Eyes: The Windows to Your Health
Your eyes are tiny spheres of wonder. A doctor can find warning signs of high blood pressure, diabetes, and a whole range…
The Scoop on Functional Foods
So what exactly are “functional foods?” Ironically, functional foods are more than simply functional. They offer extra, sometimes unexpected, benefits that other…
Rev Up Your Metabolism With These 6 Foods
Eating to speed up your metabolism? This concept may seem like an oxymoron to some, but what and when you eat can…
10 Vegetarian Snacks For Less Than $5
Vegetarian meals do not have to be boring, and they certainly do not have to be expensive. One Green Planet, an “online guide…
Foods For Healthy, Beautiful Skin
Most experts would agree that there is at least some link between skin health and nutrition. The Washington Post recently published the…
Demand for Gluten-Free Products Still on the Rise
The New York Times explores the health and business trend of gluten-free products in “A Big Bet on Gluten-Free.” A BIG BET…
7 Tips for Cleaning Fruits and Vegetables
If you think foodborne illness is only caused by animal products, think again. Last year, the U.S. experienced several large outbreaks of…
Happy-Hour Hummus
It’s a quick snack to make before dinner. Throw all the ingredients into a food processor, give it a whirl, and presto–you’ve…
Al Gore on Medicine’s Inconvenient Truths with Dr. Topol
Video interview featured at Future of Genomic Medicine conference Former Vice President Al Gore recently sat down with Scripps Health Chief Academic…
Everything You Need to Know about Sweet Potatoes
Did you know that before becoming the first President of the United States, George Washington was actually a sweet potato farmer? Sweet…
Quinoa and Black Beans
Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 10 INGREDIENTS: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped…
Braised Balsamic Chicken
Original Post By: Allrecipes.com Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 “Rich, slightly sweet Balsamic…
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