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In March 2006, Mayo Clinic Proceedings printed an alarming article about the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency.  The highly respected author, Michael Holick of the Boston University School of Medicine stated “Vitamin D inadequacy has been reported in approximately 36% of otherwise healthy young adults and up to 57% of general medicine inpatients in the United States and even higher percentages in Europe.  Low sunlight exposure and age-related decreases in vitamin D contribute to the high prevalence of vitamin D inadequacy.

Supplemental doses of vitamin D (taken together with calcium and magnesium) and sensible sun exposure could prevent deficiency in most of the general population, according to Holick. In Forever Young, you’ll learn why you need vitamin D and what sources of vitamin D are most effective starting with the most natural – the sun.

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When striving to maintain a youthful appearance, avoiding sugary, starchy foods critical as these types of foods blur our contours, giving our face a soft, doughy look.  In fact, it is always easy to spot a person who is addicted to these types of carbs because they will not have the attractive facial contours.

To avoid the over-sugared, doughy look, swap your sweet treats with foods high in protein, like almonds or pumpkin seeds.  This will not only help maintain a contoured, youthful appearance, but will also keep your energy levels up and blood sugar stable.

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Cauliflower Gratin

Yields 4 Servings

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into large florets
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 oz pancetta, chopped
• 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 4 oz Muenster cheese, thinly sliced

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Butter a baking dish just large enough to hold cauliflower in a single layer.
3. Cook cauliflower in a covered steamer over simmering water until fork-tender, 15-20 minutes. Remove to prepared dish.
4. Heat oil in frying pan over medium heat.
5. Add pancetta and onion and sauté until pancetta is crisp and onion is golden, about 15 minutes.
6. Spoon over cauliflower and sprinkle with ½ tsp. pepper.
7. Top with cheese to cover evenly.
8. Bake until edges are bubbling, about 20 minutes.  Serve hot!

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We all know that “French Women Don’t Get Fat.” And yet, the French love their wine and they love their cheese – two reasons that could help account for their lower rates of heart disease.  I also believe that the traditional European cheeses, made from pasture-raised animals, have a much healthier profile – as does their milk, meat and butter.  This is the traditional method of producing these wholesome foods and once agribusiness started tampering with the health of people began to decline as their obesity levels rose.

I love all types of cheeses.  However, as a strong advocate of the ‘slow food movement,’ I strongly recommend that you only choose cheeses made from the raw milk of pasture raised animals – whether dairy cows, goats or sheep.  Let’s follow the French and indulge in cheese from pasture-raised animals!

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In Victorian England, before oranges became affordable, watercress was eaten regularly to ward off scurvy.  Indeed the plant gained the nickname ‘poor man’s bread’ in reference to the tradition in the working classes to start the day on a watercress sandwich…or just watercress if they could not afford bread!

We now know that watercress, in addition to being great at preventing scurvy, has several fantastic benefits.  If you’re looking to lose a few pounds, it’s worth adding to your diet.  As a low calorie vegetable, watercress may play a role in weight management.  And 85% of watercress’s caloric intake is protein, an extremely high ratio.

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