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What are the best fruits to eat for anti-inflammatory results?

What are the best fruits to eat for anti-inflammatory results?

Over the years, I've heard vegan food gurus assert that certain foods shouldn't be combined within the same meal, e.g., strawberries and bananas. Is this true, and if so, what's the reasoning for it?

Over the years, I've heard vegan food gurus assert that certain foods shouldn't be combined within the same meal, e.g., strawberries and bananas. Is this true, and if so, what's the reasoning for it?

I coach in the CDC-DPP program. Participants are always asking what are the lowest sugar/glycemic index fruits for diabetes prevention.

I coach in the CDC-DPP program. Participants are always asking what are the lowest sugar/glycemic index fruits for diabetes prevention.

How do nutritional values change during food prep of fruits & veggies? I imagine fiber & mineral content doesn’t change. What about anti-oxidant and vitamin values? Eat them quickly? Don’t store them?

How do nutritional values change during food prep of fruits & veggies? I imagine fiber & mineral content doesn’t change. What about anti-oxidant and vitamin values? Eat them quickly? Don’t store them?

How much is too much fruit and what fruits if any should be avoided or limited?

How much is too much fruit and what fruits if any should be avoided or limited?

I'm wondering about the Ayurvedic practice of oil pulling in relation to the FOK philosophy of NO OIL. Do we absorb the fat from the oil by swishing it our mouth?

I'm wondering about the Ayurvedic practice of oil pulling in relation to the FOK philosophy of NO OIL. Do we absorb the fat from the oil by swishing it our mouth?

How do you manage sherry wine? It's not a nice kind of wine to drink, but most of the recipes call for small amounts. Any tips?

How do you manage sherry wine? It's not a nice kind of wine to drink, but most of the recipes call for small amounts. Any tips?

Where can I find more recipes like the Asian Wild Rice Salad. Do you have a cookbook you recommend for plant based asian inspired dishes?

Where can I find more recipes like the Asian Wild Rice Salad. Do you have a cookbook you recommend for plant based asian inspired dishes?

I understand you help with course development. Any chance there could be a bbq/ grilling/ smoking course? I’ve done some cool stuff with brisket and bacon but I’d love a course on it.

I understand you help with course development. Any chance there could be a bbq/ grilling/ smoking course? I’ve done some cool stuff with brisket and bacon but I’d love a course on it.

I am trying to replace plant based butter in recipes with EVOO. Do you have any words of wisdom on how to make this exchange? Equal amount or less EVOO since it is a liquid?

I am trying to replace plant based butter in recipes with EVOO. Do you have any words of wisdom on how to make this exchange? Equal amount or less EVOO since it is a liquid?

What is the next cooking class recommended after FOK Ultimate?

What is the next cooking class recommended after FOK Ultimate?

Could you please comment on the role of temperature as a dimension of flavor. For example, should salads be served cold or at room temperature? Why are some dishes more flavorful warm?

Could you please comment on the role of temperature as a dimension of flavor. For example, should salads be served cold or at room temperature? Why are some dishes more flavorful warm?

I have a recipe that calls for scalded milk but I am using almond milk, do I need to scald the almond milk? This recipe is for custard.

I have a recipe that calls for scalded milk but I am using almond milk, do I need to scald the almond milk? This recipe is for custard.

When practicing good knife skills, it seems there is a lot of food waste. How can I balance the two?

When practicing good knife skills, it seems there is a lot of food waste. How can I balance the two?

What is the process of freezing tofu? How does it change the final texture? Do you cut the tofu before freezing or after?

What is the process of freezing tofu? How does it change the final texture? Do you cut the tofu before freezing or after?

What adjustments are necessary to change the cooking method from oven to pressure cooker for Roasted Garlic & Onion Buttah?

What adjustments are necessary to change the cooking method from oven to pressure cooker for Roasted Garlic & Onion Buttah?

Can you share 3 ways you can turn your cooking passion into profit?

Can you share 3 ways you can turn your cooking passion into profit?

More than one recipe calls for wine. Is it ok to use de-alcoholized wine?

More than one recipe calls for wine. Is it ok to use de-alcoholized wine?

How do you manage to get nice knife cuts ( julienne or large dice..) out of wacko shaped vegetables like really long and thin carrots?

How do you manage to get nice knife cuts ( julienne or large dice..) out of wacko shaped vegetables like really long and thin carrots?

I want to hear your whole story for becoming a personal chef. What would you have done differently? How do you make it lucrative? What marketing did you do to gain clients?

I want to hear your whole story for becoming a personal chef. What would you have done differently? How do you make it lucrative? What marketing did you do to gain clients?

What advice can you give to reduce anxiety related to all things food. My husband planned, shopped, prepared, cooked, served, cleaned. Proper Nutrition has been difficult since my loss, so I joined Rouxbe.

What advice can you give to reduce anxiety related to all things food. My husband planned, shopped, prepared, cooked, served, cleaned. Proper Nutrition has been difficult since my loss, so I joined Rouxbe.

I was asked to bring a healthy, kid-friendly dessert to a get-together. Anything you might recommend?

I was asked to bring a healthy, kid-friendly dessert to a get-together. Anything you might recommend?

What are your thoughts on south indian cooking?

What are your thoughts on south indian cooking?

As a chef, how would you say you have learned more to cook? Eg. seeing people cooking? Getting one technique in one recipe and doing several times? Reading about techniques?

As a chef, how would you say you have learned more to cook? Eg. seeing people cooking? Getting one technique in one recipe and doing several times? Reading about techniques?

I'm excited about my new FOK lifestyle....just wanted to know how to cook beans that taste good and not bland.

I'm excited about my new FOK lifestyle....just wanted to know how to cook beans that taste good and not bland.

Why does FoK use tofu and tempeh sparingly?

Why does FoK use tofu and tempeh sparingly?

It’s my third jar of Tahini I have to throw away. It’s gets too bitter before I used it. How long can it be stored in the fridge and can I freeze it? Is almond butter a good substitute for it ?

It’s my third jar of Tahini I have to throw away. It’s gets too bitter before I used it. How long can it be stored in the fridge and can I freeze it? Is almond butter a good substitute for it ?

There’s so much discussion about the storage of soy sauce. Room temp, or refrigerated? What’s your take?

There’s so much discussion about the storage of soy sauce. Room temp, or refrigerated? What’s your take?

How do feel about Miyoko’s creamery cheese? The ingredients look ok, but how do you feel about using them in a plant based diet?

How do feel about Miyoko’s creamery cheese? The ingredients look ok, but how do you feel about using them in a plant based diet?

Could you briefly review which spices you use often and how you use them on a day-to-day basis in your family meals. Any spice combinations which you particularly enjoy?

Could you briefly review which spices you use often and how you use them on a day-to-day basis in your family meals. Any spice combinations which you particularly enjoy?

What will boiling tempeh in vegetable stock do ?

What will boiling tempeh in vegetable stock do ?

I am new to cooking. How can I easily make grains taste better? Which grains do you recommend for taste and nutrition?

I am new to cooking. How can I easily make grains taste better? Which grains do you recommend for taste and nutrition?

I've heard vegan chefs say that certain foods shouldn't be combined within the same meal but they never explain why. If true, where can I learn more about which combinations to avoid?

I've heard vegan chefs say that certain foods shouldn't be combined within the same meal but they never explain why. If true, where can I learn more about which combinations to avoid?

What are some simple “meaty” texture ideas for vegetarians?

What are some simple “meaty” texture ideas for vegetarians?

Wait popsicle sticks covered in Vicks? My tomato plants and I must know more!

Wait popsicle sticks covered in Vicks? My tomato plants and I must know more!

What resource(s) do you recommend for recipes that align with what is coming out of the garden?

What resource(s) do you recommend for recipes that align with what is coming out of the garden?

What is your favorite thing from a your garden to cook with in the summer?

What is your favorite thing from a your garden to cook with in the summer?

Can you give tips on how to bake muffins and without eggs so that they rise as if they had eggs?

Can you give tips on how to bake muffins and without eggs so that they rise as if they had eggs?

I really miss cinnamon toast with lots of butter and cinnamon. What's your favorite replacement for butter?

I really miss cinnamon toast with lots of butter and cinnamon. What's your favorite replacement for butter?

What are your favorite batch cooking items? I make mason jars of the dry ingredients for overnight oats (with ground nuts/hemp seeds/flaxseed meal/wheat germ/raisins) & add plant milk the night before.

What are your favorite batch cooking items? I make mason jars of the dry ingredients for overnight oats (with ground nuts/hemp seeds/flaxseed meal/wheat germ/raisins) & add plant milk the night before.

Do you have an opinion about the Yonanas machine for making "nice cream"?

Do you have an opinion about the Yonanas machine for making "nice cream"?

I just got a Yonanas machine, and I heard that you may have some experience with it. If that is correct, can you tell us how you like to use it and any tips that you care to offer?

I just got a Yonanas machine, and I heard that you may have some experience with it. If that is correct, can you tell us how you like to use it and any tips that you care to offer?

What are the basics of recipe creation or cooking “freestyle” without one?

What are the basics of recipe creation or cooking “freestyle” without one?

My hands cramps up when I use the crab hold method, because of arthritis. Is there any other way to hold the vegetables for cutting safely?

My hands cramps up when I use the crab hold method, because of arthritis. Is there any other way to hold the vegetables for cutting safely?

This may be obvious, but could you clarify what is meant by a heavy-bottom pan? I thought cast iron, but ended up using what I would call a big pasta pot because of size (the bottom is not heavy?).

This may be obvious, but could you clarify what is meant by a heavy-bottom pan? I thought cast iron, but ended up using what I would call a big pasta pot because of size (the bottom is not heavy?).

Do you have recommendations for finding nontoxic cooking equipment such as pans, utensils, cookers, blenders, cutting boards etc?

Do you have recommendations for finding nontoxic cooking equipment such as pans, utensils, cookers, blenders, cutting boards etc?

Can you speak further about saving items for vegetable stock:
What to save?
How to save it?
How long can you can save it?
Where to store it?

Can you speak further about saving items for vegetable stock: What to save? How to save it? How long can you can save it? Where to store it?

For beginners, what are the best herbal spices to easily start off your indoor mini garden like on a window sill?

For beginners, what are the best herbal spices to easily start off your indoor mini garden like on a window sill?

Any thoughts about replacing cashews (high in histamines, a no-no for me) in dressings and creams? I can have other nuts like almonds and pistachios, but they don't seem like they'd have the texture.

Any thoughts about replacing cashews (high in histamines, a no-no for me) in dressings and creams? I can have other nuts like almonds and pistachios, but they don't seem like they'd have the texture.

What qualities should I look for in a non-stick pan or are all non-stick pans created equal?

What qualities should I look for in a non-stick pan or are all non-stick pans created equal?

What’s your favorite alcohol-free summertime beverage to make—other than sun tea?

What’s your favorite alcohol-free summertime beverage to make—other than sun tea?

I tried making the vegan southern green beans in forks and knives site but the green beans turned brown upon adding the apple cider vinegar towards the end. Could I have added it too early or too much?

I tried making the vegan southern green beans in forks and knives site but the green beans turned brown upon adding the apple cider vinegar towards the end. Could I have added it too early or too much?