Healthy Eating

Have you celebrated Sourdough September yet this year?  If not, there’s still time to join the global celebration of one of the oldest and most beloved forms of bread. Sourdough is more than flour, water, and salt; it’s a living…Read More

Photo: Wise Living Magazine This article was updated on September 2, 2022 September is Whole Grains Month, which is an annual reminder that you should be eating more whole grains. Why, you ask? Because they’re chock full of health benefits,…Read More

Photo: KAMUT® (Khorasan) Sourdough Bread / Breadtopia Have you ever wondered what Egyptians ate in 1500 B.C.? I was surprised to learn that the Egyptians savored sourdough bread as a vital part of their healthy diet. The National Sourdough Bread…Read More

There is nothing better on a cold winter day than a steaming bowl of delicious hot soup. These easy to make recipes can also be made in bulk and popped in the freezer—perfect for a quick lunch or a starter…Read More

1) Where are you from and where are you currently based? I grew up in New York City and currently live in Los Angeles. 2) You’ve worked in so many different roles: author, science and health journalist, TV and web…Read More

As Alzheimer’s Awareness and Brain Health Month draws to a close, we are looking at the latest research regarding the disease that affects more than 5.8 million people of all ages in the United States. The Journal for Alzheimer’s Disease…Read More

There’s nothing we don’t like about fresh summer fruits and veggies. And the best is, you can shop locally at farmers markets and get the freshest, most nutritious and tastiest produce all summer long. Tomatoes Eat them as is, they…Read More

Long a symbol of longevity in Asia because of their health-promoting properties, shiitake mushrooms have been used medicinally by the Chinese for more than 6,000 years. These exotic fungi are now readily available, fresh or dried, in markets all around…Read More

Smoothies are my go-to breakfast. Every single morning that’s what I crave, even when it’s cold outside. They’re quick, they’re yummy, and they’re hydrating, which is always a plus after 8 hours of sleep with no water. Recently, I was…Read More

Asparagus season is one of my favorite times of year. Farmers markets are the best places for just-cut, farm to table asparagus. I have frozen it (without the asparagus tips for garnish) and heated it in cooler months. It still…Read More