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Yummy Homemade Granola

May 14, 2019
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

  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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Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

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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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

April 30, 2019
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

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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Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

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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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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Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

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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Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

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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Chopped Salad with Tuna

March 26, 2019
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

This Chopped Salad with Tuna is a fast and healthy lunch to make, that you can easily customize as your own! Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this easy-to-make recipe.   Ingredients: (Servings: 4, Calories: 279) Salad: 1 can (12 ounces) wild caught tuna, drained and separated 1 cup cucumber, chopped 1 cup chopped tomato 1 cup chopped celery ½ cup chopped radishes 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce Dressing: ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup fresh lime juice 4 cloves minced garlic 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon sea salt   Directions: In a large bowl, mix together tuna, cucumber, tomato, avocado, celery, radishes and lettuce. Whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately. [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Chopped-Salad-with-Tuna.pdf" text="Download...

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Almond Cocoa Smoothie Detox

March 19, 2019
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This delicious smoothie is quick and easy to make, and it’s a great alternative to smoothies with loads of sugar in them! Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this tasty Almond Cocoa Smoothie Detox! Ingredients: (Servings: 2, Calories: 254) 2 cups unsweetened almond milk 1 scoop vegan protein powder* 1 small avocado 1 tablespoon cocoa powder: 1 teaspoon almond extract ½ cup ice cubes Stevia, to taste (optional) 1-2 cups loosely packed chopped kale Note: *Soy-free. Typical varieties include rice, pea, hemp. Should be sweetened with stevia or unsweetened altogether. 1 scoop should be = to 17g protein. Directions: Put all ingredients in a blender in the other listed. Blend all ingredients together in a blender starting on low speed and working up...

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Breakfast Cookies

March 12, 2019
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

Start your morning off right with these satisfying breakfast cookies combining some of our Thrive favorites – Hu Chocolate and Locally Buzzed Honey. Heart-healthy and Elimination diet approved too!   Ingredients: 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax seeds in 3 tablespoons water) ¼ cup Local Buzzed Honey ½ cup almond butter 1 ¾ cup gluten free muesli ½ cup almond flour ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup dried tart cherries or currants 1 Hu Chocolate bar broken into small morsel sized pieces   Directions: Combine flax egg, hone, almond butter in a mixer. Add muesli, almond flour and cinnamon and mix well. Fold in dried fruit and chocolate pieces. Use a cookie scoop or an ice cream scooper to develop ball. Bake in the oven at 350° for 12-15...

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