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Einkorn
This ancient grain is making a modern comeback
Dried Fruit
Forget new—fangled methods like freezing, pickling, salting, or vacuum packing. Drying fruit was the earliest form of food preservation—and it still works great today
On the Menu: Omega-3s
A delicious serving of healthy fats will not only please your taste buds, but also keep your heart and mind happy
Sidestep Winter Weight Gain
A few tweaks to your diet and exercise plan can pay off big when it comes to staying slim over the holidays and throughout winter
Chicken and The Egg
When it comes to healthful poultry, which came first isn't the only question that matters
Melon Marvel
Just 1 cup of cantaloupe provides a full serving of vitamin A and close to a serving of vitamin C. Enjoy this sweet summer fruit with our recipes for Cantaloupe & Watermelon Salad and Cantaloupe Salsa
Fresh Picked
Top tips for finding the best-tasting produce possible
Healthy Vegan
Optimizing proteins in a vegan diet
Turnip Temptation
This humble root vegetable boasts surprising health benefits
Gratifying Greens
These traditional favorites provide a healthy start to the New Year
Safe Celebration
Really good tips for a happy, healthy holiday
Through the Grapevine
The ins and outs of organic wines
Lentil Lore
This ancient legume deserves a prominent place in modern kitchens
Bran Management
The whole truth about whole grains
Berried Treasure
Packed with antioxidants and bursting with flavor, berries are a wholesome summertime treat
Healing Herbs
Ginger and lemongrass add zest to your meals and a boost to your health
The Best Olive Oil
Just how virgin is your olive oil? Here are some tips for buying only the purest oils out there.
Talking Turkey
Make any day a holiday with a healthy and tasty turkey dish
Crush on Garlic
Our recipes for Barley Vegetable Soup with Garlic, and Classic Garlic Mashed Potatoes are ultimate comfort food, not to mention powerful medicine
This ancient grain is making a modern comeback
Dried Fruit
Forget new—fangled methods like freezing, pickling, salting, or vacuum packing. Drying fruit was the earliest form of food preservation—and it still works great today
On the Menu: Omega-3s
A delicious serving of healthy fats will not only please your taste buds, but also keep your heart and mind happy
Sidestep Winter Weight Gain
A few tweaks to your diet and exercise plan can pay off big when it comes to staying slim over the holidays and throughout winter
Chicken and The Egg
When it comes to healthful poultry, which came first isn't the only question that matters
Melon Marvel
Just 1 cup of cantaloupe provides a full serving of vitamin A and close to a serving of vitamin C. Enjoy this sweet summer fruit with our recipes for Cantaloupe & Watermelon Salad and Cantaloupe Salsa
Fresh Picked
Top tips for finding the best-tasting produce possible
Healthy Vegan
Optimizing proteins in a vegan diet
Turnip Temptation
This humble root vegetable boasts surprising health benefits
Gratifying Greens
These traditional favorites provide a healthy start to the New Year
Safe Celebration
Really good tips for a happy, healthy holiday
Through the Grapevine
The ins and outs of organic wines
Lentil Lore
This ancient legume deserves a prominent place in modern kitchens
Bran Management
The whole truth about whole grains
Berried Treasure
Packed with antioxidants and bursting with flavor, berries are a wholesome summertime treat
Healing Herbs
Ginger and lemongrass add zest to your meals and a boost to your health
The Best Olive Oil
Just how virgin is your olive oil? Here are some tips for buying only the purest oils out there.
Talking Turkey
Make any day a holiday with a healthy and tasty turkey dish
Crush on Garlic
Our recipes for Barley Vegetable Soup with Garlic, and Classic Garlic Mashed Potatoes are ultimate comfort food, not to mention powerful medicine
The Cream of the Crop
What you want (and don't want) in your yogurt
Souper Cauliflower
Upright stalks of broccoli get to dine with prime steaks, and common cabbage is considered indispensable with corned beef on St. Patty's Day, but where is the love for their lumpy white sibling?
Green Beans
After flipping through a book of favorite fairy tales, I think I can safely surmise that Jack's initial experience with the beanstalk was less than optimal.
A Great Catch
Mild, delicious, and nutritious, learn why halibut makes a perfect summer meal.
Hint of Mint
Don't wait till after dinner! Enliven your meals now with this bright, refreshing herb.
Banana Appeal
Go beyond the banana split with our potassium-rich, heart-healthy recipes for Roasted Banana Buckwheat Pancakes and Banana Toffee Chocolate Bites
Black Bean Bonanza
Black bean varieties have been a staple of South and Central American cuisines for over 7,000 years.
Ode to Onions
Whether in soups or stews, sauteed or roasted, we love this versatile food
Celebrate with Shrimp
Why this succulent seafood is a healthful and festive option (perfect for New Year's Eve parties!)
Crazy for Quinoa
Discover how to include this highly nutritious ancient seed in your diet in surprising and delicious ways.
The Mellow Marvel
Why butternut squash is the buttery bomb for reducing inflammation.
Wake Up Your Palate with Walnuts
Learn how to include these nutrient-packed nuggets—the only nut rich in omega-3 fats—in your diet in for health and delectable flavor.
A Taste of Summer
Add these sweet-and-savory nectarine dishes to your summer repertoire, and you’ll find yourself the hit of the backyard barbecue.
Savoring Cilantro
Learn about the health benefits of this unique culinary superstar.
Wild Salmon for Supper
Learn how to buy and prepare this delicious superfood that keeps you healthy and young.
Hot Potatoes
As St. Patrick's Day approaches, let us pay the noble spud its due respect as part of a well-balanced and health-giving menu.
Honey for Your Honey
Celebrate Valentine's Day with recipes that feature nature's sweetest food--honey.
Exceptional Eggplant
Rich in fiber and antioxidants, this purple powerhouse is hearty and filling yet light on calories and fat.
What you want (and don't want) in your yogurt
Souper Cauliflower
Upright stalks of broccoli get to dine with prime steaks, and common cabbage is considered indispensable with corned beef on St. Patty's Day, but where is the love for their lumpy white sibling?
Green Beans
After flipping through a book of favorite fairy tales, I think I can safely surmise that Jack's initial experience with the beanstalk was less than optimal.
A Great Catch
Mild, delicious, and nutritious, learn why halibut makes a perfect summer meal.
Hint of Mint
Don't wait till after dinner! Enliven your meals now with this bright, refreshing herb.
Banana Appeal
Go beyond the banana split with our potassium-rich, heart-healthy recipes for Roasted Banana Buckwheat Pancakes and Banana Toffee Chocolate Bites
Black Bean Bonanza
Black bean varieties have been a staple of South and Central American cuisines for over 7,000 years.
Ode to Onions
Whether in soups or stews, sauteed or roasted, we love this versatile food
Celebrate with Shrimp
Why this succulent seafood is a healthful and festive option (perfect for New Year's Eve parties!)
Crazy for Quinoa
Discover how to include this highly nutritious ancient seed in your diet in surprising and delicious ways.
The Mellow Marvel
Why butternut squash is the buttery bomb for reducing inflammation.
Wake Up Your Palate with Walnuts
Learn how to include these nutrient-packed nuggets—the only nut rich in omega-3 fats—in your diet in for health and delectable flavor.
A Taste of Summer
Add these sweet-and-savory nectarine dishes to your summer repertoire, and you’ll find yourself the hit of the backyard barbecue.
Savoring Cilantro
Learn about the health benefits of this unique culinary superstar.
Wild Salmon for Supper
Learn how to buy and prepare this delicious superfood that keeps you healthy and young.
Hot Potatoes
As St. Patrick's Day approaches, let us pay the noble spud its due respect as part of a well-balanced and health-giving menu.
Honey for Your Honey
Celebrate Valentine's Day with recipes that feature nature's sweetest food--honey.
Exceptional Eggplant
Rich in fiber and antioxidants, this purple powerhouse is hearty and filling yet light on calories and fat.
About the Columnist:
Neil Zevnik is a private chef based in Los Angeles who is devoted to the proposition that “healthy” doesn’t have to mean “ho-hum”. His client list includes the famous and the not-so, among them Elizabeth Taylor, Pierce Brosnan, and the owners of the L.A. Dodgers. He has appeared on numerous TV shows, has been profiled in People magazine and the Los Angeles Times. On weekends, he takes great pleasure in being a marine mammal rescue volunteer. His passionate (some would say obsessive) hobby is collecting vintage costume jewelry, and he has possibly one of the largest and most wide-ranging collections in the country. He resides in Burbank, where he tends to an extensive organic garden and hangs out with his faithful pound-pup Jane. Visit him online at huffingtonpost.com/neil-zevnik.
