In this week's Motivation, Dr. Larson talks about how the lifestyle you lead affects your overall longevity. ...
Get your holiday off to a Good Start with some of these healthier yet flavorful nuts! These nuts can be great served with cocktails or packaged for gifts. Ingredients: 3 T melted grass-fed butter, ghee, or avocado oil • 3 T Worcestershire Sauce 1 t salt 1⁄2 t cinnamon 1⁄4 t garlic powder 1⁄4 t cayenne pepper Dash Hot sauce (for reference, we used Fix Sriracha) 1 lb. pecans or nut mixture of pecans, walnuts, and cashews Directions: Combine nuts and drizzle butter to cover. Add remaining ingredients and combine well. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to brown evenly. Cool for 10 minutes. Keep in airtight container for up to 7 days. ...
At Thrive, we always discuss the importance of healthy eating, exercise, and meditation. In today’s Motivation, Erika Shepard, RN, talks about the importance of scaling your JOY. Most of us focus on the scale + weight this time of year and not measuring our joy. Let’s change our mindset going into 2023! If you need help changing your mindset, schedule a Nervous System Reset appointment with Erika! ...
In this Motivation, Harlee Palmer, PA, talks about why you can’t muscle your way to good health. Do you feel like you can just power through your day while exhausted? Are you doubling up on workouts or under-eating to make up for the prior day? Learn more about why these habits won’t serve you + why rest and recovery are necessary for good health! ...
Farro is an ancient grain that is over 7000 years old. It has a nutty flavor and provides a great plant-based option high in protein, fiber, vitamins, and nutrients. It can be used in place of rice but is not gluten-free for those avoiding gluten. Ingredients: 1 1⁄2 c farro, rinsed Salt and Pepper 3 T organic unsalted grass-fed butter 1 onion, chopped 1⁄2 c dried cranberries 1 garlic clove minced 1⁄2 c pecans, toasted and chopped 1⁄4 c fresh Italian Parsley, chopped Directions: Rinse farro well, then drain. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add farro and 1 tsp salt. Return to boil, lower heat to simmer, and cook for 20 minutes covered until the grain is softened but nutty. Drain farro. Melt butter in...
If you're anything like us, you have plenty of Thanksgiving turkey leftovers. Try using that leftover turkey in this yummy soup recipe that is healthy and hearty! Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cups chopped leftover turkey, white and dark 2 cups sliced mushrooms 1 yellow onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 6 cups chicken broth 1 cup wild rice blend 1 tbsp fresh finely chopped sage (or 1 tsp dried - optional) 2 tsp lemon juice 1 cup cashew milk Instructions: Heat olive oil in a large pot over med-high heat. Add mushrooms, cooking for 2-3 minutes until mushrooms release juices. Add onions, garlic, celery, and carrots, cooking another 5...
Dr. Palermo talks about gratitude in this week’s Motivation. Do you perceive your glass as half empty or half full? Practicing gratitude + being thankful for what you have is the best way to fill your glass. We always like to think of something we are grateful for every single day-it’s an easy thing to do and a great way to start your day. We are so grateful for all of you and hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving holiday with friends + family. ...
“It is not happiness that makes us grateful It is gratefulness that makes us happy. Every moment is a gift. … Whatever life gives to you; you will respond with joy. Joy is the happiness that does not depend on what happens. It is the grateful response to the opportunity that life offers you at this moment.” ― David Steindl-Rast Thanksgiving is that time of year when we show gratitude for family, friends, and lives well lived. For a short period of time, we feel happiness-counting our blessings with an overall sense of contentment. Then when Monday rolls around it is business as usual. If we reaped any benefits from the holiday weekend they quickly disappear with the return of stress, negativity, depression, and loneliness. Our lives focus...
While Dia's not new to Thrive, she might be new to you! If you haven't had an opportunity to take her class yet, you're missing out! What excites you about teaching at Thrive? Thrive offers a personalized approach to healthcare and wellness; the small, intimate yoga and fitness classes perfectly complement that approach. What should students in your class expect? My classes are a slow, vinyasa flow with a focus on alignment. This moving meditation enables the student to get out of the head and into the body…to pay attention to the present moment. What are your hobbies and interests outside of Thrive? I try to get outside as much as possible; some of my favorite hobbies are hiking, biking, and gardening. Do you have any children or fur...
Did you sign up for our Healthy Holiday Cooking class with Chef Joe? If not, there's still time! To get you excited for this class and get you prepared for your best Thanksgiving dinner yet we want to give you Chef Joe's super secret Cranberry Sauce. Ingredients: 3 cups cranberries 1/2 cup of orange juice Zest from one large orange 2 tbsp honey Pinch of salt 1 tbsp Gran Marnier liquor (optional) Directions: Combine the orange juice, cranberries, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until cranberries are smooth but not pureed. Note: The cranberries should still have texture. Add honey and Gran Marnier and zest to cranberry sauce. Pulse momentarily, just to incorporate. Best refrigerated overnight or for several hours Enjoy! ...