Q&A: Cathay Financial's CIO Sophia Cheng

In New York, Cheng shared with FinanceAsia key observations on ESG standards, portfolio company engagement, and Taiwan’s sustainability…

Winter Penne Pasta

This winter penne pasta was inspired by the contents of a produce box. I seem to inherit CSA…

Does Drinking Water Affect Our Adrenal Hormones? 

Drinking water can be a safe, simple, and effective way to prevent yourself from fainting. Within three minutes…

Shaker Apple Pie

Inspiration for this apple pie struck not long after posting a Shaker lemon pie earlier this year. I…

Ephedra-Like Weight Loss Minus the Risks 

The diving reflex shows that it’s possible to have selective adrenal hormone effects. Thermogenic drugs like DNP can…

Grissini (Italian Breadsticks)

Grissini bring charm and drama wherever they appear. The beloved thin and crispy Italian breadsticks are great alongside…

Epigenetics and Obesity 

Identical twins don’t just share DNA; they also share a uterus. Might that help account for some of…

Roasted Tomato Soup

This is a variation of the roasted tomato soup recipe I featured in Super Natural Cooking. I love…

Baked Pasta

This is a hearty, rustic, warm-you-from-the-inside baked pasta casserole. It’s what to make when the weather report icons…

Treat Type 1 Diabetes with a Plant-Based Diet? 

Is it possible to reverse type 1 diabetes if caught early enough? The International Journal of Disease Reversal…

Farro with Roasted Butternut Squash

Balsamic roasted butternut squash, deeply toasted walnuts, and nutty farro come together in this salad inspired by the…

Eating an Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Lupus 

Green smoothies are put to the test for the autoimmune disease lupus. There are dozens and dozens of…

Simple Garlic Kale

Cooking kale for just a flash over high heat without being shy with garlic is my go-to method…

Spend Time in Nature for Your Health? 

For perhaps 99.99 percent of our time as a species on Earth, we lived outdoors in the natural…

Wintery Spring Rolls

On a recent trip, I packed spring rolls for the flight – a travel first for me. Over…