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My Journey Overcoming an Eating Disorder

[caption id="attachment_4141" align="alignleft" width="300"] Trish Bennett[/caption] National Eating Disorder Awareness Week is February 26th - March 3rd. 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder in their lifetime.  Eating disorders can affect anyone and carry an increased risk of suicide and medical complications. I want to share my personal story with all of you, hoping it may resonate with you or someone you love. Suffering from bulimia and then anorexia for a decade, I weighed 79 pounds at the height of my disease. To put it bluntly, I should be dead right now. At age 30, I thought I had overcome it, but I would then trade one obsession for another (isn’t that always the case for addictive personalities). [caption id="attachment_11271" align="alignright" width="187"] This is me when I...

Thrive Big Game Bowl Recipes!

The Big Game is this Sunday… whether you are pulling for San Francisco or Kansas City, we plan to eat… a lot during the spectacle!! Thrive wants you to enjoy this tradition but help you keep the calories down while enjoying flavorful, heart-healthy dishes that your loved ones will love and maybe not miss the chicken wings and pizza. Enjoy our favorite BOWLS this weekend!!! We hope you find one that makes it's way into your weekly routine! [mkdf_button size="medium" type="" text="View Our Bowl Recipies!" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://thrivecarolinas.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Thrive-Detox-Bowl-recipes.pdf" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""]...

Are You Metabolically Healthy?

When Americans are asked if they are metabolically healthy, 75% of them will answer yes; however, a recent study (2022) done at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health showed that the metabolic health of Americans is “alarmingly low”. In fact, in the study of over 8700 individuals, the researchers found that only 12% of Americans were metabolically healthy. That means over 1 in 8 or 88% have some degree of cardiometabolic dysfunction. Cardiometabolic dysfunction is based on elevations of blood sugar and insulin, triglycerides, lipids, or blood pressure. The study researchers claimed several reasons for the findings, but one of the most remarkable was that less than 37% were aware of their personal findings despite having regular care. Many patients...

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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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