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Slow Steamed Artichokes

May 10, 2022
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Artichokes are great prebiotics and make your good gut microbes incredibly happy. When they are happy they will reward you with health benefits. Artichokes can be intimidating but are well worth the effort. Try with a Lemon Dijon dipping sauce or with a vinaigrette in place of butter. Ingredients: 4-6 artichokes 1 1/2 cups water 2 T olive oil 3 slices of lemon 2 cloves of garlic Directions Cut stems flush with the base of the artichoke so it can stand flat. Cut an inch off the top and snip off the tips of leaves. Arrange artichokes stem end down and packed together in a slow cooker. Add water, lemon, and garlic. Cover and cook on low until each leaf are tender and separates without resistance (about 7...

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Hibiscus Green Tea

May 3, 2022
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Hibiscus tea has been shown to reduce blood pressure and green tea is packed with antioxidants. This tea can be chilled and enjoyed as an iced tea. ¼ cup of organic loose tea or 4-5 organic green tea bags ½ cup of dried organic hibiscus flowers or 5-6 organic tea bags 8 cups of filtered water 2 tsp lime juice 2-4 T organic honey Bring water to a boil. Add tea or tea bags to a large bowl with lime juice. Add hot water to the bowl and allow to steep for 10-15 minutes. Remove tea bags or strain. Add honey to taste. ...

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Could An Elimination Diet Cure All Your Woes?

May 3, 2022
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine

Fifty percent of Americans believe they have some form of food sensitivity yet until recently medical specialists did not give this any consideration. Gluten sensitivity has recently received the most attention with gluten-free foods lining aisles in the grocery and gluten-free options finding their way onto restaurant menus. Many people just decide they have intolerance and remove the food from their diet.   Medical science is now recognizing that food sensitivities may be causing more than stomach aches, gas, and bloating. Some chronic conditions are now being blamed on the body’s reaction to certain “trigger” foods. Eliminating these “triggers” may help those suffering from chronic ailments including digestive problems and IBS, headaches, chronic sinus pressure and drainage, low energy, skin irritations, joint pain, and weight fluctuations...

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Kimchi

April 26, 2022
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Use your kimchi as an addition to a rice bowl or top chicken or shrimp burgers with it for a spicy twist. Of course, you can just eat it too!!! Ingredients: 1 Chinese or Napa Cabbage cut into 2-inch pieces 1 -2 cups of filtered water 1 Daikon radish sliced, or 2 regular radishes sliced 4 green onions/scallions chopped ¼ cup rock salt or iodine-free salt like sea salt or Himalayan salt 5-6 garlic cloves, minced 2 large slices of fresh ginger, minced 1-2 T of red pepper flakes 1 t sugar 2 T fish sauce (can substitute shrimp paste) 1 t rice wine vinegar 1-quart jar for fermentation   Instructions: Cut the cabbage lengthwise into four strips then cut into 1–2-inch pieces. Add the cut-up cabbage to...

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Akkermansia Mucinophila: Your New Best Gut Friend

April 19, 2022
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Dr NP, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine, Nancy's articles, Vitamins, Weight Management

[caption id="attachment_4067" align="alignleft" width="251"] Dr. Nancy Palermo[/caption] In the past 15 years, there has been a great deal of attention on the gut microbiome. In fact, since 2013 there have been over 19,000 published papers on this topic. If you search PubMed you can see that numerous studies have shown associations of the microbiome with disorders like obesity, diabetes mellitus, autoimmune disorders, cancers, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and even neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Recent genetic tools like DNA sequencing have helped researchers further characterize the composition of microbes in the gut and successfully delineated their specific roles. In 2004 researchers first isolated a gram-negative anaerobe called Akkermansia mucinophila in the Netherlands. They now know a great deal more about this gut bacteria and what they have learned...

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How Does Alcohol Affect Gut Health?

April 13, 2022
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Dietitian Services, Health, Health Hints, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine, Nutrition

Overindulging in alcohol damages a variety of bodily functions from your liver to your mental health. An often overlooked area affected by alcohol is your gut. But how exactly does alcohol affect your gut and what are the signs your gut isn’t happy with how much you’re drinking?   Alcohol and the Gut   Gut health is about more than your stomach–it can impact your mind, immune system, the risk level for certain types of cancer, and more. Basically, it’s one of the major determinants of health in your body.   When you drink alcohol, it can affect your gut health in two primary ways. First, once it's metabolized, it will enter the small intestine and decrease intestinal permeability. This can lead to a leaky gut syndrome, a condition that can...

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Village Salad with Greek Dressing

April 13, 2022
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We recently shared this recipe in our Cooking Workshop and the staff loved it! They felt it was a healthy(ier) version of your standard Greek Salad that impressed everyone! Ingredients Village Salad 2 red tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 green pepper, sliced 2 cucumbers, sliced thickly and halved salt, pepper, and oregano 4 green onions, chopped ¼ lb sheep's milk feta, cut into small chunks ¼ lb Kalamata olives Greek Dressing 1 cup red wine vinegar 2 cups olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 t oregano o Salt and pepper to taste Directions Combine all ingredients except seasonings and dressing in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss ingredients. Make salad dressing in a large jar. Shake well. (best to let stand for...

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Facial Cupping

April 11, 2022
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Aesthetic Services, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Massage & Bodywork

Reveal your natural beauty using this powerful & non-invasive facial treatment Would you like to see visible results without the need for cosmetic procedures? If so, then you’re in the right place! Facial Cupping is THE alternative beauty treatment that will sculpt, plump, and reveal your natural beauty. No more tired skin, puffiness, or dark under-eye circles. Facial Cupping will bring back the glow you thought you’d lost. Here are some benefits of Facial Cupping Brightens the skin Minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Boosts collagen production Reduces puffiness Reduces pore size ...

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