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Your Top 10 Kitchen Prescription from Thrive

March 23, 2021
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Health Hints, Healthy Eating, Lifestyle Medicine

Below is your new prescription from Thrive The top 10 nutritional recommendations from our Let Food Be Thy Medicine series. Americans are over-medicated. We have drifted far from where we need to be to sustain our long-term health. Think of your kitchen as your best pharmacy and arsenal for disease prevention. Make small changes as you work toward the bigger goal of health and vitality. Your Top 10 Kitchen Prescription from Thrive: Aim to eat 8-12 servings of fruits and vegetables every day! Fill up your plate with seasonal variety. Choose wisely and locally; Reference the “Clean Fifteen” and “Dirty Dozen” regarding best organic options. Incorporate a variety of colors to provide a vast array of phytonutrients and antioxidant activity. Always choose color over white! Know how to best...

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Why Eat Artichokes?

March 18, 2021
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Healthy Eating, In The Kitchen

While intimidating to many there are many reasons to include artichokes into your diet. Artichokes are low-fat vegetables high in fiber, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. In fact, for less than 70 calories, artichokes are packed with 7 grams of fiber, and almost 4 gms of protein. We know fiber is good for our gut, but artichokes have a unique form of fiber called inulin which works as a powerful probiotic to our good gut bacteria. In a study in the journal, Gut, inulin was found to drive the production of a compound called propionate, a short-chain fatty acid produced by gut bacteria. In the study, the researchers found that propionate increased the production of two hormones PYY and GLP-1. While you may not be familiar with these...

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Forbidden Rice and Edamame Salad

March 16, 2021
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Dr NP, Healthy Eating, In The Kitchen

Nancy brought this homegrown recipe in for Thrive to try and we could not be more pleased with how it turned out! Sadly, Dr. Palermo didn't bring enough for seconds! The black rice is packed with nutrients that you do not get when using white or whole-grain rice. The shitake mushrooms pack a meaty punch that replicates a texture you often find in a stir fry dish and the dressing is a perfect combination of salty and sweet that is sure to make you come back for seconds. We cannot recommend this recipe enough. Give it a try this weekend and impress your family with this protein and nutrient-packed dish! Forbidden Rice and Edamame Salad 2 c. black rice ¼ t Himalayan salt Water per package directions 2 garlic...

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Monday Motivation: The Importance of Food Diversity

March 11, 2021
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Healthy Eating, In The Kitchen, Monday Motivation

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Food Diversity can Help Optimize Health

March 11, 2021
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Dr NP, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine, Nancy's articles

Nancy A. Palermo MD As we begin to learn more about the impact of our gut health, we realize we may only be as healthy as our gut. Our gut microbiome, the microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa living in our digestive tract, appears to play a significant role in our metabolism, immune and neuroendocrine responses. Roles of the microbiome include nutrient and mineral absorption, synthesis of important enzymes, vitamins, and amino acids, and production of 70% of our neurotransmitters, like serotonin and melatonin. Our gut bacteria are also responsible for producing compounds called short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). Science shows SCFAs are the drivers of gut health. They appear to improve the gut environment by helping commensal or good bacteria grow. SCFAs repair intestinal permeability, referred to as “leaky...

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Asian Inspired Super Seven Salad

March 9, 2021
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Healthy Eating, In The Kitchen, Nancy's articles

This crunchy, savory salad contains complete proteins with edamame, almonds, seeds, and quinoa plus the benefits of the fermented miso and vinegar. Add in the cruciferous powerhouses and the phytonutrients of the colorful carrots and red cabbage and you have good medicine in a bowl. The salad gets better with time so make ahead if possible so the flavors can combine. Make sure to pack a bowl in your lunch box too!! Ingredients ½ cup quinoa, rinsed 1 cup water 1 cup shelled edamame 1 ½ cup shredded white cabbage ½ cup shredded red cabbage 1 cup of shredded carrots 3 green onions sliced thin, green, and white parts. ½ cup slivered almonds ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves Dressing 2 T toasted sesame oil 3 tsp rice...

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Recipes All About Apples

February 16, 2021
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Healthy Eating, In The Kitchen

Looking for new ways to add apples to your diet? These recipes from the Thrive Kitchen are sure to add healthy flavor to any meal! Baby Greens with Apples, Nuts, and Champagne Vinaigrette 6 oz baby greens 1/3 cup dried organic cranberries 1/3 cup chopped dates ¼ cup chopped toasted pecans 1/3  cup unpeeled, chopped  apples 2 oz Manchego cheese shaved Champagne Vinaigrette Champagne Vinaigrette ¼ cup champagne vinegar ¾ c organic extra virgin olive oil 1 T honey ¼ t salt Pinch of ground pepper Combine vinegar, honey and spices in blender. Slowly add oil until emulsified. Can store in refrigerator in lidded container.   Butternut Squash and Apple Soup 2 lbs. cut up butternut squash (about 12 cups) 1 T olive oil 4 apples, cored and cut up, skin left on ¾ cup thinly sliced...

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The Science Behind an Apple a Day

February 16, 2021
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Dr NP, Healthy Eating, Lifestyle Medicine, Nancy's articles, Weight Management

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 powerhouses 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 a reduction in cancer cell proliferation, reduction in damage to our DNA, reduction of lipid oxidation, and cholesterol reduction leading to a reduction in cancer and heart disease. One medium-sized apple contains less than 100 calories and up to 4 gm...

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