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Salmon with Blueberry Mango Salsa 

Pairing the salmon with the fruit salsa takes it to a higher level. You can use any fish in place of the salmon. The salsa adds flavor and powerful antioxidants.  Ingredients: ½ cup blueberries 1 tsp olive oil 1/3 cup peeled, diced mango Salmon filets 3 oz 2 T minced red onion Sea salt and black pepper for salmon 2 T minced red pepper 2 T chopped fresh cilantro 1 T lime juice ½ t minced jalapeno pepper 1 t honey ¼ t sea salt Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix all ingredients except salmon and olive oil in a bowl. Keep in the fridge and allow to sit at least 20 minutes. It can be made a day ahead as well. Season salmon with olive oil and salt...

Creamy Basil Dressing

This Creamy Basil Dressing is great on salads and summer veggies! Ingredients: 1c cashews, raw and unsalted (water for soaking cashews) 1/2 cup oat milk (can sub other unsweetened plant milk) 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cups fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 2 T lemon juice 1/2 T onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp salt Instructions: Cover the cashews with hot water and soak for 30min  Discard the soaking water (cashews can also soak overnight). Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor -- drained cashews, milk, oil, spices, basil leaves, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice. Blend on high for about 3 minutes until everything is creamy and smooth.  (You can add a little extra milk or olive...

Choose Your Sunscreen Wisely

Summer has officially arrived along with more sunshine, increased outdoor activities, and anticipated trips to the beach and pool.  The extra vitamin D is loaded with health benefits, but extra summer sunshine can come with the cost of excessive UVA and UVB exposure, skin damage, and hidden dangerous chemicals in sunscreen. While adjusting your time of day outside and staying in the shade are easy solutions, selecting a quality sunscreen that is both safe and effective is a much harder task.   There is no perfect sunscreen on the market, but there are certainly better options. Now is a great time to educate yourself on the best options for protecting your skin and your long-term health.     The EWG has released its yearly guide to sunscreen (we...

Quick Lime Marinated Shrimp Ceviche

This Shrimp Ceviche recipe is a simple take on a proven winner. It's a fresh way to bring lots of healthy ingredients into one dish! Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and tails removed. ½ cup of lime juice 1 t lime zest 1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced ¼ cup green pepper, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced Half of a jalapeno, seeds removed, sliced thinly ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves removed 1 avocado, cubed 1 t red pepper flakes Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp. Remove from heat and stir until shrimp just turn pink. Drain and rinse with cold water. Cut each shrimp into thirds and set aside to cool. In a glass or porcelain bowl,...

Motivation: Eating Local Produce

In this week's Motivation, Dr. Larson talks about the benefits of eating locally-grown seasonal produce. Produce that is grown locally has better nutritional value and flavor. Food picked from the vine immediately starts to lose its nutrient value - particularly when it travels across the country during distribution or sits on store shelves. Learn more and plan on shopping at your local farmers' markets this summer! ...

Shrimp Curry

Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 t salt ½ cup green bell pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ cup sliced carrots 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and minced ½ c onions cut into thin strips 1 can of coconut milk full fat 2 T coconut oil 1 T tomato paste 1 t ground cumin 1 T lime juice 1 t ground coriander Fresh cilantro for garnish 1 t paprika Directions: Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped vegetables and sauté until they are tender and lightly browned (about 5 minutes). Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander, paprika, and salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes stirring often until fragrant. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink. Mix well with...

Soba Noodle Ramen Bowl

Experience pure comfort with our Soba Noodle Ramen Bowl recipe. Enjoy a delectable fusion of Japanese soba noodles and a healthy dressing packed with flavor! Soba Noodle Ramen Bowl 7 oz soba (buckwheat noodles) 1 bunch cilantro (¼ cup leaves picked off) 2 green onions, chopped. 1 T toasted sesame seeds 2 chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces (optional) 1 napa cabbage sliced in ½ inch slices. ½ cup shredded or julienned carrots ½ cup peeled edamame ½ of a red pepper sliced thinly 2 garlic cloves minced. 1-inch piece of fresh ginger minced. For dressing: 1 T avocado oil 3 T toasted sesame oil 1 t crushed red pepper. 1 T honey 3 T soy sauce 1 T mirin or sweetened sake Directions: Bring water to a...

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Motivation: Healthy Grilling Tips

Dr. Palermo talks about healthy grilling tips in this week's Motivation! Properly cleaning the grill, choosing high-quality meats, cooking with marinades and herbs, and making sure you don’t let things char on the grill are all ways to make summertime grilling healthier! Learn more in Dr. Palermo's video below! ...

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Roasted Beets with Orange & Thyme

Elevate the humble beet to new levels of culinary delight with our irresistible Roasted Beets with Orange & Thyme recipe, where the vibrant flavors of citrus and aromatic thyme perfectly complement the earthy sweetness of roasted beets. Ingredients: 1 Bunch of beets (approximately 1 1/2 lbs) 1 tsp honey 1 tsp EVOO 1/4 cup of Orange juice 2 tsp orange zest 3 Tbls balsamic vinegar or vinegar 2 tsp Thyme Leaves, chopped Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Wash and peel beets. Drizzle beets with EVOO and salt & pepper. Wrap in tin foil and roast for 30-40 minutes, until tender. Cool. Cut beets into 1-inch pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl. Brizzle beets with balsamic vinegar, orange juice, and honey, and mix well....

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