Awesome Apples: They're Healthy to the Core
By Grace O
There's good reason for the saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," although as a small child, it upset me, because my father was a doctor. Part of me was afraid that if I ate an apple every day, I wouldn't see my beloved dad. Luckily, I outgrew this fear and came to appreciate apples for the incredibly nutritious fruit that they are. Read More 

5 Age-Better Foods To Add To Your Diet
By Ginger Hultin  
Food is Medicine! And some foods can provide benefits that will aid in healthy aging. Antioxidants, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and fiber support the body in many ways including optimizing longevity and wellness. Check out these 5 foods that can make you look and feel more vibrant today as FoodTrients discusses why you should incorporate them into your diet. Read More 

Refreshing Chia Frescas
By Grace O
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! 

Sharpen Your Knives! We're Giving Away Blades 
By FoodTrients
Calling all FoodTrients friends and fellow cooks! This month we're giving away a fantastic Wüsthof Legende 7-Piece Knife Block Set (retail value $455) from Williams Sonoma. If you're a newsletter subscriber, you are already entered in the giveaway, but you can get a second chance on Facebook (click below). The Giveaway period begins on 10/6/2015 and runs through noon (PST) on 11/03/2015.

October 29, 2015
 


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