About Conch Conch is a large Caribbean mollusk and unofficial national dish of the Bahamas. It cannot be harvested in the United States but is widely available frozen. Conch flesh is bright white and very firm; one big piece of…
More Fiber Is Healthier In Many Ways
What is dietary fiber? Fiber is a large group of nutrient compounds. Dietary fiber is not usually digested or absorbed in the stomach or small intestine. It is present in almost all plant based foods. Whole foods contain more fiber…
Eat More Vegetables For Better Health
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.…
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…
Green Fermented Hot Sauce Recipe
About this recipe This green fermented hot sauce recipe has spicy heat and tartness against a slightly salty background. Getting its color from fresh green chile peppers and tomatillos, green hot sauce can fit into any healthy whole food diet.…
Making Fermented Foods At Home
Fermented foods are easy to make and very nutritious Making fermented foods at home is easy and takes little time. Fermentation adds vitamin B12, plus other vitamins and antioxidant compounds to vegetables, as a byproduct of the lacto-bacteria that do…