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Healthy Eating

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Walnut Blueberry Oatmeal Energy Bites

A great addition to any breakfast, these Walnut Blueberry Oatmeal Energy Bites are savory and filling enough to give you that energy boost needed as a healthy snack. For a healthy brunch or breakfast serve with the chicken sausage, scrambled eggs and fresh fruit. Ingredients: 1 cup walnuts, lightly toasted and chopped 1 cup whole wheat or brown rice flour if gluten-free 1 cup gluten-free regular oats (not instant) ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut flakes 1/3 cup maple sugar or coconut sugar 1 t cinnamon 1/8 t cardamom. ¼ t sea salt or Himalayan salt ½ cup dried blueberries ¼ cup maple syrup 3 T olive oil 2 T grass-fed organic butter or ghee 1 t baking soda 2 T boiling water Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover cookie sheets with parchment. In a mixing bowl combine walnuts, flour, oats,...

Monday Motivation: Small Changes to Help the Planet

We're aware of climate change. But did you know you can help save the planet by making small lifestyle changes? Learn more from Dr. Palermo in this week's Monday Motivation. https://vimeo.com/367437740 [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!" ]...

Breast Cancer Empowerment: Key Preventive Actions

  Prevention is KEY! Adopting just 3 preventive habits can reduce the likelihood of developing breast cancer by 62% according to a study by the American Institute for Cancer Research on >30,000 postmenopausal women. By knowing which lifestyle changes can have such powerful implications on breast health, you will be empowered to start making positive changes in your health and wellbeing. Below are the top 10 health issues women should be aware of with regard to breast cancer prevention. The first 3 listed have been shown to have the greatest impact. Start there! The staff at Thrive is here to help you as you strive for your best health. Switch to a Whole Food Plant-Based diet Reduction of Adipose (body fat) Limit alcohol Regular exercise Incorporate Flaxseed ...

Quick and Easy Applesauce

We cooked pork chops last week and realized that we didn't have applesauce for the kids! After a quick Google search, we found this yummy recipe from EatingWell. It's simple, fast and best of all the girls wanted seconds. We plan on making it again this weekend! Ingredients 4 Apples 1 – 2 tablespoons of brown sugar Pinch of cinnamon (to taste) Directions Peel, core and dice up apples and place in a medium microwaveable bowl. Cover and microwave until softened, about 4 – 5 minutes. Carefully remove from microwave and transfer to a food processor, add brown sugar, cinnamon and puree until desired consistency. Good for up to one week refrigerated. [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Applesauce.pdf" text="Download Printable Recipe!" ] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become a Thriver!" ]  ...

Oven-Baked Lentil and Split Pea Soup

This hearty one-dish meal is not only delicious but is also high in iron as well as soluble fiber. Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this tasty recipe! Even the pickiest pea soup lover will request this time and again. This recipe packs a nutritional punch, plus plenty of fiber and protein!   Ingredients: (Servings: 8 {1 serving ≈ 1 ½ cups}, Calories: 215) 1 cup split peas, rinsed well 1 cup lentils, rinsed well 10 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 2 medium carrots, sliced or diced 2 celery stalked, sliced or diced 1 large red bell pepper, chopped (1 ½ - 2 cups) 1 large onion, chopped 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon salt   Directions: Put...

Avgolemono Soup (Chicken Soup with Avogolemono sauce)

Avgolemono is a traditional Greek sauce made with eggs and lemons. It can also easily be prepared as a comforting chicken and rice soup.  Soup Ingredients: ½ cup rice 1 chicken, cut up 3 quarts of water Salt and pepper 1 T butter   Sauce Ingredients: 4 eggs Juice of 2 lemons 3 T water   Directions: Clean and wash chicken and place in a large saucepan with water. Bring to a boil over a high flame. Reduce heat to medium and cook 1 hour or until tender. Remove chicken from broth. Add salt and pepper to taste. (Can use chicken for other use or can cut up and put in soup or place cooked chicken in the oven to brown and serve) Add rice to broth. Add butter. Cook for 2 minutes. Prepare Avgolemono sauce. Pour over broth and...

Monday Motivation: Artificial Sweeteners

Are you curious about artificial sweeteners in your Diet foods? Do you wonder what effects they have on your body? Join Dr. Tracy Larson in this Motivational Monday as she shares her insights and why you might want to stick with natural sugar! https://vimeo.com/363131116 [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!" ]  ...

15-Minute Teriyaki Salmon Bowl

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! 15-Minute Teriyaki Salmon Bowl Ingredients: 3 cups cooked buckwheat noodles 1-piece salmon 1 tsp sake ¼ cup teriyaki sauce Handful cabbage or any vegetables ¼ cup edamame 1 t sesame seeds, 1 t scallions for garnish 1 t avocado or coconut oil   Directions: Sprinkle sake over salmon and set aside. Shred cabbage and cut up vegetables. Heat oil in a pan. Pan fry salmon over medium heat. Remove from pan and cut...

“Bagels and Lox” Wraps

This Bagel and Lox Wrap recipe is a lower-carb substitute for the breakfast and brunch favorite. If you want to scratch the carbs all together replace the tortillas with romaine lettuce.  Ingredients: 4 tortillas, low carb                                                                                       2 T capers, drained 4 oz cream cheese, room temp                                                                2 T finely chopped chives 4 oz lox or high-quality smoked salmon Directions: Place tortillas on a work surface. Spread cream cheese in a thin layer over each tortilla, Top evenly with lox, Arrange capers down the center of each. Add chives evenly. Roll up. [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Bagels-and-Lox-Wraps.pdf" text="Download Printable Recipe!" ] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become a Thriver!" ]...

Coconut-Quinoa Breakfast Porridge

Save time by making a batch of quinoa earlier in the week. You can use it throughout the week for breakfast porridge, salad topping and to be used with roasted vegetables for a dinner bowl. To use cooked quinoa in porridge just add 2 T of water with the coconut milk and heat to incorporate. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups uncooked quinoa 4 cups water 1 cup coconut milk ¼ t sea salt 1 cup fresh blueberries Toppings: maple syrup (2 t); honey(1-2 t tsp); hemp seeds ( 1 T); cinnamon ( 1 t); toasted nuts ( 2 T) Vanilla Cashew Milk (recipe follows) Directions: Place quinoa, water, salt and coconut milk in a 2-quart pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover to cook for 20 minutes. Stir in blueberries and cook...

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