FatOldBastard Shows Life Giving Food

Good nutrition helps fuel your body. The foods you eat supply the nutrients your body needs to maintain your brain, muscle, bone, nerves, skin, blood circulation, and immune system. In this section FatOldBastard discusses his restrictions and outlines his physical goals along with a plan to achieve them.

Proper nutrition becomes even more important after men and women reach age 50. It helps keep energy levels up and protects against many age-related illnesses and diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. In this section FatOldBastard explains the nutrition plan he is currently engaging in.

Dietary supplements are products such as vitamins, minerals, and herbs that claim to promote wellness. Many of these supplements do have known benefits, but there are also risks you should know about. In this section FatOldBastard explains the supplements he is currently using.

This recipe provides instructions for preparing a savory Herb and Garlic Chicken Breast. The recipe begins by outlining the ingredients needed, which include chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic, dried herbs, spices, lemon juice, soy sauce, and pepper. The recipe then guides the reader through the steps of marinating the chicken breasts, grilling or pan-searing them, and finally serving them with a side of sauteed mushrooms and wilted spinach.

This is a recipe for Umami Turkey Stuffed Peppers. The recipe lists the necessary ingredients, including bell peppers, ground turkey, quinoa, onion, garlic, mushrooms, tomato paste, soy sauce, and fresh herbs. Detailed instructions are given for preparing the filling, stuffing the peppers, and baking them in the oven. The recipe concludes with a suggestion to garnish the finished dish with fresh herbs for a flavorful and aromatic finish.

This is a recipe for a Garlic and Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry with Soy Sauce Reduction. The recipe outlines the ingredients, including chicken, broccoli, bell peppers, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil, along with optional chili flakes for added spice. The instructions guide the reader through the cooking process, starting with browning the chicken, then adding the vegetables and aromatics, and finally incorporating the soy sauce to create a flavorful glaze. The recipe also suggests serving the stir-fry over cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.

This recipe provides instructions for creating a flavorful and healthy dish: lemon-garlic turkey meatballs in a savory mushroom sauce. The recipe lists the ingredients, including ground turkey, breadcrumbs, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest, as well as the steps involved in preparing the meatballs and sauce. The instructions highlight the importance of browning the meatballs and sauteing the mushrooms before combining them with the chicken broth to create a flavorful and thickened sauce.

This recipe outlines the steps to prepare a flavorful chicken curry, featuring a blend of spices including curry powder and curry paste, along with tomatoes, onions, coconut milk, and chicken stock. The dish starts by sautéing diced onions and tomatoes before simmering them with the spices and stock. After an hour, diced chicken is added, followed by coconut milk for another hour of cooking. The final result is served atop a bed of basmati rice.

This recipe provides instructions for preparing balsamic chicken with mushrooms and wilted greens. The dish starts with searing chicken breasts in olive oil and then cooking mushrooms in the same pan. Balsamic vinegar and thyme are added to create a flavorful sauce, followed by spinach, which wilts in the heat. The chicken is then returned to the pan to coat in the sauce, resulting in a savory meal.