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Top Produce for Longevity
By Grace O
As anti-aging and other health experts know, the key to wellness is nutrient density and diversity-qualities that are found in colorful fruits and vegetables and legumes. Fruits and vegetables are loaded with antioxidants and disease-fighting nutrients. Legumes are full of fiber (one of my 26 FoodTrients) and B6 for energy. You literally can't eat enough of them (except for maybe white potatoes and corn, which have starches and natural sugars that aren't great for you in large quantities). The more fruits, vegetables, and legumes you pack into every meal, the more vitamins, minerals, and polyphenols--as well as the FoodTrients indoles, anthocyanins, and sulfur compounds, to name a few--you'll get. Read More |
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Part II: The 16 Worst Food Additives & How To Avoid Them
By Dr. Mark Rosenberg
In Part I, I told you about some surprisingly good, non-harmful food additives that are in many of the foods that you may currently enjoy. The good news is that you don't have to give those foods up. On the flip side of that coin, though, there are some bad food additives that I recommend you stay away from. Here's what you should know...Read More
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Turmeric, an anti-inflammatory, is a main ingredient in Indian curries. With its bright yellow color, turmeric pairs beautifully with poultry and fish. Its mild flavor goes well with garlic. Coconut milk has been much maligned for its saturated fat, but new research has revealed that its medium-chain fatty acids increase HDL, or "good" cholesterol, not LDL, or "bad" cholesterol. The fat in coconut milk supports the flavor of turmeric very well. For this recipe, I use only the thick liquid at the top of the can of coconut milk. To get double the turmeric benefits, serve it over Grace's Turmeric Rice. Get the Recipe
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