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Author: Adair Lentz

Thrive Carolinas / Articles posted by Adair Lentz

Matcha Green tea Mochi

Japan is famous not only for its culture but also for its cuisine. Due to their healthy eating habits, the Japanese are at a low risk of acquiring diseases, and this Match Green Tea Mochi recipe is an example of why! Matcha Green Tea Mochi Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour 1 cup coconut milk full fat 1 T matcha powder ½ cup coconut sugar 2 T butter 1 t baking powder   Directions: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Spray an 8x8 baking pan with coconut oil. Mix all the dry ingredients, whisking to blend. Add the melted butter and coconut milk and stir well. Put the mixture in a baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes until done in the middle. Cooking perfect rice: Rinse several times until the water is clear....

Black Bean Frittata with Cheddar Cheese

A wonderful brunch presentation or the perfect option for a meat-free dinner. You can also prepare the bean filling and use it as a filling for an omelet. Ingredients: 6 eggs 2 T olive oil ½ t sea salt 1/4 cup scallions, chopped 1 t garlic, minced ¼ cup shredded organic cheddar cheese 1/8 t cayenne pepper ½ cup tomato chopped 1 cup black beans, cooked 1 T cilantro minced ½ t cumin Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray cast iron pan with oil. In a cast iron skillet, add oil, sauté scallions, garlic, and cayenne for 1 minute. Add tomato and beans and cook until the liquid evaporates. Add cilantro and cumin, mix well, and set aside. In a bowl, whisk eggs and add...

Oven Roasted Balsamic Beets

These Oven-Roasted Balsamic Beets are delicious and can be simply prepared which intensifies their natural sweetness. Toss them in a tart and syrupy balsamic reduction. Beets are a nutritional powerhouse – they cleanse the body, are chock-full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and a great source of energy! Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this recipe great for serving as side dishes, snacks, and tossing over salads.   Ingredients: (Servings: 2, Calories: 77) 1 bunch trimmed beets (about 4 beets) 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 pinches sea salt 2 pinches black pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F. Gently scrub beets, and pat dry. Wrap in foil, and roast until tender (about 1 hour). Let cool, then peel and dice. Place beets in a medium...

Simple Almond Milk Recipe

  Almond milk is delicious and entirely customizable! This simple recipe is perfect for cereal, baking, and drinking straight alongside baked goods. Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing   Ingredients: (Servings: 3, Calories: 60) ½ cup raw almonds 4 cup purified water 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (optional) Pinch of sea salt Directions: Soak almonds and 1 cup purified water in a blender, at room temperature, for about 6 hours. After the almonds have soaked and using a strainer, drain off water and rinse well under running water. Add almonds back to blender with 3 cups purified water, maple syrup (optional), and sea salt. Blend on high for 2-3 minutes. Strain with cheesecloth or strainer with fine holes, and pour into a container, squeezing...

Broiled Lamb Chops with Rosemary

Rosemary has this incredibly aromatic woody flavor and these lamb chops soak all of that flavor right up! Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this recipe that is as delicious as it is easy to make.   Ingredients: (Servings: 4, Calories: 194) 4 lamb chops (lean) 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried rosemary ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon pepper   Directions: Preheat the broiler. Drizzle oil over lamb chops and rub to coat them. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, and dried rosemary, and season both sides of the lamb chops. Rub spices into chops. Move the lamb to a broiler pan, and broil for 8-10 minutes. Flip once during cooking. When done, lamb should be only slightly pink...

Detox the Mind, Body, and Spirit

Detox the Mind, Body & Spirit In theories of acupuncture, humans are looked at as part of the natural world that surrounds them. Seasons change and during this transition from one season to another, it is important to stay balanced with acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Each season is linked with an organ system in the body. Acupuncture improves the function of the liver meridian and can restore balance to the organs. According to TCM, the liver is responsible for smooth flowing Qi (chi) or energy through the body.  The liver and gall bladder meridians govern the muscles, tendons, and nerves in the body.  The liver also controls the eyes. Here are some signs that your liver/gall bladder meridian may be out of balance this time of year. You...

Nutty Green Rice

Nutty green rice is both delicious AND filling. Pair this detox approved dish with a detox approved vegetable (such as broccoli, kale, carrots, cauliflower, or cabbage salad) and you will have a well-balanced meal with carbs from the rice, protein from the almonds, fat from the olive oil, and micronutrients from the vegetables. Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this recipe!   Ingredients: (Servings: 8 {1 serving ≈ ½ cup}, Calories: 157) 1 cup basmati or brown rice 2 cups water ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup almonds 1 bunch parsley 1 clove garlic 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ½ cucumber, diced, for garnish   Directions: Bring water to a boil, add rice and salt,...

Guacamole

This recipe is simple to make and calls for fresh, high quality ingredients. The best guacamole starts with the freshest ingredients, so be sure to look for avocados that are ripe, but firm. Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this delicious recipe! Plain and simple, it is a blend of quality ingredients with flavors that meld together perfectly.   Ingredients: (Servings: 4, Calories: 169) 2 cloves garlic, minced (= 2 teaspoons) 3 scallions or red onion, minced (= ¼ cup) ¼ jalapeño, minced 2 avocados, peeled 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (juice of ½ a lime) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 pinch of sea salt   Directions: In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, scallions, and jalapeños. Add avocado and mash using the back of a fork. Gently stir in lime juice. Finish with...

Simple Sushi Bowl

Japan is famous not only for its culture, but also for its cuisine. The Japanese have a low risk of acquiring diseases such as heart disease, due to their healthy eating habits. Aside from their healthy lifestyle and cuisine, Japan is a country full of interesting and unique things. Join Thrive in learning more about these traditional Japanese dishes! Sushi Bowl Ingredients: ½ cup spinach, tatsoi, bok choy or a mixture ½ cup shelled edamame, fresh or frozen and thawed ½ cooked brown rice ¼ cup shredded carrot ½ avocado 1 T dried nori flakes 1 T sesame seeds Drizzle plum vinegar Download Printable Recipe ...

Chicken-Apple Breakfast Sausage

Looking for something fresh and healthy that the whole family will love this Thanksgiving, give this recipe a try and surprise them all with Chicken Sausage. Ingredients: 1 medium tart apple chopped with the peel!                                            ½ t black pepper ½ small onion, minced                                                                                 1 ½ lb. ground organic chicken 3 T fresh sage leaves, minced                                                                   1 T organic extra virgin olive oil 1 t sea salt Directions: Place apple, onion, sage and salt and pepper in a food processor and pulse a few times to chop well. Add chick and oil and mix well. Form into patties and cook in an oiled pan. Serve hot. [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Chicken-Apple-Breakfast-Sauce.pdf" text="Download Printable Recipe!" ] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become A Thriver!" ]...

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