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Monday Motivation: Alcohol & Habit Forming During COVID

We're stressed. COVID-19 put our lives in disarray and we're finding coping mechanisms to help relieve the stress. Many of us are turning to alcohol more to cope with this stress, however this is not the best answer. Thrive Physician Assistant Harlee Palmer shares the numbers that increased alcohol consumption is doing to our bodies and some hints and tips in finding alternatives. https://vimeo.com/473133098 Catch Up On Motivation Become A Thriver! ...

Herbal supplements filled with fake ingredients, investigators find

Article courtesy CBS News Numerous store brand supplements aren't what their labels claim to be, according to an ongoing investigation that subjected popular herbal supplements to DNA testing. The investigation, led by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, focused on a variety of herbal supplements from four major retailers: GNC, Target, Walmart and Walgreen Co. Lab tests determined that only 21 percent of the products actually had DNA from the the plants advertised on the labels. Click Here to Read More Not All Supplements Are The Same Order Clean Supplements Here ...

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Getting to Know Registered Dietitian Annette Habecker, RD, LDN

I advocate for using whole foods to nourish our bodies and restore to a positive relationship with food. As a food and nutrition expert, I focus on personalized nutrition programs designed to promote healthy weight, disease management and sports performance. I work side-by-side with my clients to set goals then provide ongoing support with nutrition education and behavioral coaching — adapted to their learning style — so they have the motivation and capability to succeed. I can translate the most current medical nutrition therapy into simple and practical changes for powerful results. I am currently in private practice helping people make permanent and lasting changes in their health using medical nutrition therapy and an intuitive eating approach. My aim is to help clients set realistic and achievable goals...

Pumpkin Spice Protein Bites

Check out these Pumpkin Spice Protein Bites from @namasteupbeet. 1 cup oat flour1 cup vanilla protein powder2 tbsp coconut sugar1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice1/2 cup pumpkin puree1 tsp vanilla1/4 cup almond butter1/4 cup maple syrup1 tbsp nondairy milk (I used oat milk) Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl until well combined. Scoop out (I used an ice-cream scooper) and roll into balls - optional, but highly recommended, roll each ball in a mixture of cinnamon/coconut sugar to coat.Place in the fridge to let firm up; store in the fridge! ...

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Guacamole

This recipe is simple to make and calls for fresh, high quality ingredients. The best guacamole starts with the freshest ingredients, so be sure to look for avocados that are ripe, but firm. Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this delicious recipe! Plain and simple, it is a blend of quality ingredients with flavors that meld together perfectly.   Ingredients: (Servings: 4, Calories: 169) 2 cloves garlic, minced (= 2 teaspoons) 3 scallions or red onion, minced (= ¼ cup) ¼ jalapeño, minced 2 avocados, peeled 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (juice of ½ a lime) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 pinch of sea salt   Directions: In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, scallions, and jalapeños. Add avocado and mash using the back of a fork. Gently stir in lime juice. Finish with...

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