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My mother-in-law serves this salad on all Jewish holidays. Avocado and grapefruit are typical Israeli fruits, and poppy seeds are traditional in Jewish dishes.

To shorten future preparation time, make extra gravy and freeze for up to three months.

“This recipe contains protein-rich tempeh and tomatoes, which are high in lycopene,” Gittleman says. “It’s also rich in therapeutic spices.”

“This is a very simple dish, great for treating arthritis,” Jim Duke says. “The black pepper is important because it increases the uptake and activity of curcumin, one major active ingredient in curry and mustard.”

This recipe, developed by Dennis Gale Malone, Ornish’s chef and dietary lifestyle educator, combines antioxidant-rich pomegranates, heart-healthy walnuts and flax, and phytochemically blessed broccoli and blueberries.

Instead of relying on french fries—typically loaded with trans fats—try this flavorful potato dish that uses a drizzle of monounsaturated olive oil for roasting.

The warming and flavorful red sauce combines the sweetness of carrots and beets with fresh garden herbs.

Florentine is very much like the Indian dish Saag Panir—creamy spinach with chunks of farm-style cheese that’s a staple at holiday festivals.

Surprise your guests with a new take on the green-bean casserole. This one uses cranberries, a Thanksgiving essential.