Health + Wellness

Baby Bok Choy & Ginger with Sesame

A powerhouse of Vitamin C and Vitamin A (one cup has more than 100% of the daily recommended dietary allowance), Bok Choy is a light, flavorful and healthy Chinese cabbage -  low in calories and high in antioxidants and other…

Lovely Lentil Soup

  This is a staple in our house.  I will make a big pot of this on Sunday and use it all week for lunches.  The lentils contain protein, fiber, and folates, not to mention all of the goodness of…

HOT TIP – Red Wine

  Red, Red Wine...       You've probably heard that red wine is good for you, but don't know why.  Let us break it down. Whether it's a Syrah, Pinot Noir or Cabernet, red wine is loaded with polyphenols.…

Ginger Sesame Slaw

Here's another hit from our Contributing Food Editor, Christine.   Ginger is a real powerhouse against disease - it is an anti-inflammatory, a big cancer fighter (works for that nausea from chemo, too) and also helps with diabetes and arthritis.…

For Your Skin with Dr. Annie Chiu

  Has your skin changed during or after your illness in ways that you are unsure how to handle? We did, too, so we spoke with Board Certified Cosmetic and General Dermatologist Dr. Annie Chiu about how to take care…

Today’s HOT TIP

    A new study has shown that drinking coffee regularly can drop the risk of liver cancer by 40%, as well as protect against Alzheimer's, diabetes and other cancers.  That should ease the guilt of that daily trip to…

Split Pea Soup with Ham

Here's a great cold-weather dish (or warm weather, for that matter!) that you can make for under $10. It's also good for you. How so? Well, it has dietary fiber (which also lowers cholesterol), Vitamin K, and potassium.  Easy peasy!…

Battle of the Oats

  We all know that oats are good for us.  High in fiber, they are one of the most perfect ways to start your day.  But what's the difference between regular oats and the steel cut variety?  How do you…

National Margarita Day? YES!

It is not like we are looking for an excuse to have a margarita, but tomorrow is National Margarita Day - hello. Why not get started celebrating that now? We have a healthier spin on the average margie, that uses…

How-To: Cut a Mango

Who knew there was a right way to cut a mango? Our Food Editor, Christine, that's who!  If you love the sweet taste of mangos but aren't sure how to get it from the counter to the table, let Christine…