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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...

Monday Motivation: Mindfulness & Stress

As you wrap up on the new year detox season, it's important to understand that your mind needs a cleanse, too. Don't forget to nourish your mind with meditation, mindfulness, and peace. https://vimeo.com/393342202 [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!" ]  ...

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...

Thriving for Life Cardiometabolic Program

Thriving for Life is a 4-week disease-specific program involving shared medical appointments. Enrollees will be supported by the full Thrive team-physicians, nurses, nutritionists, chefs and health coaches with well-designed, multifaceted programs addressing specific conditions. Patients will be supported through education, functional testing, cooking and nutrition classes and personalized interventions aimed at prevention and even reversal of the risks surrounding the development of chronic disease. (Group visits may be coded and billed to insurance or paid for using HSA dollars) What is Cardiometabolic Health? Cardiometabolic health is a term that encompasses cardiovascular and metabolic disturbances including elevated lipids (cholesterol), pre-diabetes, obesity, and inflammation. In the past decade, there have been dramatic rises in chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, obesity and heart disease. Cardiometabolic health is multifactorial and affected by...

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...

Monday Motivation: Intermittent Fasting

Did you miss Dr. Fletcher's Facebook Live chat about Intermittent Fasting? Now is your chance to check it out if you did, it's full of great tips on how to control your hunger as well as plenty of information to motivate you towards a successful intermittent fast! https://www.facebook.com/thrivecarolinas/videos/1239393839732890/  ...

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: 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!" ]  ...

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