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Greek Gyro Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

May 9, 2023

Ingredients (For Gyro Meatballs): 1 lb ground lamb (can substitute beef) 2 T minced red onion Two garlic cloves, minced ½ t salt ½ t rosemary ½ t pepper 1 t dried oregano 1 T avocado or coconut oil ½ t ground cumin ½ t dried marjoram ½ t dried thyme Directions: Place meat and all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Knead to combine. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Heat oil in a skillet. Add meatballs—brown meatballs on all sides. Turn to low heat until cooked throughout. Drain on a paper towel. Can place in oven to heat. Serve with Tzatziki or a pita with lettuce, tomato, and onion as a Gyro. Ingredients (For Tzatziki): One cucumber. Pared and cubed ¼ t dill week 1 t salt ...

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Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

May 2, 2023

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Get a taste of summer with our mouthwatering shrimp tacos topped with sweet and tangy pineapple salsa! 🌮🍤🍍 Ingredients: For Shrimp 1 lb. Shrimp (tails off, deveined and peeled) 8 corn or gluten-free tortillas like Siete ¼ t ground cumin 1/8 t chipotle chili powder 1/3 t sea salt 1/8 t ground black pepper 2 T avocado oil 1 large avocado, ripe Salt and Pepper to taste Salsa Mix 1 fresh pineapple ½ c jicama ¼ c diced red onion 1-2 jalapenos, seeded and diced Juice of 1 lime ¼ c fresh cilantro, chopped 1 T chopped mint leaves Directions: Combine dry ingredients in a bowl with avocado oil and stir well to make a paste. Add shrimp and toss, coating well. If planning to grill shrimp, thread on to...

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Pan-Roasted Shrimp

April 24, 2023

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Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled ¼ cup dry white wine, good quality 4 large garlic cloves 2 T chopped fresh leaf parsley Pinch red pepper flakes Directions: Peel shrimp and remove veins. Cut a deep butterfly into each shrimp so they can be opened like a book. Rinse thoroughly and place on a towel to dry. In a large skillet, warm oil and add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until softened but not browned. Add shrimp and cook until opaque – turning once. ( about 2 minutes) Add wine and allow alcohol to evaporate ( approximately 30 seconds). Remove from heat and top with pepper and parsley. Serve immediately. ...

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Our Diets Are Killing Us And Doctors Aren’t Trained To Help

April 17, 2023

Dietitian Services, Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Dr NP, Dr TL, Health Coaching, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen, Lifestyle Medicine, Uncategorized, Weight Management

This article was first featured in The Hill. It was written by Emily M. Broad Lieb, Drs. Stephen DeVries and Walter Willet What if your doctor failed to talk to you about the most important threat to your health? Wouldn't you worry about the quality of your health care? A poor quality diet is a leading cause of death in the United States, but it is unlikely that your doctor has the knowledge even to begin a meaningful conversation about your nutrition or to make an appropriate dietary referral. Most doctors lack the knowledge necessary to offer patients nutrition advice; fewer than 14 percent of physicians report feeling equipped to advise on a diet or the connection between food and health. This is unsurprising given that, for example,...

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Insalata mista al limone (Mixed-leaf salad with fennel and lemon juice)

April 10, 2023

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Eating healthy does not need to be complicated. Sometimes the simplest of recipes can have the greatest impact. Those who live in the 💙 Zones have figured this out! Try this simple yet healthy salad option from Italy. Ingredients: Romaine lettuce Extra virgin olive oil (1/4 cup) Red radicchio Fine Sea salt and pepper, ½ t each Small bunch of mixed baby lettuce Juice of lemon One bulb of fennel 1 minced garlic clove Directions: Prior to serving salad, wash and shred lettuce and use a salad spinner to dry the leaves. Place lettuce in a large bowl. Remove the tough outer leaves of the fennel, wash and finely shred the fennel bulb, and add to lettuce leaves. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, and spices well with...

Greek Village Salad

March 28, 2023

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The traditional Greek salad from Greece is not filled with Iceberg lettuce but rather fresh vegetables, olives, and Sheep's milk feta. Our shared version will inspire your Healthy Lifestyle eating. Ingredients: Salad 2 red tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 green pepper, sliced 2 cucumbers, sliced thickly and halved salt, pepper, and oregano 4 green onions, chopped Dressing (follows) ¼ lb feta cut into small chunks ¼ lb Kalamata olives Greek Dressing 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 salt dressing in a large jar. Shake well. (best to...

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Warm Asparagus Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette and Hard-Boiled Eggs

March 21, 2023

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A perfect simple dinner salad or a wonderful side for a spring celebration or dinner. You can substitute baby spinach for the greens if needed. Ingredients: 1 large shallot, finely diced 1 lb thin asparagus, trimmed 1 ½ T champagne or white wine vinegar 3-4 handfuls of arugula or baby spinach Salt & Pepper to taste 3 hard cooked eggs, chopped 3 ½ T walnut oil Directions: Combine shallot, vinegar, and 1/8 t salt in a bowl, mix, and let sit for 15 minutes. Whisk in oil Simmer asparagus in salted boiling water until tender, then drain and remove to a clean towel to cool. Dress the arugula with 1 T vinaigrette and set it on a platter. Lay warm asparagus on top of greens. Spoon the...

Green Tea Infused Oats

March 14, 2023

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Ingredients: 3 c. water 1 c. unpeeled, diced organic apple 3 organic green tea bags 1/3 c. toasted walnuts, chopped 1 c. steel cut oats ½ tsp. ground ginger, or 1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger 1/8 tsp. salt 2 – 3 tsp. local honey 2 tbsp. MCT or organic coconut oil 1 tbsp. ground flax seed Directions: Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add tea bags; turn off the heat and let steep for 4 min. Discard tea bags. Add oats and salt and bring to a boil, stirring once. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered until done. While oats are cooking, toast walnuts. Cool and chop. Remove oatmeal from heat; stir in apples, flax seed, walnuts, MCT oil, and ginger. Mix well. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with honey....

Shrimp and Avocado Pesto

March 7, 2023

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Avocado Pesto Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado 1 cup packed fresh basil 1⁄4 cup salted or unsalted pistachios or walnuts (adjust by adding no salt if using salted) 2 T lemon juice 1⁄4 t pepper 3 garlic cloves 1⁄4 to 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Directions: Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend to a paste. Add additional olive oil or filtered water to achieve a smooth sauce. Toss 2-3 tablespoons of the pesto with cooked pasta, vegetable noodles, or quinoa, and top with protein and roasted vegetables. Toss 2 tablespoons of pesto with cut-up vegetables and roast at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Toss 2-3 tablespoons of pesto with cut-up chicken, tofu or shrimp, vegetables, and sweet potatoes. Place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and...

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Super Seven Salad with Chickpeas and Avocado Dressing

February 21, 2023

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A Thrive original recipe that gets rave reviews. The chickpea addition is optional. It can also be topped with cooked chicken or shrimp. Packed with all the good stuff. The avocado dressing is a perfect match, but the Annie’s Poppy Seed dressing was great too. Ingredients: 3 cups green kale cut up 1 cup red cabbage 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup walnuts, chopped 1 cup dried organic cranberries ½ cup pumpkin seeds 2 cups broccoli florets 1 15.5 oz can chickpeas or 1 ½ cups cooked Add-On: Add chopped cooked shrimp or chicken to the salad. Be mindful of portions aiming for no more than 2-3 oz Avocado Dressing 1 avocado 2 garlic cloves ¼ cup cilantro or basil Juice of 1 lime ¼ cup water...

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