PUMPING IRONY: Relax, It’s Only Cancer
I've always been leery of interventionist medicine, so I was happy to see a new study suggesting that ignoring a prostate cancer diagnosis is just as effective as treating it.
Classic Creamy Caesar Dressing
A classic since the 1940s, this dressing takes a homemade mayonnaise base and ramps it up with the strong, addictive flavors of garlic, lemon and Parmesan cheese.
Cucumber Yogurt Dressing With Mint
This dressing is based on tzatziki, a classic Greek sauce used for grilled meats.
Roasted Tomato Maple Salad Dressing
Reminiscent of the “Catalina” dressing so popular in the 1960s and ’70s, but much healthier.
Tahini Lemon Dressing
This Middle Eastern–inspired dressing is great on grilled vegetables or fresh salad greens, and also makes a great side for grilled meats.
Thai Peanut Dressing
This Asian-inspired vinaigrette pairs well with a variety of fresh salad greens and shredded cabbage. It can also enliven rice or buckwheat noodles, steamed vegetables, or be used as a dipping sauce for fresh spring rolls.
Sesame-Shiitake Vinaigrette
Light and zesty, this vinaigrette pairs well with a variety of fresh salad greens, especially spinach, and shredded cabbage. It can also enliven rice or buckwheat noodles, as well as steamed vegetables.
Olive Oil and Lemon Juice Dressing
Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives this versatile vinaigrette the zippy freshness to go with just about any salad.
Basic French Vinaigrette
A dressing that should be in every confident cook’s arsenal. Pair any high-quality oil with an acid (such as vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice), season, and you’ve got a simple and endlessly versatile vinaigrette that goes with just about any salad.
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Free from industrial vegetable oils, sugar, and chemical additives and preservatives, this homemade dressing pairs perfectly with crisp, sturdy greens, or can be used as a dip for grilled vegetables or vegetable crudité.
Curried Orange-Ginger Vinaigrette
Pair this homemade salad dressing with dark leafy salad greens, such as arugula or spinach, or on any salad topped with toasted nuts and chèvre.
Strawberry-Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fresh puréed strawberries offer a creative way to jazz up any salad.
The Health Benefits of Volunteering
How volunteer work can improve your physical and emotional well-being.
PUMPING IRONY: The Elixer of Youth
A new study suggests resveratrol could help geezers stay upright more often, but don't head for the wine bar just yet.
How Probiotics Can Put You in a Better Mood
How the healthy flora can reduce anxiety and depression.
Frank Lipman, MD, on Foods to Eliminate for Better Health
"King of Smoothies" Peter Sarsgaard and Dr. Frank Lipman discuss weight loss.
PUMPING IRONY: A Birthday Practice
I can't think of a better way to enter my seventh decade than by being completely present right now.
