ChefMD® Healthy Recipes
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Use your head. The power of cabbage gives a health boost to this tasty Mexican favorite. Red cabbage has at least six times as much antioxidant power as white cabbage.
Cinnamon in this aromatic vegetarian dish helps stabilize blood sugar levels. Cooking sweet potato increases beneficial plant chemicals called phenols.
Oregano's wonderful aroma, flavor and health benefits add zest to baked fish recipe. People who eat the most onions have a 56% reduced risk for colorectal cancer and 73% reduced risk for ovarian cancer.
Tasty tostadas featuring poblano chili peppers. Capsaicin breaks up mucous, relieving congestion.
Crunchy cabbage and broccoli combo provide protection from skin cancer. Want to make sure you have your recommended dose of vitamin C? A cup of broccoli has 200 percent of what you need.
Combine with toasted almonds over warm lentils for a cholesterol-lowering delicacy. Almonds not only boost antioxidant defenses, but a one-ounce serving per day can lower your risk of gallstones by 25 percent.
Lower blood pressure and wake up with a decadent dark chocolate and coffee treat. A chocolate Kiss-sized serving of dark chocolate is enough to benefit your blood pressure.
Lower your heart disease risk with juicy, tender grass fed tenderloin. Mangos contain an enzyme with stomach soothing properties.
Riceless risotto has powerful health benefits to help lower LDL. The folate in butternut squash can help break down homocysterine, an amino acid that in large amounts can lead to increased fatty deposits in peripheral arteries, a higher risk of coronary artery disease, and stroke.
Adding coffee to this rich and spicy recipe helps lower risk for type 2 diabetes. At least six studies indicate that people who drink coffee on a regular basis are up to 80 percent less likely to develop Parkinson's.
Enjoy a 30-minute heart-healthy Spanish entrée flavored with rich, golden saffron. Saffron has been used to treat a number of ailments such as respiratory illness, jaundice, and acne.
Make room for legumes. Rich, satisfying dish is loaded with cholesterol-lowering fiber. Lentils have a low glycemic index, and gently convert to sugar in the body.
Innovative dessert features fiber-rich steel cut oats-- luscious, satisfying, good for you! A research study in Africa found that lime juice added to food helped protect people against cholera.
Iron-rich, cancer-fighting, flavorful salad featuring a steak that's better than beef. Reader's Digest listed bison as one of the top five foods women should eat because of the high iron content.
Enjoy a savory, satisfying Italian soup rich in whole grain fiber and antioxidants. A fiber-rich diet is good for the digestive tract and can alleviate symptoms of diverticular disease.
