I advocate for using whole foods to nourish our bodies and restore to a positive relationship with food. As a food and nutrition expert, I focus on personalized nutrition programs designed to promote healthy weight, disease management and sports performance. I work side-by-side with my clients to set goals then provide ongoing support with nutrition education and behavioral coaching — adapted to their learning style — so they have the motivation and capability to succeed. I can translate the most current medical nutrition therapy into simple and practical changes for powerful results. I am currently in private practice helping people make permanent and lasting changes in their health using medical nutrition therapy and an intuitive eating approach. My aim is to help clients set realistic and achievable goals...
Jump on this Healthy Plant-Based Caesar Salad recipe to impress everyone! Image Courtesy OhSheGlows If you missed our Virtual Thriver: Plant-Based Diet: Eating For Energy then you missed this yummy healthy alternative to the traditional Caesar Salad! 1 cup white beans pureed (cannellini) 2 T pureed anchovies4 T lemon juice 2 t minced garlic4 T grated parmesan cheese ½ c olive oil¼ c cold water ½ t black pepperCombine the white bean puree, lemon juice, anchovy puree, minced garlic, parmesan, olive oil, cold water and pepper. Puree in food processor. Serve with greens. May top with shrimp, salmon or chicken.Also try adding the crispy garbanzo beans for a crouton crunch from the previous recipe. Download Printable Recipe Become A Thriver! ...
These tasty Garbanzo beans can serve as a snack or can be sprinkled on salads for additional protein. Ingredients: 1 T extra virgin olive oil ¼ t dried basil ¼ cup nutritional yeast ½ t dried oregano 2 t garlic powder ¼ t cayenne pepper 1 T onion powder ½ t black pepper 2 15 ounce cans of garbanzo beans Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, oregano, and peppers. Rinse and drain the garbanzo beans and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Add the beans to the dry mixture and mix to coat well. Spread the coated beans on the baking sheet evenly and roast for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes, until...
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An easy quinoa chili that comes together in less than 1 hour! Easy, delicious, super healthy and so satisfying! Give it a try! Recipe courtesy Kim's Craving's Ingredients 1 medium yellow or white onion, diced ( + coconut or olive oil)3 small or 2 large sweet potatoes, diced (about 1 pound)1 teaspoon sea salt + more to taste1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon black pepper3 tablespoons chili powder3 teaspoons cumin4 cups vegetable broth, low sodium, divided1 cup quinoa, uncooked (you will not need to rinse if using Bob's Red Mill quinoa)1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed1 1/2 cups corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted1 cinnamon stick OPTIONAL FOR SERVING: lime juice, avocado, fresh cilantro, non-dairy sour cream and/or cheese, as preferred, and plenty of corn bread Instructions In a large pot over medium heat, sauté diced onion in about 2 teaspoons oil until translucent and...
https://vimeo.com/459964105 In traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) we look at seasons and consider them as elements. With each change of the season there are elements and meridians that correspond. We look at the meridians and elements and how they tend to have a direct correlation to both the physical and emotional aspects of our lives. We are now going from the relaxed care free world of summer to the more serious and introspective energies that are associated with autumn. Fall is the metal element and the meridians involved are the lung and the large intestine. This is the time of organization and setting boundaries. Finish up projects you have started in spring and summer. Focus on internal and cultivate your body mind practice becoming more introspective. The...
Get to know Thrive's Licensed Massage Therapist, Catherine Currie! Cat Currie is a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist specializing in hot and cold stone therapy, energy work, and using medium to heavy pressure. Her sessions are geared towards providing a full-body therapeutic experience. With her unique combination of hot and cold stones, she offers a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating experience that will surely leave her clients feeling refreshed and renewed. Her energy work promotes a state of deep relaxation and helps to release any blockages in the body's energy flow. With Cat's skills and expertise, clients can expect to leave her sessions feeling completely restored and revitalized. Book with her and embark on a journey to a healthier, happier you Catherine is currently accepting new patients. Call...
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