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Ikarian Walnut Pesto

The region of Ikaria, Greece, is a Blue Zone, meaning some of the world’s longest-living people live there. Ikarian Greeks include walnuts in their diet, and it’s no wonder many of them live well past the age of 100! Walnuts are one of the best foods for you because of their many nutritional qualities. In this pesto, the light, fresh flavor of the celery leaves goes well with the rich flavor of the walnuts. Just buy a bunch of celery with plenty of leaves still on the stalks. If you can’t find enough celery leaves, you can use stemmed watercress […]

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Want To Boost Immunity? Try These Dishes

Even though the calendar (and the groundhog) says we’re less than six weeks from spring, we’re still in the middle of cold, flu, and Covid season. It’s important to boost your immune system to help ward off these nagging afflictions. It’s much easier to keep them at bay than to fight them off once they’ve settled in. If you haven’t already, you should read the article by our contributing writer and nutritionist Ginger Hultin. It provides in-depth descriptions of foods that contain vitamins, minerals, and compounds that help your body fight diseases. These FoodTrients can be found in delicious recipes […]

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Energy-Boosting Beet Salad Is All Go-Power

Nordic Beet Salad Today, beets are having their moment. Scandinavians, however, have been eating them for centuries. They also love their sea buckthorn berries, which aren’t as well known, made into pies or juice. You can find sea buckthorn juice online, or purchase sea buckthorn powder and mix it with water to create a juice, or simply substitute orange juice. If you have time, make the dressing and roast the beets the day before. Then toss the beets in the dressing and marinate them overnight. Benefits Beets and particularly beetroot-juice products may improve athletic performance and treat chronic disease. Beets […]

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The Eden Magazine Shares FoodTrients Recipes

The Eden Magazine Eating vegetarian or vegan is a very per­sonal choice and takes a fair amount of discipline. It means reading labels careful­ly and rethinking most recipes. But there is no reason vegetarian and vegan meals can’t be delicious and full of valuable Food1iients. As an added bonus, vegan dishes are pareve and perfect for those who keep kosher because they contain no ani­mal products. Grace 0, founder ofFoodTrients.com, the resource dedicated to the foods and reju­venating nutrients that help us fight the diseases of aging and promote longevity, has created holiday desserts that are all vegan and contain […]

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Let’s Dish Up Some Anti-Inflammatory Recipes

Inflammation can wreak havoc on your health. It’s the body’s natural reaction to a stressor, which can be an injury, illness, infection or even a tough workout. Acute inflammation is a good thing, as long as it resolves the effects of stress on the body in the short term. But when it is chronic, occurring at high levels over a period of time due to a lack of sleep, poor diet, repeated infections, or other health conditions, it can lead to digestive problems, reduce the body’s ability to heal and lower immunity, leading to inflammatory diseases such as cancer, diabetes, […]

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Published by Ginger Hultin, MS RDN CSO

5 Ways to Prevent UTIs and Improve Bladder Health

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common and can be quite uncomfortable and even dangerous to your health. They occur when bacteria, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), enter your urinary tract and multiply in your bladder, causing an infection. The most common symptom of a UTI is a burning sensation when urinating, but other symptoms can include bloody urine, abdominal pain, fever, and the need to urinate often or urgently. Women are more likely to experience UTIs than men, with more than half of all women experiencing a UTI at some point in their lives. The role of diet in […]

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Rainbow Chard and White Bean Soup

This is an easy and satisfying soup to make, particularly when it’s cold outside. It’s load with chard, a great ‘supergreen,’ and white beans that deliver plenty of protein. You can add in leftover chicken if you like to make it even more loaded with protein. Serves 4 Ingredients 4 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, diced 3 stalks of celery, sliced 3 carrots, sliced into coins Sea salt 2 15-oz. cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 4 cups (1 carton) low sodium chicken or vegetable broth Juice of ½ lemon 4 cloves of garlic, minced ¼ cup […]

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Embrace Spring’s Bounty – FoodTrients Press Release

Embrace Spring’s Bounty: FoodTrients Unveils Delectable Spring Vegetable Recipes for Health and Vitality   As winter fades into memory, FoodTrients, the premier food, health, and wellness website, welcomes the vibrant resurgence of spring with open arms and a palate primed for the season’s freshest offerings. While today’s food markets may offer a semblance of year-round availability, there’s an undeniable allure to the locally sourced bounty that emerges in spring. As the chill of winter recedes, local markets teem with the vibrant colors and crisp flavors of spring produce, beckoning both seasoned chefs and culinary novices alike to explore new realms […]

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Age Better with These Recipes for Beauty

You don’t need to resemble a Hollywood star to embody beauty. True beauty comes in many forms and shines from within. We’ve all met people whose vibrant health, radiant skin, and energetic presence make them undeniably attractive—proving that beauty goes far beyond conventional standards or celebrity ideals. The truth is, natural beauty is achievable for everyone. A healthy, balanced diet can help anybody enhance their natural beauty while improving overall health. According to Ginger Hultin, FoodTrients’ nutritionist and dietitian, nourishing your body with the right foods can support long-term beauty in several key ways: Skin elasticity and color ● Hair […]

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Published by Ginger Hultin, MS RDN CSO

Heart Health: Top 5 Foods for Blood Pressure

Hypertension, a common cardiovascular concern affecting 1.3 billion people worldwide, is also called high blood pressure. It’s a condition that requires a multifaceted approach to management with a focus on preventive care. While medication plays a crucial role, dietary choices can significantly impact your blood pressure levels and should be a first line treatment. In this article, we explore five Foodtrients® foods that provide blood pressure management benefits that you can start incorporating today! Before we dive into the foods you should be including, be sure that you have a plan to know your numbers and have meaningful discussions with […]

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