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Defy aging with every bite!
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Mamma Mia! That's a Delicious Pizza!
By Grace O
Pizza is a favorite food for most of us, but it's even better when topped with delicious, age-defying toppings. My Kale Cashew Pesto is so full of anti-aging ingredients, I don't have room to list them all here. (See the full recipe inside). Pesto is a versatile spread that works on pasta, in sandwiches, in soups, and on this delicious Pesto Whole Grain Pizza with Artichokes (recipe inside where it works well in place of tomato sauce). Artichokes pair nicely with pesto, and they contain lutein, which reduces the risk of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. I used to steam, trim, and de-choke my own artichokes until I met Jane MacDonald at the Natural Foods Expo West. She is the president of Monterey Farms in Salinas, California. She takes fresh artichoke hearts, steams them, tosses them in olive oil, and grills them. Then she vacuum-packs them without adding any preservatives. Read More
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Kitchen Herbs and Spices Are Truly Powerful Antioxidants
By Dr. Mark Rosenberg
Like most of my patients, you've probably heard or read about the importance of getting enough antioxidants in your diet to stay well. You may be surprised to know that you're likely to have a whole kitchen spice rack full of some very powerful antioxidants and all you have to do is use them in and on your food to get their health benefit!
That's right! Although I frequently recommend that my patients add antioxidants to their diet in supplement form, adding the right spices to healthy foods can ramp up your antioxidant levels even more. Not to mention adding a whole other dimension of taste and enjoyment to your foods. Let's look at 10 common kitchen spices and their incredible antioxidant/health benefits. Read More
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Aguas frescas are popular, refreshing fruit drinks found in Mexico. Some roadside vendors add chia seeds to their drinks for extra texture. When soaked, the seeds develop a soft outer coating, somewhat like tapioca. Chia seeds add more than just a textural dimension to fruit drinks; they also provide fiber and the anti-inflammatory Omega-3s. Their nutty flavor goes well with peach tea and strawberry lemonade. They're also nice mixed into sweetened green tea. Get The Recipe!
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