When it comes to foods as we age, it is a good rule of thumb to focus on high-quality, whole, fresh foods as the basis of all your meals.
Try a recipe that uses leafy vegetables like kale, or switch to filling, high fiber grains like whole-wheat pasta.
Oatmeal tastes so good on its own, you don't even need to add sugar.
Asparagus is the best at de-bloating, since it helps flush out the bad stuff.
When you gradually add in nutrient-dense, fiber-rich foods, you simply stop feeling cravings. You run out of space in your belly for the old junk. Instead of craving, you feel full, fulfilled, and content.
Broccoli gets such a bad rap. This is perplexing to those of us who love that green, treelike, stalky vegetable.
For breakfast, a grain bowl is healthy but hearty.
This is my breakfast: Two poached eggs, turkey bacon, and a half avocado. The yolks in a poached egg are alkalizing. Avocados are a great source of fat and vitamin E; great for your skin. It's super light and not too heavy. Sometimes I like a little sweet as well, so I have a cup of plain yogurt with blueberries.
I love dried mangoes, walnuts, and goji berries. The mix provides iron, antioxidants, and omega-3s and really kicks up my energy.
Three of the most beneficial, longevity promoting anti-cancer foods are green vegetables, beans, and onions.
