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Fresh vegetables and brown rice provide a good dose of complex carbs, while the chicken, peanut butter, and peanuts offer healthy protein.

Modeled after a fantastic sauce I had with lamb cubes at a Turkish restaurant in San Francisco, this all-purpose yogurt sauce hits many notes: sweet, sour, hot, salty, herbaceous, and that mysterious savory flavor the Japanese call umami.

The yogurt marinade makes the meat wonderfully tender, moist, and healthy.

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.

A delectable treat for even the most finicky cats. Freeze in zip-top bags, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.

“This is a simple, colorful, complete meal that’s easy to put together and is rich in antioxidants, phytochemicals, and healthy fats,” Northrup says.

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.”