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Pasta Leggero

December 16, 2021
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“Leggero” stands for light. This sauce is a perfect base for pasta or vegetable noodles on a night between parties and celebrations. When teamed up with a salad like our Kale Ceasar it provides a nutrient-dense meal packed with phytonutrients and antioxidants and will have your body forgiving you for the extra drinks and desserts you have consumed during the season. Ragu’ Leggero is the sauce teamed up with sausage or ground meat but this sauce is also great with shrimp and chicken. Ingredients 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 8 oz Rice or Gluten-Free Noodles 2 cups Roma tomatoes, sliced and halved 2 T extra virgin olive oil 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups vegetable broth ¼ cup Italian parsley,...

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Thriving Through the Holidays

December 9, 2021
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Healthy Life, In The Kitchen, Lifestyle Medicine

The average American gains 5-10 lbs during the holiday season. This year it is especially a problem because many are carrying an extra 10-30 lbs of COVID weight. There are promises to get back on track and start anew in 2022 but we are challenging you to enjoy the season without completely giving up. Take the time to exercise. Take time out for yourself to reset. It is your holiday too. Enjoy yourself during celebrations and special events but reign it in. More importantly, do not let the busy season be an excuse to poorly eat every other night. As our gift to you, we are including some healthy options to consider so that you can stay on track. Your friends and family will thank you...

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Thrive Sushi Bowl

December 6, 2021
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This recipe was presented in the International cooking class that focused on foods from Japan. You can add organic imitation crab or salmon or tuna sashimi for an authentic sushi bowl. ½ cup spinach, tatsoi, bok choy or a mixture ½ cup shelled edamame, fresh or frozen and thawed ½ cup cooked brown rice ¼ cup shredded carrot ½ avocado 1 T dried nori flakes 1 T sesame seeds Drizzle plum vinegar Peanut Ginger Miso Dressing This dressing is great over salads as well as noodles and vegetables. 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 the dressing combine all ingredients in a high-speed...

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Kale Caesar Salad

November 30, 2021
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The Salad 2 Bunches of Lacinato ( Tuscan ) kale, washed well, stalks removed then torn into 1-2 inch pieces 2 T extra virgin olive oil Pinch of salt 4 Strips of nitrate-free bacon ( optional ) cooked crispy and broken into 1-inch pieces 1 avocado pitted and sliced into strips ½ small red onion, thinly sliced ½ cup cannellini beans drained and rinsed 1 T nutritional yeast or 2 T parmesan cheese   The Dressing 5-6 anchovy fillets, drained 2 cloves garlic 3 T nutritional yeast ½ organic Dijon mustard ¼ cup vegan mayonnaise Juice of 1 ½ lemons ¼ cup cannelloni beans 2 T extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste   Place tore kale leaves in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Massage the kale for about 3-4 minutes with the oil and salt....

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Easy Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole (Dairy Free & Gluten Free)

November 17, 2021
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This sweet potato casserole is healthier than the classic version, without sacrificing any flavor! Complete with a crunchy maple cayenne pecan topping, this casserole is the perfect Thanksgiving sweet potato side dish. Vegan option included!   Recipe Courtesy of Mary's Whole Life   Ingredients 3-4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks, about 4 medium sweet potatoes 1/4 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup ghee or coconut oil 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk, or any dairy-free milk 2 eggs, omit for vegan or use flax eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp sea salt Topping 1.5 cups raw unsalted pecans, chopped 3 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp melted ghee or coconut oil 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice Instructions Preheat over to 375. Grease a 3 qt casserole dish with cooking spray or ghee. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the peeled sweet potato chunks and cover....

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Broiled Lamb Chops with Rosemary

November 2, 2021
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

Rosemary has this incredibly aromatic woody flavor and these lamb chops soak all of that flavor right up! Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this recipe that is as delicious as it is easy to make.   Ingredients: (Servings: 4, Calories: 194) 4 lamb chops (lean) 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried rosemary ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon pepper   Directions: Preheat the broiler. Drizzle oil over lamb chops and rub to coat them. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, and dried rosemary, and season both sides of the lamb chops. Rub spices into chops. Move the lamb to a broiler pan, and broil for 8-10 minutes. Flip once during cooking. When done, lamb should be only slightly pink...

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We’re Nuts about staying Healthy – Here’s Why

November 1, 2021
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Blog, Dietitian Services, Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Dr NP, Dr SG, Dr TL, Health Coaching, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen, Lifestyle Medicine

Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t. Nuts are a great way to get a dose of heart-healthy fat, as well as a mix of valuable vitamins and minerals.  The National Center for Biomedical Information states that “by virtue of their unique composition, they are likely to beneficially impact health outcomes.”  Research suggest that regular nut consumption is unlikely to contribute to obesity and may even help in weight loss!  But that doesn’t mean that you should eat handful after handful.  Instead (like most things), moderation is key. Ideally, a serving  should be about the size of a golf ball. All nuts are not created equal. Many are high in fat content. They are one of the natural plant foods richest in fat.  Nuts are beneficial because...

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Secrets to Winter Health and Energy

October 18, 2021
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Blog, Dietitian Services, Dr SG, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen, Lifestyle Medicine

SECRETS TO WINTER HEALTH AND ENERGY Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture and Qi Gong practices believe that human beings should live in harmony with their environment and seasons.  Each season represents an “element” and we have specific ways to balance, restore, maintain and boost your immune system and create harmony in this time of the year.  These treatments and dietary recommendations can help ward off the common cold, flu and help alleviate the blues and depression that can be called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) due to lack of sunshine and exposure.  Some of the best parts of acupuncture are its “side effects”.  These include stress reduction, increase energy and help with sleep disorders such as insomnia. TCM and the winter season: Everything in nature is both Yin and...

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Chocolate Hummus

October 12, 2021
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Don’t knock it ‘till you try it: CHOCOLATE HUMMUS ‼️ I’m obviously a little biased when I say that I think this recipe is better than the store-bought kind, but I seriously think it is! A sweet treat that’s packed with protein and fiber, and is super easy to make! Serve it with strawberries, graham crackers, pretzels, bananas, apple slices, Nilla wafers, etc.! Recipe courtesy of our friend Mindfully Murphy, please follow her for more great recipes! INGREDIENTS: 1 can chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup nut butter or tahini 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/4 cup genuine maple syrup or honey 1/4 nut milk (I used almond) chocolate chips on top I also added monk fruit to make it sweeter! DIRECTIONS: Rinse the chickpeas in...

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Carrot Top Pesto

October 11, 2021
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If you are lucky enough to find local carrots with the tops still on don’t throw out the leaves. One of the things I like to make with the leaf tops is Carrot Top Pesto. It is easy, delicious, nutritious, and helps decrease food waste. My recipe uses walnuts for brain health and cancer protection, nutritional yeast for that wonderful umami flavor, and is delicious on pasta, sandwiches or even pizza. Recipe courtesy of our Friends at Pharmacy In Your Kitchen. Please follow them for more delicious recipes! Ingredients: 2 cups carrot tops, no stems, washed 1/2 cup basil leaves packed 1/3 cup walnuts 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 1 garlic clove 1/2 cup olive oil salt and pepper Directions: Place all the ingredients except the oil in a food...

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