How can broccoli be your secret weapon for aging gracefully?

Yes….another reason to eat your broccoli! A recent study in Cell Metabolism by researchers from Washington University School of Medicine unveiled a compound found in natural foods like broccoli, cucumbers, cabbage, and edamame that can reverse aging cell behaviors and make them act younger. NMN, crucial for the body, is derived from niacin-rich foods. An…

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Here’s why I personally eat and recommend seafood

It’s no secret that seafood is anti-inflammatory and good for your heart and your brain, but you’ve probably also heard that some people should avoid certain types. This is true. Of course, if you’re allergic to seafood, you should avoid it altogether. If you’re at higher risk for foodborne illness, you should avoid certain types…

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Keep Your Salad Anti-Inflammatory

Nothing elevates a salad to “yum” status quite like a tasty 😋 flavorful dressing. Keep the healthy value of your salad by making your own with anti-inflammatory oils like avocado and olive oil. Making your own salad dressing is a simple, cost-effective, and great way to control additives, like sugar and preservatives, that might be…

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It’s that time of year, Zucchini Season

Fresh green zucchini

Well, it’s that time of year when everyone’s home garden has a bumper crop of zucchini, and even if you do not have a garden, you have a friend, loved one, co-worker, or neighbor who has come to you with an arm full of this great green squash. Do not despair. Recipes to the rescue!…

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Crunchy Peach Pots

For breakfast or an anytime snack. (Vegan option included) Recipe Ingredients 1 peach peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks 5.3-ounce container Greek Yogurt ( or coconut yogurt for vegan option) 2 tbsp puffed/popped quinoa 1 tsp honey (replace with maple syrup for vegan option) 1 tablespoon mixed nuts (optional) Method In a short glass layer…

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Egg Soldiers (without toast!)

A much healthier way to enjoy your eggs Ingredients 1 soft-boiled egg 5 spears of steamed asparagus OR steamed green beans Method Cut the soft-boiled egg in half and serve with the steamed asparagus or green beans for dipping.

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Rosemary Fries

Ingredients 2lbs of potatoes 3 tbsp coconut oil 4 large sprigs of rosemary pinch of cayenne pepper Method Heat oven to 400 degrees In a shallow roasting pan, add 1 tbsp of the oil and place in the oven to heat up while you prepare the potatoes Cut potatoes into chunky chips/sticks Pour the rest…

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