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Starbucks Coconut Milk

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 21, 2015
Healthy Eating Resources

Starbucks in Canada recently began providing coconut milk as an alternative to dairy and soy. Curious to know the makeup of their coconut milk, I went to a local shop and gave it a try.

I'm sorry to say that I was disappointed. It felt quite artificial to my palate, and I don't consider myself to be a connoisseur of fine foods and beverages, not by a long shot.

Curious to know what was giving their coconut milk a chemical-like feel to me, I took note of their ingredients: Read more about Starbucks Coconut Milk

 

How to Make Kim Chi

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 26, 2015
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Korean Recipes
Healthy Meals

Originally posted in September of 2009

Of the countless varieties of kim chi that are made in Korea, by far the most common and celebrated version is made with Napa cabbage.

Kim chi that's made with cabbage is loaded with indole-3-carbinol (I3C), a compound that is well recognized as a powerful cancer-fighting compound. Numerous studies indicate that I3C can offer protection against many different types of cancer and may even stop the growth of existing tumors. Read more about How to Make Kim Chi

 

What Most Doctors Won't Tell You About Cholesterol

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 28, 2015
Healthy Eating Resources

Updated on July 14, 2011

During my university years, I used to frustrate my parents by throwing away egg yolks and eating only the whites. No worries, I thought, as my parents just didn't know enough to realize that I was reducing my risk of heart disease by avoiding cholesterol. Looking back, I'm sure that my parents were wondering how I could so easily toss away precious egg yolks that they were able afford only a few times a year when they lived in Korea. Read more about What Most Doctors Won't Tell You About Cholesterol

 

If You Drink Coffee

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 17, 2015
Healthy Eating Resources

Dear Dr. Kim:

For years I had the impression that coffee was not a good beverage for people due to its caffeine content.

Now I am reading articles which state that coffee has many beneficial health effects. Read more about If You Drink Coffee

 

Sunflower Collard Wrap Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 25, 2015
Healthy Eating Resources

This is a lovely recipe for all occasions. If you feel like a dipping sauce, try a simple mix of one teaspoon of Dijon mustard plus two tablespoons of soy sauce and just a splash of sesame oil - you'll feel like you were just transported to a quaint restaurant somewhere along the beautiful east coast of South Korea. Rich in naturally occurring vitamin E, selenium, folate, easily-digested protein, lutein, and health-enhancing fatty acids, these wraps are guaranteed to nourish every organ system in your body.

Ingredients:

Sunflower Spread: Read more about Sunflower Collard Wrap Recipe

 

How to Make Healthy Chocolate Cashew Butter Cups

Posted by Kristen on Mar 23, 2015
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Desserts

A healthier version of Reese peanut butter cups, these chocolate cashew butter cups deliver plenty of heart-healthy flavonoids and healthy protein. If cashew butter isn't your thing, feel free to substitute with your preferred nut butter - almond butter and organic peanut butter work just as well, though both are less naturally sweet than cashew butter, so you may want to add a little more honey to the filling. - Ben Kim

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How to Make a Roasted Red Beet Salad

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 10, 2015
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Salads

Red beets are right at the top my list of foods that everyone should aim to eat at least a few times a week. Per ounce, few other foods are as dense in nutrients that prevent cardiovascular disease, all types of cancer, and neurological damage associated with high homocysteine levels.

Spinach & Warm Beet Salad
Red beets are especially rich in folate, which is why they are useful for lowering blood homocysteine and reducing risk of birth defects.

If you have a problem with constipation, red beets and their green tops are likely to provide significant relief. Both are rich in fiber that can help keep waste materials moving through your gastrointestinal tract at a healthy pace. Read more about How to Make a Roasted Red Beet Salad

 

How to Get Kids to Eat More Vegetables

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 02, 2015
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Meals

We had it easy with our firstborn - he was eating handfuls of lightly braised Shanghai bok choy before he turned 2. So it furrowed our brows some to discover that vegetables were not our second son's thing. We started blending our green food powder in with his smoothies from the time he could sip from a straw, but we were still eager to see him eating substantial portions of freshly cooked green vegetables.

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How To Make Sweet Potato Hummus

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 20, 2015
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Meals

If you have a thing for hummus and don't mind a little variety from time to time, you'll want to give this sweet potato-based hummus a try.

All varieties of sweet potatoes are abundant in vitamin C, carotenoids, and vitamin B-6 (helpful for keeping homocysteine at a healthy level), and even minerals like iron manganese, and potassium. Read more about How To Make Sweet Potato Hummus

 

Fennel for Cancer Prevention

Posted by Kristen on Jan 11, 2015
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Meals

Though not as popular as various squashes and hardy greens that take center stage come autumn, fennel stands toe to toe with most other plant foods in nutritional value.

It's a solid source of natural vitamin C, folate, healthy fiber, and potassium. It also provides some calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus for bone-building. Read more about Fennel for Cancer Prevention

 

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