Author Archives: Grace O

About Grace O

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

Flaxseed and Squash Tortillas

By Grace O

Flaxseed and Squash Tortillas These tortillas are soft enough to wrap around fish but durable enough to hold fajitas. I spent weeks perfecting them! Everyone who tries them loves them. This recipe makes reddish-colored tortillas using red bell peppers, but … Continue reading →

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Chicken Fajitas

By Grace O

Chicken Fajitas Fajitas are a perfect party or family food because they can be assembled by your diners and the ingredients can be kept hot for an hour or two in a chafing dish. I use three different colors of … Continue reading →

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A Chef’s View: Spices Are an Integral Part of Lebanese Cuisine

By Grace O

I met chef Mike Elmachtoub when someone recommended his catering company to me. I called Urban Crunch Meal Prep & Catering and ordered some pistachio-crusted salmon and filet mignon for my staff. The food was well received, so I began … Continue reading →

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Stay Well with These Super Flu-Fighting Foods

By Grace O

This winter we need to be particularly careful to avoid colds and flu. I am just too busy to get sick, so I pay special attention to what I eat. My father was a doctor in Southeast Asia and he … Continue reading →

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Entertain with Happy, Healthy, Holiday Dishes

By Grace O

I love to open up my home and invite friends and family over for celebrations. And the holiday season provides irresistible opportunities to throw great parties that people will remember. My first priority is always my guests, and I ensure … Continue reading →

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Fall and Winter Foods with the Superpowers You Need Now

By Grace O

Even living in sunny California during fall and winter when the days are shorter and a little bit chilly, I like to prepare hearty winter produce that also happens to fall into the “superfoods” category. Their many disease fighting and … Continue reading →

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Want to Detox? Try These Top 10 Cleansing Foods!

By Grace O

I love to cook and entertain, especially during the holidays, but this holiday season challenged us all to celebrate differently with Zoom parties, staying at home, and social distancing. For me, baking is a great way to destress, and because … Continue reading →

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FASTING – It’s Expanding Lifespan and ‘Healthspan’

By Grace O

For several years, the FoodTrients team attended the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Annual World Congress in Las Vegas. And every year we found ourselves even more excited about the scientific and medical evidence presented there around food, fasting, and … Continue reading →

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Spice Up the Holidays With Cinnamon

By Grace O

The holiday season has begun and nothing puts me in a festive mood more than the aroma of something

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We’re Pumped Over These Powerful Pomegranates!

By Grace O

Pomegranates seem to be the darling of the anti-aging community. New stories appear almost every day touting the health benefits of this large red fruit native to Iran and northern India. Sure the dark red arils or edible seeds of … Continue reading →

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