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Every so often Chef Jeannette comes up with ideas to put some of my favorite foods together in a way I'd never think of doing-and the sheer magic of the [...]

I'm a huge fan of oatmeal, much to the chagrin of my strict Paleo friends who like to point out that oatmeal is a grain. Of course, that's true, but [...]

When I was in my 20s, I had exactly one dish I knew how to make well: fondue. I delighted in impressing my friends with my sophisticated--if severely limited--cooking skills. [...]

I have to admit: when our editors decided to do a series on healthier homemade fast food, I was skeptical. I mean, isn't 'healthy fast food' an oxymoron? After all, [...]

The article focuses on scallops, calcium-rich salad to build better bones. Topics discussed include suggestion to try mix of scallops with salty feta and the sweet tang of orange; role of scallops to trigger a shellfish allergy than shrimp; and claim that scallops are an omega-3 powerhouse as they contain a bit of this important fat as well as small amounts of incredibly important nutrients like B12.

One thing I've found to be true in 26 years in the health field: you can trick your sweet tooth by feeding it nutritious fare. Case in point: the delicious [...]

In the first edition of my book, The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth, I wrote that if pomegranate juice were an actress, it would be considered a 'rising star.' Not [...]

Every time I have to talk about a recipe featuring hot peppers, I say the same thing: Peppers contain something called capsaicin, the substance that makes you sweat when you [...]

You've heard of one-pot meals. Now it's time to try the one-bowl breakfast. Sometimes called 'acai bowls' or 'breakfast bowls,' smoothie bowls are essentially big, thick smoothies with a bunch [...]

If you're going to eat ice cream--and I, for one, am definitely not giving it up--you might as well eat the most nutritious and healthy version of ice cream you [...]

Squash is one of those vegetables (like ' cauliflower) that is a godsend for people trying to reduce their intake of wheat, gluten, or processed carbs in general. Just as [...]

Step aside, chicken soup. This simple paste, made with garlic and spirulina, may soon be your new go-to immune tonic If your immune system is compromised, your health is basically [...]

What's for dinner, Paleo peeps? How about pizza ...or shall we say meatza? With today's emphasis on no-grain, low-carb alternatives to high-glycemic, processed foods, it's no wonder that paleo fans [...]

Is it possible to make crispy chicken nuggets that are actually good for your family? Yes! Let me ask you a question: What part of the chicken is a 'nugget?' [...]

Ever try bison meat? Well, you should. Not only is it delicious, it's also much better for you than conventional hamburger meat. Bison (sometimes also called buffalo) are rarely factory [...]

Every time I'm asked by a magazine editor to come up with '10 top tips' for living longer, I put this tip on the list: Drink green tea every day! [...]

SPICED BLUEBERRY ICE DREAM Serves 4 This antioxidant-packed alternative to ice cream can be made dairy-free with soy or coconut yogurt, the latter of which is Paleo-friendly. 1 pint fresh [...]

Asparagus actually has two parts--a thick root and tender stalks. The root is used in traditional Indian medicine as a diuretic and to strengthen the female reproductive system. The asparagus [...]

Scallops were one of the first dishes I learned to cook, because they're so easy to make. I remember in my bachelor days preparing scallops for a Valentines dinner, hoping [...]

'It tastes like chicken.' I know. I know. That's what everyone says about every kind of unusual meat from squirrel to rabbit. But the fact is that Cornish game hens [...]

After the feast, don't toss the scraps. Try our savory Second Thanksgiving Soup OK, so Thanksgiving is over and you survived. I'm going to assume you've already dealt with the [...]

There's an old saying that in real estate, the three most important things are location, location, and location. In food, presentation may not be quite as important as location in [...]

'My wife and I were dining out the other day, and I couldn't help but notice how much presentation affects the whole experience of eating. Obviously, if the food tastes [...]

Beets get a bad rap because of their glycemic index (a system for rating carbohydrates based on how quickly and how high they raise blood sugar). Beets have a moderately [...]

Picture this: It's a hot July evening. You've got a few friends coming over and want to serve some food, but don't want to prepare a whole multi-course meal. You'd [...]

So we all know how great broccoli is for you, but what do you know about broccolini? Here's what I know: The first time I ate it, I thought, 'This [...]

Years ago, when I wrote The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth, I said this about kale: 'Kale is definitely a superstar vegetable, even though most people don't know what it [...]

you've got a kid who has to be on a gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free diet. He wants dessert. What can you do? I recently confronted this challenge when a child in [...]

Soknowing this Is February and that this recipe features dark chocolate, you could be forgiven for thinking I'm going to lead with all the wonderful things dark chocolate does for [...]

I'm a big fan of noodle dishes--I just don't eat them, largely because they're usually made with processed pasta or some equally nutritionally bankrupt wheat product that does nothing except [...]

There's been a lot of controversy lately about soy foods, but no matter which side of the fence you're on, everyone agrees that traditionally fermented soy foods are great for [...]

I love it when you can take 5-6 healthy ingredients, throw them together, and come up with a mouthwatering concoction that you almost feel guilty eating. It doesn't happen often, [...]

I first saw grapefruit salad on the menu at my favorite sushi restaurant in Woodland Hills, Calif. It sounded weird, to tell you the truth. But the picture looked interesting, [...]

When Chef Jeannette sent me this recipe, she added a note: 'Jonny, this is addictive. No kidding.' I was skeptical. Miso paste? Green onions? Not exactly the ingredients I'd associate [...]

If you've been reading this column for a while, you probably figured out by now that in this partnership, Chef Jeannette develops the recipes and I write the introductions. Which [...]

It's hard to argue with the success of the Mediterranean diet for improving health and reducing the risk of disease. Although the Mediterranean diet has a lot of variations. all [...]

Rrecently, one of the children in our family had to go on an extremely estricted diet for six weeks. No grains, dairy. corn, or corn products. That's basically everything that [...]

I grew up in New York City and I'll tell you right now, January on the east coast--not so much fun. That's when you look to food for warmth and [...]

I've never understood why some of the healthiest things on our holiday menus don't manage to make it into heavy rotation throughout the year--pumpkin, for instance, is a fabulous vegetable [...]

Holiday time is a wonderful period of celebration, reunion, family, and--hopefully--gratitude. Unfortunately, it's also the season of overeating. But there are a lot of really smart things you can do [...]

Cabbage is the king of the brassica family of vegetables, which is no mean feat when you consider that brassicas count broccoli. Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and other health heavyweights among [...]

That pure sugar goo they put on 'glazed salmon' in restaurants probably convinces more people to eat fish and makes salmon more appetizing to those who otherwise wouldn't touch it--that's [...]

Cherries and cherry juice have long been known to be effective against the pain of gout, which scientists believe is due to the fruit's high concentration of compounds known as [...]

Humans have raised sheep for more than 9,000 years, making them one of our oldest domesticated meat species. One 4-oz. portion of fresh, lean loin--trimmed to 1/8-inch fat and cooked--contains [...]

I'm a huge fan of green drinks--been drinking them for years. Most of the time, I simply reach for my favorite mix, Barlean's Greens. But a few days a week, [...]

Though you may have some mixed feelings about eating creatures as sweet as lambs (I'm with you), the fact is that Lamb is one of the healthiest of meats. Being [...]

The article focuses on über-healthy alternative to traditional lattes features homemade walnut "mylk," along with antioxidant-rich green tea and berries. It mentions that the Walnuts may also be a tool for weight management. According to experts at Loma Linda University (LLU), eating a few walnuts before meals decreases levels of hunger and may cause people to eat less.

We never seem to notice the pumpkin until holiday time, but really, we should. It's a high-fiber, low-calorie food that's loaded with nutrients such as vitamin A. Plus, it's one [...]

What holiday meal would be complete without cranberry sauce? But there's plenty more reason than tradition to add a healthy dose of these little gems to your table. For starters, [...]

Arugula sure doesn't look like an aphrodisiac, but that's exactly what the ancient Egyptians and Romans considered it to be. While I don't know about that, I do know that [...]