Obesity is now killing triple the number of people who die from malnutrition........billions of pounds of fat will be packed on between Thanksgiving and the day after New Years Day......

Cooking tomatoes releases the antioxidant lycopene, which is linked to a lower risk of cancer and heart attacks; cooked mushrooms, unlike 'raw' mushrooms, has been shown to support immune response; and beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin in spinach is more absorbable, when cooked......So, I should be super-healthy, since my favorite omelet consists of these, along with red bell peppers, scallions and chopped herbs.......all of which boost the Immune System's response to toxins, bacteria and viruses.......Now, to make some chocolate disks.....as reward for having eaten a half pound of grilled Brussel sprouts last night......(admittedly, with lots of asiago cheese and pepper)......Now, for some inspiration from the 1974 cookbook, Les Dîners de Gala.......