We hear about how important breakfast is all. the. time. But what we don’t hear is WHAT we should be eating for breakfast. And unfortunately some of the most common breakfast foods are the worst things to be filling yourself with first thing in the day. Think of the typical American breakfast foods that get eaten during the week: bagels, … Read More
Common Food Sources of Magnesium
As physicians, we often find that many of our patients have clinical signs and symptoms of magnesium deficiency. We also frequently include as part of the initial lab test evaluation for patients a test called RBC magnesium (which is a better indicator of tissue status) which also we often find to be low or deficient. As a result, we are … Read More
VEGGIE BUCKWHEAT KASHA
Ingredients: 1 cup buckwheat groats 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 carrots, diced 1 cup fresh or frozen broccoli (I used organic, frozen broccoli rabe) 1 can organic adzuki beans Tofu, organic & firm 1 Tbsp. olive oil Instructions: In one skillet, prepare buckwheat groats as directed on package In another skillet, sauté onion & carrots in olive … Read More
THANKSGIVING DAY GAME PLAN
It doesn’t need to be wrought with guilt. You can enjoy your holiday classics while staying healthy and here’s how: 1. APPETIZERS- stay clear of the flour laden ones and go for hard cheese, nuts, fruit and veggies with dip. 2. ALCOHOL-don’t drink on an empty stomach. Make sure you have some protein and fat first–like cheese and nuts, or … Read More
Easy Lentil Stew
Ingredients 3 cup green french lentils, rinsed 5 tbsp olive oil 1 large yellow onion, finely diced 3 celery stalks, finely diced 3 carrots, chopped 6 cloves garlic 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 28 oz can organic tomatoes, diced with juices 1 quart … Read More
Conscious Coffee
By Dr. Angela Karvounides Americans drink 400 million cups of coffee each day. The average American adult ingests over 10 pounds of coffee per year. The magnitude of these figures illustrates that the coffee industry not only has a tremendous impact on our economy, but also on our health. While we all know that buying organic comes at an additional … Read More
10 Day Detox!! I Did It!
By: Allison Reynolds Day 9: I honestly can’t believe that I’m one day away from finishing this program. It was tough at times but I feel absolutely wonderful (and the weight loss was an added plus!) I’ve learned a lot about my body and what it needs to feel well and perform on a daily basis. I liked having energy … Read More
Day 8-Nearing the finish line!
By: Allison Reynolds I slept erratically last night. I think too much sun and going to bed too early may have had something to do with it. Even so, I started off the day not even half as lethargic as I usually would prior to the detox. I didn’t have to reach for a coffee to wake up. I drank … Read More
Days Six and Seven-The Power of Positive Thinking
By:Allison Reynolds Ok, so by now I’m feeling a bit tired and foggy. To everyone who told me that days 5-7 are the hardest! Thank you for prepping me… this is tough! I really could’ve gone for a banana or some blueberries this morning… But I started off with water and then my Ultra Clear Renew shake with 2 Advaclear … Read More
Detox–Day 5! – This is it!
By:Allsion Reynolds This will be a test of will power for the next 3 days! Liv is falling off the wagon… I’m afraid! She is still following the meal plan and taking the Advaclear though. So we are still a team! I noticed her complexion looks brighter and the circles under my eyes are dissipating! I really feel good! I … Read More