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In The Kitchen

Thrive Carolinas / In The Kitchen (Page 19)

Monday Motivation: Prebiotics!

The digestive tract is home to more than 500 species of bacteria, comprising about 100 trillion bugs altogether. Collectively, they are tremendously important for overall health. Learn more about beneficial bacteria by watching this week's Monday Motivation! https://vimeo.com/396467652 [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!" ]  ...

Matcha Green tea Mochi

Japan is famous not only for their culture, but also for their cuisine. The Japanese have a low risk of acquiring diseases, due to their healthy eating habits, and this Match Green Tea Mochi recipe is an example of why! Matcha Green Tea Mochi Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour 1 cup coconut milk full fat 1 T matcha powder ½ cup coconut sugar 2 T butter 1 t baking powder   Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees, spray 8x8 cooking pan with coconut oil. Mix all dry ingredients, whisk to blend. Add melted butter and coconut milk and stir well. Put in a baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes until done in middle. Cooking perfect rice: Rinse several times until the water is clear. Soak for 30 minutes, then drain completely. Place...

Monday Motivation: Benefits of Garlic

We're always touting the medicinal benefits of foods. One, in particular, is garlic. We know that garlic has anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-oxide benefits. But there are plenty of additional reasons why you should add more garlic to your diet, spend a few minutes with Dr. Palermo as she shares why in this Monday Motivation. https://vimeo.com/394520468   [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!" ] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/thrive-speaker-request/" text="Book Thrive Doc For Your Event! " ]  ...

Vegan Lasagna Rolls

  Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants sliced lengthwise or 12 lasagna noodles, boiled 2 medium lemons, juiced 1 12- ounce block extra-firm tofu 3 TBSP Nutritional Yeast 1/2 Cup Fresh Basil 1 TBSP Dried Oregano 2-4 TBSP Olive Oil 1 TSP Salt + Pepper 2-3 cups marinara Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees Salt eggplant slices on both sides and arrange in a colander in the sink Rinse salted eggplant slices well and dry thoroughly between two clean absorbent towels. Lay a baking sheet on top and place something heavy on top to absorb excess moisture. Arrange slices on 1-2 baking sheets in an even layer and bake oven for 13-15 minutes. Set aside and reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 C). While eggplant is baking, add all tofu filling ingredients to a food processor...

Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai

Looking for an easy and flavorful dinner with healthy ingredients and very little clean-up? Try this delicious Instant-Pot Chicken Pad Thai! Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 2 chicken breasts, diced 4 cloves garlic minced 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari 1/2 cup jarred pad thai sauce (I like Thai Kitchen brand) 1 1/2 cups water 7 oz rice noodles 1 cup Carrot matchsticks 1/2 each red and yellow pepper, sliced 4 green onions, sliced 1/3 cup chopped peanuts 1/3 cup fresh chopped cilantro Directions: Add olive oil, chicken, garlic, soy sauce, pad thai sauce, water, and rice noodles to Instant Pot in that order, leaving noodles floating slightly above other ingredients. Set to manual and pressure cook on high for 2 minutes. Instant Pot will take about 10 minutes to pre-heat and then 2 minutes to cook. When complete, press cancel and do a quick release of the...

Sweet Potato Brownies

Ingredients 1cup sweet puréed sweet potato 2/3cup maple syrup 1/2cup almond butter 1tsp pure vanilla extract 2Tbsp coconut oil 1/2cup cocoa powder 1tsp baking powder 2/3cup oat flour 1/2cup chopped raw pecans 1/4cup dairy-free chocolate chips   Directions Cut a sweet potato in half and rub the cut sides with oil. Bake at 375 for minutes or until tender. Then peel away skin and mash in a mixing bowl. Set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside. To a large mixing bowl, add sweet potato purée, maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla extract, and coconut oil and stir to combine. Add cacao powder, sea salt, and baking powder and stir to combine. Then add oat flour and stir until batter is thick. Transfer batter to your parchment-lined...

Salmon Burgers with Avocado Salsa

This easy and healthy salmon burger is a family favorite! Ingredients for Salmon Burgers: 1 lb salmon fillet (skin removed) 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (see note) 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley 2 eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp mustard 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper olive oil for greasing the pan or grill Ingredients for Avocado Salsa: 1 large avocado, chopped 1/3 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 lime, juiced 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper Directions: Chop the salmon fillet into small pieces (about 1/4 inch) and transfer it into a medium mixing bowl. Gently stir in the rest of the ingredients. Let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes. Heat a little oil in a large non-stick grill pan over medium heat. Divide the salmon mixture into 6 and form neat patties (I used a 1/2 cup as a measure). Fry/grill the...

Monday Motivation: High Fructose Corn Syrup

This man-made sweetener is a staple of the American diet and can cause many problems for our long term health care. Learn more from Dr. Tracy Larson in this Monday Motivation https://vimeo.com/388590537 [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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Monday Motivation: Health Benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables

Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, red cabbage, and cauliflower are packed full of health benefits. These superfoods are high in fiber, antioxidants, and promote your body's ability to detox. Studies also show that they help decrease the risk of certain cancers. Learn more from Dr. Fletcher in this Monday Motivation https://vimeo.com/385283660 [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!" ]  ...

Gluten-Free Rosemary and Thyme Loaf

INGREDIENTS Dry: 2 1/4 cups almond meal 1/4 cup ground flaxseed 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp fine salt Wet: 4 large eggs (or 5 small) 1½  tbsp coconut nectar 1½  tbsp coconut oil 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar Herbs (fresh): 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, pulled of stem 2 tsp fresh rosemary, pulled off stem, finely chopped Additional herbs are optional   DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients and blend with a whisk for one minute, until very well combined.  Add the wet ingredients and mix until well combined, and smooth as can be, about 1 minute. Once base is mixed well, add the fresh herbs. Stir in herbs, mix by hand for another 20-30 seconds, until herb mix is evenly distributed. ...

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