Radicchio is a member of the chicory family along with endive, escarole and dandelion. Radicchio is usually eaten in salad, but try grilling it! Chopped grilled radicchio also makes an excellent ingredient to add to a risotto with winter squash, to white beans, or as a garnish for polenta. Ingredients 2 small firm heads of[…]
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Yummy Up Your Life with Food Basics, Part 1
By Robin Nielsen Aging, Food, Healthy Lifestyle Mar 07, 2012
I hear all the time “What should I be eating to grow younger? I am so confused!” Food is sexy and when we think of it that way it can help us to be sexy and vibrant. So I’m going to give you the scoop on how that happens. Yummy up your life with the food[…]
Cabbage!?! I bet you didn’t know that cabbage actually helps you grow younger! Eating cabbage is so good for you because cabbage is…. A cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetable Loaded with anti-aging antioxidants Is an anti-inflammatory food Has cholesterol-lowering benefits Can help you burn fat Knowing all of these great benefits of cabbage makes you want to[…]
Heart-Healthy Chocolate Truffles
By Robin Nielsen Food, Healthy Lifestyle, Robin's Recipes Feb 07, 2012
These truffles are not only a decadent treat for Valentine’s Day but they also contain ingredients that are good for your heart! Walnuts are an anti-inflammatory food, contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids, and help you sleep better! Cocoa has been found to lower “bad” (LDL) cholesterol, raise “good” (HDL) cholesterol and lower[…]
Dates are a powerful food! These fruits are rich in fiber and several vitamins and minerals.  Dates help you stay regular, support your heart and  are even beneficial for increasing sexual stamina!  This recipe is a very useful tonic for increasing sex endurance and sterility due to functional disorders. Ingredients 1 1/2 cup goat’s milk[…]
