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About Grace O
As a child in Southeast Asia, Grace O learned culinary arts by her mother's side in her family's cooking school Read More...
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Summer Vacation Oatmeal
Summer Vacation Oatmeal Hot cereal is not just for the fall and winter anymore! Quick and easy to make, whole oats offer health benefits from fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Adding other unprocessed ingredients like ground flaxseeds for omega-3 fatty acids and fiber as well as a small portion of almonds or pecans balances the carbohydrate Read More
Whitefish with Turmeric
Whitefish with Turmeric This is another of my cross-cultural wonders. It's like a veal scaloppini, but substituting fish for meat and marinating it in turmeric juice makes this dish much more healthful. The Omega-3s in the fish are great for skin hydration and elasticity, and turmeric is known the world over for its amazing anti-inflammatory Read More
Meatloaf with Flaxseed
Meatloaf with Flaxseed This Middle Eastern–style meatloaf is actually a ground beef and pine nut filling between two layers of a seasoned meat paste. The nutty flavor of flaxseed combines well with grassfed ground beef, which has more healthful Omega-3s and conjugated linoleic acids (CLAs, or healthful fats) than you’ll find in grain-fed beef. Tomato paste gives this Read More
Ostrich (or Turkey) Meatballs
Ostrich (or Turkey) Meatballs In my family we call these meatballs albondigas. I tweaked this recipe by making the broth out of green tea and using ostrich meat from a local farm. You can use store-bought vegetable broth instead of homemade. You can use it instead of the green tea, but you won’t get the Read More
Chicken Curry with Moringa
Chicken Curry with Moringa Curries made with turmeric and coconut milk are amazingly heart healthy. Add some ginger and garlic and your heart and arteries will thank you even more. This dish will help reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke because of all of its anti-inflammatory compounds. If you can't find fresh moringa leaves, Read More
Cherry Barbecue Tempeh Sandwich
Cherry Barbecue Tempeh Sandwich Tempeh is a traditionally Asian fermented plant-based protein source made from whole soy-beans. Because of the fermentation process, tempeh also contains beneficial probiotics. With a meat-like texture, tempeh is a hearty substitute for meatless meals and pairs well with many fla-vors due to its own Read More
Mushroom Medley Is A Hit
Mushroom Medley This side dish pairs well with chicken or beef or game meats. You can use almost any variety of mushrooms in any combination. I leave the small mushrooms whole because they look nicer that way, but you can chop them if you prefer. Mushrooms contain selenium, an antioxidant that boosts immune function and Read More
Chimichurri Baked Salmon
Chimichurri Baked Salmon This salmon dish is a great way to use fresh herbs, which provide a multitude of nutrients. Chimichurri is a traditional Argentinian sauce of fresh herbs, much like an Italian pesto, but with-out the cheese or nuts. Feel free to play around with the herbs you have on hand, but we find Read More
Buffalo Sliders with Cranberries
Buffalo Sliders with Cranberries Note: If you can’t find bison meat, you can use any grass-fed meat or even ground turkey for this recipe. For an optional topping, you can make a goat-cheese spread to top the burgers by mixing 1/4 cup goat cheese with 1/2 tsp. of roasted garlic, 1/2 tsp. of fresh thyme, 1 Read More
BBQ Ribs with Baobab Sauce
Baby Back Ribs with Baobab Sauce Serves 4–6 These ribs get their boost of flavor from a sauce made with baobab—an African fruit with a rather dry but antioxidant-rich pulp. I think baobab may be the next most exciting superfood. The dry, powdery fruit pulp has a tangy, lemon-like flavor that goes very well with barbecued ribs. Ingredients 2 lbs. pork baby back Read More
Shrimp and Moringa Curry
Shrimp and Moringa Curry Shrimp and coconut milk are a classic Asian combination. I’ve added moringa powder to this very mild dish in order to increase the health benefits. If you want to dial up the heat a notch or two, use Serrano or other hot peppers in place of the mild red Anaheim chilies. If desired, serve over brown or jasmine Read More
Salmon Poached in Pickling Spices
Salmon Poached in Pickling Spices Pickle juice makes a nice poaching liquid, but I've found that pickling spices without the vinegar are even better for poaching fish, especially salmon. You can make your own spice mix or you can buy prepackaged pickling salts. I top this poached salmon with my Pecan and Sundried Tomato Tapenade and my Mock Read More
Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry Tofu is an excellent alternative to meat, and this stir-fry will provide you with plenty of health-boosting vegetables. Broccoli is a good source of lutein, a hedge against macular degeneration. Cauliflower and kale have phytonutrients that protect against cancer. I use a wok to prepare this dish, but a large skillet will work, Read More
Quick, Easy, & Terrific Tofu Tacos
Tofu Tacos with Kimchi Slaw In this convenient and satisfying vegetarian entree, savory baked Read More
Enjoy These Delicious Stuffed Turkey Rolls
Stuffed Turkey Rolls I pack these turkey cutlets with my Savory Stuffing, roll them up, and secure them with Read More
Carrot Quiche
Carrot Quiche 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 Read More
Wild Boar Kebabs
Wild Boar Kebabs Wild boar has more flavor than tame pork. It has to be tenderized a bit, but that's easily accomplished with an onion-juice marinade. You can use pork or beef medallions instead of boar and any type of cubed vegetables. This recipe makes about 6 skewers. BENEFITS: Wild boar (and therefore pork) has protein and Read More
Feeling Your Oats with New Flavor
Coconut Chai Oatmeal Lighten up your oatmeal and create a new breakfast ritual with flavorful chai and coconut blended with nutritious whole oats. If you think that whole rolled oats take too long to make, think again! Instant oats lack the amount of fiber found in unprocessed oats so finding an easy way to prep the whole version is important. A favorite flavor generally Read More
Stir-Fry Noodles with Annatto
Vegetarian Stir-Fry Noodles with Annatto These colorful noodles, which are made with my Annatto Oil and Annatto Water, are as delicious as they are healthful. They can be served as a main course, appetizer, or side dish. I use cornstarch noodles, but you can use glass or rice noodles. You can substitute other varieties of mushroom, and almost Read More
Turkey Meatballs
Turkey Meatballs with Parsley and Mushroom Gravy The chlorophyll in fresh parsley gives this herb its antioxidant power, while vitamin C makes it a good anti-inflammatory. Parsley also contains folic acid, which is great for protecting your heart. I use a half cup of fresh parsley in these delicious meatballs, then Read MoreWhat Do FoodTrients Do?
Anti- inflammatories
Reduce inflammatory process in cells, tissues, and blood vessels, helping to slow aging and reduce risk of long-term disease.
Anti- oxidant
Prevents and repairs oxidative damage to cells caused by free radicals.
Immunity Boosters
Support the body’s resistance to infection and strengthen immune vigilance and response.
Mind
Improves mood, memory, and focus.
Disease Prevention
Reduces risk factors for common degenerative and age-related diseases.
