Code Delicious With Dr. Mike

Dr. Mike dishes on the benefits of eating seafood.When you taste and smell food, you don’t immediately think about the nutritional benefit your body will receive. You think about how delicious its consumption will be.Regular consumption of seafood decreases your risk for cardiovascular disease by 10 percent. Seafood reduces platelet aggregation and reduces overall chronic inflammation.The nutrients your body needs are best absorbed and utilized when derived from foods.More importantly, you have a richer experience when you get your nutrition from food with friends than from a supplement. Listen in as Dr. Mike dishes on the benefits of eating seafood.

You can improve your food experience by adopting some restaurant practices in your own kitchen.Some of the best restaurants provide an incredible and personalized food experience.You can adopt some successful restaurant practices in your own kitchen to enrich your food experience at home.Great restaurants use locally sourced foods. The food may be a bit more expensive, but it supports local agriculture and has local flavor. Farm-to-table food is better for your health.Preparing food at the right moment of ripeness will enhance the flavor in your meal. Fresh tomatoes are great on salads. Overripe tomatoes create better flavor in a bisque. Professional kitchens try to waste nothing. Find recipes that work for your produce at various stages of ripeness.Freshly prepared food nurtures health more than food made for convenience that's later reheated for serving.Listen in as long-time restaurant professional Robinson Shaw shares her experience in the food industry.

Dr. Mike dishes on the benefits of butter.Butter has been a dietary staple for thousands of years. When did the fat-shaming of butter begin?It was perceived as increasing the waistline, causing cardiovascular disease and upping diabetes risk. This concept has flooded supermarkets with low-fat and fat-free products. Butter substitutes dominate the refrigerator case. Instead of consuming natural fats, we are eating over-processed products that don't provide the health benefits of natural butter.Here are the delicious facts. Butter intake is not significantly associated with cardiovascular disease risk. Butter consumption is associated with lower incidence for type-2 diabetes. Milk fat is full of vitamins and minerals. Butter has the greatest benefit when sourced from animals who eat a nutrient-rich diet.So, pass the butter! Listen in as Dr. Mike dishes about how butter is actually good for you.

Chef Luca Paris joins Dr. Mike to discuss his latest savory recipe.In this segment, Chef Luca Paris joins Dr. Mike to discuss Dr. Mike's latest adaptation for Culinary CPR: Viking Style Lamb Breast with Pickled Cabbage and Arame, Turnip Purée and Seasonal Vegetables (Adapted from “Pickled Kale Lamb” by Daniel Serra and Hanna Tunberg; An Early Meal: A Viking Age Cookbook and Odyssey; reprinted with permission) Ingredients:  For the Lamb: 1 Lamb Breast 1 Tbsp ground cumin 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp. ground coriander 6-8 ounces sauerkraut (I used a live culture mix of sauerkraut and arame) Salt & freshly ground black pepper 1-2 cups of mead (or use white wine with 1Tbsp honey for each cup) 1-2 cups of chicken broth 1 bouquet garni (thyme, parsley, oregano) For the Turnip Purée: 1 pound of peeled turnips, quartered Reserved cooking liquid Seasonal Greens: 12 ounces of mixed seasonal greens ¼ cup garlic scapes or 2 cloves, finely minced 2 Tbsp butter Directions:  For the Lamb: Lay the breast cap side

Chef Luca Paris joins Dr. Mike to discuss his latest savory recipe.In this segment, Chef Luca Paris joins Dr. Mike to discuss his latest creation for Culinary CPR: Pollo Con Arroz (Spanish-Style Chicken with Saffron Rice). Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2- to 4-lb) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons paprika 2 cups long-grain white rice 1 1/4 cups dry white wine 1 (14-oz) can diced tomatoes including juice 1 3/4 cups chicken broth 3/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads bay leaf 1 cup frozen peas (not thawed) 1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, coarsely chopped Directions: Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet (at least 2 inches deep) over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown chicken on all sides, about 12 minutes total. Transfer chicken with tongs to a plate. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet and add onio

Dabble in Cuban fusion cooking in your own kitchen.The kitchen isn't a scary place. You can create a fusion with your food by using locally sourced foods and a few spices.Cilantro is being used like parsley in the United States but it's used a lot in Cuban cooking. Cubans work with foods native to the area. You'll find lots of barley, quinoa and rice in Cuban food because it's locally abundant.To develop your own Cuban flavor, make a sofrito sauce. The sofrito is the beginning of your dish. It can be the base of a stew or a marinade for meats and vegetables. Thicker meats can sit in the sofrito longer, and sliced steaks don't need as long. Saute red peppers, green peppers, onions, cilantro, oregano, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper. Try combinations of meats, vegetables and whole grains to create your own dish.Be a chef and experiment in your own kitchen. Check your local farmers' market to see what flavors you'd like to add to your sofrito.Listen in as Chef Ronaldo Linares joins Dr. Mike to share how you can c

Dr. Mike dishes on the benefits of consuming the right kind of carbs.Remember when we were told carbs were bad and should be eliminated from our diets so we'd stop getting fat? Lies.Well, lies of sorts. Carbohydrates from refined flour are void of the nutrients your body needs to get maximum benefit. Want healthy carbs? Stick to whole grains.Whole grain foods must contain all the parts of the original grain before being crushed into flour. This is different from "multi-grain" and "whole wheat." Whole grain foods are made from unrefined flour and contain all of the natural fiber in the original grain.Refining removes bran and germ, leaving only the carbohydrate-rich endosperm. This also decreases the protein in the flour. Refined flours will add nutrients that have been removed during the refining process.  Listen in as Dr. Mike dishes about whole grains and healthy carbs.

Chef Luca Paris joins Dr. Mike to discuss his latest savory recipe.In this segment, Chef Luca Paris joins Dr. Mike to discuss his latest creation for Culinary CPR: Chicken Capricciosa. Ingredients: For the Garnish: 2 cups arugula 1 cup ripe tomatoes, diced 1⁄2 red onion, diced 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil salt & freshly ground black pepper For the Chicken: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1⁄2 cup Parmesan 1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs grated rind from 1 lemon 2 eggs, lightly beaten salt & freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. olive oil 3 tbsp. Unsalted butter 4 tbsp. flat-leaf Italian parsley, finely chopped juice of 1 lemon Directions: For the Garnish: Combine the arugula, tomatoes, and onion in a bowl. Add the olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. For the Chicken: Pour the Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and lemon rind into a shallow-sided dish and season with salt and pepper. Pour the eggs into another shallow-sided dish and season them with salt and pepper as well. Dip the chi

Personalize your health care by learning about functional nutrition.Functional medicine is a whole body approach to medicine. Everything works together.Functional nutrition examines how food functions in the body. Every single person is unique, so the way foods are processed by individuals varies.Genomics is the study of how food influences the behavior of genes. Eating certain things may turn genes in your body on or off. You may be subject to more inflammation than your mother, so your diet might need different foods or supplementation. This information can guide your doctor and nutritionist to best support your health.Raw cruciferous vegetables reduce inflammation for most people. They produce powerful antioxidants that are only created inside the body. These antioxidants are like a fire hose directed at inflammation. Cooking cruciferous vegetables eliminates that capability. Fermented foods denatures the enzymes, but they do support beneficial gut bacteria.Listen in as Amanda Archibald shares how genomics

Dr. Mike dishes on the implications and complications of taxing soft drinks.A sin tax is enacted to raise money and to decrease utilization of a certain product or activity.The Philadelphia soda and sugary beverage tax is a sin tax. This levies a one penny per ounce excise tax on sodas and like beverages. Included are sweetened teas, sugar-added juices and energy drinks. The goal is to raise money and discourage use of these products.While passed with the best intentions, it raises many questions about taxing sweetened drinks. How much added sugar is too much? What constitutes added sugar? Who makes the rules? Should natural sweeteners be taxed? How about sugar added by an individual to a cup of coffee?Listen in as Dr. Mike dishes on the implications of taxing sugar.

Take charge of your health by walking a spiritual path.Shamanism is walking a spiritual path.If you want to become a shaman, be prepared to walk a long road. There are spiritual pilgrimages to make. Each individual must discover his or her unique gifts and develop those. Find out what nature is telling you.Shamans drink plenty of water, bless their food, and select the best ingredients. Your diet will change if you choose a spiritual pathway. What you eat nourishes your body. Eating foods closer to what is found in nature will better nourish your body.You can increase the quality of your life. You are in charge of your health.Listen in as Celtic shamanic practitioner, Andrew Steed, shares how to walk the spiritual path for better health.

Get in touch with your spiritual side to improve your life.All things are connected. This is becoming evident through new information about the gut microbiome and overall health.Your body contains energy and the stories of your experiences. Shamans help people reclaim the stories their bodies contain. Embarrassment, shame and angst need to be reclaimed so the energy is useful again.Being mindful and grateful for your food and nature will improve your food experience and life. As an example, you start every day with water. Whether it's brushing your teeth, making some tea or hopping in the shower, every day begins with water. Your body is mostly water. You can give thanks and bless the water you use. Starting with spirituality and gratefulness will start your day positively.You can raise your consciousness, appreciate the moments in your life and help create a new, beautiful world.Celtic shaman practitioner Andrew Steed joins Dr. Mike to share how to make your live a little more spiritual.

Shamans have played an important role in civilizations.A shaman is a vessel between the spirit world and the human world. Every tribe in history has looked to a shamanic individual who could link the spiritual to the human.Communing with nature is a large part of shamanism. Our modern society doesn't teach folks to listen to nature.Listen in as Celtic shamanic practitioner, Andrew Steed, discusses shamanism.

Dr. Jennifer Berman of the Emmy-winning show, The Doctors, explains the intimate connection between food and sex.Eating is a sensual experience. There's an intimacy to dining. Enjoying a meal with someone brings you together.Food is also emotional. Sometimes, you may make bad eating choices because of emotional connections to food. This is how you wind up eating comfort foods you shouldn't, much like going back to an ex-lover for more of that old, unhealthy relationship.The brain is the biggest sex organ in the body. It governs what we do. Eating promotes intimacy and connection and can make you feel better.For the smoothest sexual experience, keep in mind what foods are best for your heart. Your heart keeps the blood pumping to your sex organs. Arousal, lubrication and libido are enhanced by a healthy heart.Inviting a date out for a shared meal represents more connection and intimacy than a coffee date. This is better for courtship, because both parties are more open to sharing, the conversations are longer,

Chef Luca Paris joins Dr. Mike to discuss his latest savory recipe.In this segment, Chef Luca Paris joins Dr. Mike to discuss his latest creation for Culinary CPR: Paprika Dusted Grilled Shrimp and Roasted Tomato "Butter" with Chili & Cilantro Oils. Shrimp 24 jumbo shrimp (1-1½ pounds), shelled and deveined 2 tablespoons smoked paprika Salt & pepper Tomato Butter 4 ripe plum tomatoes ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 3 teaspoons lemon juice Cilantro Oil 1 bunch cilantro 1 cup olive oil salt and white pepper Chili oil 2 cups olive oil 4 teaspoons red pepper flakes Grilling the Shrimp: Mix the smoked paprika and the salt & pepper and season the shrimp. Prepare your grill (outdoors) or grill pan (indoors). Brush the grill grate with oil. Grill the shrimp until cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. Making the Tomato “Butter”: In a heavy bottom sauce pan cut up the plum tomatoes in quarters, add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt & pepper. Cook on medium low heat for about twenty five minutes or

Dr. Mike dishes on how good food is like good sex.You need food to survive.But, chances are good that you would rather enjoy something flavorful and pleasurable than just eating what is simply needed for body fuel. Sex is only necessary when trying to procreate, yet it occupies so much of one's attention. Sex can be pleasurable and enjoyable, just like eating. When you love what you eat, you treasure the experience and go back for more.In some cultures, the bride's cooking ability was prized above her maidenhead. A great food experience is more memorable than the nutritional nuts and bolts. The environment sticks in memory.Listen in as Dr. Mike dishes on the relationship between food and sex.

Dr. Mike dishes on the health benefits of dietary sodium.In the literal sense, a red herring is a smoked kipper that's been heavily treated with salt which turned the fish red. In a metaphorical sense, a red herring refers to something misleading.The beliefs about sodium are a bit of a red herring.The truth is that your body needs salt. The link between cardiovascular health and sodium intake is not linear.Listen in as Dr. Mike dishes on how sodium recommendations have been a bit of a red herring.

Chef Luca Paris joins Dr. Mike to discuss Dr. Mike's latest savory recipe.In this segment, Chef Luca Paris joins Dr. Mike to discuss Dr. Mike's latest creation for Culinary CPR: Gazpacho. Ingredients: 2 sweet red peppers, roasted 1 jalapeño pepper, roasted 1 poblano pepper, roasted 1 half sweet onion, roasted 2 medium carrots, roasted ~ 3 pounds roasted tomatoes, roughly chopped and seeded (reserve the juice) ¼ cup watermelon puree 4 cucumbers, peeled and seeded 1 head roasted garlic ¼ cup sherry vinegar 1tsp. fresh grated ginger 1 tsp. adobo sauce ¼ cup basil 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. fresh ground black pepper Dab crème fraiche, lime wedge and good olive oil for garnish Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly drizzle the carrots, garlic, onion and tomatoes with olive oil and roast until the carrots are tender and tomatoes start to split; about twenty minutes. Remove and allow to cool. Place the peppers under the broiler and char. Remove and place in a sealed plastic ba

Grind your own flour for maximum health benefits.Rampant food allergies are a great reason to grind your own flour. Grains are able to be stored for a very long time. When the grains are ground, they become perishable. We now have ground white flour that is designed to have a longer shelf life. It's had the bran and germ sifted out, reducing the health benefits of flour. Diseases, allergies and intolerance have been on the rise since processed white flour hit the market.Baked goods are fantastic treats. Grinding your own flour allows you to enjoy these treats with the health benefits of the whole grains. You can grind the grains on an as-needed basis so you don't have to worry about spoilage.Listen in as Sue Becker joins Dr. Mike to talk about grinding your own flour at home.

Dr. Mike dishes about the health benefits of wine.Great news! Wine is part of the Mediterranean diet, which has long been proven to be one of the healthiest diets out there.Moderate alcohol consumption is linked with a decreased fasting insulin concentration, lowering the risk of type-2 diabetes. It also helps prevent chronic kidney disease. Red wine can help increase good cholesterol.Listen in as Dr. Mike shares the gospel of wine for health.