A quick, healthy, colorful meal loaded with antioxidants, amino acids, and a bit of Asian flavor!
"Nature gives you the face you have at twenty; it is up to you to merit the face you have at fifty." —Coco Chanel By Tira Collins, Comfort N Spice Personal Chef Service
aging gracefully. Consume more “power” or “super foods." This refers to specific nutrient rich foods and/or dishes designed to boost nutritional benefit and flavor. These foods are typically antioxidant rich and naturally low in calories. Power foods are touted as a means to improve well-being and longevity. Most fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein are considered power foods. As your body ages, it requires more protein to ensure a healthy immune and muscular system. Your body also needs vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants Hydration tops the list of recommendations found in fruits and vegetables. Fruits and for healthy aging. You must drink more water vegetables can be fresh, frozen, or canned than your body consumes. Many medications and illnesses create a greater need for fluid quinoa /ˈkēn-wä/ intake. Try drinking at least one glass of water Quinoa, pronounced “Keen-wah,” is with each meal. Keep a bottle of water with you at all times and sip on it throughout the a gluten free source of protein, fiber, iron, day. Add a slice of lemon or lime, cucumber, amino acids, phosphorus, and calcium. Try it berries, oranges, and/or fresh herbs to your in place of rice or even pasta in some of your water for a vitamin boost and added flavor favorite dishes. It has a slight nutty taste and and refreshment. (If you have heart or a slight crunch. It is somewhat bland on its kidney problems please consult your doctor own but it picks up flavors and seasonings for guidelines on your fluid intake. Everyone well in stir-fries, salads, broth bowls, or with should follow their doctor/nutritionist’s dressings or sauces. guidelines for maximum health.) Note: To adapt the recipe for a special diet, or need recipe I’ve read that the expressions you characteristically show when you are young become your facial expressions when you get older. Your expressions determine how your face wrinkles. So, supposedly, if you frown a lot, frown lines become engraved into your face as you age; if you smile a lot, happy expressions become etched into your face. Similarly, what you eat also shows on your face –and other body parts. If you want to age well, take care of yourself from the inside out.
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