Grace O

September 24, 2024

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We’ve Got Great Recipes for Boosting Brain Function

We all want to stay clear-minded and sharp for as long as possible. To do that, exercise is important, but in addition to working out, you need to eat the right foods to stay engaged and focused. Just as important as your longevity to-do list — eat healthy, gentle workouts, stay connected with friends and family — is the NOT-to-do list — smoking, using recreational drugs, being sedentary, and isolating oneself. Foods that are good for boosting and supporting brain function typically contain nutrients that support cognitive health, such as antioxidants, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. Incorporating a variety of […]

September 10, 2024

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Cold Tea Brews a Boost for the Brain

When it’s hot out, a cup of iced tea is very refreshing, and the benefits far outweigh so many other drinks on the market. The theaflavins in both green and black teas help improve blood flow, keeping your skin fresh and your brain young. Because tea is so beneficial, I’ve developed many recipes with it for my cookbook. One of my simplest tea recipes is Pomegranate Iced Tea. I simply blend pomegranate juice with brewed black tea that has been chilled. Catechins found in black tea inhibit the growth of cancer cells, stimulate metabolism, act as an anti-inflammatory, and can help […]

September 10, 2024

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Strawberry Almond Cake Is GF and Delicious

Strawberry Almond Cake This almond cake recipe works well with gluten-free flour. I prefer the taste and texture of Cup4Cup flour. I also use monk fruit sweetener, which works beautifully as a sugar substitute. I recommend buying a brand that has been blended with erythritol so that you can replace it 1:1 with white sugar, like Lakanto, which makes both a classic variety and a Golden variety that substitutes for brown sugar. It’s available on Amazon, in Walmart, or in health-food stores. This cake is delicious even without the whipped-cream topping. Benefits: Monk fruit sweetener is made from the juice […]

August 27, 2024

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Recipes and Foods You Can Eat To Prevent Disease

In the FoodTrients world, ‘disease preventing’ foods are those that reduce risk factors for common degenerative and age-related diseases such as cancer, arthritis, and diabetes. According to our nutritionist, Ginger Hultin, “Disease preventing FoodTrients® focus on foods that can help reduce the risk of, or even help navigate chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. There’s a lot of research to suggest that the foods you eat make a difference in disease management. What you eat makes a difference.” There are a number of steps you can take to fight or prevent disease: Follow a Healthy Dietary […]

August 16, 2024

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FoodTrients Celebrates the Stone Fruits of Summer

As summer reaches its peak, Grace O, the visionary founder behind FoodTrients, who champions the idea of food as medicine, sharing information on how food can help us age better and live healthier lives, invites us to celebrate the vibrant flavors and health benefits of the season’s most delectable offerings: stone fruits. From the farmers’ market to your kitchen, these juicy gems make it easy to enjoy eating well all summer long. With an abundance of peaches, nectarines, apricots, and the exciting new hybrids pluots and apriums available, Grace says now is the perfect time to incorporate these delicious fruits […]

August 15, 2024

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Chicken with Tandoori Spice Blend

My anti-inflammatory Tandoori Spice Blend from India helps create this wonderfully flavorful chicken dish. If not following a gluten-free or ketogenic/low-carb diet, serve this dish with rice or naan bread and my Blue Zone Apple-Sage Cauliflower or my Simply Curry Cabbage Slaw. Benefits Chicken has protein for building strong muscles, vitamin B12 for helping the body create energy on a cellular level, and niacin, which plays a role in repairing DNA. Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant that may lower cancer risk, aid cognitive function, and promote prostate health. Serves 4 Ingredients 8 Tbs. Tandoori Spice Blend, divided 1 whole chicken […]

August 14, 2024

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Caramelized Onions

Caramelized onions are wonderful with just about any beef dish. They can go on top of burgers, into beef stroganoff, or used for French onion soup. These onions can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for about a week. I add them to my American Steakhouse Potatoes. Benefits Onions are good at supporting the immune system. Yields about ¾ cup Ingredients 1 sweet onion (Maui or Vidalia), sliced into thin rings 2 Tbs. butter ¼ tsp. Himalayan salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste Scant ¼ cup Sherry wine (I prefer Harvey’s Bristol Cream) Procedure Preheat the […]

August 13, 2024

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How To Build a Strong Body With the Right Foods

You don’t have to be an aspiring weightlifter or body builder to concern yourself with strength. No matter your age or gender, your body requires certain foods and nutrients to protect bone density and help to repair and build muscle tissue. Keeping your body as strong as YOU can be is the key to aging well. Luckily, the foods that keep your bones and muscles strong are delicious and versatile. Whether you are an omnivore, vegetarian, or vegan, there are delicious foods and recipes that will help you maintain strength and well-being. Protein-Rich Foods The average sedentary person should eat […]

August 13, 2024

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Try Heart-Healthy Chicken Curry with Moringa

Curries made with turmeric and coconut milk are amazingly heart-healthy. Add some ginger and garlic and your heart and arteries will thank you even more. This dish will help reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke because of all of its anti-inflammatory compounds. If you can’t find fresh moringa leaves, you can use green tea powder. To make this a vegan entree, substitute tofu or soybeans for the chicken. Vegan or not, this dish is delicious served over white or brown rice. BENEFITS Curry powder contains curcumin, an anti-inflammatory as powerful as a prescription drug. The fiber in the […]