ChefMD® Healthy Recipes

Sweet, tangy dish boosts your immune system and maintains blood sugar levels. For centuries, honey has been used in the topical treatment of wounds.

Nutty, crispy Brussels sprouts and cauliflower provide powerful anti-cancer benefits. Like garlic, cauliflower contains allicin, which can lower stroke risk.

You can't beat beets when it comes to preventing heart disease and colon cancer. Betacyanin, the same pigment that gives beets their gorgeous color, also gives beets cancer fighting properties, specifically against colon cancer.

Nothing scary about this recipe: warm, flavorful, and loaded with beta carotene. The cholesterol in crab does not raise your cholesterol level, unless you eat a lot—a pound or more—of it. What raises your cholesterol level is saturated and trans fat, not cholesterol from food.

Crunchy, juicy Southern fried chicken without the skin? It's easy, and good for you. Deep frying a naturally lean source of protein like free-range chicken produces some naturally bad for you additives like hydrogenated fats, which can raise levels of bad cholesterol, lower the good cholesterol, and inflame your arteries.

New twist on a fall favorite that stabilizes blood sugar and lowers lousy cholesterol. Dried peas have very little moisture inside, so they are dense in nutrients. Split peas are rich in protein, low in glycemic load and high in fiber, much like beans.

Indulge in this delicious, decadent dessert with fewer than 200 calories per serving. Pears are an excellent source of dietary fiber—good for constipation, digestion and what ails you.

Nutritional knockout - lower cancer and heart disease risk on a single salad plate. Not only are navy beans a source of cholesterol-lowering fiber and great for heart health, but they also can keep blood sugar levels from rising quickly after a meal. They're a great choice for people with diabetes.

Two nutritional powerhouses help lower your heart disease and cancer risk. Scallops have virtually no fat and are very high in protein. Studies done in parts of the world where fish and shellfish are the main sources of food show that rates of some cancers and heart disease are lower than average.

Brussels sprouts – the vegetable we all love to hate – have powerful health benefits for your skin. Just one cup of Brussels sprouts has more than four grams of fiber, so not only do they satisfy your appetite, they promote a healthy colon.

Smoky, sassy sauce delicious with meat and vegetable dishes helps tame inflammation. Capsaicin is being studied as an effective treatment for sensory nerve fiber disorders, including pain associated with arthritis, psoriasis, and diabetic neuropathy. Topical capsaicin is a treatment option for osteoarthritis pain.

Turmeric adds a peppery zip and may help prevent colon cancer. Turmeric is often used to relieve shoulder pain and prevent the likelihood of gallstones. The curcurmin found in turmeric may help prevent colon cancer.

Unique flavor combination provides powerful antioxidant punch for energy. Pears are rich in fiber which can help prevent constipation. Fiber also helps lower high cholesterol levels-- great news for anyone trying to reduce their risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Start the fiesta! This spicy specialty is loaded with vitamins and good for your heart omega-3 fatty acids. Pregnant women who eat fish once a week have a lower risk of premature birth than women who don't. Kids who eat fish regularly may reduce their risk of asthma by as much as 50%. Bake or broil fish to maintain its health benefits. Deep frying diminishes its nutrient content.

Get the party started with a thick and creamy artichoke and spinach dip. Artichoke extract stimulates the natural bile flow, which can prevent gallstones. Artichoke leaves contain silymarin, a powerful antioxidant good for the liver.