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Beet Hummus

Beets are getting a lot of respect recently given their association with longevity. This recipe is a great way to get your beet servings. We are loving Enzo’s Table oil and balsamic vinegar used in this recipe. If you have never tried you can order online at www.enzostable.com  Ingredients: 1 package of cooked plain beets (8 oz) 4 cloves fresh garlic 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed ( water preserved to thin if needed) ¼ cup tahini 1 t ground cumin ½ t Himalayan salt 2 T fresh lemon juice 2 T aged balsamic vinegar 2 T extra virgin olive oil Directions: Place beets, garlic, and beans in a food processor and mix until finely chopped. Add tahini, cumin, salt, lemon juice, and vinegar and puree until...

Gochujang-Glazed Salmon with Garlic Spinach

We are always encouraging our patients to experiment with new spices and herbs. This recipe is a great example. Gochujang is a Korean red chili paste. When it is combined with the honey it gives the salmon a spicy sweetness that will be addictive. You can find this spice in any grocery in the Asian aisle. Ingredients 2 T gochujang 1 T mirin or sweet sake 1 T honey 2 T white miso 2 T gluten free, low sodium soy sauce or tamari ( can use coconut amines ) 2 t toasted sesame oil 4 garlic cloves, minced and divided 2 t minced ginger 1- 1 ¼ pounds of salmon, wild caught preferred, cut into individual portions 8 cups of baby spinach Scallions, chopped Sesame seeds...

Shaved Brussel Sprouts Salad

Enjoy this yummy Brussel Sprouts Salad at your next picnic. Everyone is sure to love it! Salad 1 lb Brussel Sprouts, ends trimmed, then sprouts sliced into ¼ inch slices 1/3 cup Goat Cheese crumbles 1 cup walnuts, toasted (see recipe directions) 1 Fuji apple, cored and thinly sliced Fresh basil for garnish and for dressing (¼ cup with additional for garnishing) 1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced and placed in ice water for 10 minutes then dried Himalayan salt and pepper to taste Dressing ¼ cup shallots, minced ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1 T Champagne Vinegar 1 t Himalayan salt ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ½ t fresh ground pepper Directions Toss walnuts with olive oil and 1 tsp salt. Bake in the oven at...

Summer “Do’s” and “Dont’s

Summer is here and we're all ready to enjoy days at the pool and sunny warm weather. Dr. Palermo shares some of her secrets to make this season your best! Don’t Put on Sunscreen… At least for the first twenty minutes, you are in the sun. Vitamin D deficiency is common with over 80% of Americans being deficient. This is a result of our overreaction to the risk of skin cancer with sun exposure. Vitamin D is important for adequate immune function and control of inflammation, neurological and cardiovascular function, bone-building, fighting depression, and most importantly, fighting and preventing many kinds of cancer. The body produces it Vitamin D with exposure to the sun and sunscreen blocks this process. UVB rays, (not UVA rays which lead to aging...

The Gut Brain Connection: Your Gut and Brain are More Connected than You Think

Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach or hangry when you went too long without eating? We often feel emotions in our gut while poor gut health and chronic intestinal problems influence our mood and cognitive functioning. This is because of the gut-brain connection, one of the primary indicators of overall health. Today, we wanted to cover why this connection exists and the easy steps you can take to improve both your brain and gut health.   What is gut-brain health?   First off, what exactly is gut-brain health? It’s the idea that your gut health directly impacts your brain health and vice versa. The biochemistry between the brain and the guts means they often communicate with each other, including sending messages back and forth about your mood,...

Dr Fletcher talks about Gut Brain connection

Motivation: Gut-brain Connection

Could your anxiety + depression be linked to your gut health? In today’s Motivation, Dr. Fletcher talks about the gut-brain axis. One of the most interesting things that we are learning, is the correlation between your gut health and mood. Learn more in today’s video! https://vimeo.com/713281691  ...

Celiac Disease Thrive

Motivation: Celiac Disease

Celiac Disease. Did you know that 1 in 100 people have it?   Registered Dietician, Annette Habecker explains more about this autoimmune disease in this motivation If you think you have celiac or other autoimmune issues, our Thrive team can help! Contact our office to schedule an appointment with our functional physicians + dietitians today! https://vimeo.com/711702348  ...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

[caption id="attachment_4834" align="alignleft" width="300"] Dr. Scott Greenapple[/caption]  May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and April is Stress Awareness Month.  So, we will combine a few theories, thoughts, and “tools” with helping people become aware and educated and offer some guidance for you or any you may know who suffers from these diseases.   Globally, mental health issues are on the rise. From COVID, political unrest, the war in Ukraine, climate change, inflation, and government involvement in woman’s rights, there is a sense of angst with so much uncertainty and division among us.  With that being said, I am not sure if I have ever witnessed in my lifetime more depression, anxiety, and general anxiety disorder (GAD) being reported in the media or seen in health care professional practices.  Some...

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