These gut-healthy roasted mixed nuts use a whipped egg white coating to get extra crispy without excess oil. Seasoned with za’atar, sumac, and fresh herbs, this anti-inflammatory snack is packed with fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidant-rich spices—perfect for Gut Health Month or any clean-eating reset. Grab the free Longevity Kit for more recipes, a pantry guide, and daily journal prompts to help you start eating and living better today.

Turn your leftover turkey into something special with these crispy turkey lardons served over a velvety parsnip purée and topped with a fresh blackberry sauce. This lighter post–holiday dish is comforting, nutrient-dense, and packed with foods that naturally support better sleep. Simple steps, big payoff, and a delicious way to extend your Thanksgiving flavors.

This caramelized onion dip with balsamic and miso is one of those simple, slow-cooked recipes that delivers big flavor with very little effort. The onions slowly caramelize into something sweet and jammy, and the miso adds a deep savory richness that makes this dip irresistible. Even better, the ingredients support gut health, which plays a huge role in better sleep. It’s perfect for parties, game days, or a cozy night in.

This better-sleep twist on French toast uses roasted Delicata squash instead of bread for a naturally sweet, magnesium-rich base. Topped with a cherry bourbon sauce and pistachio cream, it’s indulgent but functional — the perfect way to wind down on a cool evening.

This grilled flat iron steak is elevated with a silky delicata squash purée, a tart-sweet cherry-pomegranate bourbon sauce, and a pistachio cream drizzle. It’s a flavor-forward dinner designed to help you unwind, sleep better, and feel restored—perfect for anyone over 40 who wants great food that supports longevity and well-being.

If you’ve been tossing and turning lately, this cozy Delicata squash soup might be exactly what your body needs. Delicata squash is rich in magnesium and slow-digesting carbohydrates that help regulate sleep hormones and promote calm before bed. This version is finished with a light pistachio cream and toasted hazelnuts for a balance of creamy, nutty flavor and just the right amount of texture. It’s simple, comforting, and perfect for the Better Sleep Month focus on winding down naturally through food.

This cherry bourbon sauce with whipped herb ricotta is a naturally sleep-supportive treat packed with flavor and function. Tart cherries bring melatonin and antioxidants, while magnesium-rich ricotta and herbs help your body relax before bed. It’s a make-ahead snack or dessert that feels indulgent, but helps you sleep like a baby.

This Fallatouie is fall comfort all day long. Layered sweet potato, parsnip, butternut squash, and red beets slow-roasted under a silky apple butter glaze. Every ingredient plays a role in supporting heart health: soluble fiber from root vegetables helps lower LDL cholesterol, while apple butter adds antioxidants and a touch of natural sweetness. Finished with a peppery arugula salad, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season while doing something good for your body.

This pear and apple butter dessert proves healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring. Seared pears and silky apple butter bring heart-healthy soluble fiber, while braised radicchio and crispy prosciutto add richness and depth. Perfect for date night AND for lowering cholesterol naturally.

I guarantee this will be your new fall recipe. My apple butter is sweet, silky beyond belief, and heart healthy. Paired with chewy steel-cut oats, blueberries, and walnuts, it’s comfort food that helps lower cholesterol naturally. Download my free Lower Cholesterol Kit for recipes, pantry guides, and journal prompts to keep your numbers and meals in check all month long.

This lighter take on chilaquiles swaps the heavy chips and cheese for colorful vegetables, lean turkey, and a rich, antioxidant mole sauce. A wonderful comfort food makeover for better heart health and lower cholesterol without losing the flavor that makes chilaquiles so addictive.

This roasted Brussels sprouts recipe with sautéed dates and smoky mole sauce is proof that eating for longevity can still taste indulgent. The natural fiber in Brussels sprouts helps sweep out bad cholesterol, while the antioxidants from cacao in the mole sauce support heart health. It’s the perfect side dish for fall and the holidays that is comforting, colorful, and built for better numbers at your next check-up.

This roasted acorn squash with mole sauce, black beans, corn, and red bell pepper is a flavorful, fall-inspired side dish that supports heart health and longevity. It’s quick, rich, and tastes like it’s been simmering all day. The perfect companion to pork chops, turkey, or steak.

If your cholesterol needs a little help but you refuse to eat bland food, this pita sandwich is proof you can have both flavor and function.

It’s stuffed with lean ground beef, sweet potato hummus, and my olive conserva, layered with fresh cucumber and arugula for a clean, satisfying crunch.

This one checks every box for longevity-focused eating: protein, healthy fats, and fiber, all in a quick lunch you can make between conference calls.

Sweet roasted carrots, creamy parsnip purée, and a lemon-Dijon-honey vinaigrette come together in this simple, heart-healthy dish. It’s naturally rich in fiber, supports lower cholesterol, and makes the perfect light dinner or elegant side for fall gatherings. Foundational food for the over-40 crowd so we can eat better today, feel better tomorrow.

Lower cholesterol without giving up flavor. This olive and ricotta toast combines heart-healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants for the 40+ crowd.

These nachos outshine your bar food variety by being a heart-healthy, cholesterol-lowering upgrade. Lean turkey, avocado, and smoky chipotle salsa turn comfort food into fuel for longevity.

This smoky chipotle salsa with grilled portobello mushrooms pairs perfectly with a fresh black bean and corn salad. Packed with bold flavor, plant-based protein, and a touch of spice, it’s an easy recipe that’s ideal for healthy weeknight meals, summer cookouts, or meal prep.

Easy sautéed figs with a creamy white bean purée, parsley, and almonds: an elegant, nutrient-packed recipe designed to support energy and longevity for the 40+ crowd.

Learn how to make a cinnamon Old Fashioned with bourbon, orange zest, and cane sugar — a cocktail that tastes great and supports better energy.