65. Are Tomatoes a Superfood?

Tomatoes get a bad reputation, and most of this reputation has to do with old wives’ tales.  It is true that tomatoes are a nightshade fruit, but nightshades are not a bad word like everyone mistakenly thinks.  They are a nightshade fruit, because tomatoes contain small amounts of alkaloids, and the alkaloid found in tomatoes

46. Pasta alla Checca

INGREDIENTS 12 ounces gluten free penne (jovial is my favorite)3 cups organic heirloom cherry tomatoes12 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)½ cup pinot grigio¼ cup avocado oil¼ extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon red chili flakes1 tablespoon dried basil1 tablespoon dried oregano1 tablespoon black pepper½ tablespoon saltSalt for pasta water½ cup parm (freshly grated) INSTRUCTIONS: Fill a large