Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 25, 2009
What do you get when you combine macadamia nuts, coconut shreds, walnuts, avocados, fresh lime juice, dates, honey, and sea salt? Only the healthiest version of key lime pie that I've ever tried. The crust requires some patience and elbow grease, but it's completely worth the effort. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 23, 2009
If you're looking for a delicious and filling vegetable that is naturally abundant in antioxidants, look no further than the humble sweet potato.
Sweet potatoes are rich in a number of micronutrients, the most prominent of which are vitamin C and beta-carotene; both are powerful antioxidants that can significantly decrease your risk of experiencing cardiovascular disease, including diabetes, and various types of cancer, including colon cancer. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 15, 2009
This is a printer-friendly version of my mom's recipe for cucumber kim chi. If you'd like to see how this is done in pictures, view:
How to Make Cucumber Kim Chi
This is easily one of my favorite Korean side dishes. Hope you and your loved ones enjoy it. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 11, 2009
Getting enough calcium for strong bones and teeth isn't as simple as ingesting a certain number of milligrams of calcium per day. This post outlines why calcium is important to your health, as well as steps that you can take to ensure that you get enough calcium to experience your best health. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 29, 2009
I've been working to put together a comprehensive look at why ensuring that you're getting enough vitamin D is one of the most important ways you can prevent disease and increase your lifespan.
My full report should be ready in a few days, but until then, here's a look at a few essential details on vitamin D and some of what it does in your body: Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 07, 2009
While some people can overcome constipation by eating large quantities of vegetables every day, simply eating more fiber is not a guaranteed solution for every person who suffers with chronic constipation.
What follows are several action steps that I have found to be helpful for most chronic cases of constipation: Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 28, 2009
If you don't have trouble digesting whole grains that contain naturally occurring gluten, oats make for a healthy and satisfying meal - a bowl of hot oatmeal is especially nice on cold fall and winter mornings.
Of the many varieties of oats on the market, your best choice is steel-cut oats, which are whole oat groats that have been cut into small pieces. Steel-cut oats are more nutritious than varieties like rolled or quick oats, which are somewhat nutrient-depleted due to heavier processing. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 24, 2009
This is a text-only version of my mom's famous healthy Jap Chae recipe. It's 100% vegan-friendly and the flavors and textures are through the roof.
To view this recipe in photos, please click here:
How to Make Jap Chae Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 10, 2009
Just a brief post to share an exquisite cover of the love theme from Cinema Paradiso.
Many thanks to David Park of Incheon, South Korea, for recommending this movie to me many years ago. In my book, Cinema Paradiso is one of those once-in-a-lifetime films. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 30, 2009
Updated on August 30, 2009
Wouldn't it be amazingly fun to travel around the world and dance outdoors with happy people? I'm guessing that it would be really good for our health.
I hope you love the following video as much as I do - it's of a fellow named Matt Harding dancing outdoors with happy people all over the world. Read more
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