Rebecca Katz

In my life, food and family have always been linked. If I wanted love, I went to the kitchen. Mom was there. Nana was there. I came hungry and left nourished…in body and soul. That sense of food to heal and create community was nurtured in Italy, where I studied Mediterranean cuisine under chefs and signoras from Florence to Sicily. Their attitudes and insights formed the foundation of my approach to health supportive foods: Food must taste great in order to be nourishing and healing. I’ve continued this journey professionally in venues such as the Commonweal Cancer Help Program where I’m a regular visiting chef.

In addition to my classes and consultations with the public, the growing recognition of the health-supportive role of food has allowed me to address many progressive physicians, nurses and health-care professionals. And I’ve authored a book about health-supportive eating, One Bite at a Time: Nourishing Recipes for Cancer Survivors and Their Friends, now in its third printing.

Articles

Shredded Carrot and Beet Salad	Chicken Gone Wild!
Pizza That's Good for You	Black Bean Chili
A Taste of Tuscany: White Bean Soup	Zesty Turkey Patties
Black Bean Hummus	Squash Stuffed with Rice Medley
Heaven-Scent Baked Apples	Magic Mineral Broth
Mixed Green Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette	Jicama Salad
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Cashews	Quick Bites from The Healthy Cook
Navy Bean and Sun-Dried Tomato Dip	Miso Salmon with Lime-Ginger Glaze
Healthy Chickpea Burger

Videos

Healthy Cook: Black Bean Hummus	Healthy Cook: Oils & Vinegars
Healthy Cook: Baked Apples	Healthy Cook: Defrosting Tips
Healthy Cook: Summer Fruit Smoothie	A New Healthy You: How to Read Labels
Healthy Cook: Mixed Green Salad	Healthy Cook: Freezer Tips
Healthy Cook: Couscous Quinoa Salad	Healthy Cook: Farmer's Market Tips
Healthy Cook: Mediterranean Lentil Salad	Healthy Cook: Magic Mineral Broth
Healthy Cook: Citrusy Salmon	The Healthy Cook: Let's Talk About Salt
A New Healthy You: The Healthy Cheese Fix	Healthy Cook: What's in Your Pantry?
Healthy Cook: Health Burger	Healthy Cook: How to Cook Garlicky Greens