We struggle with vegetables. Marketing, ads, and even cartoons condition us to believe that vegetables are, well...gross, unappealing and unsatisfying. I'm here to tell you it just ain't so. And with only 1 in 10 Americans eating their recommended number of servings, I know I have my work cut out for me. It's time to fall in love with veggies and live our healthiest lives. Recipes: Cauliflower Puttanesca over Cavatelli; Stuffed Eggplant; Roasted Vegetables with Chickpeas

We struggle with vegetables. Marketing, ads, and even cartoons condition us to believe that vegetables are, well...gross, unappealing and unsatisfying. I'm here to tell you it just ain't so. And with only 1 in 10 Americans eating their recommended number of servings, I know I have my work cut out for me. It's time to fall in love with veggies and live our healthiest lives. Recipes: Cauliflower Puttanesca over Cavatelli; Stuffed Eggplant; Roasted Vegetables with Chickpeas

There are tons of jokes about beans and their ability to make you feel good, but...musical. The truth is not so silly. Beans may be humble but when it comes to your heart and overall wellness, there is no bigger superstar of the table. Let's explore the easy and delicious ways to add beans to your diet and live our healthiest lives, from our hearts to our digestion. Recipes: Fave and Escarole Soup; Puree of Fave with Bitter Greens

There are tons of jokes about beans and their ability to make you feel good, but...musical. The truth is not so silly. Beans may be humble but when it comes to your heart and overall wellness, there is no bigger superstar of the table. Let's explore the easy and delicious ways to add beans to your diet and live our healthiest lives, from our hearts to our digestion. Recipes: Fave and Escarole Soup; Puree of Fave with Bitter Greens

We love the little cliche that variety is the spice of life, but do we understand it? It means that stimulation is the key to vitality and however you see that is what will work for you. In terms of food, nothing...and I mean nothing stimulates us physically quite like hot spice, from ginger to chilies, adding spice to your life is easy, yummy and contributes to living our healthiest lives. Recipes: Spaghetti Assassina; Cavateli with Crushed Peppers

We love the little cliche that variety is the spice of life, but do we understand it? It means that stimulation is the key to vitality and however you see that is what will work for you. In terms of food, nothing...and I mean nothing stimulates us physically quite like hot spice, from ginger to chilies, adding spice to your life is easy, yummy and contributes to living our healthiest lives. Recipes: Spaghetti Assassina; Cavateli with Crushed Peppers

Can our ancestral past help us as we move into the future? Our ancestors evolved to ensure survival, creating settlements, becoming agrarian, growing food, processing food and preserving food. They revered, respected and feared nature for its power over humanity. Today we cook to honor our past as we visit mystical Matera and learn how ancient foods still inform how we eat in our modern world. Recipes Balsamic Roasted Eggplant Steaks; Ciaudedda

Can our ancestral past help us as we move into the future? Our ancestors evolved to ensure survival, creating settlements, becoming agrarian, growing food, processing food and preserving food. They revered, respected and feared nature for its power over humanity. Today we cook to honor our past as we visit mystical Matera and learn how ancient foods still inform how we eat in our modern world. Recipes Balsamic Roasted Eggplant Steaks; Ciaudedda

Is there more to food than food? I think you know that I'll say yes. Of course, there are our macronutrients, fat, protein and carbohydrates along with vitamins and minerals essential to our wellness. And then there's the energy of the food; the impact it has on us in more than just physical ways. Can it help us to relax? Feel energized? Annoyed or happy? Yes, yes and yes. Recipes: Kasha with Bowties and Tempeh; Crispy Chickpea Salad

Is there more to food than food? I think you know that I'll say yes. Of course, there are our macronutrients, fat, protein and carbohydrates along with vitamins and minerals essential to our wellness. And then there's the energy of the food; the impact it has on us in more than just physical ways. Can it help us to relax? Feel energized? Annoyed or happy? Yes, yes and yes. Recipes: Kasha with Bowties and Tempeh; Crispy Chickpea Salad

In Puglia, eating locally means using foods produced town by town to create your pantry, fridge and eating style. Today, we head to Alberobello, famous for fairy-like houses known as trulli, but for me, the best part is their almonds and figs. I can't wait to show you this town and create some fabulous sweets as we live our healthiest lives. Recipes: Canale; Chewy Chocolate Chip Almond Cookies; Rosata di Mandorle