper & Herb Roasted Seaweed Snacks. Recipe courtesy of Annie Chun.