This spicy, tangy banchan (side dish) is meant to be one of many different flavors and textures on a Korean table, but it’d be just as comfortable next to BBQ and a beer, on top of a taco, or in a lettuce wrap. This recipe is a simplified riff on one of my favorite Korean …
Earlier today, I filmed a series of short educational videos about the role of nutrition for optimal brain health. We talked about cognitive aging, did some myth busting about what happens to the brain as we age, how to protect the brain with the fork, and more. Here are five tidbits from the sessions. Have …
Flaxseeds can be tricky to get the most out of, but they don’t have to be. It’s best to buy them whole, store them cold, but eat them ground. That’s because the hard shell of flaxseeds is over-protective and our digestive systems can’t quite crack into all of their omega-3, fiber, and anti-inflammatory benefits. Ground …
I talked to MindBodyGreen all about cashews, including how they stack up to other nuts. We chatted about what exactly cashews are, what nutrients they provide, and how they may benefit brain health, heart health, and even healthy pregnancies thanks to their antioxidants, minerals, and more. Visit MindBodyGreen to read the full article.
The MIND diet recommends at least 5 servings of nuts per week. That’s just about every day, so you can see that nuts are an important part of the brain-healthy MIND diet. Different nuts offer a different mix of essential nutrients, which is why so much research is focused on mixed nuts. Eating a variety …
I’ve hand-picked my favorite brain-healthy foods for the winter season. These are all items I keep in my kitchen and are getting regular use these days. The flavors and aromas they fill the house with are cozy and perfect for cooler temperatures. I hope you find these recommendations helpful. If you buy through my links …
July 11 is National Polyphenol Day. But what’s a polyphenol? You’re going to hear more about the health benefits of polyphenols, I guarantee it. Those of us in the nutrition science world have been talking about them for years. Sometimes they’re called “bioactives,” “phytonutrients,” or “antioxidants.” All of these terms are technically correct when referring …
A quick and simple summer entree This recipe is so simple, and I just know I’m going to be calling on this one again when the holidays roll around. Just swap out the summer produce for the winter’s best. It’s HOT right now, and this dish is so light and inviting for summer. But I’m …
This sweet treat can be yours in 30 minutes with the help of three simple ingredients: strawberries, dark chocolate, and pistachios. They feel special, yet are surprisingly simple to make. It’s not too late to pick up the three ingredients and make these for someone this weekend (p.s. including for yourself, for some self love …
I asked on Instagram, how can I help? I heard , “simple meal prep ideas, please!” I’m here for it. For starters, here’s a simple no-bake homemade granola bar recipe that you make once, but will enjoy all week! It’s simple but not #basic, and you’ll enjoy favors that are delicious and familiar yet on …
In Korean this dish is called “hobakjuk,” which can technically refer to zucchini or winter squash porridge. However, it most commonly refers to a porridge that celebrates the sweet winter squash called danhobak (it is also known as kabocha squash). The short-grain brown rice in this dish is a plant-based way to enhance its silky …
This breakfast salad is one part left-overs, one part citrusy-goodness, and one part flawless sunny side up egg. Take last night’s roasted sweet potatoes and create something new in the morning by combining with organic baby spinach, and zesty orange-balsamic vinaigrette, and a surprise twist: granny smith apples. These flavors sing together. Put an egg …
The bright and tangy, yet creamy and rich avocado-lime dressing contrasts with aromatically sweet mango, buttery avocado, raw almonds, and perfect blueberries in this sunshine-inspired breakfast salad. The bed of baby red butter lettuce makes a gentle base. Every bit of this unique breakfast salad sets you up for a great day. The plant protein …
Come Christmas time, my family gathers at my parents’ home in southern California. There’s a single pomegranate tree in our backyard, and every winter my mom saves the best one for me. This simple side dish is a way to honor those jewels of winter. I always try to make something simple, seasonal, delicious and …
This simple salad is aromatic thanks to the fennel, bright thanks to the orange segments, peppery thanks to the arugula, earthy and sweet thanks to the figs, and pleasantly tart and complex thanks to the raspberry-balsamic vinaigrette. There’s no sugar added – or needed – due to all the big vibrant flavors. You’ll enjoy the …
