Chef Devin Alexander of TV’s The Biggest Loser shares secrets to fast-food taste that won’t go to your waist As a New York Times bestselling cookbook author, chef for TV’s The Biggest Loser, and host of America’s Chefs on Tour on PBS, Devin Alexander lives and eats her message: You don’t have to deprive yourself Read More
In these light and tasty recipes, omega-3s—found in oils, nuts, even fruits and vegetables—take center stage Science folks knew for many years that omega-3 fatty acids were necessary for the normal development of brain, eyes, and nerves in humans, but nobody paid a whole lot of attention to them until the 1970s. Then, a study Read More
Three super immune-boosting recipes to fend off winter colds and flu Whether you’re sidelined with a cold or flu, or just want to prevent getting sick in the first place, here are three easy recipes that will have you feeling better in no time: a cold-busting hot tea (secret ingredients: honey and ginger), a garlic Read More
Sweet holiday treats that are actually good for you You’ve been hearing a lot about the concept of nutrient-dense foods—that is, those with the biggest bang for their calorie buck. Now, it’s all well and fine to make lunch filled with fiber, antioxidants, and super foods; but is the idea of a nutrient-dense dessert pie Read More
Discover the incredible healing properties of medicinal mushrooms Mushroom walks into a bar, sits down. The bartender turns to him and says, “Get outta here. We don’t serve your kind.” Mushroom says, “Why not? I’m a fungi.” Mushrooms are something you should be serving more of—medicinal mushrooms (which include the common button crimini used to Read More
Tips for picking the best seasonal produce, plus fantastic summer salad ideas As a private chef, usually working in a staffed household, I’m often asked this question: “Do you do the shopping yourself?” My reply is always the same: “Absolutely! That’s where it all starts!” And nowhere is that selection process more vital than in Read More
Fast, fresh takes on gluten-free pasta Everyone loves pasta. Inexpensive, reassuring, and easy to make, it’s the quintessential comfort food. And with a new crop of wheat-free varieties available, even gluten-intolerant folks can enjoy pasta. But bowls of gluten-free spaghetti and tomato sauce get tiring over time. Next time you decide on pasta for dinner, Read More
Whether you’re packing a picnic, brown-bagging it, or just lunching at home, these fresh and healthy sandwich creations will wake up your taste buds Ever since John Montagu, the Fourth Earl of Sandwich, unwittingly created it, the sandwich has been a beloved lunchtime favorite around the world. Easy to tote, versatile, and with the potential Read More
A troubled relationship with food can lead to bingeing, mindless eating, and other forms of self-sabotage. Here’s how to recognize unhealthy habits and make positive changes. We expect a lot from food. We want it to help us lose weight, lower cholesterol, comfort us when we’re sad, soothe us when we’re anxious, indulge us when Read More
The acid-alkaline diet Feeling fatigued, foggy and fat? You may be on an acid trip—a condition in which the body’s pH is chronically imbalanced. Over time, an acid condition can lead to chronic fatigue, foggy thinking, weight gain, and digestive disturbances, says Michelle Schoffro Cook, DNM, DAC, CNC, author of The Ultimate pH Solution. A Read More
