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    3-Day Cortisol Reset Meal Plan

    A simple, repeatable way to support your body—without overthinking it. You don’t need complicated protocols to lower cortisol. When you eat consistently, balance your meals, and focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods, your body naturally shifts out of “stress mode” and into repair. Simple, repeatable, sustainable—that’s where real results happen. DAY 1 Breakfast: Greek yogurt, berries, chia seeds, walnuts, honey Lunch: Salmon, quinoa, greens, avocado, olive oil Snack: Apple + almond butter Dinner: Chicken, sweet potato, broccoli FoodTrients Recipes: Quinoa Tabbouleh on Pita Argentinian Chimichurri Salmon DAY 2 Breakfast: Eggs, avocado, whole grain toast Lunch: Lentils, roasted vegetables, greens Snack: Dark […]
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September 11, 2018
Published by FoodTrients

How To Feed Your Brain Every Day

Our diet has a huge effect on our brain and our mental wellbeing, even protecting against dementia. So, what should be on the menu? Like our bodies, our brains have very specific food requirements. And in this eye-opening book from an author who is both a neuroscientist and a certified integrative nutritionist, we learn what should be on our menu. Dr. Lisa Mosconi, whose research spans an extraordinary range of specialties including brain science, the microbiome, and nutritional genomics, notes in her new book, Brain Food, that the dietary needs of the brain are substantially different from those of the […]
September 11, 2018
Published by FoodTrients

Gut Balance: The Secret to Weight Loss?

More than two thirds of adults in the United States are overweight or obese. Why? The conventional explanation is too much food and too little exercise, but new thinking about the causes of overweight and obesity suggests that something else is at work. Research shows that gut microflora and intestinal microbiota play a pivotal role in weight maintenance through its influence on metabolism, appetite regulation, energy expenditure, and endocrine regulation. Gut flora imbalance is why so many people can’t lose weight despite exercising more and eating less. In The Gut Balance Revolution, author Gerard Mullin, M.D. —the foremost authority on […]
September 4, 2018
Published by adrienne_lee

Say Hello to Huli-Huli Veggie Bowls

Huli-huli is a traditional Hawaiian dish, made with chicken that’s marinated in a sweet-and-sour sauce and turned many times during cooking. In this dish, we’ve replaced the chicken with tofu, but you can use chicken if you prefer. We paired it with bowls full of whole-grain rice and veggies. HULI-HULI VEGGIE BOWLS Ingredients: 8 ounces extra-firm tofu (or 1 cup cooked chicken meat, cut into pieces) 1½ cups pineapple juice ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 4 tsp. minced ginger 4 green onions, sliced thinly 2 Tbs. low-sodium natural ketchup 2 tsp. sesame oil ¼ […]
September 4, 2018
Published by Ginger Hultin, MS RDN CSO

Hops: For Anxiety, Sleep, and More?

When you think of hops you may think first of beer – a main reason that we grow this crop. But these climbing vines native to Eurasia and North America have a rich history of medicinal use as well. In fact, hops are related to the cannabis plant; they even have some similarities in flavor and aroma. Famous for treating sleep disorders, research on this medicinal plant continues to gain traction (outside the brewing industry!). Medicinally, hops are used for: Anxiety Sleep disorders including insomnia Tension, nervousness, irritability and excitability Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) To stimulate the appetite and treat […]
August 29, 2018
Published by FoodTrients

Mango Avocado Dip Is a Crowd Pleaser

Perfect for gatherings, you can prep the ingredients ahead, but don’t make this dip until right before serving. Serve with radish rounds and tortilla chips.   CHUNKY MANGO AVOCADO DIP Ingredients: 3 large mangoes (peeled and diced to ½-inch pieces) ¼ cup fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons orange juice 1 serrano or jalapeño pepper (seeded and finely diced) ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 2 Tbs. minced red onion 4 medium avocados (peeled, pitted and diced to ¾-inch pieces) ½ tsp. coarse salt ½ cup crumbled feta or Cotija cheese (optional) Fresh radishes, cut into rounds Seeded tortilla chips (TRY: […]
August 28, 2018
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9 Superstar Mood-Lifting Ingredients

Need a pick-me-up without resorting to energy drinks or caffeine? Add these 9 ingredients to your next dish to get an all-natural mood booster.   Use in a recipe: Nutty Lentil Burgers   Use in a recipe: Berry Crisp   Use in a recipe: Beet-Raspberry Lentil Bowl   Use in a recipe: Leek, Mushroom and Zucchini Noodle Soup   Use in a recipe: Kale-Stuffed Portobellos with Millet   Use in a recipe: Warm Millet Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts   Use in a recipe: Cherry-Walnut Bites   Use in a recipe: Walnut-Crusted Salmon with Edamame Mash   Use in a recipe: Chinese 5-Spice Shrimp with Mango-Carrot Slaw […]
August 22, 2018
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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 […]
August 14, 2018
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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 […]