August 22, 2018
Published by FoodTrients

Bowling for Spicy Korean Quinoa, Veggie & Tofu

Korean cuisine is steeped in agricultural traditions and known for having a lot of side dishes. Here we combine some of the most common flavors in one bowl. SPICY KOREAN QUINOA, VEGGIE & TOFU BOWLS Ingredients For The Citrus Soy Dressing ¼ cup fresh orange juice 3 Tbs. reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari 2 Tbs. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 Tbs. honey 1  tsp. lemon zest For the Quinoa Bowl 1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu (well-drained and cut into ½-inch cubes) 3 Tbs. gochujang (Korean fermented red chile sauce) 4  Tbs. vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic 8 ounces thickly sliced […]
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August 14, 2018
Published by FoodTrients

Sage-Breaded Chicken Salad Is Tasty Toss-Up

If you like a little zing in a salad, you’ll want to try this one! It’s a beautiful blend of spinach, snap peas, avocados, strawberries and chicken. Tender basil leaves add mild flavor and vivid color to the fabulous, nutrient-loaded vinaigrette. Sage-Breaded Chicken, Spinach and Snap Pea Salad Ingredients: 1 egg (lightly beaten) ¼ cup sour cream ¾ cup Italian-flavored bread crumbs 1½ tsp. ground sage 1 pound chicken tenders 5 ounces baby spinach 2 cups snap peas (chopped) 2 cups strawberries (sliced) 2 avocadoes (thinly sliced) ¼ cup roasted unsalted almonds (chopped) ¼ cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves […]
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August 14, 2018
Published by Dr. Mark Rosenberg

Super Nutrient Builds Muscle & Fights Arthritis

Getting older has certain physical challenges to your bones, muscles and joints.  I like to address these issues with my over-50 patients, and readers, to offer them constructive solutions to ensure that they stay strong, healthy, and active.  Most of you know that exercise is a key component to any healthy aging regimen.  But many of you don’t know that just making some simple nutritional adjustments will help you build muscle, fight osteoporosis and arthritis.  In fact, there’s one key nutrient that can do all 3 of those things and that’s what I’d like to tell you about here… Super […]
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August 14, 2018
Published by Life Extension

Risk of Dying Young Is Lower Among Coffee Drinkers

A study involving close to half a million men and women found an association between increased coffee intake and a decline in mortality during a decade of follow-up regardless of the presence of genetic variations that impact caffeine metabolism. The findings were published on July 2, 2018 in JAMA Internal Medicine. The current investigation included 498,134 participants in the UK BioBank population-based study. Questionnaires completed between 2006 and 2010 provided data concerning diet, including coffee consumption. Biologic samples were analyzed for genetic variations that indicate slow or fast caffeine metabolism. Subjects were followed for an average of 10 years, during which […]
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August 7, 2018
Published by FoodTrients

Life Is Sweet with Slow Cooker Tacos

Loved by kids and adults, the sweet mango habanero salsa and spices in this recipe make the tacos from LA VICTORIA taste restaurant-quality. And the best part is your crockpot does all the work. It’s one of the best easy slow cooker chicken recipes that will become your weeknight staple. Mango Habanero Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) jar LA VICTORIA® Mango Habanero Salsa 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained) 1 (15-ounce) can corn kernels (rinsed and drained) 1 (4-ounce) can LA VICTORIA® Fire Roasted Diced Green Chiles 4 garlic cloves peeled 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 […]
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