Posts Tagged ‘antioxidants’

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    Chocolate Almond Butter Bark
    Ever combed the kitchen cabinets on a mission to indulge a sweet craving? Inspired by what I found in my pantry, this chocolate almond butter bark magically came together to make the perfect healthy treat! Loaded with omegas 3, 6, and 9 along with antioxidants and magnesium, this concoction will satisfy your sweet tooth. What you need: 16 ounces raw crushed almonds 4...
    by Christine Dionese L.Ac at March 8th, 2010 at 08:03 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Winter Squash
    It’s no coincidence that Summer squash and zucchini are watery hydrating foods, low in calories, while Winter squash varieties are more nourishing and dense. Eating seasonally ensures a varied diet and it makes sense: our bodies need different types of nourishment during the different seasons, and when it comes to nutrition, nature knows best. Photo by bhamsandwich. Winter...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at December 14th, 2009 at 08:12 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Cranberries
    Tis’ the season for giving thanks, huddling around an open fire and feasting with friends and family. This Thanksgiving, when you’re going back for more turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing, don’t forget the cranberry sauce or relish–the tangy side will cut through all those deliciously rich foods. Cranberries, like many other colorful fruits and veggies,...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at November 16th, 2009 at 08:11 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Grapes
    The Greeks knew it: grapes are the food of the gods. They even named a god, Dionysus, after this ambrosial fruit. Perhaps the Greeks knew what scientists and researchers are just discovering today: Grapes are loaded with Flavonoids, including powerful compounds called quercetin, resveratrol, and anthocyanins. These Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants that give grapes,...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at October 19th, 2009 at 07:10 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Apples
    I took this picture on a crisp New York spring day a few years ago. This is too easy but I’m going to say it: an apple a day keeps the doctor away. It might just be the recognizable medical adage out there. It also might be true. Apples are a perfect symbol of health. They’re delicious and they’re packed with; Antioxidants but especially quercetin. This...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at October 6th, 2009 at 08:10 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Tomatoes
    Whether you say it with an ah or an ay, we can all agree there’s nothing quite like a ripe heirloom tomato with a little sprinkling of salt. Tomatoes are one of my favorite foods to cook because they’re super versatile. Tomatoes never made it to Italy till the 16th century, they originally came from Mexico and South America. Can you even imagine Italian food...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at September 28th, 2009 at 01:09 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Raspberries
    As soon as I think of raspberries I’m transported to a late summer day lying inside a raspberry patch in my old garden in Portland, Oregon. I think the best berries come from the Pacific Northwest, which makes me a little sad because I can’t eat average raspberries anymore. If you are fortunate enough to stumble upon a raspberry patch or find some good wild...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at September 21st, 2009 at 05:09 am
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    How to Live to 100, Secrets of a Long Life
    My great grandfather lived to 103 and received a letter from the Queen of England to mark the occasion. I want my own letter when I reach 100. In the U.S. I hear you get a letter from the President, not the Queen, though I’ll take either. Wait, I’m a dual citizen: I’ll take both thank you. I recently came across a book called The Blue Zone by National...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at September 11th, 2009 at 02:09 am
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