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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 […]

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Learning To Thrive in the Shadow of Alzheimer’s

What would you do if you knew Alzheimer’s disease was in your future? Jamie Ten Napel Tyrone was only 49 years old when she learned she had a genetic predisposition toward Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Her genes translated to a 91 percent chance that she would contract the disease during her lifetime. As a former nurse, and with her family’s history with AD, Jamie decided to take action rather than concede defeat. She founded B.A.B.E.S. (Beating Alzheimer’s By Embracing Science) to raise money and awareness in the search for a cure. Working with Marwan Noel Sabbagh, MD, and John Hanc, they […]

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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 […]

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Steakhouse Potatoes Help Build and Repair Muscle

American Steakhouse Potatoes with Caramelized Onions This recipe is a nod to the classic American custom of eating steaks with baked potatoes. But here you eat less protein and forgo the calorie-rich butter and sour cream that usually dresses them. My Caramelized Onions top this dish. Benefits Potatoes contain vitamin B6, potassium, and fiber for gut health. The protein in steak helps build and repair muscles, hair, nails, skin, bone, and cartilage. Mushrooms contain selenium, which helps protect the heart and regulate blood clotting. Serves 2–4 Ingredients 2 large Russet potatoes, skin on 1 lb. sirloin steak tips, in small, […]

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Published by Ginger Hultin, MS RDN CSO

OTC Meds: Understanding the Risks and Side Effects

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications offer quick relief for mild to moderate pain, from headaches and menstrual cramps to muscle aches, joint, and back pain. While OTC medications may seem harmless because they’re so available, many may come with potential side effects that warrant caution and could have an impact on your health. Understanding these side effects can help you have better conversations with your medical care team as you decide together how and why you’re using pain relievers and considerations to keep in mind while doing so. Today, we’re breaking down what you need to know from a FoodTrients® perspective […]

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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 […]

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Is Your Food Feeding Inflammation or Fighting It?

Every food you eat is either feeding inflammation or fighting it. And because no one else is you, the foods that work well for someone else may not be right for your body. That is why you need a personalized plan to truly heal. In The Inflammation Spectrum: Find Your Food Triggers and Reset Your System by Dr. Will Cole you will discover how inflammation—which is at the core of most health woes—exists on a continuum: from mild symptoms such as weight gain and fatigue on one end to hormone imbalance and autoimmune conditions on the other. Whether your symptoms […]

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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 […]

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Prescription Pain Meds: Here’s What You Need to Know

September marks Pain Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the challenges of people living with pain and the various ways to manage it. While nutrition, lifestyle changes, and natural remedies play vital roles in pain management by reducing inflammation, prescription pain medications are sometimes also a necessary component for those dealing with chronic or severe pain. If you’re considering or currently using these medications, it’s essential to understand how they work, their benefits, and potential side effects so that you can have meaningful conversations with your medical team about how your pain is managed. Overview Prescription pain medications, […]

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Pasture Prime: The Benefits of Grass-Fed Beef

I love good-quality beef, particularly grass-fed beef. In fact, when I think of typical American food, I think of steaks, hamburgers, roast beef and more. In the Philippines, where diets consist mostly of fish, pork and chicken, I was lucky enough to grow up in a household where we had access to beef. As a child, hamburgers and steaks were among my favorite foods. As I got older, I began to limit how much and how often I ate beef. Today, I restrict my meat eating to grass-fed, organic beef. Besides being delicious and versatile, beef is a powerhouse of […]

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