Recipes

There’s a saying that “everything old is new again.” We see it with art, fashion, design, and I personally see it play out time and again in the health world. Take yoga, for example. It actually goes back to ancient India, yet only became popular in the West in the mid-20th century. And it still […]

I’ll admit it. A few years ago, when I created my Vervana Olive Oil Dipping Blend, I had bread on the brain. I just love fresh sourdough bread, especially as a means of soaking up velvety-smooth and peppery-delicious extra virgin olive oil (aka “liquid gold”). But I wanted to take dipping oil to the next […]

Who doesn’t love a slice of pumpkin pie during the autumn holidays? This high vibrational pumpkin pie recipe features raw honey and organic cream, instead of sugar and canned condensed milk, as well as a gluten-free crust. Enjoy! For the gluten-free crust, you’ll need: 1 cup gluten free oat flour ½ cup almond flour 1 […]

Jam-packed with lycopene-rich tomatoes, magnesium-fiber-and-protein-filled beans, and peppers and carrots that are brimming with carotenoids, this vegetarian (and vegan) chili is one of my PAMM Diet all-stars! It’s a quick and easy way to help meet your veggie quota while warming your soul on a darker, colder late-fall or winter day. I especially love that […]

As those of you with children or grandchildren likely already know, broccoli can be a tough sell at dinnertime. Aside from Brussels sprouts, there’s no other veggie that can incite such powerful expressions of disgust, especially on finicky faces. And for some adults too, which is terribly unfortunate, as broccoli is one of the healthiest […]

Nature – with her unparalleled array of antioxidant, vitamin, and mineral-packed plant-foods– is, indeed a true healer. Some of her most potent nutrients are probably sitting in your fridge or kitchen cabinet right now. You probably already know that herbs like garlic and spices like turmeric offer all sorts of health benefits. But did you […]

Having had the pleasure of making fresh, marinara sauce for my family over the past 4 decades, I’ve learned that some people like tomato sauce and some don’t (usually kids). Other people just want the sauce, sans pasta. My daughter, for example, always preferred a bowl of fresh, marinara sauce which she could dip fresh baked Italian […]

How to Choose and Cook the Healthiest Fish I had the pleasure of cooking with one of my good friends recently, actress Suzanne Somers. We had a blast talking about the health benefits of fish, olive oils, herbs and spices, and we were able to capture our cooking moments and tips on video for you. […]

This immune-boosting soup helps you eliminate sinus and lung congestion, and tastes great, especially if you enjoy spicy foods! In a soup or large sauce pan, sauté chopped onion and a few tablespoons of olive oil on low-ish heat until translucent. Add chopped carrots and celery until partially cooked. Add salt, pepper, a few bay […]

Salmon provides a twist on this classic French dish, where tuna is the main catch. For convenience, you can always use canned salmon instead of fresh salmon. Substituting lettuce with spinach adds more antioxidants and phytonutrients to this already healthy meal which is full of fiber, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. *Choose organic produce whenever […]