As a Baby Boomer, I’m concerned with staying healthy for the long run. We have a better chance of doing that by practicing smart eating. But, you don’t have to go on a weird diet or give up food groups to accomplish that. Eating smart simply means sticking to “real food,” rather than food that comes out of a package or that has been highly processed. My “recipes for longevity” were created to help you live long and well.
Almost all of my longevity recipes are low in sugar and inspired by places in the world where people live the longest. I’ve also thrown in a few family favorites, holiday, and travel-inspired recipes that I know you’ll love. And yes, there are a few desserts you’ll enjoy as well. They are listed below.
Recipes for longevity index
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Appetizers – healthy small bits for parties and fun
- Caribbean Style Guacamole
- Classic Summer Italian Bruschetta for Two
- Gluten-Free Mini Pizzas
- Greek Tzatziki Dip
- Salmon Olive Dip
- Sicilian-Style Eggplant Caponata Recipe
- Spanish Tapas Salad with Tomatoes and Olives
- Watercress Dip or Marinade with Savory Herbs
Bread
Breakfast
- Avocado Toast with Egg Over Easy
- Ayurvedic Stewed Apples
- Baked Oatmeal Balls with Cocoa | German Style
- Blackberry Baked Oatmeal
- Freezy Vanilla Pumpkin Smoothie
- Homemade Granola
- No-Flour Muffins with Dark Chocolate and Berries
- Oatmeal with Pineapple, Raisins and Walnuts
- Power Oatmeal Breakfast Recipe
- Rustic Italian Frittata
- Sweet Potato and Vegetable Latkes
- Very Veggie Egg Salad Scramble Recipe
Dessert – Low in sugar but still delightfully decadent
- Ambrosia with Berries and Champagne
- Apple Cups with Pumpkin
- Brigadeiros Brazilian Candies: Small Treat, Big Heart – Recipe
- Chocolate Almond Torte: Decadent No-Flour Pleasure
- Chocolate Avocado Pudding Recipe
- German Gingerbread Recipe: Authentic Lebkuchen
- No-Flour Muffins with Dark Chocolate and Berries
- Pastéis de Nata: Lisbon, Portugal’s Secret Recipe
Dressings and Sauces – because homemade is always best!
- Edible Flowers Salad with Shallot Dressing Recipe
- Greek Tzatziki Dip
- Tahini Salad Dressing and Dip with Mint Recipe
Drinks – from smoothies to cocktails
- A Bushwacker Cocktail: And Flinging Fish in Alabama
- Cacao Tea Recipe from the Island of Grenada
- Chilled Green Melon and Champagne Soup
- Cucumber and Cantaloupe Summer Cooler
- Freezy Vanilla Pumpkin Smoothie
- Maca Root Smoothie with Chia
Entrees – Your main meal
- Bigos Polish Hunter’s Stew: Poland’s National Dish
- Bitter Melon Stir Fry: Okinawa Goya Chanpuru
- Costa Rican Shrimp, Chicken with Mango Salsa and Beans Recipe
- Gluten-Free Mini Pizzas
- Greek Festival Roasted Leg of Lamb
- Greek Shrimp with Feta Cheese Recipe
- Greek Style Chicken Farfalla with Goat Cheese Recipe
- Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Caribbean Marinade Recipe
- Herb Marinated Roasted Turkey with Mushroom Gravy Recipe
- Italian Inspired Butternut Squash Stew | Vegetarian
- Kale and Quinoa Casserole: Vegetarian
- Lemon Herb Chicken with Root Vegetables Recipe
- Mexican Style Fish Tacos
- Russian-Style Stuffed Cabbage
- Rustic Italian Frittata
- Salmon Cakes with Cucumber Cooler Dip
- Scallop Salad with Blue Cheese and Dill Recipe
- Shrimp Feta and Rotelli Pasta with Homemade Vodka Sauce Recipe
- Whiskey Glazed Salmon: Will Make You a Fish Lover
- Yummy and Healthy Turkey Chili with Lime
Holidays – Thanksgiving, Easter, Hanukkah, Christmas and other special days
- After Thanksgiving Turkey Soup
- Favorite Family Thanksgiving Recipes
- Herb Marinated Roasted Turkey with Mushroom Gravy Recipe
- Herb Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe
- Sweet Potato and Vegetable Latkes
- Yam and Cashew Peach Bake Recipe
Pasta – Mamma Mia!
- Greek Style Chicken Farfalla with Goat Cheese Recipe
- Seafood Pasta Salad
- Shrimp Feta and Rotelli Pasta with Homemade Vodka Sauce Recipe
Salad – Have a healthy salad every day for better health
- Asparagus and Artichoke Heart Salad
- Baby Beet and Quinoa Salad
- Belgium Endive, Fennel, Gorgonzola Cheese, and Pear Salad: Pretty for Parties
- Caprese Salad with Vegetables and Herbs
- Chicken Salad with Yogurt Dressing: Tangy Goodness
- Chinese Coleslaw with Bok Choy
- Dandelion and Arugula Salad Recipe
- Edible Flowers Salad with Shallot Dressing Recipe
- Fig Salad with Mozzarella with Raspberry Dressing
- Garbanzo Beans Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Grapefruit Salad with Fennel, Avocado and Raspberry Vinaigrette
- Mediterranean Watermelon Salad: Refreshing and Zesty
- Radicchio and Arugula Salad
- Scallop Salad with Blue Cheese and Dill Recipe
- Shrimp Salad with Turmeric Dressing: Tangy and Tasty
- Spanish Tapas Salad with Tomatoes and Olives
- Spinach Salad with Pumpkin Seed Oil Dressing
- Spring Salad with Strawberries and Peas
Sandwiches – You can’t help but love them.
Side dishes – Accompaniments for entrees
- Classic Summer Italian Bruschetta for Two
- Delicata Squash with Gouda Cheese and Thyme
- Herb Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe
- Rainbow Swiss Chard Sauté Recipe
- Sicilian-Style Eggplant Caponata Recipe
- South Indian Curd Rice (Dahi Chawal)
- Spanish Style Sauteed Mushrooms Tapas Recipe
- Yam and Cashew Peach Bake Recipe
Healthy Snacks – When you get the munchies
- Burrata and Avocado Tartine
- Classic Summer Italian Bruschetta for Two
- Homemade Granola
- Roast Chicken and Green Pesto Tartines Recipe
- Salmon Olive Dip
Soup – Always nutritious and healthy
- After Thanksgiving Turkey Soup
- Andalusian Gazpacho: Spanish Cold Soup
- Chilled Green Melon and Champagne Soup
- Chinese Longevity Soup
- Chunky Crab Gazpacho: Cold and Refreshing
- Creamy Cold Yogurt Soup with Vegetables Recipe
- French Leek Detox Soup Recipe
- Homemade Bone Broth with Chicken and Vegetables
- Indonesian Chicken Soup: Immunity Boosting
- Organic Chicken Pot Au Feu Stew
- Polish Sauerkraut Soup Recipe: And Trip to Krakow
- Pumpkin Soup with Apple and Bourbon
- Russian Style Cabbage Borscht: Old Family Favorite
- Sardinian Minestrone Soup for Longevity
- Slow Cooker Chicken and Bean Soup
- Tuscan Bread Soup (Ribollita) with White Beans and Vegetables
- Tuscan Garbanzo Bell Pepper Soup
BabyBoomster’s Food Pyramid for Foodies Over 50
Because I love to eat, I created a food pyramid for Baby Boomer foodies who enjoy eating but want to stay well and live long. I promise you won’t feel deprived. It goes in-depth on why dieting or cutting out food groups isn’t necessary for good health and longevity.
The Best Diet Plan for Older Adults Who Are Foodies
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Enjoy all these recipes for longevity and stay healthy!
