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Thrive Carolinas / Healthy Life (Page 19)

Greek Village Salad

This traditional Greek Village Salad consists of refreshing ingredients like cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta. It's a perfect side dish or can be prepared as a main-dish and topped with grilled chicken or fish. Salad Ingredients: 2 red tomatoes, cut into wedges 2 cucumbers, sliced thickly and halved 4 green onions, chopped ¼ lb feta cut into small chunks ¼ lb Kalamata olives 1 green pepper, sliced salt, pepper and oregano Dressing (follows)   Dressing Ingredients: 1 cup red wine vinegar 2 cups olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 t oregano Salt and pepper to taste   Directions: Combine all ingredients except seasonings and dressing in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss ingredients. Make the salad dressing in a large jar. Shake well. (best to let stand for 2 days before using to optimize flavors) Add the desired...

Monday Motivation: Labor Day

Amy shares the importance of Labor Day and how you can use this day to reflect on your own work-life balance. https://vimeo.com/357343476 [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!" ]  ...

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Thriver Spotlight: Mary Dare Mayeux

If you've ever had an opportunity to take Mary Dare's Cardio Sculpt class then you know she's going to work you hard! She's one of our fastest runners and we're happy to have her! Enjoy this spotlight and get to know Mary Dare What's your name? Mary Dare Mayeux What is your superpower at Thrive? Making others stronger Why did you choose the field of Medicine I love to encourage and motivate others and show them how strong they really are! What's Your Educational Background? Graduate of Meredith College, ACSM Personal Trainer, AFAA Group Ex Instructor What's so special about Thrive? Their holistic approach to wellness and their desire to uniquely help each person that walks through the door Where did you grow up? Maury, North Carolina Any Activities/Hobbies outside of Thrive? Running, Reading, Cooking, Spending time at the...

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Monday Motivation: Food Prep on the Grill

Join Dr. Nancy Palermo as she discusses how to prepare foods on the grill while limiting toxins.   [embed]https://vimeo.com/355879500[/embed]   [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!" ]...

Food Preparation and Toxicity: Grilling

Food Preparation and Toxicity: Grilling Nancy A. Palermo MD There is a lot more attention on our food sources and the type of food we eat. We are recognizing the importance of organic, minimally processed foods and their roles in health and disease prevention. It turns out how we cook these foods plays an equally important role. When the weather is favorable many of us cook meals on our outdoor grill. While small amounts of grilling are acceptable research has suggested that meats may form carcinogenic chemicals called heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) when charred or cooked over high heat. Animal studies have shown these chemicals can damage DNA, lead to free radicals and potentially increase the risk of cancers. While these studies were conducted on...

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Back To School Crispy Rice Squares

This is a classic, delicious snack recipe that has been making memories for kids and parents alike for generations. This recipe adds flavor and texture with additional offerings. Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this easy to make recipe, that you can customize into your own liking!   Ingredients: (Makes 32 squares {1 serving ≈ one 2-inch by 2-inch square}, Calories: 160) 1 teaspoon cold-pressed coconut oil ½ cup brown rice syrup 2 tablespoons almost butter 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups crispy brown rice cereal 2 cups puffed rice 2 cups puffed millet ½ cup pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds ½ cup currants, chopped dried apples or dates   Directions: Heat oil in a large pot. Add rice syrup and almond butter. Stir...

Monday Motivation | The Benefits of Coffee

Dr. Tracy Larson discusses why this one-time "vice" can now be a beneficial part of our daily diet. https://vimeo.com/354552125 [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!" ]  ...

Okinawan Cream of Mushroom Soup

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! Okinawan Cream of Mushroom Soup Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped 1 T avocado oil 1 t salt 1 ½ cup of shitake mushrooms (or a combination of shiitake, enoki and shimeji mushrooms) 1 t ginger, grated 2 cups organic soy milk 1 bay leaf 1 T miso paste   Directions: In a large pot stir fry onion in oil. Add a dash of salt and cook until soft. Add mushrooms and continue to...

Peanut Ginger Miso Dressing

Japan is famous not only for their culture but also for its cuisine. The Japanese have a 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! Peanut Ginger Miso Dressing Ingredients: ¼ cup peanut butter (can substitute cashew butter or almond butter) 1 T miso paste 1 t grated fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, minced 1 t lemon juice ½ cup water   Directions: For dressing combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until creamy. Can add water to get desired consistency. In a medium bowl layer each ingredient, starting with greens, add edamame and rice, shredded...

Breath Practice: Making Your Own Medicine

Some of the most chronic and debilitating diseases that affect most North Americans if not all populations can be significantly helped with something as simple as the breath. With changing the pattern of your breath, you can get almost instantaneous changes in your physical and emotional wellbeing. With deep breaths and longer exhalations, your body starts to increase and decrease certain neurotransmitters and hormones that have positive effects on your overall wellbeing. In the most basic sense, just by changing your breath to one that involves more of the diaphragm, a large muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen, we can shift the body into more of the parasympathetic response of the autonomic nervous system. The parasympathetic system is more of what is termed the rest and digest...

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