Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Light Olive Oil 4 pieces Fresh Cod Fillets (200-250 grams each) 300 grams Cherry Tomatoes cut in half 1/4 cup Garlic, chopped finely 1/2 cup Chardonnay White Wine Juice of 1 Lemon Fresh Thyme Leaves Salt & Pepper, to taste Directions: Heat oil in a large sauté pan. Season cod fillets with […]

The digestive tract is home to more than 500 species of bacteria, comprising about 100 trillion bugs altogether. Collectively, they are tremendously important for overall health. Learn more about beneficial bacteria by watching this week’s Monday Motivation!  

The digestive tract is home to more than 500 species of bacteria, comprising about 100 trillion bugs altogether. Collectively, they are tremendously important for overall health. We give these bugs a home; in exchange, they do a variety of things for us. For instance, they help digest food, synthesize certain vitamins, and play an important […]

Japan is famous not only for their culture, but also for their cuisine. The Japanese have a low risk of acquiring diseases, due to their healthy eating habits, and this Match Green Tea Mochi recipe is an example of why! Matcha Green Tea Mochi Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour 1 cup coconut milk full fat […]

We’re always touting the medicinal benefits of foods. One, in particular, is garlic. We know that garlic has anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-oxide benefits. But there are plenty of additional reasons why you should add more garlic to your diet, spend a few minutes with Dr. Palermo as she shares why in this Monday Motivation. […]

  Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants sliced lengthwise or 12 lasagna noodles, boiled 2 medium lemons, juiced 1 12- ounce block extra-firm tofu 3 TBSP Nutritional Yeast 1/2 Cup Fresh Basil 1 TBSP Dried Oregano 2-4 TBSP Olive Oil 1 TSP Salt + Pepper 2-3 cups marinara Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees Salt eggplant slices on both sides and arrange in a colander […]

Looking for an easy and flavorful dinner with healthy ingredients and very little clean-up? Try this delicious Instant-Pot Chicken Pad Thai! Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 2 chicken breasts, diced 4 cloves garlic minced 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari 1/2 cup jarred pad thai sauce (I like Thai Kitchen brand) 1 1/2 cups water 7 oz rice noodles 1 cup Carrot matchsticks 1/2 each red and yellow pepper, sliced 4 green […]

Did you know that heart disease is preventable? We can reverse many of the effects of heart disease through lifestyle changes. In most instances, the best change you can make is your diet. Learn more about healing your heart in this Monday Motivation

Did you miss Dr. Fletcher’s Facebook Live chat about Intermittent Fasting? Now is your chance to check it out if you did, it’s full of great tips on how to control your hunger as well as plenty of information to motivate you towards a successful intermittent fast! Intermittent Fasting with Dr. Fletcher Posted by Thrive […]

This easy and healthy salmon burger is a family favorite! Ingredients for Salmon Burgers: 1 lb salmon fillet (skin removed) 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (see note) 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley 2 eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp mustard 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper olive oil for greasing the pan or grill Ingredients for Avocado Salsa: 1 large avocado, chopped 1/3 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 lime, juiced 1 tbsp extra […]