June 3, 2013
May 31, 2013
Dr. Eric Braverman hit the New York Times bestseller list with his first book Younger You. In his second book, Younger (Thinner) You Diet: How Understanding Your Brain Chemistry Can Help You Lose Weight, Reverse Aging, and Fight Disease, Dr. Braverman explains the link between brain chemistry and eating. His premise is that we eat in order to gain nutrients. Since our food has fewer nutrients today than ever before in history, we are driven to eat more. This lack of nutrients plus our genetic makeup and the natural process of aging can lead to deficiencies in four main biochemicals: […]
May 27, 2013
Recently the Environmental Working Group analyzed the latest research and government tests of supermarket meat to ferret out the truth about superbugs in meat. What they found were strands of antibiotic-resistant bacteria—so called “superbugs” that can trigger foodborne illness and
May 22, 2013
What you eat can make a big difference in how you look, feel and think. This week, Grace O focuses on brain health and the foods that can help you focus, fight off dementia, and improve your mood. Let us also introduce you to strontium, the “other” bone health nutrient, and fill you in on how sugar affects your skin. Read More
May 22, 2013
There’s nothing like a good cup of hot tea on a cold winter day. But hot tea offers many more benefits for your health. This week Grace O focuses on tea’s powerful antioxidants that help our hearts, protect against cancer, and enhance weight loss. FoodTrients also reports on the World Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, and we are giving away another Crock-Pot. Read More
May 22, 2013
Happy Holidays! With parties, potlucks and busy days on the agenda for December, a slow cooker (crock pot) can be a perfect partner. It’s a healthy, timesaving way to cook and can make traveling with food a lot easier. See all of Grace O’s tips and ideas for holiday foods and celebrations. We’re also giving away a crock pot this month (see details below) Read More
May 22, 2013
At this time of year when holiday foods reign, it’s hard to resist all of the tasty dishes and tempting desserts. It’s the perfect time to look at foods that aid our digestive systems. Fermented foods do just that. They promote healthy microflora in the gut and help break down food in our stomach, releasing more nutrients and decreasing heartburn. Some of them keep us feeling full with less food, which means we are less likely to over eat. Read More
May 22, 2013
Happy Thanksgiving! If you’re tempted to gobble up everything on your plate at Thanksgiving, we understand. But delicious holiday food doesn’t have to be unhealthy. Grace O offers some tasty ways to add the FoodTrients touch to your turkey dinner so you can be grateful for the meal and reap the rewards of anti-aging ingredients. Read More
May 22, 2013
Pumpkins and other squashes are readily available throughout Fall and Winter, and their versatility goes way beyond that of decoration. They are good for your skin, hair, eyes and heart. This week, Grace O offers a variety of delicious ideas for squash–from dips and soups, to dinner and dessert. Read More