Why and how to cook with turmeric and curcumin
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Here's how to get the most health benefits from turmeric and curcumin.
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When a Restaurant Becomes a Book
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In December 2015, I sat down at a Ristorante AGA in Northern Italy with 7 other friends. That 4-hour dining experience became the impetus for my book, The Genomic Kitchen. Enjoy a pictorial journey through AGA, the Dolomite mountains, with excerpts from my book.
Read MoreGreece, The Mediterranean and Its Food Gene Connection
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A pictorial journey of ingredients that are abundantly available and a part of the daily plate in The Peloponnese region of Greece. These ingredients connect to gene interactions that have a known health benefit. We call this the nutrigenomics of the Greek diet.
Read MoreTraditional Mediterranean Foods That Talk To Your Genes
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How genes interact with certain foods bioactives to produce various types of proteins that help our body function properly is the heart of our kitchen. Some of the native foods in the Mediterranean region that are a rich source of bioactives. To help categorize these key ingredients, M.I.S.E. is the acronym we use to guide you through essential food groups and the function each serves in your body.
Read MoreWhy I Wrote The Genomic Kitchen Book
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Explore the journey behind The Genomic Kitchen Guide to Understanding the Food Gene Connection. Get a peek inside the contents and learn how to get the best Return On Ingestion (R.O.I.).
Read MoreMediterranean Conversations With My Parents Part 1
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A conversation with my parents on why the Mediterranean became a part of their life.
Read MoreSavory Breakfast Ideas Beyond Cereal
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Here are our favorite savory breakfasts - beyond cereal! Why we decided to give up our sugary breakfasts for breakfasts that are beyond satisfying.
Read MoreYour DNA Tells the Story of Your Health
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Learn how your DNA (genes) tell the story of your health. How your genomic report is reviewed and organized into a health plan that is unique to you.
Read More8 Fermented Foods Recipes to Improve Gut Health Naturally
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It can be daunting to think about how to improve gut health naturally with fermenting foods from scratch, but don’t let that stop you from giving it a try! Fermented foods taste amazing and many of them are fabulous for your health! Optimize your gut health with our 8 favorite fermented foods recipes.
Read MoreWhy a DNA Test is Important to Fine-tune Your Health
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Want a DNA test? Find out why a DNA test is important and get 11 tips to make sure you get what you need from the test results before spending your money.
Read MoreHow to Make a Smoothie Bowl That Talks to Your Genes
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Here’s my go-to simple formula for building a better smoothie bowl that has food-gene potential in 6 easy steps. I provide you with easy tips on how to include ingredients that are beneficial for your genes and overall health.
Read MoreEdamame Quinoa Salad Recipes
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We love these renditions of quinoa and edamame salads. The recipes are packed full of bioactives that will get your genes talking! In this article I share three unique ways to add some flavor and flair to edamame quinoa salads.
Read MoreLessons Of Living A Longer And Healthy Life With The Mediterranean Lifestyle And Food.
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Why is the Mediterranean the best "diet" and why do most reports about the Mediterranean lifestyle miss the most vital reason for its renown health?
Read MoreThe Best Ever Canned Sardine Recipe
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Why eat canned or packaged sardines and what do you do with them anyway? Read on to find out how and discover how you can make canned sardine recipes in easy, delicious, crowd-pleasing ways.
Read MoreChanging Up Canned Tuna Recipes
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A can of tuna is a great staple in our pantry and on our plates. In this article I share five unique ways to add some flavor and flair to canned tuna recipes.
Read More7 Tasty Ways to Cook With Chickpeas
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Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a super cool, readily available, portable, snackable, affordable and tasty nutrition “bomb”. They pack a complete protein punch, literally providing all essential and non-essential (because we can make them), amino acids which are the building blocks for protein. Here are 7 creative ways to cook with chickpeas in your kitchen.
Read MoreHow To Stretch Your Food Budget And Buy The Best Produce For Your Health
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Let’s face it, most of us only have so much money we can spend on groceries. so it makes sense to spend your money where you get the most value for your dollars. Now some of you may think that value translates to buying in bulk or on sale to stretch the food budget. True. But there is another way to think about value for your food dollars which translates to getting the best return on your ingestion (R.O.I.). This approach is less about dollars and cents, and more about how much health value you get from the food you buy. And bar far, the biggest return on your food dollar investment is found in the produce department. So let’s head over there so I can show you which fruit and veggies to spend your money on, and more importantly, why.
Read MoreKeto, Detox: Are They Right For Your Genes?
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It is no secret that nutrigenomics is redefining how we shop for and prepare food that nourishes us. I have written extensively on the topic, but in this post, the first of two about my passion for nutrigenomics, I want to share more about WHY I believe so deeply in this new area of science and how it impacts health. Let’s cover some basics and then I’ll jump into how we use nutrigenomics to fine tune whether the hot diet topics of ketogenic and detox diets are right for your genes.
Read MoreMy Go To Curry Blend
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My go to curry blend that adds aroma and flavor to your dishes and whose spices will dance with your genes
Read MoreHerbs and Spices That Help Your Genes Dance To The Body’s Music
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Most of us do not have unlimited amounts of money to spend on food. We like to stretch our food dollar, spotting good deals when we can and saving money at the checkout. Another way to look at food budgeting is to ask yourself this question: how can I get the best return on my food dollar investment? In other words, rather than looking at total food dollars spent, change the value question. Ask yourself, which ingredients can I buy that deliver the most amount of nourishment and value to my body per penny spent? This indeed may reshape your food purchasing ideas and make your genes dance at the same time.
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