I recently gave a presentation at the Winchester Farmers Market. The focus was on the veggie’s in season now, like radishes and watercress, that offer anti-aging properties. There are three cardinal goals for slowing the aging process: Boost blood flow Reduce oxidation (increase anti-oxidants) Minimize inflammation Prepare this unique salad with a Mango Curry dressing. Then finish out the meal with a chunk of my Dark Chocolate Goji Bark and you will meet all those 3 cardinal ...
Anti-Aging Super Stars for Summer Skin Rejuvenation
One of the most glorious realities of modern medical science has been the recognition that we have enormous control over the rate at which we age. Indeed, only about 25% of the process is dictated by your genes – which means the remaining 75% is largely determined by YOU and the dietary and lifestyle choices you make over your lifetime. Most of the time we think about what to take out of our diet or focus on the calories. Well now it is time to think about the power foods to add into your ...
Fresh Summer Tomato Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Ahh Summer- The best time to take your first steps towards eating mother nature's Power Foods Quinoa Tomato Salad is a great side dish for any BBQ . It's perfect for summer because it takes no time to prepare, and it's packed with summer produce and protein. Top it off with cannelloni beans and make it a vegetarian, gluten free meal! oh yea:) When I mention Quinoa pronounced KEEN-wah I usually get the response-" Oh yeah ,I know that's really good for me but I don't know why or how ...
What the heck is a Goji Berry?
Goji berries come from the Northern Asia in the Tibetan and Mongolian Himalayas. This nutritionally dense berry is high in antioxidants and has unique polysaccharides that reduce inflammation. On the ORAC Scale – A standardized test adopted by the Department of Agriculture to measure the antioxidant potency of foods and nutritional supplements. Here's how goji berries measure up against other popular sources of antioxidants: Blueberries: 2,750 Pomegranate: 10,450 Goji berries: ...
(Dark) Chocolate is Good for Me?
European researchers reported those who included as little as a small square (7.5 gms) of chocolate daily had lower blood pressure and were 38% less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke than those who rarely ate chocolate. Chocolate, especially Dark Chocolate, 60% or higher is teeming with potent antioxidants called flavanols. Flavanols work their magic by improving the function of the cells that line arteries. This provides numerous benefits including lower blood pressure and better ...
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