Food of the Vine

You’ve probably heard that a glass of red wine has many health benefits. But red wine isn’t the only way grapes can supercharge your health. The seeds of grapes are even more powerful. They contain disease fighters so potent I call them super-antioxidants. More effective and more diverse than standard antioxidants, they’ve been scientifically proven [...]

Teflon vs. My Grandmother

I love to get in the kitchen on a Sunday morning. My favorite breakfast is three eggs cooked in butter with a side of grass-fed steak. Plenty of protein and omega-3s. My family wakes up to the delicious smell, and you can’t beat the taste. We love steak and eggs.

But recently, I went back to the good old-fashioned cast-iron pots and pans my grandmother used to use. I threw out all my Teflon. As convenient as they are, I won’t use them.

The chemical that manufacturers use to prevent food from sticking is called perfluorooctanoate acid (PFOA). This substance is highly toxic to the environment and to the human body…

The Hidden Dangers of Cooking

Before you cook that chicken breast to a perfect golden brown or caramelize those onions to add to your favorite dish, you may want to heed the latest research. Browning your food – the cooking term is “caramelizing” – occurs when sugar molecules attach to protein. Though your taste buds are enjoying the party, the [...]