2025 was a challenging year for many folks (physically, financially, emotionally).
Thankfully, people could rely on their favorite recipes to help improve their health and happiness.
Here they are, just in case you want them to help you move forward, in a healthier direction this new year (2026).
The pictures of the recipes are hyperlinked to the full recipe. If you see something you like, just click it!
#5 Heart Strengthening Hawthorn Berry Tea
People are scared to death of catching covid, or the latest flu, but the truth is, Heart Disease is still the #1 killer of all people around the world.
Not to worry!
Sip on this Heart Strengthening Hawthorn Tea to keep your heart strong, healthy, and happy.
The main ingredient is Hawthorn Berries (Crataegus laevigata).
According to modern nutritional science, Hawthorn leaves, flowers, and fruits contain compounds that dilate coronary vessels and lower blood pressure. The herb has been used to treat a wide range of heart conditions, including hypertension related to a weak heart, angina, arteriosclerosis, the early stages of congestive heart failure, age-related heart disorders, and arrhythmia.”
Are you undecided about what to make for dinner?
If you can’t figure out if you want protein from the land or protein from the sea, try this Surf and Turf pasta to enjoy the best of both worlds.
Shrimp and beef bacon – it’s delish!
#3 Crisp and Sweet Japanese Yams
Hands down, Japanese Yams are my favorite tuber.
Even when they are NOT on my shopping list, when I find them at the farmer’s market or in the grocery store, I buy them.
They really should be called Japanese Yums.
And, I’m not the only one that feels this way. That’s why they make it to the Top 5 Recipe list every year.
If you see them, buy them. If you don’t see them, search them out. They are yummy.
Enjoy the recipe!
#2 Baked Cod with Miso Ginger Marinade
I’m a big fan of fish, and Black Cod also known as Butterfish, is one of my favorites!
It’s silky, buttery, and smooth.
Marinate it with Miso and Ginger, pop it into the oven, and get ready to taste why it’s got the #2 spot on this Top 5 list.
Enjoy!
During the covid era, this recipe got a LOT of action and sprung to the #1 spot in 2022.
Well, it’s back again at #1 in 2025.
With flu (aka covid) roaming around the globe and people getting sick all over the place, this recipe went viral due to a social post I shared on my Instagram feed.
If you’re worried about catching the next viral thing, start sipping and sweating that darn sickness away!
Wishing you a happy, healthy and delicious 2026!
Andrea Beaman is an internationally renowned Holistic Health Coach, Natural Foods Chef, Speaker, Herbalist and best-selling author who helps people feel happier, healthier and in control of their health. She was named one of the top 100 Most Influential Health and Fitness Experts, is the recipient of the Natural Gourmet Institute’s Award for Excellence in Health-Supportive Education and a Health Leadership award from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Since 1999, Andrea has been teaching people how to harness their body’s own preventative and healing powers using food, herbal remedies and alternative medicine.
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