SOUP'S ON! And what could be more delicious, fragrant and satisfying than making your own, with loads of fresh chopped veggies. This smooth yet hearty soup is easy to prepare, and with the superfood winter squash in season (rich in Vitamin A, B-6, C, potassium and fiber), you'll want to make this time and time again. #mondaymotivation #eathealthy #eatyourveggies #eatclean #easyrecipes #goodfoodmatters #homemadesoup #ButternutSquashSoup #healthychoices #wintersquash

Some of my best memories are cooking with the whole family...Mom, Dad, and brother...the kids...my aunts, uncles, and cousins. Seems I've been cooking with one cousin, Anthony Marciona, since we were babies! We both share a great passion - like our mothers - to cook with love, and there's nothing more enjoyable than spending time together in the kitchen. We do have slightly different viewpoints: I cook with good health in mind, and Anthony, well, it's more about eat what you

Did you know Master Massage Therapist, Ron Garcia, was also a professional chef? Even with his demanding schedule, Ron still enjoys cooking every day for his family. Lucky for us Ron had time to demonstrate his master skills as chef and masseuse in this special Good Food Matters Holistic Wellness episode. Ron shares two Filipino recipes: Chicken & Potato Lettuce Wraps and a party favorite, Pancit. He also runs down the importance of massage therapy – better circulation and pa

I couldn’t ask for a better send-off than to enjoy some kitchen time with my dear friend, Lauren Del Sarto, of Desert Health News. We prepared two of Lauren’s favorite grain-, gluten- and guilt-free dishes: an incredible hearts of palm pasta with wild shrimp and pesto, in addition to a – would you believe? – chocolate avocado pudding (recipes at janetzappala.com)! Read Lauren’s column HERE. You’ll be able to watch us cook up a storm in a brand new eathis.tv segment, coming so

My Avocado Spread is tasty and healthy, too...perfect for all parties! It is one of the easiest and healthful spreads you can make. Serve it with baked or lightly salted tortilla chips. I personally like it on egg 'n' onion matzos or unsalted flatbreads. Homemade baked sweet potato chips are delicious, too! #goodfoodmatters #yourhealthmatters

Keep Cool. Keep Hydrated. Keep Safe. Keep it Light! #goodfoodmatters #yourhealthmatters #lightfood #saladrecipe #vegetables #foryourhealth #summerfoods

Panzanella Salad is a very popular Italian dish. A great way to recycle stale bread, it combines fresh beautiful tomatoes, basil, peppers, onions and garlic, tossed gently with homemade oil and vinegar dressing. Roasting the vegetables adds incredible flavor! I guarantee this will become a favorite. Salute! Health Tip: Bell peppers are an excellent source of Vitamin C and A, and red bell peppers contain a bonus boost of antioxidant lycopene. Pssst. No plum tomatoes on hand? I

Look to the rainbow for flavor, and for your health! This Orzo Rainbow Pasta is a tasty salad that packs plenty of nutrition into every bite. Prep to cook time is an easy 30 minutes. You know how I feel about tomatoes...the fresher, the better! Gently tossed with whole wheat orzo pasta (which has fewer calories than regular pasta and also provides iron and important B vitamins) olive oil, fresh basil, red onion, garbanzo beans and pine nuts, plus a spark of garlic, tangy goa

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The American Heart Association recommends eating fish to help prevent heart disease. Salmon in particular has lots of heart-healthy essential fatty acids. Served with my Health Nut Salad, this meal will put you on track to eating with healthful and delicious purpose! Nutritional Note: When you can, opt for wild salmon which studies have shown to have significantly less toxins than the farmed raised. Nutrition Facts (per serving): 104 Calories, 7.4 grams Total Fat, 63 milligra

May is the perfect time to steam, stuff, bake, braise and thoroughly enjoy fresh artichokes. Antioxidant-rich and packed with fiber (10 grams in a medium artichoke), potassium, iron and calcium, do not let their looks intimidate you! Bulbs should be firm with tightly closed petals. Keep them refrigerated in a loose paper bag and use within 3 – 5 days. Before cooking, soak them in tepid water with touch of vinegar to help draw out any dirt. Trimming can be tedious, but well wo

I'm excited to share that #GoodFoodMatters can be seen every day at 4PM EST on www.dbandatelevision.tv Hope you'll visit and catch up with me on all good things and best health! Salute! #GoodFoodMatters #YourHealthMatters #nutritionfacts #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #healthiswealth