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Healthy Eating

Thrive Carolinas / Healthy Eating (Page 13)

Monday Motivation | The Benefits of Coffee

Dr. Tracy Larson discusses why this one-time "vice" can now be a beneficial part of our daily diet. https://vimeo.com/354552125 [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become a Thriver!" ] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/category/monday-motivation" text="Catch Up On Motivation!" ]  ...

Okinawan Cream of Mushroom Soup

Japan is famous not only for their culture, but also for their cuisine. The Japanese have low risk of acquiring diseases such as heart disease, due to their healthy eating habits. Aside from their healthy lifestyle and cuisine, Japan is a country full of interesting and unique things. Join Thrive in learning more about these traditional Japanese dishes! Okinawan Cream of Mushroom Soup Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped 1 T avocado oil 1 t salt 1 ½ cup of shitake mushrooms (or a combination of shiitake, enoki and shimeji mushrooms) 1 t ginger, grated 2 cups organic soy milk 1 bay leaf 1 T miso paste   Directions: In a large pot stir fry onion in oil. Add a dash of salt and cook until soft. Add mushrooms and continue to...

Monday Motivation: How to Prepare a Mango

Do you love the flavor of Mango but have trouble pinpointing when it's ripe or how to cut one up so that you get the most fruit? Join Dr. Fletcher as she shares PRO tips on how to prepare a mango.   [embed]https://vimeo.com/353279839[/embed]   [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/category/monday-motivation/" text="Catch Up on Motivation" ] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become a Thriver!" ]...

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Tuna with Fresh Mango and Red Pepper Salsa

Looking for a great, healthy recipe that will surprise your guests while you're not hammering away in the kitchen. Then check out this Tuna with Fresh Mango and Red Pepper Salsa recipe. It will impress at your next dinner! Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 1 large peeled, chopped mango (use Champagne variety if available) 1 medium chopped red bell pepper 1 medium finely chopped red onion 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro Juice of 1 line salt and pepper to taste 4 ( 5 - 6 oz) tuna steaks EVOO Directions For the Salsa Combine mango, bell pepper, onion cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Heat broiler. Brush tuna with a little olive oil (EVOO) and broil about 10 minutes per inch...

Peanut Ginger Miso Dressing

Japan is famous not only for their culture but also for its cuisine. The Japanese have a low risk of acquiring diseases such as heart disease, due to their healthy eating habits. Aside from their healthy lifestyle and cuisine, Japan is a country full of interesting and unique things. Join Thrive in learning more about these traditional Japanese dishes! Peanut Ginger Miso Dressing Ingredients: ¼ cup peanut butter (can substitute cashew butter or almond butter) 1 T miso paste 1 t grated fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, minced 1 t lemon juice ½ cup water   Directions: For dressing combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until creamy. Can add water to get desired consistency. In a medium bowl layer each ingredient, starting with greens, add edamame and rice, shredded...

Monday Motivation | Medicinal Mushrooms

Are you aware that Asian Mushrooms are linked to a reduction in breast and hormonal cancers? Most of you are familiar with the white button, cremini, and portabello varieties, are you aware that these varieties often contain toxins? It's important to cook them at high heat to break these toxins down. In today's Monday Motivation Nancy shares the healing benefits of Asian Mushrooms in the hope to inspire you to try adding some Asian varieties to your diet. https://vimeo.com/350154526 [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/uncategorized/the-benefits-of-medicinal-mushrooms-not-those-kind/" text="Learn More About The Healing Powers of Mushrooms" ]  [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become A Thriver!" ] ...

Toxins and Fish: Safe Food Guidelines

Fish and Toxins: Safe Food Guidelines One of the healthiest food choices we can make is to eat fish. Besides a source of low-fat and high-quality protein, it is a rich source of vital nutrients such as vitamin D---a nutrient that many people are deficient in.  Fish is also rich in calcium and phosphorus, as well as other minerals such as iron, zinc, iodine, magnesium, and potassium.   Fatty types of fish are considered the healthiest because they are particularly good sources of vitamin D as well as omega-3 fatty acids.  Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for your body and brain to function optimally and are strongly linked to a reduced risk of many diseases.   Unfortunately, environmental pollutants such as dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) can accumulate in foods, including...

Food Sources: Essential Fatty Acids

Food Sources: Essential Fatty Acids Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) cannot be created by the body; they are called “essential” because they must be obtained through the diet.  There are two primary families of essential fatty acids: Omega-6 and Omega-3.   Linoleic acid (LA) and Arachidonic acid (AA) are two common omega-6 fatty acids.  LA is found in most plant oils, and AA is present in meat, poultry, and eggs.  Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are the most common omega-3 fatty acids.  ALA is found in some plant foods and EPA/DHA in fatty fish.   The Adequate Intake (AI) for omega-6 fatty acids are as follows: Females, ages 19-50: 12 grams per day Females, ages 51+: 11 grams per day Females (pregnant, lactating): 13 grams per...

Vanilla Cashew Milk

Vanilla Cashew Milk [caption id="attachment_4413" align="alignnone" width="300"] Image Courtesy Vitamix[/caption] Ingredients: ½ cup raw cashews 3 cups water 2 t raw honey 1 t vanilla Directions: Soak cashews in 2 cups of water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain them then place cashews, 1 cup filtered water, honey and vanilla in a high-powered blender. [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Vanilla-Cashew-Milk.pdf" text="Download Printable Recipe" ] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become a Thriver" ]  ...

The Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms (Not Those Kind)

Medicinal Mushrooms [caption id="attachment_4410" align="alignleft" width="371"] Image Courtesy of Kikkoman[/caption] At Thrive, we are always trying to motivate our clients to get in the kitchen and cook. Cooking at home is the best way to control your diet and optimize the ingredients that enter your body. As more nutritional data is released, there is clear support for the medicinal benefits of food. Nutritional studies support an Anti-Inflammatory Whole Food Plant-based diet rich in fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, legumes and organic meats in small amounts. This diet is consistent with a Mediterranean diet but includes the foods of many other cultures for diversity and benefits. One of the best ways to keep yourself motivated is to introduce new foods and ingredients to keep your diet exciting. Cooked Asian mushrooms...

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