Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie
This mint chocolate chip smoothie is in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day coming up! You won’t be sorry!
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Coastal Carrot “Fettuccine” with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pumpkin Seeds from Amie Valpone
In this dish, the “fettuccine” is actually made from carrots shredded into ribbons with a vegetable peeler. I think you’ll be surprised at how much it tastes like the real thing. The sauce clings to the ribbons, giving each bite a delectable, earthy flavor. This recipe was contributed by Amie Valpone, Founder of The Healthy…
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Infrared Sauna Use: Benefits Beyond Relaxation
What is an infrared (IR) sauna? Infrared saunas provide heat via infrared light waves (radiation), that directly heat your body creating controlled hyperthermia, like a fever
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What You Should Know About Your Genes
Epigenetics is the study of the effect of your environment on gene expression. What exactly do I mean by your environment? EVERYTHING! The food you eat, the water you drink, the air you breath, the toxins you are exposed to, the exercise you do, the sleep you get, the relationships you have, your responses to stress, and what you think and believe.
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Saturday Afternoon Chili
This weekend I had craving for some chili! So, I asked my mother in law if she had an easy chili recipe to share, which of course she did! The next thing you know I am adding and modifying the recipe she sent over, until I had the final product, which I now call Saturday…
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Dr. Emily’s Favorite Christmas Recipe Collection
Healthy Christmas and holiday recipes from around the web including breakfast, appetizers and dinner.
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Healthy Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
Looking for a tasty way to get more veggies in? Try This chocolate cherry smoothie!
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30+ Conditions Acupuncture Can Treat
Background: You may or may not know that I am trained in Medical Acupuncture, as well as Functional Medicine. Acupuncture is actually what got me started down the pathway to finding ways to heal and help without relying 100% on medications and surgeries. Many years ago, I became an acupuncture patient for the first time in…
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Chicken Apple Spinach Hash
I love my original morning turkey hash recipe, however this week I found myself looking for a change! So here is another great quick and easy morning sausage hash that I experimented with earlier in the week. You can use chicken, or turkey or pork, and you can also chop up the spinach and form…
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Dr. Emily’s Picks: Paleo Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving deliciousness! Below are some links to some turkey day recipes that are sure to be crowd pleasers! Enjoy! Appetizers: Thanksgiving Appetizers: 2 in one post from PaleOMG Smoky and Spicy Candied Cashews from PaleOMG Turkey: Butterflied Big Bird from Nom Nom Paleo Smoky Roast Turkey Breast from Zenbelly Gravy: Paleo Gravy from Cook eat…
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Navigating the Holidays While Staying on Your Food Plan
With turkey day around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how to maintain your current food plan throughout the holidays. There are several ways you can still have yummy, healthy meals, especially if you’re the one cooking or bringing a dish to contribute. However, you’re likely to get invited to events where you…
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Shake
Nothing like Halloween to inspire the use of pumpkin in recipes!! This is a super simple, yet YUMMY way to spice up your usual protein shake. You can use vanilla or chocolate vegetarian protein powder, depending on how chocolaty you want it to be! I made this one with a chocolate base because I love…
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