Did you know that more than 600 muscles work together as a team, every day, to keep your body moving and its internal systems functioning? The rhythm of your breathing, pumping the blood through your body, and keeping your organs functioning properly are all the responsibility of your muscles. It’s easy to see, then, how keeping the…
This recipe is from the New York Times Cooking Section AND it’s delicious! INGREDIENTS: 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest and 2 tablespoons juice 1 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika 2 garlic cloves, grated Kosher salt and black pepper 1 pound peeled, deveined large shrimp (tails removed) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick) (Or, I used 2 Tbs butter and…
Here is my favorite Chocolate Cake recipe. I bring it to parties all the time and people LOVE it! They don’t have any idea it’s Gluten Free! Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Flour (NOT the one with the xanthum gum already included) 1 tsp Xanthum gum 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp…
Nutrien packed dinner that can be made ahead and frozen in single serving containers! Turkey Meatball Stew Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion chopped into small bits 6 or 7 large cloves of garlic (We love garlic!) 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika (try it, you’ll like it) 4 cups of carrots…
How’s your July going? Is the weather cooperating for summer swimming, picnics, gardening, hiking, etc.? Are you growing some of your own veggies, this year, while we’re all practicing physical distancing? Or maybe you’ve joined a CSA and you’re receiving a box of delicious, fresh veggies each week? My garden is growing like gangbusters! We’ve…
Last post we talked about the relationship between chronic pain and our brain health. Today let’s examine some delicious, fresh and in season foods that benefit our brains. Maybe even re-think our summer picnics and go back to planning “old fashioned” picnics. When I was a child, we ate what was in season. I find…
Ever wonder why it’s so easy to eat healthier in the summer? Perhaps it’s the fresh fruits and vegetables that surround us in summer. I do find that all the veggies and fruits from my favorite farm stand, which I know were picked the morning I bought them, taste better than anything I can buy…
Today I have a guest post from my friend and colleague Dr. Mark Hyman: Food can energize, heal, repair, and uplift us. Every bite you take creates a powerful opportunity to create health or promote disease. Unfortunately, most of us find nutrition confusing. While many things play into that confusion, misinformation, poor reporting, and personal…