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Apple Cinnamon Amaranth Porridge

This Apple Cinnamon Amaranth Porridge recipe is a creamy breakfast porridge that is perfect for chilly mornings. Amaranth is a tiny seed that is packed with protein, calcium, and fiber. When cooked, it has a flavor similar to quinoa. Cooked in water or milk, amaranth will form a sticky porridge similar to cream of wheat, which is perfect for a hearty breakfast! Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this tasty recipe! Ingredients: (Servings: 4, Calories: 203) 2 cups water 1 cup amaranth 1 large apple, skin on, cored and diced ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon sea salt Other desired toppings: Fresh fruit: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches Dried fruit: cranberries, raisins, apricots Directions: In a medium saucepan, add all ingredients and bring to...

Detoxification after quarantine: Monday Motivation

Our body is full of toxins, especially after quarantine. We are what we eat, drink, breathe, touch and cannot eliminate. What better time than now to begin the detoxification process! The goal of a detox program is to Reduce toxins in our food and environment Increase the body's ability to detoxify and break down toxins Support the elimination of toxins in our skin, kidneys and GI tract   [embed]https://vimeo.com/309863946[/embed] Join Drs. Nancy Palermo and Amy Fletcher as they discuss how to get on the right track in 2019 and introduce the Thrive Detox program. Sign Up For Online Detox Program! ...

ACUPUNCTURE AND WINTER: THE SEASON OF STILLNESS: THE ELEMENT OF WATER

ACUPUNCTURE AND WINTER: THE SEASON OF STILLNESS: THE ELEMENT OF WATER DR. SCOTT GREENAPPLE In winter, nature seems to be at rest. In traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the element associated with winter is water and the two meridians and organs related to the water element are the kidneys and the bladder.  The kidneys and the bladder control water metabolism and maintain homeostasis.  Earth is made up of 75% water, and approximately 60% of our body weight is water. With aging, we tend to lose water. Our bodies become less flexible. Our skin loses its elasticity, and bones become more brittle as does our hair, even our minds become less flexible.  With TCM, we have many physical, mental and nutritional tools to help restore and replenish the water we...

Happy Holidays from Thrive | Monday Motivation

The Thrive team wishes you and yours a Healthy and Happy Holiday Season. We're grateful to have you in our lives and we wish you a successful 2019! We spent December discussing balance in our life, the holidays are a time to reflect and take time to embrace the season. If you happen to embrace the season too much, we have our annual detox program starting on January 9th.    [embed]https://vimeo.com/308026633[/embed]     [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/event/thrive-2019-detox/" text="Learn About the 2019 Thrive Detox Program" ]...

Super Fudgy Paleo Brownies

Super Fudgy Paleo Brownies Just in time for the holidays! These super fudgy Paleo brownies are made with plenty of chopped chocolate, almond flour and a touch of coconut flour. They’ll be your new favorite treat – whether you’re Paleo or not! Yes, their is sugar in these brownies, but coconut sugar does have some nutrients, and the recipe calls for significantly less sugar than most brownie recipes. Thanks to our friend Nicole Hunn at Gluten Free on a Shoestring for sharing this tasty recipe!   Ingredients: (Servings: 16 brownies) 5 ounces dark chocolate, chopped (you can try using a mix of unsweetened chocolate and dark chocolate, for a richer, less sweet brownie) 6 tablespoons (84 g) virgin coconut oil ¼ cup (84 g) honey 3 eggs (150 g, weighed out of...

Improving your Physical Balance and Help Avoid Injury

Physical balance decreases as we age so it's important to practice simple balancing exercises such as Yoga. Boosting your balance helps you avoid injury and improve your overall health. [embed]https://vimeo.com/303527868[/embed] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/class-schedule/" text="Want to Take a Yoga Class? Check our Calendar" ]...

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