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October 31, 2024

Tipsy Persimmon Bread

Persimmons are a stunning deep orange fruit available in the fall when your neighbor’s decorative tree explodes with the fruit. There are two types of persimmons: the Japanese Hachiya, which is large and round with an elongated tip. The Fuyu is smaller and can look like a tomato. The Hachiya is soft to the touch when ripe and the flesh is smooth and creamy with a tangy-sweet flavor. If not completely ripe, the flesh is very astringent and mouth puckering. The Fuyu, on the other hand, is firm even when ripe and the flesh is sweet and not at all […]

October 31, 2024

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Butternut Squash Loaf

Anyone can make pumpkin bread. How about butternut squash bread or better yet, honeynut squash (butternut’s smaller, sweeter cousin) bread? It’s easy to make your own squash puree but you can also use canned if you can find it. The puree gets folded into an easy batter spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, cardamom and a bit of orange juice. The resulting bread turns out moist and tender, with the sweet, spicy taste of fall. Benefits Butternut squash is packed with beta-carotene and fiber, offering a variety of health benefits. The high fiber content not only helps to regulate digestion […]

October 31, 2024

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Health Nut Zucchini Bread

Let’s be honest—nobody really needs another bread recipe. We’re constantly trying to cut back on carbs and empty calories. But what if we could make bread better by infusing it with the nutrient-rich benefits of FoodTrients®? By incorporating wholesome ingredients like wheat germ, nuts, and whole wheat flour, you can transform bread into a nourishing treat. This recipe is not only adaptable—allowing you to customize it to your taste—but it also embraces the flavors of the season while offering more wholesome nutrition than seductive breads loaded with sugar and saturated fat. Ingredients Makes one 9-inch x 5-inch loaf 1 cup […]

October 31, 2024

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Gluten-Free Savory Pumpkin-Rosemary Bread

Savory Pumpkin-Rosemary Bread This recipe is a more savory version and uses gluten-free almond flour and tapioca flour instead of wheat flour. This savory bread pairs well with a creamy spread and herbs like parsley or tarragon for a unique flavor and many health benefits. Benefits Savory Pumpkin-Rosemary Bread offers numerous health benefits, with its primary ingredient, pumpkin, playing a significant role. Pumpkin is packed with potassium, which not only helps regulate blood pressure but also supports muscle function and strength. The high fiber content in pumpkin promotes gut health by improving digestion and regularity. Additionally, pumpkin is rich in […]

September 24, 2024

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Endometriosis: Shedding Light on a Misunderstood Disease

By Kelsey Weller Approximately one out of every 10 women has endometriosis, an inflammatory disease that causes chronic pain, limits life’s activities, and may lead to infertility. Despite the disease’s prevalence, the average woman may suffer for a decade or more before receiving an accurate diagnosis. Once she does, she’s often given little more than a prescription for pain killers and a referral for the wrong kind of surgery. In their new book, Beating Endo: How to Reclaim Your Life from Endometriosis by Iris Karin Orbuch, MD, and Amy Stein DPT, who are two of the world’s leading experts in […]

September 10, 2024

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Inflammation: How To Reset Your System

More than 60 percent of American adults have a chronic diseases, and 40 percent have two or more chronic disease. Someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds, cancer is the second leading cause of death, 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease, and almost half of Americans has prediabetes or diabetes. What do these conditions have in common? Inflammation. In fact, studies have linked high inflammatory levels to several conditions, including autoimmune conditions, cancer, chronic fatigue, depression, metabolic syndrome, and sleep apnea. Every food you eat is either feeding inflammation or fighting it. And because no one else is […]

August 27, 2024

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Grapefruit-Blackberry Slushie Adds Zest to Summer

Make a zesty and refreshing splash at your next party. For an adult twist, spike these slushies with a shot of tequila, vodka or rum. Ingredients: 2 cups fresh or bottled grapefruit juice ¾ cup orange juice 1 cup soda water 1 Tbs. agave syrup 12 ounces blackberries 5 cups ice cubes 2 limes (sliced into disks for garnish) 10 fresh mint sprigs for garnish Directions: 1. In a blender, combine grapefruit juice, orange juice, soda water and agave; blend for a few seconds to combine. 2. Before adding ice to blender, prepare highball glasses by muddling six blackberries […]

August 27, 2024

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Quinoa with Tasty Early Summer Herbs

People often don’t use enough herbs with their grains. In the quantity here, herbs work like another vegetable, both for taste and nutrients. Tangy sorrel is a wonderful summer herb, with good-sized leaves similar to spinach. If you can’t find it, substitute the zest of one lemon, stirred in at the end. Ingredients: 1/2 pound baby carrots with tops 1 1/4 cups quinoa 2 1/2 cups water 1/2 pound sweet green onions, chopped into 1/2-inch sections, including green tops 2 Tbs. olive oil 1 1/2 ounces fresh sorrel leaves, cut crosswise into ribbons (about 2 cups) 1 ounce fresh basil […]

August 27, 2024

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The Disease-Prevention Diet – A Video

Watch this video to learn what to eat in order to prevent diseases like cancer, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Disease prevention Reduces risk factors for common degenerative and age-related diseases (like cancer and diabetes). Check out these disease-preventing recipes: Chinese Tea-Infused Rice with Duck Breast Herbed Hummus Chicken Curry with Moringa Learn more about FoodTrients’ nine benefits with these additional articles from our nutritionist Ginger Hultin and Grace O’s articles recipes that you can make with the top foods for each benefit: Anti-Inflammatory Anti-Inflammatory Foods: The Top 10 Antioxidants Antioxidants Help Slow Down Premature Aging Beauty Beauty […]