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Defy aging with every bite!
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 Smart Choices Make For a Healthier Diet By Grace O
Recently, I fielded some questions from a local college student who is in the middle of a research project on health food. She discovered the FoodTrients website and wanted to use me as a source for some of her research. I, in turn, reached out to a nutritionist who works with me in my skilled nursing facilities to help answer the more technical questions. This was an interesting exercise and I thought I would share the results because some of you might have similar questions about nutrition and eating habits. Read More
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Superfoods: Potency of Pumpkins
By Life Extension
While most people only think of pumpkins on Thanksgiving or Halloween, the seeds of this fruit offer an impressive cocktail of health enhancing and disease fighting compounds, vitamins, and minerals that can be consumed year-round. In addition, they are packed with tryptophan and essential fatty acids. Emerging evidence indicates that pumpkin seeds represent a potent functional food in the battle against heart disease, osteoporosis, bladder dysfunction, anxiety, and arthritis. Read More
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Mama's Chicken Saute
By Grace O
My mother made this dish for our family dinners whenever we wanted comfort food. I always think of her when I make it. It has chicken and egg--symbols of the life cycle. I usually serve it over some form of potato: mashed, boiled, baked, or even fried (baked potatoes are the healthiest option). The chicken provides selenium and the tomatoes offer lycopene. The garlic contributes healthy allicin compounds, while the olive oil adds natural anti-inflammatory compounds (oleocanthal and oleuropein). Get The Recipe
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