Telomere-Support Creamy Watercress & Smokey Oyster Chowder

Name: Telomere-Support Creamy Watercress & Smokey Oyster Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cans (3.75 oz each) Smoked Oysters (in olive oil), drained (save oil); 2 bunches fresh Watercress, tough stems removed; 1 medium head Cauliflower, chopped into florets; 2 large Leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tbsp Ghee or Grass-fed Butter; 4 cups Bone Broth (Chicken or Fish); 1/2 cup Coconut Milk (canned, full fat) or Heavy Cream; 1 tsp Dried Thyme; 1/2 tsp White Pepper; Zest of 1 Lemon; Fresh Chives for garnish

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

This recipe is designed to target genomic stability and DNA repair. It features the world's most nutrient-dense vegetable, Watercress, which provides Phenethyl Isothiocyanate (PEITC), a compound shown in clinical studies to significantly reduce lymphocyte DNA damage. We pair this with Smoked Oysters, the highest natural food source of Zinc, a critical mineral required for the function of p53 (the 'guardian of the genome') and telomerase maintenance. Unlike traditional chowders, this uses a puree of cauliflower and leeks for a velvety, low-glycemic base that supports metabolic health without spiking insulin.

Updated at: Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:45:27 GMT