Are you part of the 50+ Boomer/Senior generations and concerned with your dietary health challenges such as high cholesterol, hypertension, heart disease or elevated A1C? If so, you've definitely come to the right place!
Food Over 50 is here to tempt you with valuable nutritional information and healthy, flavorful recipes that focus on our dietary wellness and longevity.
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Stretching the Facts About Gluten
Season 2 - Episode 8 Gluten vs. Gluten Free? Are we confused by the whole Gluten issue? Exactly what it
The Art of the Salad
Season 2 - Episode 2The more we advance in age, the more leafy garden greens deserve a healthful and nutritious
Garden Variety Cooking
Season 2 - Episode 10 Farm-to-table cooking is mighty popular these days, but unless we have our own backyard garden,
Did you Know?
Sweet Things
Sugar and saturated fat trigger your body to make more of its own cholesterol.
Sodium
About 75% of the sodium added to our diets comes from processed foods, not the salt shaker.
Omega 3's
Fattier fish such as salmon, mackerel & anchovies are great sources of Omega 3 fatty acids.
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Fancy some healthier breakfast options, like deliciously Dirty Eggs, a sizzling Garden Skillet or sumptuous Slow Oats? Does Ambrosia Tropicale, Berry & Quinoa Salmagundi, or Pisto Manchego sound exotically & nutritiously appetizing? Would leaner, higher fiber comfort foods like Fireside Chili, Meatloaf & Mash, Sweet Corn Hash & Turkey Noodle Soup tickle our tastebuds?
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Blueberry Slow Oats
Slow cooked, steel cut oats made ‘instantly’ delicious with fresh sweet pear and blueberries. These ingredients are rife with healthy anti-oxidants, extra fiber, important vitamins and even Omega 3’s! And not a speck of added salt or refined sugar! Print
Garden Skillet
We can absolutely eat a rainbow of colorful, nutritious, savory/sweet vegetables in a traditional Breakfast Skillet. It’s another way to start our day with healthy portion of fiber and a sensible bump of protein with an optional poached egg on
Beef Fajita Tacos
Seasoned to perfection without a speck of added salt, or hidden sodium, these soft corn tortilla tacos are deliciously lean, fresh and bright tasting thanks to the vibrant flavors of chili and lime, along with grilled scallions and radishes! Print
Lamb Kebab
A 4 oz. portion of aromatically seasoned lamb kebab done to a turn. Served with a Mezze Plate of Hummus & Tzetziki it’s no wonder that minimizing meat, reducing saturated fat and avoiding excess sodium can taste so good! Print