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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Red Meat & Cholesterol
Season 1 - Episode 1Did You Know?Cholesterol is only found in animal fats, not vegetables, fruits or grains.Cholesterol serves many
Unloading Carbs: Reducing Dietary Starch
Season 1 - Episode 9Did You Know?Look for carbs that come with lots of vitamins and minerals like those from
Sweet Things
Season 1 - Episode 4Did You Know?Look for words such as sugar, dextrose, high fructose corn syrup or sucrose on
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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Whole Wheat Blueberry Crepes
Drizzled with far less maple syrup than we use on breakfast flapjacks, these whole wheat blueberry crepes will make a great breakfast. Print Recipe Whole Wheat Blueberry Crepes Course Main Dish Cuisine Italian, Scandinavian Keyword Gluten Prep Time 15 Minutes
Mixed Greens in Ancient Dressing
Served alongside grilled fish or chicken, a simple omelette, or even a little pasta or pizza, this complimentary mix of leafy, peppery greens is loaded with healthy nutrients and bountiful flavor, including a nice salty taste without much sodium! Print
Spiced Fruit Compote
Naturally sweet, refreshingly spicy and simple to prepare, this flavorful dessert pairs superbly with a highly spiced curry! Print Recipe Spiced Fruit Compote Course Dessert Cuisine Scandinavian Prep Time 5 Minutes Cook Time 1 Hour Servings 8 People Ingredients 1
Curry House Medley
Enjoy this classic, but remarkably quick & easy Curry House Medley of Cucumber Raita, Fresh Mango Chutney and Onion & Tomato Relish. Print Recipe Curry House Medley Course Condiment Cuisine Indian Keyword Clever Condiments Prep Time 20 Minutes Cook Time