Did you know that adding nuts and seeds to your meals can add more than 2.5 years to your life? Studies show that Omega-3 in nuts (walnuts), and fish (wild salmon) can improve your brain, skin and heart.

Studies (University of Athens) also show that meals with vegetables, fish, olive oil, (in other words, a Mediterranean diet), will help you live at least one year longer. Plant based foods and healthy fats in olive oil, nuts and seeds, avocado, and fish can keep your heart healthy and stress free.

Here are super healthy and delicious anti-aging recipes that can improve, and extend your life:

Mahi Mahi with Lemon Anti-aging Recipe

• 2 tbs live oil
• 1 (6 to 8-ounce) mahi-mahi fillet
• 1 tbsp garlic, chopped
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Saute the mahi mahi until the underside is golden brown. Turn the fish over and add the garlic, lemon juice. Once the wine and lemon juice have cooked down, add the ghee. Finish cooking and season with salt and pepper.

Caesar Salad with Walnuts and Mango Dressing Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 head romaine lettuce
• ½ cup walnuts, chopped

For Dressing:

• 1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 cup mango
• 2 tbsp unfiltered extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp agave nectar
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 tsp tahini
• 1/8 tsp cayenne, optional
• Pinch of Himalayan Pink sea salt

Put all ingredients in vitamix and blend until smooth. The dressing is adopted from www.carolynakens.com

Directions:

Assemble the salad: Tear the lettuce into a large bowl. Add enough dressing to coat the salad to your liking: add walnuts and toss the salad well. Serve immediately.

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Bon Appetit!

© Irina Wardas, HHC

Women’s Holistic Health, Nutrition Counselor, Coach, and Relationship Expert