Life in NYC as an International Student

When you read this article, I will have already left New York City and settled down in Beijing. Looking back, I consider the six and half months in NYC as the turning point of my life. Changing

rooftop garden

Earth Day Recipe: Wild and Wholegrain Vegetable-Rice Pancakes

Chef Instructor Jay Weinstein created a vegetable-rice pancake that he demoed at NGI's booth for this special occasion. This dish is great for using leftover or uneaten vegetables to help prevent food

True to Our Roots: Beyond Calcium - Why Bones Need Protein to be Healthy

The article below was written by Annemarie for New York Spirit in the February-March 2006 issue. Beyond Calcium: Why Bones Need Protein to be Healthy Bones are composed of a latticed protein grounding

NGI Alum Jessica Monty

Five Tips for Becoming a Successful Health Coach

Answering the question, What foods do I need to feel great? became a lifelong mission. In that respect, the correlation between food and fuel is a life skill I continue to explore. The quest to

Spring Recipe: Edamame & Black Quinoa Sliders

Spring is finally here, and we are excited for the delicious produce that comes into season during this time of the year. The recipe below is a lighter, vegan take on the classic slider. The broccoli

NGI founder Annemarie Colbin, Ph.D.

True to Our Roots: Fat Free Food - A Bad Idea

The article below was written by Annemarie for Free Spirit Magazine in the August-September 1997 issue. Read on to learn how she debunks the myths of fat-free foods and emphasizes the importance of

Chef Elliot Prag

Q&A with Chef Elliott Prag

Tell us a bit about your background. Im originally from Detroit, and I love my hometown. My childhood in a Jewish suburb was unremarkable, except that my mother had built a beautiful horse farm in

Guests enjoy a dinner at the Natural Gourmet Institute

Behind the Scenes: Friday Night Dinner at Natural Gourmet Institute

For many, executing a multi-course meal for over 70 guests was seemingly impossible at the beginning of the program, but after extensive training, careful planning, and good old-fashioned hard work

A variety of herbs

How to Season Like a Chef

Sometimes its Why doesnt my chicken come out as juicy, with crisp skin? Other times its My guacamole never tastes as avocado-y as the handmade from the Mexican place. It can, and it will. The

NGI Alum Cara Lanzi

Life as a Private Chef with NGI Alum Cara Lanzi

At NGI, Chef Cara honed her culinary skills and learned how to merge a diverse range of cuisines with health as the common thread. With her passion for cooking for a purpose, Simply Honest Kitchen was

Oats with Saut矇ed Mushrooms and a Fried Egg

Savory Oats with Saut矇ed Mushrooms and Fried Eggs

This oatmeal recipe skips the traditional sweet toppings and favors saut矇ed mushrooms and eggs for a savory twist. Whole oats are always a good option for a healthy meal, but steel cut oats

Q&A with Natalie Zises, Chef and NGI Food Therapy Certificate Program Grad

How did you become interested in food and cooking? Food thats an easy one! Ive always been a food-hound. I come from two major food familieson my dads side, the popular family vacation spot

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