Nutrition

What is your take on cholesterol?...
What is your take on cholesterol?

Four Key Points: Diet has hardly any effect on your cholesterol level. There is no evidence at all that lowering your cholesterol level will lengthen your

Resveratrol, Anti-Aging Nutrient in Red Wine and Grape Juice...
Resveratrol, Anti-Aging Nutrient in Red Wine and Grape Juice

Resveratrol first came to public attention when the researchers noted that people in France have less heart disease but eat so much fatty food, and called i

Is it safe for me to eat eggs?...
Is it safe for me to eat eggs?

For many thousands of years, humans have enjoyed eggs, probably one of nature’s most convenient and nutritious foods. Many feel that eggs are one of natur

What are your thoughts about caffeine?...
What are your thoughts about caffeine?

A lot of people seem to be confused about caffeine because there have been studies showing it’s benefits.  For instance one study showed a decrease i

Carrot and Ginger Soup with Pears...
Carrot and Ginger Soup with Pears

Here is another delicious recipe from the Ranch and in their book, From Cooking with the Seasons at Rancho La Puerta: Recipes from the World-famous Spa, by

Stir-fried Scallops With Sun-dried Tomatoes And Baby Bok Choy...
Stir-fried Scallops With Sun-dried Tomatoes And Baby Bok Choy

Here is a delicious recipe that we had at Rancho La Puerta and is in their great cookbook, which I highly recommend, From Cooking with the Seasons at Rancho

The Beautiful Organic Vegetable Garden at Rancho La Puerta...
The Beautiful Organic Vegetable Garden at Rancho La Puerta

One of the highlights of our recent visit to Rancho La Puerta was the morning hike to their organic vegetable garden followed by breakfast at the new cookin

What are your feelings on Soy?...
What are your feelings on Soy?

I commonly get asked in my practice, Eleven Eleven, “What are your feelings on Soy?” My thoughts are as follows: Do not eat soy if you have an

Stuffed Roasted Acorn Squash...
Stuffed Roasted Acorn Squash

Connect to autumn and to nature by trying this delicious seasonal recipe… I love all the yummy squashes you can get in the fall! Be true to you. Stuf

Chef Michel Stroot’s Thai Vegetable Medley...
Chef Michel Stroot’s Thai Vegetable Medley

Every year, Janice and I go to Rancho La Puerta for a week.  One year, we were lucky to have the acclaimed chef, Michel Stroot teaching some wonderful cook