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Village Salad with Greek Dressing

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...

Facial Cupping

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 ...

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup chopped onion (1 medium) 32 oz Vegetable Broth 6 cup cooked butternut squash 1 tsp salt 2 tsp curry 1 tsp dried thyme Dash red pepper 1⁄2 cup cooking sherry 1 can coconut milk (or cashew milk) Directions Sautee onion in olive oil. Add broth, squash, and seasonings. Puree in a blender (or use a handheld immersion blender). Add sherry and coconut milk. Cook for 15min on low to medium. ...

Getting to Know the ”P Vitamins”- Phytonutrients

Most of us are familiar with macronutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats and many are aware of micronutrients and vitamins. These are all listed on food labels and are components of a healthy diet. Few, however, are familiar with the phytonutrients and phytochemicals. Phytonutrients are plant-based compounds once referred to as Vitamin “P” Turns out these compounds have not been considered a vitamin and do not even have a daily recommended dose. Yet, phytonutrients have been at the forefront of nutritional research and the findings have many quite excited, but you will not find them listed anywhere on nutrition or food labels. We have been told to eat our fruits and vegetables because they are good for us, but researchers are learning the distinct properties of the phytonutrients...

What is a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet?

The whole food plant-based diet is recognized as one of the healthiest in the world. It decreases your chances of certain chronic conditions, facilitates weight loss, and improves your health overall. What exactly is the whole food plant-based diet? How does it impact your health beyond weight loss, and how can you incorporate it into your lifestyle?   What is a whole food plant-based diet?    The word diet might be deceiving because it’s not a diet at all; the whole food plant-based diet is a loose set of guidelines that act as a lifestyle. This diet can vary greatly and can work for vegetarians, vegans, and those who want to keep some meat in their diet.   No matter how you choose to customize it, the whole food plant-based diet has some...

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Motivation: Lipoprotein (a)

To continue along with our cardiometabolic health focus, Harlee Palmer, PA talks about Lipoprotein (a) in today’s Motivation Learn more about what this means + tests that you should consider in today’s motivation. https://vimeo.com/683862636    ...

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