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Fruity Spinach Salad

May 28, 2019
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  Fruit and spinach make a delicious combination, especially when drizzled with a lovely vinaigrette dressing, and adding walnuts gives your salad a fun crunch. Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this easy-to-make recipe!   Ingredients: (Servings: 4, Calories: 165) 1 pint fresh organic strawberries (or 2 cups sliced) 8 oz. fresh spinach, washed, dried, torn to pieces Dressing: 1 tablespoon sesame seeds ½ tablespoon poppy seeds 1 scallion, chopped 1 tablespoon flax seed oil 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Garnish: ¼ cup chopped walnuts   Directions: Cut berries in half and arrange over spinach in a serving bowl. Combine dressing ingredients in blender or food processor and process until smooth. Just before serving, pour over salad and toss. Garnish with nuts. Note(s): For a...

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Yummy Homemade Granola

May 14, 2019
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  Store-bought granola is not only expensive but filled with added sugars and carbohydrates that drive up insulin levels and a zap in your energy and mood. This granola will keep you feeling full and satisfied. Serve with plain yogurt and fresh fruit for a heartier breakfast. Ingredients: 1 cup of oats 2 T honey ½ cup each of almonds and walnuts 1 T melted coconut oil (virgin, organic) 2 T unsweetened coconut flakes 1 t vanilla 1/2t cinnamon Optional; ½ cup dried cherries, cranberries or blueberries 1 T chia seeds Pinch of nutmeg and cloves Directions: Mix together dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside. Mix together honey, coconut oil and vanilla and whisk well. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients and mix well to coat. Spread granola on to a parchment lined cooking sheet. Bake at 250...

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Nancy's Avocado Salsa Verde

May 7, 2019
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Did you miss our Cardiometabolic program last month? If so, you missed Nancy's unbelievable Avocado Salsa Verde Recipe which is unbelievably delicious! This simple recipe is perfect for these warm summer weekends on the patio with friends!   Ingredients: 1 large, ripe, peeled Hass Avocado 1/3 cup diced tomato 2 T red onion finely chopped ½ t serrano pepper seeded and minced 1 t garlic, minced 1 T fresh lime juice 2 T fresh cilantro, chopped Pinch of coconut sugar and salt & pepper to taste. Directions: Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender; pulverize to mix well. Refrigerate at least one hour to allow flavors to marry. [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Nancys-Avocado-Salsa-Verde.pdf" text="Download Printable Recipe" ] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become a Thriver!" ]...

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Monday Motivation | Embracing Healthy Fats

April 30, 2019
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Dietitian Services, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen, Monday Motivation

Registered Dietitian Annette Habecker shares the importance of replacing saturated fats with healthy alternatives like high-quality olive oil & avocados.   [embed]https://vimeo.com/332307133[/embed] [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/category/monday-motivation" text="Catch Up On Motivation" ]  ...

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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

April 30, 2019
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice makes for a fantastic low-carb grain-free stand-in for rice when you need a little carb detox. You can easily season this any way you wish! This recipe has a couscous-like texture and is perfect with chicken, pork chops, steak or anything you would normally serve with rice. Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing!   Ingredients: (Servings: 6 {1 serving = ½ cup}, Calories: 49) 1 head cauliflower (= 24 ounces or 6 cups chopped) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic 2 scallions, diced ¼ teaspoon of sea salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (juice of 1 ½ limes) ¼ cups fresh chopped cilantro   Directions: Rinse cauliflower, and pat dry. Chop into florets, and grate...

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Rachel’s Eat to Beat Brownies

April 24, 2019
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These delicious brownies are vegan (with the exception of honey) AND gluten free! Thanks to Thrive’s friends at Eat To Beat for sharing this easy to make recipe!   Ingredients: (Serving size: Choose wisely. Note: Stick to one small brownie as a serving, one square of dark chocolate, or a few teaspoons of cacao powder per day.) ¾ cup gluten free oats (you can put in a food processor- however, I like mine chewy so I keep them whole) ½ cup Justin’s Vanilla Almond Butter (personal favorite) ½ cup dark chocolate chips (I use Lily’s dark chocolate baking chips which are vegan, fair-trade, organic and have no sugar added) ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (non-alkalized) ½ cup unsweetened apple cinnamon applesauce ¼ cup honey 1 ½ cup shredded...

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The Many Benefits of Eggs

April 11, 2019
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Dr. Amy Fletcher discusses the many benefits of including Eggs in your diet! [embed]https://vimeo.com/329871860[/embed] [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/category/monday-motivation/" text="Catch Up on Monday Motivation" ]...

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Chia Seed Applesauce Bread

April 8, 2019
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This Chia Seed Applesauce Bread recipe is a quick solution to breakfast and will give you all the energy needed while keeping up with your winter activities! Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this tasty recipe.   Ingredients: (Servings: 16 {1 serving = one 2 ¼ inch by 2 ¼ inch square}, Calories: 179) 1 cup teff flour 1 cup rice flour 3 tablespoons chia seed 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted ½ cup brown rice syrup 3 ½ tablespoons apple butter 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and chopped Egg replacer: 1/3 cup water 1 tablespoon ground flax seed   Directions: Prepare the egg...

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Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad

April 8, 2019
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Satisfy your salad cravings with this Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad. This easy salad comes together in minutes, and everyone will love the flavors within it. This recipe has all the grilled corn flavor in a bowl of greens and veggies with chicken. Thanks to our friends Inside BruCrew Life for sharing this healthy dinner recipe!   Ingredients: (Servings: 6, Time: 15 minutes) 4 -5 cups salad greens 2-3 grilled chicken breasts, cut up 2 ears grilled corn, cut off the cob. (Make sure you soak the corn in the husks for at least 15 minutes before you put them on a hot grill because you do not want them to burn. Grill the corn for about 10 minutes, rotating sides.) ½ cup diced red onion 1 ½...

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Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs

April 2, 2019
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These Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs are full of flavor, and is very easy to make using a grill or oven. They are so tender, juicy, and flavorful, making a quick and delicious dinner! Thanks to our friends Delicious Meets Healthy for sharing this tasty recipe!   Ingredients: (Servings: 10 skewers, Calories: 228, Time: 55 minutes) Chicken Kebabs: 3 chicken fillets cut in 1-inch cubes 2 red bell peppers 2 green bell peppers 1 red onion Chicken Kebab Marinade: 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil divided Juice of 1 lemon divided 6 cloves of garlic, chopped divided 2 teaspoons paprika divided 2 teaspoons thyme divided 4 teaspoons oregano divided 4 teaspoons salt divided 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper divided   Directions: Marinade: Mix ½ of all ingredients for the marinade in small bowl....

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