Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Calls Out Political Tokens, Here’s Why
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has expressed concerns over the rise of political tokens, warning that they could serve as mechanisms for unchecked bribery. In a discussion on the crypto industry’s…
Farro with Roasted Butternut Squash
Balsamic roasted butternut squash, deeply toasted walnuts, and nutty farro come together in this salad inspired by the countless farro salads I enjoyed while on the Umbrian chapter of a…
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 journals I try to stay on top of every month, and one…
Simple Garlic Kale
Cooking kale for just a flash over high heat without being shy with garlic is my go-to method for cooking kale, or most greens really. You want it simple and…
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 environment. Might there be a health benefit to returning now and again,…
Wintery Spring Rolls
On a recent trip, I packed spring rolls for the flight – a travel first for me. Over the years I’ve done leftover sesame noodles, veggie burgers, quinoa bites, quinoa…
Rose Shortbread Cookies
These are buttery, whole-wheat shortbread cookies – fragrant with rosewater, flecked with toasted nuts and dried rose petals. They have a crunchy dusting of sugar on top that provides a…
Creamy Wild Rice Soup
Do yourself a favor and buy a couple bags of wild rice. Now cook up a big pot, be patient, wait for the rice to plump and split. Freeze some…
Exploring Mexican Cuisine with Alexa Soto
We had the pleasure of talking with Alexa Soto about her work, food, Mexican cuisine, and Hispanic Heritage Month. We hope you enjoy this interview and her Vegan Calabacitas con…
Buttermilk Pie
My take on buttermilk pie – a twist on a beloved, easy to make, classic pie. Favorite aspects here are a bright, tangy, and silky textured filling cradled by a…
The Largest Study on Fasting in the World
The Buchinger-modified fasting program is put to the test. A century ago, fasting—“starvation, as a therapeutic measure”—was described as “the ideal measure for the human hog…” (Fat shaming is not…
Can Fasting Be Healing?
Where did the idea of therapeutic fasting come from? The story of life on Earth is a story of starvation. Ash from massive volcanoes and asteroids blocked out the sun,…
What’s the Best Weight-Loss and Disease-Prevention Diet?
The most effective diet for weight loss may also be the most healthful. Why are vegetarian diets so effective in preventing and treating diabetes? Maybe it is because of the…
Can We Safely Use Melamine Dishes and Polyamide Plastic Utensils?
I recommend glass, ceramic, porcelain, or stainless steel tableware and wooden or stainless steel cooking utensils. Melamine is used to make a variety of hard plastic “food contact items such…
Walnut Miso Noodles
The markets here are full of color right now. Gold, red, and orange beets. Pink-fleshed pomelos. Tiny purple-streaked artichokes. Deep, dark leafy greens. This week I filled my basket with…
Is Stainless Steel or Cast Iron Cookware Best? Is Teflon Safe?
What is the best type of pots and pans to use? In my last video, I expressed concerns about the use of aluminum cookware. So, what’s the best type of…
