I personally take 3 teaspoons of it [glycine] a day as it’s a veritable fountain of youth—it reduces wrinkles and turns on collagen synthesis—the “glue” that strengthens bones, arteries, and ligaments, and holds you together. Plus, it’s protective against a host of chronic diseases, including metabolic syndrome. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Glycine has been shown to extend…

My mother was from the South and, true to southern culinary tradition, she frequently made chicken broth—either from a whole chicken or with chicken necks and backs. The broth went into chicken gravy and delicious, satisfying soups. She told us that chicken broth would give you beautiful skin and indeed, her skin was wrinkle-free, even…

The love that nutritionist Jill Sheppard Davenport has for the ancient, savory chicken topper “Mole Negro Wisdom Sauce” grew from a cultural experience that emphasized the deliciousness of health-promoting and healing foods based on broths.  Davenport lived as a student for a year in Oaxaca, Mexico, with a family in which the woman of the…

The love that nutritionist Jill Sheppard Davenport has for the ancient, savory chicken topper “Mole Negro Wisdom Sauce” grew from a cultural experience that emphasized the deliciousness of health-promoting and healing foods based on broths.  Davenport lived as a student for a year in Oaxaca, Mexico, with a family in which the woman of the…

In the United States, pumpkin is most often used in sweet desserts, muffins, and bread. Around the world, however, it is a popular vegetable for savory dishes such as pumpkin soup made with traditionally made bone broth. My husband grew up in Australia where roasted pumpkin is a very popular choice as a side dish. As…

Mushrooms are strange creatures. Neither plant nor animal, these fungal fruits are in a class all their own. Some species are psychotropic. Others are deadly. For many ancient cultures, even perfectly edible mushrooms were suspect. The Chinese, however, embraced mushrooms early on. One of the most important specimens in Chinese culture is shiitake, which has been a…

A proper seolleongtang requires boiling beef bones for at least 10 hours, with constant babysitting to skim impurities, add water, and maintain the right heat. Still, it’s a worthy endeavor, as you can make a big batch to freeze and enjoy time and time again. I was eager to use Mr. Choi’s winning formula of…