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There’s something special about visiting the farmers market as summer begins to wind down. The tables are still filled with beautiful tomatoes, colorful peppers, zucchini, and fresh herbs, but you can already feel the seasons beginning to change. I love this time of year because it reminds me to enjoy these wonderful ingredients while they’re still at their best. A perfectly ripe tomato, a handful of fresh blueberries, or zucchini tossed on the grill needs very little preparation to become something delicious. These foods also bring a variety of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and beneficial plant compounds to our meals. And […]
Pear and Apple Tart In this dessert, I take the recipe for the classic French dessert tarte tatin–with its quercetin-containing apples–and add pears for their copper content and pecans and cinnamon, which are high in antioxidants. It is worth noting that when used in sufficient amounts, cinnamon also has anti-blood-clotting agents and anti-inflammatory properties and may help stabilize blood sugar levels. SERVES 6-8 Ingredients 6 Tbs. butter, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup sugar, combined with 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 4 apples (Braeburn, Granny Smith, Gala, or Fuji), peeled, cored, and cut in half 2 pears (Bosc), peeled, cored, and […]
Stress comes in so many forms and affects the body in different ways. There’s emotional stress, schedule or time-related stress, work or school related pressure, and even stress on the body from environmental toxins or other damage. A lot of this is unavoidable – it’s part of daily life – and the body has ways to adapt to it but if stress builds up, it can lead to disease, inflammation and unbalanced hormones. There are ways to help the body naturally adapt to stress in all forms and the powerful herb lemon balm has been used for centuries for this […]
There’s always a moment when I realize fall has arrived. Here in Southern California, it isn’t necessarily because the temperature has dropped or the leaves have started changing. Sometimes, it’s simply walking through the market and seeing beautiful displays of crisp apples and ripe pears. To me, apples and pears are some of the first tastes of fall. I love them because they’re delicious just as they are, but they’re also incredibly versatile in the kitchen. Slice them into a salad, pair them with nuts and cheese, cook them alongside a savory meal, or bake them with cinnamon and warm […]
Age Gracefully with Our 3 Must-Have Cookbooks for Longevity & Wellness At FoodTrients, we believe that great food and longevity go hand in hand—and the world agrees! Chef and author Grace O has received six prestigious awards for her cookbooks, proving that eating for health, beauty, and vitality has never been more delicious. Multiple International Awards & Global Recognition At the 28th Gourmand International Awards 2023, Grace O traveled to Sweden with the FoodTrients team to receive the ‘Best in the World’ Award in the Health & Nutrition category for her latest cookbook, Anti-Aging Dishes from Around the World. This […]
Nothing says summer quite like gathering around the grill—and my Summertime Grilled Chicken is an easy, colorful way to entertain friends and family. The chicken is marinated in my bright and zesty Honey-Lime Dressing, grilled until tender, and topped with a refreshing Strawberry-Avocado Relish. It’s sweet, savory, and just a little unexpected—exactly what a holiday cookout needs! Bringing a dish to a barbecue? Cook the chicken ahead of time and refrigerate it. When you arrive, warm it briefly on the grill to bring back that fresh-off-the-barbecue flavor. Add the relish just before serving, and you’ll have a beautiful dish without […]
We hear a great deal about increasing our lifespan—the number of years we live—and our healthspan—the years we remain healthy and active. But Dr. Kerry Burnight believes there is another part of longevity that deserves just as much attention: our joyspan. In Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life’s Second Half, Dr. Burnight introduces joyspan as the number of years we live with a sense of well-being, connection, meaning, and genuine enjoyment. Her hopeful approach is grounded in decades of work as a gerontologist, but some of her most meaningful lessons come from a very personal source: her […]
Wild boar has more flavor than tame pork. It has to be tenderized a bit, but that’s easily accomplished with an onion-juice marinade. You can use pork or beef medallions instead of boar and any type of cubed vegetables. BENEFITS: Wild boar (and therefore pork) has protein and lysine for building muscle, bone, and blood. It also contains phosphorus for nerve and muscle function and vitamin B12 for protecting nerves and brain cells. Yields: about 6 skewers Ingredients 1 lb. wild boar medallions or pork tenderloin 1/2 cup each cubed white onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper […]
You can’t be active or workout without the right fuel for your body. The food you eat makes a huge difference in athletic performance and also for a quick stop at the gym. Foods that contain energy in the form of carbohydrates and protein in addition to certain vitamins, antioxidants and stimulants known to boost performance top the list of 50 foods for physical activity. Here they are: 1. Almonds The key to using almonds to fuel activity lies not only in their caloric density – a useful combination of healthy unsaturated fat, protein and carbohydrates – but also in […]
Grace O’s passion for discovering age-defying superfoods from around the world and creating delicious recipes with them is the driving force behind FoodTrients. From everyday favorites to more exotic ingredients, these nutrients can help Lower Inflammation, Boost Immunity, Improve Skin, Detoxify, and Promote Longevity. Read more
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I’ve identified 9 categories of FoodTrients that are essential to aging better. These benefit icons, included with each of my recipes, show how specific foods help fight disease, improve your skin and mind, support immunity and gut health, increase energy and vitality, and more. Just click on each of the icons to find the recipes and articles about these benefits.
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