Why eat more vegetables? Every healthy whole food diet should include plenty of vegetables. Vegetables contain a wide range of anti-inflammatory compounds. The natural soluble and insoluble fiber in all vegetables promotes health in many ways. A wide variety of…
Mock Tuna Salad Recipe
About this recipe Mock tuna salad can replace “real” tuna salad on any plate. Use it in sandwiches, in stuffed tomatoes and on cold salad plates. Put it in a bowl as a dip with chips or toasted pita points.…
“Mary Meade’s Country Cookbook” Review
“Mary Meade’s Country Cookbook” is a different kind of book review for Think, Eat, Be Healthy. I usually review newly published books about health and/or food topics providing the latest information. But “Mary Meade” has been my favorite cookbook for…
Roasted Garlic Mashed Boniato Recipe
About this recipe Boniato has the texture of sweet potato with less sugar and milder flavor. This root vegetable is popular among Cuban immigrants but originated in South America. It is a versatile tuber rightly gaining popularity. Make boniato part…
What The Healthy Chef Cooks
About my job As the executive chef at Crystal Bay Hotel and Wellness Spa, I design and cook healing and health promoting meals for all of our guests. The menu is based on whole foods and tailored to each guest’s…
Matcha Tea for Better Health
Matcha tea is the new “in” drink. Its new-found popularity is well earned. Matcha provides all of the health benefits(confirmed and/or only suspected) of regular green leaf tea, but supercharged. Why is Matcha tea different? Matcha is made from the…
Roasted Cauliflower Recipe-Italian Style
About Cauliflower and this roasted cauliflower recipe Roasted cauliflower recipes are my favorite way to use this vegetable. A whole head of cauliflower is cooked, so there is enough for a crowd or for several single meals. The results are…
How To Make Sushi Rolls
About sushi rolls The traditional wrapper for all sushi rolls is a sheet of nori seaweed, commonly available in most food stores. Most nori sheets are sold in a standard size so the finished sushi roll can be cut into…
Grouper Cheeks Stew Recipe
About grouper cheeks stew recipe There are a lot of things to like about this grouper cheeks stew recipe. Stews and soups are both filling and fortifying, providing a wide range of whole foods in one bowl. Grouper is a…
Sourdough Bread Recipe Variations
My sourdough bread recipe variations are typical of the way I cook in general. I like to experiment with new ingredients and try new combinations of common ingredients. I like to keep a lot of variety in my diet to…