If you strive to avoid gluten-rich wheat noodles but find yourself missing the occasional bowl of pasta, you may find the perfect fix in soba noodles. Made mostly with buckwheat and long used in East Asian cuisine, soba noodles are very easy to prepare and are readily available in Asian markets and grocery stores in larger cities.
Most varieties of noodles that are low in or devoid of gluten require constant attention while boiling and leave a gooey mess of cooking water to deal with after. Not with soba. Three to four minutes and they're ready to go, and unlike grainy whole wheat pasta, soba noodles have a delightfully clean and smooth feel about them. Read more
Just a reminder that it's never a good idea to leave a young child in a car, even for a minute. Children are not able to regulate core body temperature and tolerate heat and cold to the same extent that grown-ups are; if left in a car in warm weather, young children are at risk of quickly experiencing hyperthermia - stroke, seizures, and even death can occur if hyperthermia is severe enough. Read more
Ana and Hiša Franko are featured in Season 2, Episode 5 of Chef's Table on Netflix.
Though I don't have an actual bucket list, it is my hope to one day visit the Soča Valley in Slovenia and take in this emerald-green river and the majestic mountains that surround this rural community: Read more
This is a look at how to use a simple resistance band to provide enough support for most people to have fun with gymnastics holds like the front and back lever.
Both levers are excellent for developing core, scapular, and grip strength.
When doing the back lever, the goal is to keep your abs and glutes engaged while your scapulae are protracted and depressed. Read more
As long as you don't have issues with blood sugar and insulin regulation, you can experience a solid colon cleanse as well as a systemic cleanse of all of your cells with a number of regimens that aren't "greens-centric" - our Apple Cleanse would be one such protocol if you skip the small amount of greens with your dinner meal as suggested.
But for those who want a super simple cleanse to follow, I have long found a 2 or 3 day mono diet of fresh papaya to be highly effective and easy to get through. Read more
The Korean version of this simple meal is calls for a drizzle of soy sauce and sesame oil over steamed white rice and a raw egg, all mixed together.
For more on the fascinating journey of Ivan Orkin and the ramen that he's known for throughout Japan and the New York food scene, see episode 4 of Season 3 of Chef's Table on Netflix. Read more
A deck squat is the name for the movement pattern of rolling gently onto one's back, then using the momentum of rolling forward into a body-weight squat. Read more
For those looking to address or prevent hip pain and stiffness without having to get on the ground, this is a simple and highly effective way of improving hip health daily. Read more
You'll need a comfortable surface to lie back on - a yoga mat or gym mats work well - as well as a strong anchor point that you can secure your hands on behind your head. Read more
