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AARP Rewards Healthy Plate Contest, Week 3 May 17-23

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May 11, 2021
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Welcome to Week 3 of our AARP Rewards Healthy Plate Contest, May 17-23, 2021

This week we are discussing the benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet. What are your favorite foods or recipes that help stay in sync with anti-inflammatory diets? Share them here and get 50 AARP Rewards point as well as a chance to win our Week 3 topic. Rules: https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/AARP-Rewards-Healthy-Plate-Contest-2021-Official-... . Click here to see information on the contest

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LaurajW510385

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AARPTeri:

I'm the oatmeal, cinnamon person with to go along; whole wheat, grains, Cheerios, fruits vegetables, fish oil supplements, olive & canola oils, my Sprouts trail mix yummy!!, fiber cereal, all kinds of beans. still gotta have some beef in there...green tea.

Stay Healthy!!!

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CarolB819852

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I follow Adapt Keto by Dr Eric Westman at Duke University - cut the carbs and reduced fats. Main diet is protein, limited veggies and low fat.

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PatriciaP18794

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How about olive oil? It gives you a "shiny coat" 😁

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GailN935310

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I have worked to get off artificial sweetness the clinical studies aren’t robust enough for me to believe that artificial anything is good for humans. Instead I add citrus fruit essential oils to still and carbonated water. Another thing that I enjoy water by infused with fresh herbs and fruit. I do basil, watermelon, citrus etc. Whatever you like.

Rhymesometimes

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Gail, Those are great tips! Thank you so much. I'm trying to drink more water than ever because of kidney stone issues. I'm going to try the herbs today. --- Christine

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GailN935310

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I'm so happy to help! Best wishes on your health journey. It takes getting used to but I don't miss the calorie-laden roads and juices. If I get a craving I drink one and the craving is satisfied. Happens about 3-4 times a year.

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kt3550

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Teeccino makes a wonderful dandelion turmeric tea that I enjoy on a regular basis. 😋

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MsStitch

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I eat specific fruits and veggies, with my favorites being: cherries, blueberries, spinach and broccoli.

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BriandaL333966

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I am gluten free, can you recommend something for me?

Rhymesometimes

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@BriandaL333966 There are oat flours that are gluten free. They are great for muffin making. --- Christine

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evamack

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I am not sure....but I hear gluten free works. Just very costly...

Rhymesometimes

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@evamack Yes I've noticed that too. --- Christine

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JARitenour

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With summer on the horizon, I love making a refreshing cucumber salad with diced strawberries. I mix in about a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar for a little sweetness, then chill.

Rhymesometimes

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@JARitenour That sounds like a delicious cool summer salad. --- Christine

KathyC478866

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I keep a bag of frozen berry mix handy. I'll add them to my almond milk smoothie, (and a scoop of turmeric golden milk powder!) or add them to a bit of Greek yogurt. Berries, broccoli and avocado are my go to foods!