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Category: Nutrition Tips

  • 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…

  • Happy Thanksgiving!

    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…

  • Combat Stress by Eating Right

    INFLAMMATION What is it? A natural process that occurs when chemicals are released in the body, which can be helpful for healing injury and fighting infection. However, when inflammation becomes chronic, there is an elevated risk of major diseases, such as: Arthritis Depression Diabetes Cancer Heart Disease Does your regular diet include these foods? Chamomile Tea…