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Greek Gyro Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients (For Gyro Meatballs): 1 lb ground lamb (can substitute beef) 2 T minced red onion Two garlic cloves, minced ½ t salt ½ t rosemary ½ t pepper 1 t dried oregano 1 T avocado or coconut oil ½ t ground cumin ½ t dried marjoram ½ t dried thyme   Directions: Place meat and all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Knead to combine. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Heat oil in a skillet. Add meatballs—brown meatballs on all sides. Turn to low heat until cooked throughout. Drain on a paper towel. Can place in oven to heat. Serve with Tzatziki or a pita with lettuce, tomato, and onion as a Gyro.   Ingredients (For Tzatziki): One cucumber. Pared and cubed ¼ t dill week 1 t salt ...

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Motivation: Connected Conversations

Did you know that the more loving and connected conversations you have with yourself + others can help suppress inflammation? Learn more with Erika Shepherd, RN in this week's Motivation. If you need help taking control of your mind and positive thoughts, book a free discovery call with Erika! Call our office at 704-390-7150 to get on her schedule! ...

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Why Magnesium Matters: FDA Announces New Qualified Health Claim

On January 10, 2022, FDA announced in a letter of enforcement discretion a newly qualified health claim for magnesium and reduced risk of high blood pressure. Both health claims and qualified health claims characterize the relationship between a substance and a reduction in risk of contracting a particular disease or health-related condition and are reviewed by FDA through a petition process. Qualified health claims are supported by less evidence than the “significant scientific agreement” standard that governs unqualified health claims. Therefore, qualified health claims require a disclaimer or other qualifying language to avoid misleading consumers as to the strength of the scientific evidence supporting the claim. In January, the FDA reviewed health claims related to magnesium. A review of multiple studies did show some benefits with respect to hypertension, but the...

Motivation: Gratitude, Mindfulness + Meditation

In today’s Motivation, Dr. Palermo talks about why you should practice gratitude, mindfulness + meditation daily. Want to learn more? Join Dr. Palermo on May 8th for a Yoga + Learn class that will focus on meditation. You’ll explore several breathing techniques and guided meditations to practice sitting in stillness. We’ll begin with a 55-minute yoga class with Suzanne Bergen and end with a short discussion and meditation with mindfulness teacher Isabel Shankle. All levels are welcome, and modifications will be offered. Wear your yoga clothes and bring your mat! Details: Cost: $30 FREE for Thrivers! Date: May 8th, 2023 Time: 6:00 p – 7:30 p Signup on Mindbody, or call the office at 704-390-7150...

Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

Get a taste of summer with our mouthwatering shrimp tacos topped with sweet and tangy pineapple salsa! 🌮🍤🍍 Ingredients: For Shrimp 1 lb. Shrimp (tails off, deveined and peeled) 8 corn or gluten-free tortillas like Siete ¼ t ground cumin 1/8 t chipotle chili powder 1/3 t sea salt 1/8 t ground black pepper 2 T avocado oil 1 large avocado, ripe Salt and Pepper to taste Salsa Mix 1 fresh pineapple ½ c jicama ¼ c diced red onion 1-2 jalapenos, seeded and diced Juice of 1 lime ¼ c fresh cilantro, chopped 1 T chopped mint leaves Directions: Combine dry ingredients in a bowl with avocado oil and stir well to make a paste. Add shrimp and toss, coating well. If planning to grill shrimp, thread on to...

Sleep Must Be a Priority

[caption id="attachment_4832" align="alignleft" width="300"] Nancy A. Palermo MD[/caption] Getting quality sleep is foundational for optimal health yet one out of every three Americans is not getting sufficient sleep. This reduction in sleep quantity and quality is leading to an array of health issues including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and mental disease. The conventional approach to sleep issues is a pill but this is not without side effects. Prescription sleep aids are associated with reduced sleep quality and even worse they pose a 5 times greater risk of memory and concentration problems, 2 times increased risk of falls and fractures, and 2 times the great risk of motor vehicle accidents. Long-term use is also associated with parasomnias-abnormal behaviors like sleepwalking, sleep eating, and sleep-driving. Recent data has shown...

This is Stress on Your Brain

[caption id="attachment_4832" align="alignleft" width="300"] Nancy Palermo, MD[/caption] Have you ever been in a stressful situation where you were so overwhelmed you could not think straight? More than likely it was related to your cortisol levels. Cortisol, which is produced by the adrenal glands in times of stress, plays an important role in aiding the body’s response to a stressful situation. When we are in an acute period of stress the body and mind need to be hyper-focused on survival. We remember details about the situation are not important, but when we are constantly stressed and cortisol levels remain high for long periods of time, it can wreak havoc on many organs, including the brain. When the brain is under prolonged stress the limbic system which is composed of the amygdala...

Pan-Roasted Shrimp 

Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled ¼ cup dry white wine, good quality 4 large garlic cloves 2 T chopped fresh leaf parsley Pinch red pepper flakes Directions: Peel shrimp and remove veins. Cut a deep butterfly into each shrimp so they can be opened like a book. Rinse thoroughly and place on a towel to dry. In a large skillet, warm oil and add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until softened but not browned. Add shrimp and cook until opaque – turning once. ( about 2 minutes) Add wine and allow alcohol to evaporate ( approximately 30 seconds). Remove from heat and top with pepper and parsley. Serve immediately. ...

Insalata mista al limone (Mixed-leaf salad with fennel and lemon juice)

Eating healthy does not need to be complicated. Sometimes the simplest of recipes can have the greatest impact. Those who live in the 💙 Zones have figured this out! Try this simple yet healthy salad option from Italy.  Ingredients: Romaine lettuce Extra virgin olive oil (1/4 cup) Red radicchio Fine Sea salt and pepper, ½ t each Small bunch of mixed baby lettuce Juice of lemon One bulb of fennel 1 minced garlic clove Directions: Prior to serving salad, wash and shred lettuce and use a salad spinner to dry the leaves. Place lettuce in a large bowl. Remove the tough outer leaves of the fennel, wash and finely shred the fennel bulb, and add to lettuce leaves. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, and spices well with...

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Getting to know Dee Iraca, RDN, LDN, Professionally Trained Chef

Dee Iraca is a licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, a professionally trained Chef, and the founder of Eat Well Chef. Her specialty is cooking classes. However, she also does private chef work and small-group catering and occasionally does wellness retreats focused on health and wellness. She also works with individuals to help sift through the “noise” of food and nutrition. Her mission is to help people live their best and healthiest lives by way of nutrition and food, and her superpower is teaching cooking techniques and inspiring with nutritious, delicious recipes. Dee has worked in a variety of settings, including a nutrition private practice where she helped people improve their health using motivation techniques, education, where she taught culinary and nutrition classes at Johnson & Wales University and the...

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