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April 17, 2018

B12 Is More Critical Than We Thought

Remember when Pac-Man became super powerful after eating power pellets? That’s how vitamin B12 acts with microbes (without Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde), according to new research that suggests the vitamin is far more influential than previously thought. B12 is involved in the metabolism of every cell in the human body and has a key role in the functioning of the brain and nervous system and in the formation of blood. Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have found more evidence that B12 yields great power in the microbial world. Their findings, published in the Proceedings of […]

April 11, 2018

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French Style Sheet-Pan Tuna Niçoise

This is served French style, as a salade composée—each person assembles the elements on a plate and then drizzles with vinaigrette. Simple Sheet-Pan Tuna Niçoise Ingredients: 8 ounces haricots verts or very slender green beans 2½ cups cherry tomatoes 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided Pinch each of sea salt and freshly ground pepper 2 ahi tuna steaks, sear grade (about 8 ounces each) ¼ cup OrganicVille Herbs de Provence Organic Vinaigrette, plus more for serving 4 large eggs 1 cup (about 5 ounces) pitted Niçoise olives 1 lemon (cut into wedges) 5 ounces baby spinach Directions: Preheat oven to 450 […]

April 10, 2018

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Biohack Your Way To a More Resilient Brain

What would it feel like to have maximum energy to fuel your brain, your cells, and your every desire? To be more patient with the people you love, to make the best possible decisions, and to enjoy every minute of it? From the creator of Bulletproof Coffee and author of the bestselling The Bulletproof Diet comes a revolutionary plan to upgrade your brainpower—in two weeks or less. For the last decade, Silicon Valley entrepreneur and author Dave Asprey has worked with world-renowned doctors and scientists to uncover the latest, most innovative methods for making humans perform better—a process known as […]

April 10, 2018

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TV Show Stars Grace O and FoodTrients

Don’t miss Grace O’s appearance on TV. Recently, she taped four shows as part of a series on food and aging with TV host Faith Bautista of Charter Cable’s Owning a Piece of America show. Each show is dedicated to one of the benefits of FoodTrients. They were taped in Grace’s home in LaCañada Flintridge, California. The first show, which focuses on anti-inflammatories, is airing now. Grace makes two of her tasty recipes that help fight inflammation – Spinach Salad with Chia Dressing and Chia Frescas. You can watch it on FoodTrients.com, and read more about some of the best […]

April 4, 2018

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Savor This Sweet & Spicy Corn Chowder

A comforting and creamy chowder that features sweet potatoes and corn, two foods that, if consumed often, are linked to lower rates of heart disease and obesity. Sweet potatoes, especially, are a great source of potassium, which can blunt the impact of high sodium intakes to maintain a healthful blood pressure. Sweet Potato & Spicy Corn Chowder with Shrimp Ingredients: 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup celery, diced 1½ cups finely chopped red bell pepper 1 small yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed 1 chipotle pepper, seeded and minced (from a can of chipotles in adobo) ½ jalapeno, seeded and […]

April 3, 2018

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Nutrient Deficient? How Can You Tell?

Could you be low in essential vitamins and minerals? Learn how to spot nutrient shortfalls in your diet based on chronic symptoms. Symptom: Symmetric low-back pain. Possible deficiency: Vitamin D. Sun exposure generates less vitamin D in darker-skinned people and the elderly. Obesity increases the risk of vitamin D deficiency, too. What to eat: Salmon, egg yolks, vitamin D-fortified milk, and vitamin D-enhanced mushrooms. Supplement with: 6,000 IU vitamin D3 daily for eight weeks for deficiency, then 1,500−2,000 IU daily to maintain levels. Symptom: Swollen and/or bleeding gums. Possible deficiency: Vitamin C. About 6 percent of U.S. adults are […]

March 28, 2018

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Relax With Sheet-Pan Ratatouille & Steak

This Sheet-Pan Ratatouille is designed to promote sleepiness and is quick to whip up for dinner. A mixture of vegetables gives this recipe a boost of nutrition. Sheet-Pan Ratatouille with Grass-Fed Steak Ingredients: 2 zucchini (cut into 1-inch cubes) 2 yellow summer squash (cut into 1-inch cubes) 1 large eggplant (cut into 1-inch cubes) 1 large yellow onion (cut into 1-inch chunks) 2 garlic cloves (minced) 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil ¾ tsp. Himalayan pink salt, divided ¼ tsp. black pepper 1 Ib. of 1-inch-thick grass-fed rib eye steak 1 pint grape tomatoes 2 Tbs. fresh thyme leaves Directions: Preheat […]

March 27, 2018

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How Green Beauty Products Inspire Change

Looking for a beautiful way to help planet Earth? Now is your moment. New, mission-driven personal care companies are launching impressive products that seek to inspire healthier beauty choices. Long- standing companies are reformulating products for meaningful impact. All of which means you’re empowered to connect the dots between health, beauty and sustainability. These emerging trends are shaping the future of natural and organic personal care, with a focus on today’s top-of-mind issues: health, environmental sustainability, trust and integrity. Who says beauty is only skin deep? Small-Batch Goodness The craft movement is alive and well, offering fuller ingredient transparency and […]

March 27, 2018

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About My Uterus: A Journey of Pain and Triumph

With a fierce commitment to truth and a profound literary sensibility, science writer and author Abby Norman weaves together medical research and her own health trials in a gripping medical mystery and an inspiring story of perseverance and empowerment. Ask Me About My Uterus is Norman’s journey to understand her own pain and a quest to make doctors believe in other women’s pain. In the fall of 2010, during her sophomore year of college, then 19-year-old Abby Norman was repeatedly hospitalized in excruciating pain. Over the next several months her strong dancer’s body dropped 40 pounds and grey hair sprouted […]