Chick peas, walnuts, olive oil, lemon juice and turmeric make this delicious dip a brain-boosting bonanza. Great for a late afternoon snack or a light lunch. It s quick to make and keeps in the fridge for several days.
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Recipes for Longevity
Brain-Boosting Hummus with Walnuts Recipe
Anti-Cancer Chicken Broccoli Pot Pie Recipe
Most chicken pot pies use carrots, celery and peas. Here s a different take that includes my favorite veggie, broccoli. Broccoli is loaded with a powerful immune-boosting compound called sulforaphane, which has also been shown to have strong anti-cancer properties. The broccoli in the filling pairs wonderfully with the zesty, lemony tasting whole wheat...
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High Antioxidant Dried Fruit Compote Recipe
A perfect wintry dessert! The fruits and tea in this dish all contain good amounts of polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that improve blood flow and have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease.
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High-Protein Walnut Tofu Loaf Recipe
This tasty dish makes a great high-protein vegetarian substitute for meatloaf. It s easy to adapt to whatever spices and vegetables you have on hand. Experiment with your favorite flavors. The walnuts give it a more meaty texture and provide surprising flavor. It s a great winter comfort food that I used...
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High Antioxidant Very Berry Crisp
Lots of deeply-hued berries and whole grains make this classic dessert a healthy treat. It is high in antioxidants and fiber!
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Healthy Fats Feta Pesto Recipe
I d given up eating pesto after I discovered I was allergic to cow's milk and cheeses. But like many people with milk sensitivities, I can tolerate goat's milk and cheeses. Goat cheese also tends to be lower in fat, calories and cholesterol, and higher in protein, than cheese made from cow's milk. Most...
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High-Fiber Cuban Black Bean Soup Recipe
Beans are filling and can help you control your weight. This bean soup makes a hearty winter lunch. Don t think of the lime juice and sherry as optional. They are what make this soup so special! This soup keeps well, so make extra.
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Low-Fat Apple Crisp
Apple crisp is an easy and delicious way to enjoy the many health benefits of apples with a lot less fat than you d get with apple pie.
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Low-Fat Pureed Roasted Chestnuts
Roasted chestnuts smell wonderful, and they re a great low-fat, heart-healthy substitute for peanuts or popcorn. In this dish, they re treated like mashed potatoes. This dish goes well with dark poultry like chicken thighs, duck or pheasant.
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Recipe: Brain-Protecting Spicy Cauliflower
Most of the ingredients in this Indian dish are antioxidant spices and seasonings, linked with reduced risk for Alzheimer's disease, heart disease and cancer. If the long list seems intimidating, just throw in a pinch of this and that. This dish will taste good even if you don't measure everything exactly.
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Inflammation Fighting Banana Flax Seed Muffins
Enjoy these tasty, healthy muffins for breakfast or a snack. Not only have flax seeds been known to reduce inflammation, these Omega-3 packed wonders contain lignans, which help prevent hormone-related cancers such as breast and prostate cancer.
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Flavonoid Rich Apple Honey Cake
Take advantage of abundant fall apples without the hassle of making pie crust. This flavorful cake provides antioxidants from the apples and cranberries, a nice amount of fiber and almost no saturated fat. It s great with a scoop of plain yogurt.
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Fiber Packed Sweet Potato Stuffed Apples
Sweet potatoes should find a spot on your menu every week. They are filling, low in fat, and high in fiber, vitamin C and beta-carotene. They keep you feeling full for very few calories. Try this healthy sweet potato recipe for a creative way to incorporate sweet potatoes into your diet. You may also...
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Cancer-Fighting Black Raspberry Lemon Custard Cake
Black raspberries can help deactivate cancer-causing genes. This recipe is a perfect mix of sweet and tart, cake and custard. It s also low on calories and fat.
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Healthy American Egg Roll
Eggs are a great way to get high quality protein in your diet and it seems they don t raise your cholesterol after all. Studies have shown that not getting enough high-quality protein in your diet may contribute to obesity, muscle loss and increased risk of chronic disease. Pastured eggs have a wonderful, full-bodied...
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Heart-Healthy Poached Trout
Farmed rainbow trout has healthy fish oils and is a good green choice. But just about any kind of fish works well with this recipe, which gently cooks the fish in a flavorful liquid.
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Brain-Boosting Baked Salmon with Coconut Crust Recipe
Many cooks are intimidated by cooking fresh fish and as a result, miss out on the heart-healthy, brain-boosting omega-3 fatty acids in salmon. Never fear though, this fast fish recipe is foolproof!
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Antixidant-Rich Corn Onion Pudding Recipe
This vegetable-dense, antioxidant-packed side dish is savory and delicious year-round. Corn is an excellent source of zeaxanthin, and onions, quercetin.
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Cancer-Proof Chicken Kabobs
Marinating meats and poultry can go a long way to reducing the carcinogenic effects associated with grilling. Marinades are simple to put together and you avoid lots of additives and questionable ingredients found in store-bought versions.
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Anti-Aging Blueberry Buckle
Blueberries are one of the highest antioxidant foods that can protect your brain and eyes, and reduce your risk for cancer. My friend, Laurie J. Buck, came up with this recipe after we spent a morning picking berries. Lemon zest and lavender add bits of color and flavor to the biscuit part of this...
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