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No-Fruit Smoothie
This recipe is adapted from Dr. Mark Hyman. Ingredients: 1/2 cup baked squash blend (1 mini delicata squash and 2 honeynut squashes) 1 cup spinach 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk 1 tablespoon almond butter 1 teaspoon unsweetened shredded coconut 1 scoop whey protein powder 1 tablespoon flaxseed 1 tablespoon chia seed 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon…
Read More"Knock-out Powerhouse" Chocolate-Mint Almond Breakfast Smoothie
I think I hit the jackpot on this one. I have been experimenting with just the right ingredients to achieve the desired carbohydrate/protein/healthy fat ratio that would energize and satisfy me for at least 6 hours, on my busy clinic days. When you eat breakfast at 7:00 am after a one hour activity routine, cereal,…
Read MoreHealthy Summer Tips for Fun in the Sun
Healthy Summer Tips for Fun in the Sun Summer is a time to get outside and enjoy warm days and long, lazy nights. While the warmer weather and longer days encourage us to be more active, they can also challenge our well-being. Excessive heat, sun exposure, dehydration, and changes in diet and routine can all…
Read More6 Gut Health Tips from Digestive Health Specialists
6 Gut Health Tips from Digestive Health Specialists The importance of restoring gut health is finally gaining attention among doctors and all across the internet. Doctors are helping patients restore gut health and speaking about this topic online. Even diet culture has latched onto gut health—it’s becoming the next fad diet trend! Let’s cut…
Read MoreWhat Is All The Hype About MCT Oil?
First of all, what is “MCT?” MCT is short for Medium Chain Triglycerides. A triglyceride is a chemical compound that comes from an organic or inorganic acid derived from glycerol (a sweet-tasting liquid that is the backbone of lipids) and three fatty acids. Triglycerides are the main constituents of body fat in humans and other…
Read MoreCarbohydrate-Controlled Recipes
CARBOHYDRATE-CONTROLLED RECIPES: MAIN MEALS: Breakfast: Powerhouse Chocolate Mint Almond Breakfast Smoothie No-Fruit Smoothie Pumpkin Muffins Baked Omelette Casserole Cinnamon-Raisin Breakfast Bread Granola, Grain-Free Lunch or Dinner: Recipe for Creamy Marinara Sauce with Chicken & Zucchini Noodles Eggplant-Artichoke-Goat Cheese Pizza on Cauliflower Crust Chicken-Spinach Low Carb Ravioli Butter Cod with Pomegranate Germolata Grilled Spicy Lamb Burger…
Read MoreAre You Consuming Your Adequate Daily Intake of Bugs? Make Your Gut Defense "Pro-Life"
Are you aware that our first line of defense to fight disease lies in our gut? The term “gut” refers to the lower part of the digestive tract, incorporating the small and large intestines, where the main point of absorption of “foreign” substances occurs. Seventy percent of our immune system is located here. “Good” microorganisms,…
Read MoreChia Seeds: What's All the Rage?
If you grew up in the 1980’s, you may remember the popular “chia pet” terracotta figurine that would sprout chia. The rage was to watch the “chia pet” sprout and grow a coat of fur or hair in just a couple of weeks. At that time, the chia seeds health food benefits were not popularized…
Read MoreHow Are You Bathing Your Cells? The Key to Appetite Control
I wish I had a dollar for every time a client stated, “If only I had more willpower I would not have a weight problem” or for when they asked me for a medication to decrease their appetite. First of all, realize that there is NO such thing as willpower. Willpower is nonexistent, and the…
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