Grace O

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 […]

August 12, 2024

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This Berry Salad Is Colorful AND Refreshing

Aztec Berry Salad With Chia Dressing The Aztecs recorded using chia seeds as far back as 1540. This colorful and refreshing salad is perfect for summer afternoons and evenings. Serve this salad as a starter, side dish, or light summer meal. Benefits: Chia seeds provide energy in the form of healthy fats (including anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids) and plant-based protein. Fresh, seasonal berries provide a concentrated source of beneficial antioxidants such as vitamin C and anthocyanins, which improve capillary function in the brain, eyes, and skin. SERVES 4 Ingredients For the salad 2 cups (packed) roughly chopped baby spinach 1 […]

August 3, 2024

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Building a Strong Body with the Right Foods

Discover the Key to Building a Strong Body with the Right Foods In a groundbreaking revelation, renowned nutrition expert and founder of FoodTrients, Grace O shares the ultimate guide to achieving a strong and healthy body through the power of nutrition. Whether you are young or old, male or female, the secret to maintaining robust bones and muscles lies in the foods you eat. Grace O’s latest insights offer a delicious and versatile approach to nutrition that caters to omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans alike. The Foundation of Strength: Protein-Rich Foods To maintain and build muscle, the average person should consume […]

July 31, 2024

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Celebrate Summer with the Power of Blueberries!

FoodTrients Says Celebrate Summer with the Power of Blueberries! When it comes to small but mighty summer fruits, blueberries stand out. Is there anything simpler and more delicious? Enjoy them by the handful or add them to smoothies, yogurt, whole-grain cereals, pancakes, desserts—you name it! Grace O, the visionary founder behind FoodTrients, champions the idea of food as medicine, sharing information on how food can help us age better and live healthier lives. This month Grace focuses on the health benefits of blueberries. Reflecting on her roots, Grace shares that “growing up in the Philippines, blueberries were a rare treat, […]

July 30, 2024

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Cooling Off with Exotic Summer Smoothies

If you’re like me, I am always looking for ways to cool off in the hot summer weather. Who can think of cooking or eating in this weather? When it’s like this, I just want to drink my meals and what could be better than icy-cold smoothies that are full of healthy FoodTrients! Just for fun, I created several more exotic smoothie recipes with a few of my favorite fruits from Southeast Asia. Don’t be frightened by the fierce-looking jackfruit. It’s a native of Southeast Asia and probably first appeared in India. Jackfruit is a nutritional staple in tropical countries. It […]