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Black Bean Frittata with Cheddar Cheese

A wonderful brunch presentation or the perfect option for a meat-free dinner. You can also prepare the bean filling and use it as a filling for an omelet. Ingredients: 6 eggs 2 T olive oil ½ t sea salt 1/4 cup scallions, chopped 1 t garlic, minced ¼ cup shredded organic cheddar cheese 1/8 t cayenne pepper ½ cup tomato chopped 1 cup black beans, cooked 1 T cilantro minced ½ t cumin Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray cast iron pan with oil. In a cast iron skillet, add oil, sauté scallions, garlic, and cayenne for 1 minute. Add tomato and beans and cook until the liquid evaporates. Add cilantro and cumin, mix well, and set aside. In a bowl, whisk eggs and add...

The Misunderstood Egg

Recently, while reviewing a patient’s labs in the office, I was shocked when she proclaimed her primary physician told her she needed to stop eating eggs because it was raising her cholesterol. I was surprised to hear that someone was still giving this advice. I know some in the lay population have not gotten the memo, but I was surprised a physician would still be that misinformed. Unfortunately, I continue to hear this advice from patients: “To reduce your cholesterol, eat fewer eggs and eat less meat.” There has been a lot of misinformation about eggs. Hopefully, this article will help to straighten things out. First, I thought I would share some fun facts about eggs to keep this light, and then I will get into all the...

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The Science Behind an Apple a Day

The Science Behind an Apple a Day Nancy A. Palermo MD Everyone knows the saying” An apple a day keeps the doctor away” but current research into the power of food shows there are real reasons this powerful fruit might just reduce your doctor visits. Apples are nutritional power houses providing 4 gm of fiber, Vitamin C, and K but more importantly one apple can provide 22% of the phenolic antioxidants. Antioxidants are compounds that help to neutralize free radicals in the body which can lead to tissue damage. Getting sufficient antioxidants is associated with reduction in cancer cell proliferation, reduction in damage to our DNA, reduction of lipid oxidation and cholesterol reduction leading to reduction in cancer and heart disease. One medium size apple contains less than 100...

Top Reasons You Should Cook and Eat Indian Food

“Indian cuisine is a treasure trove of ancient wisdom, with its use of spices that not only enhance the taste but also provide health benefits.” – Unknown Cooking and adopting a whole foods diet can be more fun when introducing new cuisines. Traditional cuisines are often based on health formation. Indian cuisine offers some of the most flavorful and nutritious. There are many benefits to consuming common Indian foods, and incorporating these popular dishes into your is an excellent way to support overall health and well-being. Indian recipes often feature a variety of whole grains, legumes, vegetables, and spices that provide a wealth of nutrients to the body. Indian cuisine is well known for its use of spices, which add distinctive flavors to dishes but also provide numerous health...

The Undeniable Health Benefits of a Plant-based Diet

By Nancy Palermo Lietz, MD “The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will instruct his patient in the care of the human frame in diet and the cause and prevention of diseases. “ Thomas Edison Americans have an obsession with nutrition, diet, and weight loss. Countless books on the subjects hit the bestseller list, only to be replaced by the next publication in print. It should be no surprise that Dr. Colin Campbell’s book, The China Study, quickly hit the bestseller list. His epidemiologic project demonstrated thousands of associations between dietary factors and disease. The most relevant finding, however, was that those individuals who ate the most animal-based foods had the most chronic disease. More importantly, his findings launched thousands of studies in nutrition that...

Summer Simplified – Dips For Your Hips

Chips Dips and What You Put in Your Lips Will Blow Up Your Hips With relaxed days and late nights, we often want simple meals around an eased schedule. This can make us less likely to want to cook and more likely to want to graze or get takeout or even worse. Experts say weight gain is more common in the summer because of food choices, alcohol, and abundant social gatherings. Dips and sauces are an important place to intervene. To keep you on track, we have collected some of our Thrive favorites to keep you mindful.   DIPS Spinach and Avocado Dip This dip is packed with medicine but low in calories. Use it as a dip with vegetables or as a topping for chicken or fish. 5...

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8 Tips for Healthy Grilling

Take your cooking outdoors this summer and grill delicious meals with fewer health risks. By Camille Berry | Experience Life |May 12, 2023 I'm firing up the grill as soon as it is warm enough for shorts and sandals. I love to hear the sweet song of sizzling brats and burgers, to smell the air rich with hickory, and to watch the licks of flame leap up. Sure, it makes a hot day even hotter, but that’s part of the fun of this time-honored summer tradition. Maybe you can’t get enough carne asada, boast of your barbecue skills, or are committed to an ­annual Fourth of July cookout. Whatever your menu, a summertime grill session is a ­glorious way to celebrate the season. But it’s not all sunshine and fun when it...

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Our Diets Are Killing Us And Doctors Aren’t Trained To Help

This article was first featured in The Hill. It was written by Emily M. Broad Lieb, Drs. Stephen DeVries and Walter Willet What if your doctor failed to talk to you about the most important threat to your health? Wouldn't you worry about the quality of your health care? A poor quality diet is a leading cause of death in the United States, but it is unlikely that your doctor has the knowledge even to begin a meaningful conversation about your nutrition or to make an appropriate dietary referral. Most doctors lack the knowledge necessary to offer patients nutrition advice; fewer than 14 percent of physicians report feeling equipped to advise on a diet or the connection between food and health. This is unsurprising given that, for example,...

Heart Healthy Foods

A recent study (August 1, 2022) in The American Journal of Cardiology shared some grim outlooks with respect to cardiovascular diseases in the U.S. Based on current trends; the journal article predicted the four biggest contributors to heart disease would all increase significantly by 2060 with a prediction of diabetes to rise by 39.3%, dyslipidemia, (elevated lipids) by 27.6%, hypertension by 25% and obesity by 18%. The biggest increases were seen in predicted elevations in stroke, heart failure, and heart attack; all predicted to be at levels over 30%. The increases were seen mostly in the female and ethnic/minority populations. While equitable access to healthcare is involved in the equation to tackle these increases, the primary focus needs to be on prevention with education on the...

What Exactly is Clean Eating?

[caption id="attachment_9894" align="alignleft" width="300"] Nancy A. Palermo MD[/caption] Clean eating is an important part of what we provide at Thrive is Functional Medicine. Functional Medicine is a completely different approach to symptoms and diseases. It aims to get to the root cause of the symptoms rather than cover them up with medication. When we talk about root causes we cannot proceed without discussing diet as it is such a foundational component of our health. When I first meet a patient at their Functional intake visit, we often discuss their diet. I would say that most of them say they eat clean and do not feel their diet is the cause of their issues. While this certainly might be true more than not, we can find some places where...

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