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Sometimes it’s the “extra” touch that makes a dish complete. Grace O’s recipes offer tasty touches to her dishes. The Tangy Ginger Dressing is an anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving addition to any salad. Her Turmeric Rice is full of age-defying anti-oxidants, and the Papaya Salsa not only boosts your immune system, it helps keep skin younger and aids digestion.

Stuffed Sugar Pumpkins

Stuffed Sugar Pumpkins Sugar pumpkins are mostly used as decoration in the fall months. That's a shame because they are the best variety of pumpkin to cook with. Their flesh is less stringy and watery than the larger jack-o'-lantern pumpkins. I like to roast them for a nice holiday side dish. SERVES 4-6 Salt or salt substitute and freshly Read More

Munch a Bunch of Savory Spinach!

Quick and Healthy Savory Spinach Looking for a way to eat more veggies this summer? This quick and easy spinach recipe is the perfect way to prepare the best tasting side dish around. Buy spinach in bunches to cut down on plastic packaging then sauté it with some simple herbs and spices for the most flavorful preparation. When you need a Read More

Whole-Wheat Garlic Noodles

Whole-Wheat Garlic Noodles This is basically an algio e olio (garlic and oil) recipe made more healthful with whole-wheat pasta, which ensures you get fiber and selenium. The garlic and olive oil provide anticancer and anti-inflammatory benefits. I serve these noodles with my Whitefish with Turmeric. Serves 2-4 Ingredients 6 cups water 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 lb. whole-wheat Read More

Atchara Pickle

Atchara Pickle When I was a teenager, my mom and I would make atchara together. Atchara is a sweet-and-sour pickle made with green, unripe papayas and other vegetables. My mom would make florets out of a few carrots because they added beauty and color to the pickle. Eaten with grilled pork or fried fish, it’s Read More

Superfood Granola

Superfood Granola With walnuts, goji berries, blueberries, and chia seeds, this delicious homemade granola recipe is filled with nourishing whole foods. Walnuts and chia seeds provide healthy fats, including essential omega 3’s, while berries are a rich source of immune-boosting antioxidants. Use this granola as a topping for yogurt, smoothie bowls, and oatmeal, or eat it all on its Read More

Celery Root Mashed Potatoes

Celery Root Mashed Potatoes Celery root (celeriac or knob celery) gets no respect. Sure it’s somewhat ugly, but so are other tubers that grow underground. This mild vegetable is low in carbohydrates, full of fiber, and can pair well with higher-carb vegetables like potatoes. In fact, your guests might not even notice that these mashed potatoes taste any different. Read More

Garlicky Green Beans

Garlic Green Beans These green beans are easy to make and can even be prepped a day ahead of time, which makes them perfect for holidays and dinner parties. Marcona almonds make this simple side dish elegant. Green beans contain vitamins A and C. Vitamin A is an antioxidant that boosts immune function and keeps eyes and skin healthy. Vitamin C helps Read More

Watercress Dressing

Watercress Dressing Use this on just about any green leafy salad with fresh vegetables. For a thinner dressing, use regular or low fat yogurt. Marinated or flavored, crumbled feta cheese might be fun to use in this recipe. Other nice additions would be ¼ tsp. of crushed garlic and/or ⅛ cup of red onion. YIELDS 2 cup Read More

Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo Yields 2 cups I like to prepare this condiment in different ways: chunky when scattering over my Mexican Lettuce Wraps, and smooth as a dip for my Flaxseed Tortillas. In addition to all of the age-defying and healthy benefits of tomatoes, the indoles (sulfur compounds) in onions help neutralize carcinogens. Cilantro is a Read More

Ashitaba Potato Salad

Ashitaba Potato Salad Potato salad is a great way to showcase ashitaba leaves. These healthful leaves, grown in Japan and Southeast Asia, are often dried, ground and taken as a dietary supplement. I grow my own ashitaba plants here in Southern California and I like to eat them fresh. The dark green leaves taste like spinach or sweet kale. But Read More

Easy Crockpot Apple Butter

Easy Crockpot Apple Butter Don’t be fooled by the title, this is a completely dairy-free recipe! With seasonal apples, naturally sweet dates and warming spices this recipe will not only taste delicious on a slice of toast but also make your kitchen smell divine! Ingredients 5 pounds of apples, peeled and chopped 3 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1 Read More

Garlic White Bean Spread

Garlic and Rosemary White Bean Spread Garlic and rosemary are two ingredients with powerful nutrient profiles. Garlic has been used for centuries as an anti-microbial agent and for its heart health properties, due to the naturally occurring sulfuric compound allicin. Let garlic sit for 2-10 minute exposed to oxygen after chopping to allow Read More

Spicy Candied Walnuts

Spicy Candied Walnuts Nothing indicates a fall meal like a candied nut treat perfect for complimenting a salad or side-dish. Candied nuts are often made of melted white sugar but for the holidays, there are other more natural options. Maple syrup adds a complex flavor; purchase 100% pure, organic maple syrup when you can. The Grades Read More

Nettles Add Power to Pesto

Nettle Pesto At the height of allergy season, incorporating nettles into your meals can be a soothing practice offering relief. With research supporting the use of nettles for seasonal allergies and hay fever, this plant contains anti-inflammatory and immune boosting properties (Learn more about the benefits of nettles in our story on them). It is Read More

Pecan & Sundried Tomato Tapenade

Pecan and Sundried Tomato Tapenade I found the inspiration for this tapenade while at a health spa in Mexico. Of course, I put my own special FoodTrients spin on it to create a great topping for fish and a dip for crackers and bread. The pecans can be toasted or raw. I like to use sundried tomatoes preserved in olive Read More

Creamy Avocado Dressing

Creamy Avocado Dressing Whole, natural foods combine in minutes to create this simple, creamy dressing. Avocado creates a rich base full of fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. High levels of healthy fats in this dressing increase satiety and support cells for optimal vitality. Keep in mind that avocado dressing isn’t just for salads! You can use it as Read More

Try Tasty Quinoa for Breakfast

Tasty Breakfast Quinoa Think beyond traditional cereals and try this high-protein, high-fiber grain instead. On its own, quinoa is rather bland but if you take the time to spice it up to your liking, it makes a healthy and filling breakfast. Make a batch ahead of time to last for several days; you can simply Read More

Homemade Stir-Fry Sauce

Homemade Stir-Fry Sauce Have you ever read the ingredients on a bottle of prepared sauce? Full of corn syrup, caramel color and artificial flavoring, these products can irritate the body leading to inflammation and sluggish energy. If you need a simple clean-eating stir-fry sauce that is quick to make at Read More

Make Your Own Energy Bars

Fruit and Nut Go-Bars You can easily make your own granola bars with your most favorite ingredients in the comfort of your home. These simple bars are sweet from dates and offer plenty of texture and crunch from a variety of nuts. Be sure to use the variety you enjoy the most! Almond butter helps the mixture stick together while coconut flakes Read More

Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Homemade Enchilada Sauce Try buying enchilada sauce in a can or jar and you’ll be hard-pressed to find one without sugar somewhere on the ingredient label. Why alter the wonderful anti-cancer effects of a tomato-based product with an inflammatory food like sugar? The reason sugar is almost always added is because tomato-based sauces can be acidic and sugar adjusts this flavor Read More

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