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                      What’s for Breakfast? A Special Meal for Mom

                      Published by Grace O

                      Beautiful spring

                      Surprise mom with a beautiful breakfast! Three amazing dishes that can be served for breakfast or brunch that she will absolutely love!

                      For those of us who grew up in Southeast Asia, big, savory breakfasts were the norm. A popular breakfast staple was smoked fish with scrambled eggs and tomato salad. Fried rice, fried eggs, sausages called longaniza (a bit like Spanish chorizo), and rice porridge with fish or meatballs were also regularly on the menu in most homes, but not in mine. My father, who was a physician and very health-conscious, always ate plain oatmeal, and he insisted we eat it, too, without berries, bananas or raisins. We reluctantly complied, but today I am grateful for all of my father’s health advice. His guidance and my own determination to create flavorful dishes with nutritious, age-defying benefits are what inspired me to create FoodTrients.

                      Today, breakfast has come a long way from my childhood days of that plain oatmeal. I now have a long list of much more exciting recipes that I love to eat in the morning. Many of them are featured in my cookbooks. My recipe for Melon Balls with Mint & Prosciutto(from The AGE BEAUTIFULLY Cookbook) is a refreshing way to start the day. It’s included in the cookbook as an appetizer, but you can leave out the mint syrup and turn it into a great summer breakfast with tons of benefits, including:

                      • A great beauty boost — Melons are low in calories, high in fiber and contain SOD (superoxide dismutase), a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that helps keep skin young-looking.
                      • A better complexion — Melons also contain carotenoids which are good for the complexion and vitamin C, which boosts collagen production.
                      • Bone-building calcium — Ricotta salata is ricotta cheese that has been salted and dried until crumbly, which adds calcium.
                      • Building and repairing muscle — Prosciutto is a delicious lean protein.

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                      Melon Balls with Mint & Prosciutto

                      Serves 4

                      1 ½ cup cantaloupe melon balls or cubes
                      1 ½ cup honeydew melon balls or cubes
                      ¼ lb. thinly sliced prosciutto
                      2 Tbsp. crumbled ricotta salata or Manchego cheese

                      Mint syrup

                      10-12 whole mint leaves
                      ¼ cup raw sugar
                      ¼ cup water

                      1. Make the mint syrup – In a small saucepan, combine 5 or 6 mint leaves, the sugar and the water. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the leaves and discard. Simmer the mixture another 5 minutes until thick. Set aside until cool.
                      2. Place the melon balls on a platter. If using the mint syrup, dress the melon. Arrange the prosciutto, sprinkle on the cheese and garnish with the rest of the mint leaves.

                      FoodTrients

                      Ai – Anti-inflammatory – Reduces the inflammation process in cells, tissues, and blood vessel, helping to slow aging

                      Ao – Antioxidant – Prevents and repairs oxidative damage to cells caused by free radicals

                      beauty– Beauty – Promotes vibrant skin and hair and helps keep eyes healthy

                      Another one of my favorite morning meals is my Quinoa Porridge (also from The AGE BEAUTIFULLY Cookbook). This delectable vegetarian breakfast is modeled after one I had at a four-star resort while traveling abroad. Like oatmeal, it can be enhanced by an endless variety of dried fruits and nuts. You can use plain or vanilla-flavored almond milk. For a more colorful presentation, I use red quinoa. You can also add fresh berries for even more FoodTrients benefits. What can quinoa do for you?

                      • Quinoa is loaded with fiber, which helps you feel full and helps escort cholesterol out of the body.
                      • It contains the brain-friendly nutrient choline, which many of us don’t get enough of.
                      • Quinoa and walnuts have anti-inflammatory Omega-3 fatty acids which regulated heart rhythm aid circulation and lower risk of stroke and dementia.
                      • It contains immune-boosting selenium.
                      • Quinoa is high in protein and one of the few plant foods that contain all nine essential amino acids.

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                      Quinoa Porridge

                      Yields 4 half-cup servings

                      1 cup red quinoa
                      2 cups water
                      ¼ tsp. salt or salt substitute
                      2 cups almond milk
                      ¼ tsp. cinnamon
                      1 sliced banana
                      ¼ cup chopped walnuts
                      ¼ cup raisins
                      4 Tbsp. maple syrup

                      1. In a covered saucepan, simmer quinoa in the salted water for 15 minutes.
                      2. Add the almond milk and continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes or until quinoa is very soft and most of the almond milk is absorbed.
                      3. Stir in the cinnamon and cool for 5 minutes.
                      4. Serve with the banana, walnuts, raisins and maple syrup on the side.
                      5. Serve with more almond milk, if desired.

                      FoodTrients

                      Ai – Anti-inflammatory – Reduces the inflammation process in cells, tissues, and blood vessel, helping to slow aging

                      MB – Mind – Improves mood, memory and focus

                      weight-loss– Weight loss – encourages improved metabolism and digestion

                      In my first cookbook, The Age GRACEfully Cookbook, I have a recipe for Carrot Quiche that is a perfect dish for brunch, lunch, and even breakfast. One of the many things I love about quiche is that it’s delicious hot or cold, and good to eat any time. I usually serve this dish for brunch then have the leftovers for breakfast the next day.

                      • Carrots are well-known for their beta-carotene content, which our bodies convert into vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant that is needed for healthy immune function.
                      • Carrots have hundreds of other cartenoids that help inhibit cancer growth.
                      • They also contain lutein, which is beneficial to eye health.

                      Our bodies process the nutrients in carrots more efficiently when they are cooked. In this quiche, the carrots stay bright orange and firm, a nice contrast to the silky custard base.

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                      Carrot Quiche

                      SERVES 6-8

                      1 9-in. whole-wheat pie crust
                      2 tsp. canola oil
                      4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
                      2 tsp. chopped garlic
                      1/2 cup chopped onion
                      1 cup diced fresh mushroom
                      1 cup egg substitute
                      1/2 cup half and half
                      1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
                      3 Tbs. tapioca flour
                      Sea salt and ground pepper to taste
                      2 cups shredded carrots

                      1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Prick the pie crust with a fork and bake until just beginning to brown, about 7 minutes.
                      2. Heat the canola oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cook the bacon until it is golden brown.
                      3. Add the garlic, onion, and mushrooms and sauté until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
                      4. Combine the egg substitute, half and half, evaporated milk, tapioca flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix well.
                      5. Pour half of the egg mixture into the pie crust. Add the bacon mixture and the carrots. Pour in the remaining egg mixture.
                      6. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake quiche until custard is set and crust is golden brown, about 30-45 minutes.

                      FoodTrients

                      Ai– Anti-inflammatory – Reduces the inflammation process in cells, tissues, and blood vessel, helping to slow aging

                      Ao– Antioxidant – Prevents and repairs oxidative damage to cells caused by free radicals

                      IB– Immunity Booster – Supports the body’s resistance to infection and strengthens immune vigilance and response

                      MBbeauty– Mind and Beauty – Encourages vibrant skin and hair and improves mood and mental agility

                      So you see, whether you crave a sweet, salty, light or hearty breakfast, my cookbooks can help you with recipes that deliver a delicious and nutritious start to your day.

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                      GRACE O is the creator of FoodTrients, a unique program for optimizing wellness and longevity. She is the author of two award-winning cookbooks – The Age Gracefully Cookbook and The Age Beautifully Cookbook, which recently won the National award for Innovation from the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. She is a fusion chef with a mission to deliver delicious recipes built on a foundation of anti-aging science and her 20 years in the healthcare industry. Visit FoodTrients.com to learn more. Email us at info@foodtrients.com

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                      This website is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. FoodTrients – A Recipe for Aging Beautifully Grace O, author and creator of FoodTrients® -- a philosophy, a cookbook and a resource -- has a new cookbook dedicated to age-defying and delicious recipes, The Age Beautifully Cookbook: Easy and Exotic Longevity Secrets from Around the World, which provides one hundred-plus recipes that promote health and well-being. The recipes are built on foundations of modern scientific research and ancient knowledge of medicinal herbs and natural ingredients from around the world. Since the publication of her first anti-aging book, The Age GRACEfully Cookbook, Grace O has identified eight categories of FoodTrients benefits (Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Immune Booster, Disease Prevention, Beauty, Strength, Mind, and Weight Loss) that are essential to fighting aging, which show how specific foods, herbs, and spices in the recipes help keep skin looking younger, prevent the diseases of aging, and increase energy and vitality. Grace O combines more exotic ingredients that add age-fighting benefits to familiar recipe favorites.

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