Lara Bars are a great snack. Many are made from just fruit and nuts. But did you know you can make your own in minutes for a fraction of the cost? Some of the newer Lara Bar flavors have sugar,...
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Split Pea Soup in only 6 minutes???
Chef AJ | January 9, 13 at 10:21 AM
Yep! With a pressure cooker you won't have to wait 8 hours for your soup to cook in a crock pot or 2 hours on the stove. If you go to www.instantpot,com and use the code AJ you get a...
Thanksgiving Recipes from The Chef and The Dietitian
Chef AJ | November 8, 12 at 10:12 PM | Celebrities, Food, Green, Lifestyle
Here are 8 easy, delcious and nutritious recipes from The Chef and The Dietitian. If you have any questions about the recipes we are doing a live tweet chat on Wednesday, November 14th. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO ...
Would you to have Dr. Essesltyn in your living room this Sunday?
Chef AJ | November 2, 12 at 11:18 PM
That's right. You can enjoy watching Dr. Esslestyn give a lecture right from the comfort of your own home. HTLA 3 (Healthy Taste of LA) is sold out again this year so we are live streaming the entire event FOR...
Meet the Chef and The Dietitian LIVE!!! (and Pineapple UNfried rice)
Chef AJ | September 23, 12 at 09:15 AM
Come meet us live at Healthy Taste of LA on Sunday, November 4th. You can also hear our keynote speaker Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr and leading authority on emotional eating Dr. Roger Gould. Enjoy the food of celebrity chefs...
Apple Pie without an oven!!!
Chef AJ | August 31, 12 at 03:14 PM | Celebrities, Food, Health
The perfect summer treat! Tastes like apple pie in a glass. To see the Chef and The Dietitian LIVE and in person sign up at www.HealthyTasteofLA.com...
Our Favorite Fat-Free Salad Dressing
Chef AJ | July 24, 12 at 11:56 AM | Add category, Celebrities, Food, Health, Video
Not only don't you need oil to make a delicious salad dressing, you don't need nuts or seeds either! :) This dressing takes minutes to make and you can easily change the flavor by using different mustards or substituting...
If Dr. T. Colin Campbell can make kale chips, so can you!!!
Chef AJ | June 9, 12 at 08:42 AM | Celebrities
Watch the most awaited episode of The Chef and The Dietitian starring Dr. T. Colin Campbell making kale chips. Why pay $6 for a 2 ounce bag when you can make your own for a fraction of the cost? ...
Disappearing Lasagna
We made this for our Super Bowl party and it really did disappear. Even the carnivores loved it!!!...
How to saute without OIL!!!
Hopefully by now you have read one of the great books by Dr. Esselstyn, Dr. Fuhrman or Dr. McDougall. and you already now that ALL OIL is really, really bad for your health and that it promotes obesity, diabetes and...
How would YOU like to have dinner with Dr. T. Colin Campbell?
Chef AJ | October 10, 11 at 09:57 AM
You have probably read his bestselling book "The China Study" and hopefully have heard him speak, but how often do you get a chance to have dinner with Colin, the Father of Modern Nutrition? And this just isn't ANY dinner. ...
Oil and Salt Free CHIPS!!! Pure crunchy goodness.
Here is an easy way to make your own crispy, crunch tortilla chips to accompany the Holy Mole Bean Dip we made last week. Who needs oil and salt? We even bring these with us when we go to a...
Holy Mole Bean Dip
As I've always said, there are few recipes that cannot be improved by the addition of garlic or chocolate. This recipe has BOTH!!! If you can't find hemp seeds, feel free to substitute cashews. For more UNPROCESSED recipes and past...
A COOL salad for a hot day
Chef AJ | July 19, 11 at 12:29 PM | Celebrities, Food, Health
With things heating up all over the country, who feels like turning on the oven? Not me!!! That's why I love this salad. Unlike other grains, quinoa takes only 10 minutes to cook. Enjoy!!! ...
Chocolate Glazed Balsamic Strawberries
Chef AJ | July 13, 11 at 10:05 AM | Celebrities, Food, Health, Lifestyle
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy this fat-free and sugar-free no fuss dessert. ...
Hail To The Kale
Chef AJ | June 29, 11 at 09:36 PM | Celebrities, Food, Green, Health
This dressing will make a kale lover out of anyone. The secret is to chop it very fine and massage the dressing in. The dressing will keep in the refrigerator for about a week and is good on everything from...
Chocolate covered Frozen Bananas
Chef AJ | June 25, 11 at 10:45 AM | Add category, Celebrities, Food, Health
This are even better than the ones sold at Disneyland, and they're much healthier too....
Decadent Fudge Truffles - NO SUGAR!!!
Chef AJ | June 21, 11 at 02:35 PM
Here is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without sugar. Unlike any of the processed or refined sugars, DATES are a WHOLE FOOD which means they contain fiber, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, antioxidants and micronutrients. ALL SUGARS whether you...

