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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Eating Outdoors
Season 2 - Episode 3 This focuses on the dietary challenges of “Eating Outdoors.” Meat-heavy tailgate barbecues and convenience-oriented camping
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
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?
Sautéed Julienne of Carrots
As for bright orange carrots, if they’re good enough for Bugs Bunny then they’re good enough for us! Yellow/orange vegetables and fruit protect our eyes from cataracts, help regulate our blood sugar and have powerful anti-inflammatory properties! Print Recipe Sautéed
Ambrosia Tropicale
The natural sweetness of both fresh and freshly-grilled tropical fruit, the pizazz of chili, lime and mint, and a sprinkle of coconut.. now that you know how to crack it! A sensible half-cup portion stands alone as a mouth-watering salad
Turkey Noodle Soup
Every cuisine has its comfort foods and for many Asian countries a piping hot bowl of noodles in broth is it. Infused with garlic, ginger, chili, soy, sesame and flavorful low-sodium soup broth, these perfect bit-sized turkey balls are also