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Many recipes may be overhauled to include foods and seasonings that recent research has found to offer health benefits. Turmeric, which may significantly stifle the inflammatory response and protect our DNA, and cocoa powder, which may help ease chronic fatigue symptoms, may be easily added to smoothies or desserts. Ground flax seeds, associated with a number of health benefits, has a useful binding quality similar to eggs that can be helpful if replacing eggs in baking recipes.

The recipe videos on this page come from The How Not to Die and The How Not to Diet cookbooks, as well as NutritionFacts.org staff members. Check out the recipe page for lots of free recipes.

For substantiation of any statements of fact from the peer-reviewed medical literature, please see the associated videos below.

Image Credit: Kristina DeMuth. This image has been modified.

19 videos

All Videos for Recipes

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A Trio of Cozy Seasonal Soups

Sensational soups to tantalize your taste buds.

Dr. Greger with pan of groatnola

Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: Groatnola

Dr. Greger whips up another of his go-to breakfast meals.

Cran-Chocolate BROL Bowl

Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: Cran-Chocolate Pomegranate BROL Bowl

Prebiotic goodness for breakfast to keep your microbiome happy all day long.

Soba Noodle Soup

Recipe: Soba Noodle Soup

A light broth soup, packed with a rainbow of vegetables and hearty buckwheat soba noodles. Toss in edamame or your favorite vegetables and spices to make this recipe your own. This recipe comes from Hailey, our Chinese Social Media Manager.

Veggie Mac & Cheese

Recipe: Veggie Mac & Cheese

A cruciferous spin on macaroni and cheese, this recipe takes comfort food to a whole new level, and is a tasty way to check off a few servings on the Daily Dozen checklist. This recipe comes from Kristina, our Social Media Director.

Easy Veggie Tacos

Recipe: Easy Veggie Tacos

This recipe for Veggie Tacos comes from staff member Ángela.

Recipe: Garlic Caesar Salad Dressing

My go-to salad dressing, from the How Not to Die Cookbook.

Recipe: Edamame Guacamole

Here’s a spin on traditional guacamole, from the How Not to Die Cookbook.

Recipe: Morning Grain Bowls

Here’s a delicious way to start the day! Morning Grain Bowls from the How Not to Die Cookbook.

Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: My New Favorite Dessert

Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: My New Favorite Dessert

Dr. Greger whips up some matcha ice cream inspired by a recipe in his How Not to Die Cookbook.

Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: My New Favorite Beverage

Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: My New Favorite Beverage

Dr. Greger blends up a vegetable smoothie inspired by a recipe in his How Not to Die Cookbook.

Spicing Up DNA Protection

Spicing Up DNA Protection

The DNA of those cooking with spices such as ginger, rosemary, and turmeric appears less susceptible to breakage.

A Treatment for Chronic Fatigue

A Treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

An industry-funded, randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial study suggests chocolate may improve symptoms for those suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome—a debilitating condition currently affecting as many as seven million Americans. But how do you get the cacao phytonutrients without the saturated fat and added sugar?

Biggest Nutrition Bang For Your Buck

Biggest Nutrition Bang for Your Buck

Growing your own broccoli sprouts is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve your diet.

A Better Breakfast

A Better Breakfast

The antioxidant power of American breakfast fare is compared to a smoothie that contains berries, white tea leaves, and Indian gooseberry (amla) powder.

Antioxidants in a pinch

Antioxidants in a Pinch

Some herbs and spices—including cinnamon, cloves, lemon balm, marjoram, oregano, and peppermint—are so rich in antioxidants that just a small pinch can go a long way.

Better Than Green Tea?

Better than Green Tea?

The antioxidant content of a number of popular beverages is compared: black tea, coffee, Coke, espresso, grape juice, green tea, hibiscus (Jamaica flower) tea, milk, Pepsi, Red Bull, red tea, red wine, and white wine. Which beats out even powdered (matcha) green tea?

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The Healthiest Beverage

Drinking five cups of green tea every day may extend one’s lifespan.

Just the Flax Maam

Just the Flax, Ma’am

Ground flax seed consumption may decrease breast cancer risk by slowing one’s menstrual cycle. It may also control prostate enlargement as effectively as the leading prescription drug.

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