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Category: Nutrition Tips

  • Wellness Wednesday

    What is on your plate? 10 Steps to a Heart-Healthy Diet Adjust calories in and out to reach a healthy weight. Eat plenty of whole fruits and vegetables. Choose whole not refined grains. Eat healthy proteins. Mostly plants, low-fat or fat-free dairy, seafood, lean cuts of meat or poultry (if consumed), and avoid processed meats. Prepare meals…

  • Wellness Wednesday

    First Steps to Health Restoration by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM)

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week A New Year. A New You. A Fresh Start! Let’s start by cleaning out the refrigerator! Italian ‘Clean-the-Fridge’ Vegetarian Chili Ingredients 1 15-ounce can Black Beans 1 15-ounce can Kidney Beans 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 5 – 6 cups Vegetables (chopped) – Whatever you find in your fridge or…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Days are shorter. Temperatures are chillier.  A healthy, hearty bean stew to warm your body and fuel your mind! Ingredients  2 large Carrots (finely chopped) 1 large Onion (finely chopped) 3 Tbs. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 2 Tbs. Tomato Paste 1 tsp. Dried Oregano or Thyme 2 cans Cannellini Beans (no salt…

  • Wellness Wednesday

    How do you “navigate” Thanksgiving dinner with wellness in mind? Optimize what you can. What side dishes can you “tweak” to make healthier? Instead of a rich green bean casserole with heavy cream or butter, try brussel sprouts roasted with olive oil and topped with pomegranate seeds. Remember the healthy plate model. 1/2 of Plate:  Non-starchy vegetables…

  • Thirsty Thursday

    How did you feel after your last intense workout? Did you experience muscle cramps, dehydration, or increased fatigue? After your next hard workout try NASM Sports Performance Specialist, Geoff Lecovin’s refreshing homemade electrolyte recovery drink. Ingredients 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice 2 cups Raw Coconut Water 2 tablespoons Organic Raw Honey 1/8…

  • Soothing Saturday

    Add some spice to your soothing Saturday this weekend! Today and tomorrow only Plant Therapy will be including a  Complimentary 10 mL Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil with purchase of $35.00 or more.  Spice up your Saturday Cinnamon boasts several health benefits, including: Weight loss Pain relief Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease   Reduced blood sugar in Diabetics  

  • Taco Tuesday

    A Healthy Option for “Taco Tuesday” Try it today! Tempeh is a cultured, fermented, refrigerated cake made from whole soybeans. Enjoy its mild, nutty flavor and pleasantly chewy texture. Tempeh Taco Bowl Ingredients 2 Tbs. Olive Oil 1 8-oz. Package Tempeh (crumbled) 1 White Onion (finely chopped) 2 tsp. Chili Powder 1 cup Tomato (chopped)…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Recipe of the Week Coconut Cauliflower Soup with Ginger and Turmeric Ingredients 2 ½ – 3 lbs. Cauliflower (cut into 1 ½ florets) 1 Yellow Onion (chopped) 2 Garlic Cloves (minced) 2 Carrots (peeled and chopped) 2 Celery Stalks (chopped) 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil ½ teaspoon Ground Turmeric 2 teaspoon Fresh Ginger (grated) 1…

  • TED Talk Tuesday

    Are you currently struggling to stay committed to a diet plan, such as the “Whole Body 30”? Does your body weight go up and down faster than a yo-yo can swing? Are you so concerned with your diet that you void yourself of life’s simple pleasures? Diets do not work. Practice mindful eating.  Eat only when you are hungry…