Adair Lentz, Author at Thrive Carolinas

Green Tea Infused Steel Cut Oats with Apples, Ginger and Walnuts

November 12, 2019

Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

Infusing oats with green tea bumps up the antioxidant values. Adding nuts, oil and flax help slow the absorption of the carbohydrates to stabilize blood sugar throughout the day. Ingredients: 3 cups of water 1 cup unpeeled, diced organic apple 3 organic green tea bags 1/3 cup toasted walnuts, chopped 1 cup steel-cut oats 2 T finely chopped crystallized ginger or ½ t ground ginger 1 T minced fresh ginger 1/8 t salt 2 – 3 t honey 2 T MCT or organic coconut oil 1 T ground flax seed Directions: Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add tea bags; turn off the heat and let steep for 4 minutes. Discard tea bags. Add oats and salt and bring to a boil, stirring once, reduce heat to low and simmer covered...

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Everyday Basic Vinaigrette

October 29, 2019

Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

This dressing is good on any combination of greens and veggies, and it will be good for at least a few weeks! Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this recipe! A simple and delicious dressing for everyday use on salads. Using good quality ingredients in this dressing and your salad, and you can’t go wrong. Ingredients: (Servings: 8 {1 serving ≈ 1 ½ tablespoons}, Calories: 75) ¼ cup vinegar of choice Juice of 1 lemon (= 3 tablespoons) 1 clove garlic (or 1 teaspoon minced garlic) ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon raw honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1-2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley 2-4 chopped green onions ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Directions: Add to a...

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Walnut Blueberry Oatmeal Energy Bites

October 22, 2019

Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

A great addition to any breakfast, these Walnut Blueberry Oatmeal Energy Bites are savory and filling enough to give you that energy boost needed as a healthy snack. For a healthy brunch or breakfast serve with the chicken sausage, scrambled eggs and fresh fruit. Ingredients: 1 cup walnuts, lightly toasted and chopped 1 cup whole wheat or brown rice flour if gluten-free 1 cup gluten-free regular oats (not instant) ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut flakes 1/3 cup maple sugar or coconut sugar 1 t cinnamon 1/8 t cardamom. ¼ t sea salt or Himalayan salt ½ cup dried blueberries ¼ cup maple syrup 3 T olive oil 2 T grass-fed organic butter or ghee 1 t baking soda 2 T boiling water Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover cookie sheets with parchment. In a mixing bowl combine walnuts, flour, oats,...

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Oven-Baked Lentil and Split Pea Soup

October 8, 2019

Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

This hearty one-dish meal is not only delicious but is also high in iron as well as soluble fiber. Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this tasty recipe! Even the pickiest pea soup lover will request this time and again. This recipe packs a nutritional punch, plus plenty of fiber and protein! Ingredients: (Servings: 8 {1 serving ≈ 1 ½ cups}, Calories: 215) 1 cup split peas, rinsed well 1 cup lentils, rinsed well 10 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 2 medium carrots, sliced or diced 2 celery stalked, sliced or diced 1 large red bell pepper, chopped (1 ½ - 2 cups) 1 large onion, chopped 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon salt Directions: Put...

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15-Minute Teriyaki Salmon Bowl

September 24, 2019

Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

Japan is famous not only for their culture, but also for their cuisine. The Japanese have 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! 15-Minute Teriyaki Salmon Bowl Ingredients: 3 cups cooked buckwheat noodles 1-piece salmon 1 tsp sake ¼ cup teriyaki sauce Handful cabbage or any vegetables ¼ cup edamame 1 t sesame seeds, 1 t scallions for garnish 1 t avocado or coconut oil Directions: Sprinkle sake over salmon and set aside. Shred cabbage and cut up vegetables. Heat oil in a pan. Pan fry salmon over medium heat. Remove from pan and cut...

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“Bagels and Lox” Wraps

September 17, 2019

Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

This Bagel and Lox Wrap recipe is a lower-carb substitute for the breakfast and brunch favorite. If you want to scratch the carbs all together replace the tortillas with romaine lettuce. Ingredients: 4 tortillas, low carb 2 T capers, drained 4 oz cream cheese, room temp 2 T finely chopped chives 4 oz lox or high-quality smoked salmon Directions: Place tortillas on a work surface. Spread cream cheese in a thin layer over each tortilla, Top evenly with lox, Arrange capers down the center of each. Add chives evenly. Roll up. [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Bagels-and-Lox-Wraps.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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Coconut-Quinoa Breakfast Porridge

September 10, 2019

Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

Save time by making a batch of quinoa earlier in the week. You can use it throughout the week for breakfast porridge, salad topping and to be used with roasted vegetables for a dinner bowl. To use cooked quinoa in porridge just add 2 T of water with the coconut milk and heat to incorporate. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups uncooked quinoa 4 cups water 1 cup coconut milk ¼ t sea salt 1 cup fresh blueberries Toppings: maple syrup (2 t); honey(1-2 t tsp); hemp seeds ( 1 T); cinnamon ( 1 t); toasted nuts ( 2 T) Vanilla Cashew Milk (recipe follows) Directions: Place quinoa, water, salt and coconut milk in a 2-quart pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover to cook for 20 minutes. Stir in blueberries and cook...

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Back To School Crispy Rice Squares

August 19, 2019

Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

This is a classic, delicious snack recipe that has been making memories for kids and parents alike for generations. This recipe adds flavor and texture with additional offerings. Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this easy to make recipe, that you can customize into your own liking! Ingredients: (Makes 32 squares {1 serving ≈ one 2-inch by 2-inch square}, Calories: 160) 1 teaspoon cold-pressed coconut oil ½ cup brown rice syrup 2 tablespoons almost butter 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups crispy brown rice cereal 2 cups puffed rice 2 cups puffed millet ½ cup pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds ½ cup currants, chopped dried apples or dates Directions: Heat oil in a large pot. Add rice syrup and almond butter. Stir...

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Okinawan Cream of Mushroom Soup

August 13, 2019

Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

Japan is famous not only for their culture, but also for their cuisine. The Japanese have 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! Okinawan Cream of Mushroom Soup Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped 1 T avocado oil 1 t salt 1 ½ cup of shitake mushrooms (or a combination of shiitake, enoki and shimeji mushrooms) 1 t ginger, grated 2 cups organic soy milk 1 bay leaf 1 T miso paste Directions: In a large pot stir fry onion in oil. Add a dash of salt and cook until soft. Add mushrooms and continue to...

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Peanut Ginger Miso Dressing

August 6, 2019

Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

Japan is famous not only for their 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! Peanut Ginger Miso Dressing Ingredients: ¼ cup peanut butter (can substitute cashew butter or almond butter) 1 T miso paste 1 t grated fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, minced 1 t lemon juice ½ cup water Directions: For dressing combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until creamy. Can add water to get desired consistency. In a medium bowl layer each ingredient, starting with greens, add edamame and rice, shredded...

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