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Healthy Eating

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Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables

Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables A mix of colorful root vegetables may be your star side in 2019. Peeled, prechopped butternut squash saves time, but pieces tend to be irregular and small – we prefer peeling and cubing it yourself. You can get creative with this recipe by adding your own ingredients if you wish! Bonus Points if you sprinkle grated Tumeric on top of the bake! Thanks to our friends at CookingLight for sharing this delicious recipe!   Ingredients: (Servings: 10, Calories: 132, Time: 50 minutes) 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, divided ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound peeled cubed butternut squash (about 3 cups) 1 pound parsnips, peeled...

Baked Biscuit Wreath Dip

Everyone will be going in for seconds with this tasty recipe! Filled with cheesy spinach dip, this tasty recipe is a classic for the holidays! Thanks to our friends at Delish for sharing!   Ingredients: (Servings: 8, Time: 45 minutes) 1 can refrigerated biscuits (such as Pillsbury) Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing biscuits ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan 2 cups of shredded mozzarella 1 cup ricotta ¾ cups frozen spinach, defrosted and chopped ¼ cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons kosher salt Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish   Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Halve biscuits and flatten each one out, then roll into a ball and place in an oven-proof skillet seam side down. Arrange in a ring around the skillet. Brush biscuits with olive oil and sprinkle...

No Bake Paleo Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte Energy Balls (Keto, Low Carb)

No Bake Paleo Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte Energy Balls (Keto, Low Carb) This easy to make recipe is no bake paleo vegan pumpkin spice latte energy bites made with just 4 ingredients and ready in minutes. Soft and chewy balls to satisfy the sweet tooth, which tastes like pumpkin pie. It’s keto, low carb and sugar-free! Thanks to our friends at The Big Man's World for sharing this sweet recipe! Ingredients: (Prep Time: 5 minutes, Servings: 18 balls, Calories: 97kcal) 1 cup seed butter of choice (Almond butter, sunflower seed butter or soy nut butter for nut-free alternatives) 2-3 tablespoons Coconut Flour 2 tablespoons Pumpkin puree (This brand is a good choice because it isn’t too watery or too thick) 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice 1 Serving...

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Pumpkin Candies (Vegan + Grain-Free)

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Pumpkin Candies (Vegan + Grain-Free) Thanks to our friend Rachel at RachlMansfield for sharing this sweet holiday recipe! These easy to make dark chocolate peanut butter pumpkin candies are made with plant-based, grain-free and gluten-free ingredients. Plus, they have extra protein in them!   Ingredients: (Servings: 9 candies) ½ cup creamy peanut butter + 2 tablespoons for drizzling ¼ cup organic pumpkin puree ¼ cup ALOHA Plant-based Vanilla Protein Powder (add 2 more tablespoons coconut flour if you do not have protein but I highly recommend adding to add extra boost!) 2 tablespoons manuka honey or maple syrup 4 tablespoons coconut flour ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 5-6 ounces of dark chocolate (or milk chocolate if you’d prefer that!) Directions: Line a baking sheet or...

Dr. Larson discusses Fiber on this weeks Motivational Monday

Dr. Larson dives into the importance of Fiber in your diet and what foods you should eat. https://vimeo.com/296419658 [maxbutton id="3" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/evisit/" text="Schedule Your eVisit Today" ] [caption id="attachment_2717" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Thrive employs Functional Medicine providers certified from the Institute of Functional Medicine[/caption]...

Monday Motivation with Amy Fletcher

This Monday Motivation with Dr. Amy Fletcher stresses Gut Health and the prevention of chronic disease. Focus on eliminating processed foods in your diet, rather, replacing them with clean, healthy organic unprocessed foods.   [embed]https://vimeo.com/289957098[/embed] If you feel you could benefit from the elimination diet or want to learn more about Certified Functional Medicine then schedule a free eVisit with one of our providers! [maxbutton id="2" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/evisit/" text="Request an eVisit" ]  ...

Grilled Pineapple & Guacamole Turkey Burgers

Grilled Pineapple & Guacamole Turkey Burger Courtesy The Creative Bite We typically like to give you healthy original recipes, but we just couldn't help our self with this Turkey Burger. It's just that yummy. Ingredients: 4 Jennie-O ⅓ lb. Seasoned Turkey Burgers 4 slices pepper jack cheese 4 slices of fresh pineapple, ½" thick 1 c. guacamole 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced 4 whole wheat buns Cooking Directions: Prepare the turkey burgers according to their package directions. Minutes before the burgers are done cooking, add the pineapple to a sprayed grill. Cook on each side for 2 minutes. While the pineapple is cooking, top each burger with a slice of pepper jack cheese and allow to melt. Top the burgers with the grilled pineapple, ¼ cup guacamole and a few slices of jalapeño. Serve immediately!...

8 Goals of a Weight Loss Program

8 Goals of a Weight Loss Program Dr. Tracy Larson We as Americans are gaining weight, it’s a fact. Since the 1980’s, the average American adult has gained 15 pounds. More times than none this is not healthy kind. The Standard American Diet (S.A.D.) promotes a diet rich in fat, salts, refined sugars and processed meats. As a result, Americans are seeing a several point rise in body mass index (BMI), which indicates the amount of body fat and is linked to risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. What can you do? A great first step is to look into a Weight Loss Program. When you're looking for a program, it's wise to look for one that will meet your needs and set you up...

Roasted Acorn Squash

So simple, so tasty and so great for you! Acorn Squash is high in antioxidants to fight free radical damage it also aids in boosting your immune system, decreasing inflammation and reducing high blood pressure. In less than 5 minutes you will have this recipe in the oven and ready for dinner! Ingredients: 1x Acorn Squash 1/2 tsp. Maple Syrup Kosher Salt & Pepper to taste Directions: Pre-Heat oven to 400. Cut Acorn in half and scoop out seeds. Once the seeds are removed, score the squash with a knife in a criss-cross pattern, this allows for the flesh to cook evenly and lets the seasoning seep deeper into the vegetable. Once scored pour maple syrup into it's core. Using your hang rub maple syrup evenly over the squash then lightly...

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