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In The Kitchen

Thrive Carolinas / In The Kitchen (Page 15)

Mexican Mango and White Fish Ceviche

Fresh and delicious, this Mexican ceviche will add punch to your next party. An easy no-cook, make-ahead starter, or nibble. Serve with tortilla chips, avocado, lime wedges, and salt to garnish. Recipe courtesy of All Recipes Ingredients 2 pounds white fish, cut into small cubes 4 limes, juiced ½ orange, juiced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 green chile pepper, chopped 2 mangoes, cut into cubes 5 green onions, chopped 3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions Step 1: Combine white fish, lime juice, orange juice, oil, and chile pepper in a glass or ceramic bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 90 minutes. Step 2: Mix in mangoes and green onions, cover, and chill for 10...

The ULTIMATE No-Bake Raw Vegan Summer Brownie

These Brownies are creamy, delicious, and even dad-approved Thick, fudgy, nutrient-dense brownies made with superfoods that balance your blood sugar and keep you satisfied without the sugar crash (No-bake-raw vegan, refined sugar-free!) Recipe Courtesy: LauraLiveWell Brownie layer: 9 dates 1 c walnuts 1/4 c cacao powder 1/2 t vanilla extract dash of salt Frosting: 2 avocados 1/4 c cacao powder 1/4 c honey, date syrup, or maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract dash of salt Optional for frosting: 2 scoops of unflavored or chocolate collagen peptides or 1 scoop of chocolate protein and or you can add 1/4 c peanut flour Getting healthy doesn’t mean any treats and restricting your favorite foods. You CAN learn to have treats in moderation and teach your goals. These brownies are the perfect freezer treat...

Summer Vegetable & Herb Soup w/Turmeric Broth

Recipe Courtesy of Pharmacy in your Kitchen This recipe says “Welcome Summer” like no other! Packed with seasonal summer veggies in a rainbow of colors and seasoned with fresh herbs from the garden. It starts with a wonderful turmeric broth that simmers for 30 minutes before adding a bounty of fresh vegetables. Add in a healthy grain and a bit more protein, finish off with fresh herbs and lime juice and you are going to thank me! Here is the recipe for the turmeric broth and a list of what we used. Use what you have, be creative and enjoy! Turmeric Broth 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp minced garlic 1 onion finely diced Salt + Pepper (to taste) 8 cups stock 1 Tbsp peeled and grated fresh turmeric Vegetables ...

Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Tart Cherries

Who says being heart-healthy cannot be sweet? This bark is loaded with polyphenols from the chocolate, antioxidants, and resveratrol from the cherries and Pistachios of which have been shown to lower BP and cholesterol! Recipe Melt 5 oz of dark chocolate (70% or higher) in a microwave-safe glass bowl or on top of a double boiler. Add 1 t coconut oil. Mix well. Spread onto a baking sheet lined with parchment. Sprinkle with ½ cup pistachios and 1/3 cup tart cherries. Chill one hour then break into 8 or fewer pieces. Can substitute 1/3 cup tart dried cranberries. [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-and-Tart-Cherries.pdf" text="Download Printable Recipe!" ] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become A Thriver!" ]...

Spinach and Roasted Beet Salad

Packed with antioxidants as well as resveratrol supplied from the beets this powerhouse salad will make your heart happy and healthy. Ingredients Toss 3 cups of baby spinach with 1 cup roasted beets (recipe below) ½ cup chickpeas ¼ cup walnuts 2 T EVOO 1 T apple cider vinegar and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Roasted Beets Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Wash 5 beets thoroughly. Cut beets into quarters. Toss with 1 T olive oil, 1 t garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Place in a baking dish and cover with foil. Roast for 35-45 minutes until softened. Let cool then cut into small, diced pieces. Refrigerate. Use diced beets as needed. [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Spinach-and-Roasted-Beet-Salad.pdf" text="Download Printable Recipe!" ] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become A...

Why Eat Artichokes?

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...

Forbidden Rice and Edamame Salad

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...

Monday Motivation: The Importance of Food Diversity

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Asian Inspired Super Seven Salad

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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