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January 2018

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Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup

We featured this yummy sweet potato & Coconut Soup dish during our 30 Day Detox Series and it did not disappoint. It's simple, sweet and tasty enough for the kids. Give a try this weekend! Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes ( about 3 large) rinsed One tablespoon oil 1 onion, roughly chopped 1 2-in piece of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced One tablespoon red curry paste 15 oz. can unsweetened coconut milk 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth 3 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1/2 cup fresh cilantro Directions Preheat oven to 400 F. Put sweet potatoes on an oven rack and bake for 50 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven and let cool. Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium...

Want a Receipt With That? No Thanks!

Just say no to the paper receipt. By: Shelley Butler The last time you went to the mall, did the salesclerk ask you if you wanted your receipt handed to you, in the bag, or emailed to you? Your first thought may be to grab the receipt and shove it in your purse or pocket.  Think twice before doing this again.  There is an important reason to forgo the printed receipt altogether, unless absolutely necessary. Thermal Paper Thermal papers used to print cash register, airline, restaurant, gas station and ATM receipts contain a potentially dangerous chemical called bisphenol A (BPA).  In fact, 40% of all retail receipts are coated in BPA. BPA You may have heard of BPA in plastics, baby bottles (which has recently been banned by the FDA), and as...

Banana Walnut Muffins

We shared this delicious banana walnut muffin recipe at our first Thrive 30 Day Detox seminar.  Give they a try this weekend! Best of all, they are not only delicious They're Gluten and Dairy Free too! Ingredients: 1 1/2 c almond flour 1/2 c coconut flour 2 t aluminum free baking powder 1 1/2 t ground cinnamon 1/2 t sea salt 1 1/2 vanilla 3 large organic eggs 1 1/2 t vanilla 3 ripe bananas 1/3 cup coconut sugar 1/4 c full fat coconut milk 1 c raw walnuts Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Toast walnuts in 350 degree oven for 12 minutes. Allow to cool then chop into small pieces. While nuts are toasting combine all dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside. In a mixer combine bananas, eggs, coconut sugar, vanilla and coconut milk and mix until smooth. Add dry...

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Almond Cocoa Smoothie

Almond Cocoa Smoothie It's that time of the year. We're all trying to lose those pounds we put on during the holidays. Some of you might be in our 30 Day Detox program, other's still working on those New Year Resolutions. Regardless, this Almond Cocoa Smoothie is the healthy, filling, sweet and ever so yummy way to fix that sweet tooth while staying on track! Ingredients: 2 cups unsweetened almond milk 1 T cacao nibs or cocoa powder 1 scoop vegan protein powder 1 small avocado 1 teaspoon of almond extract 1⁄2 cup of ice cubes 1-2 cups loosely packed chopped kale or spinach Directions: Put all ingredients in a blender in order listed. Blend all the ingredients together in a blender on low speed and work up to a higher speed until smooth. Add more or less ice to...

Arugula Pesto Cauliflower Pizza

Pizza Night!! A staple around many family dinner tables. This Pizza uses a Cauliflower Pizza crust to cut down on those carbs while providing a tasty dinner everyone (even the kids) will eat! Give it a try next time. So Good. So Simple. So needed needed in your life. Arugula Pesto Cauliflower Pizza For the Pesto: 1 cup extra virgin olive oil ½ cup toasted pine nuts (or walnuts) 1 large garlic clove 4 cups fresh arugula 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice ½ cup parmesan cheese (optional) sea salt to taste   In a blender or food processor(I used my Vitamix), layer ½ cup olive oil, nuts, parmesan cheese (if using), lemon and arugula. Blend until it is chopped very fine. Slowly add the remaining ½ cup of olive oil through the hole at the top...

Let Food Be Thy Medicine at Harris YMCA

Are you an Active Older Adult (55+) and want to understand all the health benefits of the food you put in your body? Well then Join Dr. Nancy Palermo on Friday, January 19th at 12pm at the Harris YMCA for a 1 hour "Let Food By Thy Medicine" seminar and Q&A follow up. ...

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Winter: Staying Healthy with Acupuncture and the Elements

In winter, nature seems to be at rest. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the element associated with winter is water and the two meridians and organs associated with the water element are the kidneys and the bladder.  The kidneys and the bladder control water metabolism and maintain homeostasis.  Earth is made up of 75% water and approximately 60% of our body weight is water. With aging, we tend to lose water. Our bodies become less flexible, our skin loses it elasticity, and bones become more brittle as does our hair.  Even our minds become less flexible.  With traditional Chinese medicine, we have many physical, mental and nutritional tools to help restore and replenish the water we lose. Our Kidneys The kidney’s control and stabilize blood pressure, filter and eliminate fluid...

Blueberry-Coconut Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal

Feed a crowd with this delicious blueberry oatmeal. If pressed for time, prepare this dish the night before - it holds well and is still just at yummy the next day. Courtesy: Marla Meridith  Ingredients For Oatmeal 1 1/2 cups steel cut Irish oats 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 4 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk 2 cups light unsweetened coconut milk 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (frozen are OK, too) 1/4 cup unsweetened dried blueberries 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes Pure maple syrup, honey or any natural sweetener to taste Blueberry Sauce 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries Directions  Oatmeal Preheat oven to 350 degrees with the rack in the center. Lightly coat a 13x9x2' inch baking dish with cooking spray. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl adding blueberries and coconut last. Sweeten to taste. Bake for about one...

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