Since I became certified in Dean Ornish’s Lifestyle Medicine Program, which requires cooking with no oil, I have been carrying this forward for many recipes in my own home. Once you start cooking oil free, you realize how much fat is added to our food. One tablespoon of oil is 120 calories, and it does […]

    A lightened up version of a classic – big on flavor, low on calories. Serves 6 3# Boneless skinless organic chicken breasts 1c peeled garlic cloves, chopped, or pulsed in food processor 1c minced flat leaf Italian parsley 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp fresh ground pepper 1c good Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated […]

  Curried Red Lentil Soup – Serves 8 2 tbsp good vegetable oil 1 bag (2 cups) red lentils, rinsed clean, debris removed 2″ piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated 2 tbsp of your favorite curry powder 2 tbsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried or fresh chili pepper (optional) 2 onions, chopped 4 garlic […]

New Year’s Resolutions are a time honored worldwide tradition. According to surveys, 71% of us are striving to make healthful dietary changes for 2017. Why wait for the New Year? Start now by cutting out sugar, and eating more fruits and veggies. Try these 4 healthy party pleasing tapas treats: Smoky Orange Jicama – A […]