As we age, our risk for disease and disability increase with inadequate physical activity, genetic susceptibility, and poor diet.

While we know this statement to be true, what if the opposite was true? What if by being more physically active and by eating more anti-aging, anti-inflammatory foods we could prevent chronic disease as we age? The exciting news is . . . information affirms it is true! Research is giving us more and more evidence every day just how true this is. If you are 25 and at the peak of health, this news may not be that exciting for you, but if you are 50+ and starting to see the warning signs of chronic disease headed your way (like pre-diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, achy joints, cognitive decline), you may want to perk up and pay attention.

There is a fabulous article posted on Web MD that thoroughly describes the anti-aging diet we should all be aspiring to! You can read the full article by clicking here.

Many of you’ve heard me teach on this subject for years, and now you will see it confirmed in the article; more fruits, vegetables, legumes, omega-3 fats and whole grains are at the center of the anti-inflammatory diet. The recipe I have for you today is a delicious combination of all these items! Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Wasabi Vinaigrette is the perfect meal to kick-off summer – it is cool, light, and full of flavor and anti-aging foods! Enjoy!!