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Dr. Amy Fletcher discusses the many benefits of including Eggs in your diet! [embed]https://vimeo.com/329871860[/embed] [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 Monday Motivation" ]...
This Chia Seed Applesauce Bread recipe is a quick solution to breakfast and will give you all the energy needed while keeping up with your winter activities! Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this tasty recipe. Ingredients: (Servings: 16 {1 serving = one 2 ¼ inch by 2 ¼ inch square}, Calories: 179) 1 cup teff flour 1 cup rice flour 3 tablespoons chia seed 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted ½ cup brown rice syrup 3 ½ tablespoons apple butter 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and chopped Egg replacer: 1/3 cup water 1 tablespoon ground flax seed Directions: Prepare the egg...
Satisfy your salad cravings with this Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad. This easy salad comes together in minutes, and everyone will love the flavors within it. This recipe has all the grilled corn flavor in a bowl of greens and veggies with chicken. Thanks to our friends Inside BruCrew Life for sharing this healthy dinner recipe! Ingredients: (Servings: 6, Time: 15 minutes) 4 -5 cups salad greens 2-3 grilled chicken breasts, cut up 2 ears grilled corn, cut off the cob. (Make sure you soak the corn in the husks for at least 15 minutes before you put them on a hot grill because you do not want them to burn. Grill the corn for about 10 minutes, rotating sides.) ½ cup diced red onion 1 ½...
These Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs are full of flavor, and is very easy to make using a grill or oven. They are so tender, juicy, and flavorful, making a quick and delicious dinner! Thanks to our friends Delicious Meets Healthy for sharing this tasty recipe! Ingredients: (Servings: 10 skewers, Calories: 228, Time: 55 minutes) Chicken Kebabs: 3 chicken fillets cut in 1-inch cubes 2 red bell peppers 2 green bell peppers 1 red onion Chicken Kebab Marinade: 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil divided Juice of 1 lemon divided 6 cloves of garlic, chopped divided 2 teaspoons paprika divided 2 teaspoons thyme divided 4 teaspoons oregano divided 4 teaspoons salt divided 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper divided Directions: Marinade: Mix ½ of all ingredients for the marinade in small bowl....
This Chopped Salad with Tuna is a fast and healthy lunch to make, that you can easily customize as your own! Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this easy-to-make recipe. Ingredients: (Servings: 4, Calories: 279) Salad: 1 can (12 ounces) wild caught tuna, drained and separated 1 cup cucumber, chopped 1 cup chopped tomato 1 cup chopped celery ½ cup chopped radishes 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce Dressing: ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup fresh lime juice 4 cloves minced garlic 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon sea salt Directions: In a large bowl, mix together tuna, cucumber, tomato, avocado, celery, radishes and lettuce. Whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately. [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Chopped-Salad-with-Tuna.pdf" text="Download...
This delicious smoothie is quick and easy to make, and it’s a great alternative to smoothies with loads of sugar in them! Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this tasty Almond Cocoa Smoothie Detox! Ingredients: (Servings: 2, Calories: 254) 2 cups unsweetened almond milk 1 scoop vegan protein powder* 1 small avocado 1 tablespoon cocoa powder: 1 teaspoon almond extract ½ cup ice cubes Stevia, to taste (optional) 1-2 cups loosely packed chopped kale Note: *Soy-free. Typical varieties include rice, pea, hemp. Should be sweetened with stevia or unsweetened altogether. 1 scoop should be = to 17g protein. Directions: Put all ingredients in a blender in the other listed. Blend all ingredients together in a blender starting on low speed and working up...
Spring has sprung and we're talking with Dr. Palermo about the importance and benefits of Green Tea on this Motivational Monday. [embed]https://vimeo.com/324883852[/embed] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/category/monday-motivation/" text="Catch up on Monday Motivation Videos" ] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become A Thriver!" ]...
Start your morning off right with these satisfying breakfast cookies combining some of our Thrive favorites – Hu Chocolate and Locally Buzzed Honey. Heart-healthy and Elimination diet approved too! Ingredients: 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax seeds in 3 tablespoons water) ¼ cup Local Buzzed Honey ½ cup almond butter 1 ¾ cup gluten free muesli ½ cup almond flour ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup dried tart cherries or currants 1 Hu Chocolate bar broken into small morsel sized pieces Directions: Combine flax egg, hone, almond butter in a mixer. Add muesli, almond flour and cinnamon and mix well. Fold in dried fruit and chocolate pieces. Use a cookie scoop or an ice cream scooper to develop ball. Bake in the oven at 350° for 12-15...
This Baked Salmon and Dill recipe is an easy and refreshing option for a healthy dinner. Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing. Ingredients: (Servings: 4, Calories: 205) 4 salmon fillets (5 ounces each) 4 teaspoons chopped fresh dill 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper Other optional ingredients: 2 lemons, sliced 2 small potatoes, very thinly sliced using a mandolin Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or oil the pan. Add salmon to the pan. Mix together olive oil, dill, salt and pepper, and brush over salmon. Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes. [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Baked-Salmon-and-Dill.pdf" text="Download Printable Recipe" ]...