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
Sweet Things II
Season 2 - Episode 11 There’s no denying we all have a sweet tooth, but as we age and our
Minimizing Meat
Season 2 - Episode 12 In Episode #12 we’re “Minimizing Meat: Recipes For The Cautious Carnivore!” It’s no secret that
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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Roasted Salmon with Lemon and Dill
When it comes to lean, healthy protein sources the first foodstuff that pops into most of our minds is salmon. Wild or farmed, fresh or frozen, sliced into sashimi or pan-seared, salmon is a heroic source of Omega 3’s and
Sweet Corn Hash
Sweet Corn Hash. It’s fresh, vibrant, colorful, with just a touch of heat, but not so much that we can’t taste every delicious plant-based ingredient in this healthful and simple-to-prepare garden medley! Print Recipe Sweet Corn Hash Course Side dish
Savory Whole Wheat Crepes
Delicate and delicious crepes, stuffed with a savory medley of healthful sautéed vegetables and served for supper. Print Recipe Savory Whole Wheat Crepes Course Main Dish Cuisine Italian, Scandinavian Keyword Gluten Prep Time 15 Minutes Cook Time 20 Minutes Servings
Chimichurri Sauce
This herbaceous sauce originated in the South American cattle country, namely Argentina and Uruguay, to accompany grilled meats with a zesty tang. There are “verde” and “rojo” versions. I prefer the green Chimichurri, which pairs well with lamb and I