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Slow Cooker Santa Fe Meatloaf

Oven-baked meatloaf can turn dry. But the moisture-sealing magic of the slow cooker makes this one melt in your mouth. Gina Homolka is the founder of skinnytaste.com and @skinnytaste. Recipe courtesy of  Cooking Light Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds 93% lean ground turkey 2/3 cup plus 2 Tbsp. mild red enchilada sauce, divided 1/2 cup quick oats 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp. fresh or frozen corn kernels, divided 5 tablespoons canned unsalted black beans, rinsed, drained, and divided 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 (4-oz.) can mild chopped green chiles, drained well 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 garlic clove, crushed or grated 1 1/2 ounces preshredded Mexican cheese blend (about 1/3 cup) ...

Roasted Acorn Squash

[caption id="attachment_1533" align="alignleft" width="392"] Image Courtesy Simply Recipes[/caption] Here's a delightfully quick and simple way to prepare one of autumn's finest offerings. The Acorn Squash is a good source of vitamin C, niacin, vitamin A, folate, thiamine and vitamin B-6. Making this simple 2 ingredient recipe a must try during the holiday season and something to add to your Thanksgiving Day feast! Ingredients: Acorn Squash 1 tbls Ohio or Vermont Maple Syrup Instructions:  Preheat oven to 400 degrees, while oven is heating cut Acorn Squash in half and scoop out the seeds and stringy flesh. Next, score with a knife in a criss-cross pattern. Once completed, add 1/2 tbls of Maple Syrup in the bell of each acorn squash and massage syrup into the flesh. Place Acorn Squash on baking sheet and place...

Getting To Know Dr. Amy Fletcher

My name is Amy Fletcher. After 16 years in private practice Ob/Gyn, I left to pursue my own practice which would align with my values on health and healing. At this point only one of a handful of doctors currently board-certified in both Ob/Gyn and Integrative Medicine. I completed additional training throughout the University of Arizona Integrative Medicine program under the direction of Dr. Andrew Weil.  Currently, I'm working towards a certification in Functional Medicine along with additional training seminars in nutrition, wellness, and integrative healthcare. My passion for health and wellness that is rooted in midwest soil. This is a result of being raised in a small southwest Wisconsin town. My grandfathers, one a country doctor; the other a farmer inspire me to help heal the root...

Garlicky Farro with Roasted Veggies

Farro is a Mediterranean grain of certain wheat species, sold dried, and prepared by cooking in water until soft. People eat it plain, and often use it as an ingredient in salads, soups, and other dishes. it was a mainstay in the diets of Ancient Romans.  We think it has a similar texture and taste to Barley and is a great food to add to your diet. The recipe we're sharing is simple, quick and heats well (so prepare for leftovers)! We like cooking it on a Sunday and adding the remaining vegetables in our fridge into the mix for an impactful and flavorful kick to this super dish! Ingredients: Farro 6 Cloves Garlic Minced 2 Tablespoons EVOO 1 cup organic Farro 3 cups water, stock or wine Salt & Pepper to taste Roasted Veggies: Leftover...

What is a Health Coach?

by Shelley Butler, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Thrive offers Health Coaching as one of its many wellness services. Many people wonder what a Health Coaching appointment looks like, and how it could help them on their journey towards true health and wellness.  A Thrive health coach is someone with experience and knowledge that can help get you to a greater achievement level than you could on your own.  Health coaching is about taking recommendations given by a practitioner or other professional, and helping the client to implement them into their day-to-day life. The process allows each client's individual story to unfold. The Health Coach will help them see their uniqueness, and help address the issues at hand - such as weight loss (or weight gain in some cases), digestive issues, sleep...

Butternut Squash and Apple Bisque

Butternut Squash and Apples Two perfect ingredients to use for fall cooking. This Bisque combines both to make a velvety treat that is great to share around the dinner table! Makes 8 servings Prep Time: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Butternut Squash (about 1 1/2 lbs) 3 Tart Apples 1 small white onion 2 quarts (8 cups) chicken stock of broth (vegetable stock is a suitable replacement for vegetarian diets) 2 slices white bread 1/4 teaspoon rosemary 1/4 teaspoon marjoram 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper crushed black pepper to taste 2/3 cup heavy cream (or thin cashew cream) Peel squash and scoop out seeds. Cut into 2-inch pieces. Peel, core and coarsely chop the apples. Peel and chop an onion. Combine squash, apples, onion, rosemary, marjoram, chicken (or vegetable) stock, bread, salt and pepper in a large pot. Bring to...

Gargle Your Way to Good Health

by Shelley Butler, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach I have a self care tip for you that you may want to add to your daily routine, and it's basically free! Try gargling!  It may be something you do when you feel like you are coming down with a sore throat, but gargling has other health benefits you may not know about. Gargling stimulates the vagus nerve, which is the nerve that connects the brain to the gut.  It sits right next to the jugular vein.  The vagus nerve is responsible for motility in the intestines, which helps "move" your bowels.  If you suffer from constipation or poor digestion, you may want to consider stimulating the vagus nerve.  The vagus nerve also helps release stomach acid and digestive enzymes, helps...

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