Posts by Sara Szal MD

This Dark Chocolate Coconut Pudding is a must-have for your meal plan. Why? Because it tastes delicious, it stops sugar cravings before they derail your diet, and it is also nutrient-dense. What more can you want from a dessert? Did you know that dark chocolate has so many health benefits? Chocolate made with at least…

This is how I unite a classic comfort food with healthy, vegetable-filled eating. I shared this recipe in my book, Younger, because of the antiaging properties of Brazil nuts and because it is oh so much goodness! Munching on these tasty nuts fill you up with magnesium. Magnesium is the relaxing mineral; it counters the…

I hate to tell you bread lovers, but carbohydrates or “carbs” are not essential to survival. The foods that are necessary are healthy fats (such as omega-3s) and clean proteins, which contain certain vital amino acids. But you would survive without carbohydrates. That doesn’t mean that you need to remove carbohydrates completely. Severe restriction can…

Looking for the perfect drink for a morning zing?  I love this turmeric latte from my book, Younger, for its anti-inflammatory and satiating properties. The bold combination of cinnamon, turmeric and clove targets the inflammatory pathways, works from the gut to prevent neurodegenerative disease and introduces antioxidants.  My version of this ayurvedic latte includes cashews…

Are you trying to adopt a gluten-free diet? Every day staple foods like pasta are often difficult to replace when you are giving up gluten or grains, which makes this Zucchini Noodle with Pesto dish the perfect solution! The word “gluten” is actually the Latin word for “glue”; it is the protein found in wheat,…