Did you know that guacamole is not just a tasty treat, but also packed with health benefits? Avocado's monounsaturated fats are heart-friendly and help lower bad cholesterol, promoting cardiovascular health. Cilantro's antioxidants support the body's detoxification processes, aiding in overall wellness. Onions are amazing for immunity, vinegar aids digestion, and lime adds a zesty kick!…
Reset and rejuvenate with my Detox Tea recipe! The top New Year’s resolutions somehow involve diet and exercise, maybe because the new year brings thoughts of new beginnings. We know we need to be healthier, and everyone wants to start the new year with a clean slate, and we want to begin anew starting with…
Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Nicholas Perricone are two of the country's leading advisors in health and beauty. Both of them recommend high-antioxidant superfruits for their skin cell-protective properties. Antioxidants are the body's only way to combat the harmful oxidative effects of pollutants and sun damage at the cellular level. Their advice is to eat…
Getting tired of turkey yet? Why not put a little south-of-the-border spin on your leftovers! I promise you'll be saying mucho mas to this spicy treat.
Mama Lydia came up with this great homemade recipe. I love to eat it for breakfast but also as a snack that's low in calories and hearty.
You can send these high-energy brain food wraps along to school with your straight-A student or use them to boost your own health and brain power at home.
There's a great outdoor cafe in Los Angeles called Urth Cafe and you might have seen it on Entourage – Vinnie and the boys eat there in nearly every other episode. It is a major celebrity haunt. Anyway they serve this amazing bowl of steel-cut oats with all the fruits, nuts and milk served on…
Remember the sound of the Ice Cream Man? I remember all us kids went running for a dollar and our bicycles when we heard those chimes. Remember Rocketpops? Well here's my little healthy throwback.
You think you know pizza but have you grilled one at home on your gas grill?
I like recipes like this. You throw everything into the food processor or the blender – and hit the switch. You can't go wrong. It's so easy it seems like it ought to be illegal.*Please note that this recipe is for the sauce and not for the steak itself
This new spin on fries is super high-presentation and surprisingly easy. No peeling necessary.
In California we've literally got fresh organic peaches falling from the trees here in the Summertime. The only challenge is to figure out more delicious ways to eat 'em. Here's one more peachy treat, for breakfast this time.
Pizza. It is one of those soul-satisfying foods that is generally the enemy of weight loss due to the huge amount of fat and calories in most pizzas. But when you need it there just is no substitute. That's why I had to create this quick & healthy version.
There is nothing better than fresh grilled vegetables, especially when they are seasoned with just the right herbs and spices. In this recipe I use loads of fresh organic basil because the taste and health benefits are endless! Here’s the skinny on the beauty of basil….The French call basil I’herbe royale (the royal plant) and…
Grilled chicken used to be drab. Not anymore – now it's bursting with Mediterranean flavors. You might recognize that gorgeous dark haired sous-chef giving me a helping hand. That's Colleen Williams – the beloved long-time anchor of NBC News LA. Don't just click on"like it", LOVE IT!
Another soon-to-be Summer classic that is bursting with flavor.
A hot & healthy Asian stir-fry dinner that you can get on the table in under 10 minutes (and only 1 pan to wash!).
Another one from my forthcoming Haute & Healthy collection. Open-flame grilling takes these boring soft taco shells to crisp-chewy in only a few minutes. If you are NOT a person who has all day to chop, buy salsa and pre-shredded lettuce to save time.
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