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Sun-Dried Tomato Garlic Olive Oil Dip

Ingredients 1 jar (8 ounce)  oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (Julienne cut makes it a bit easier) 1-2 cloves garlic, grated 1 small shallot, finely chopped 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon smoked or regular paprika 1-2 teaspoons chili flakes 1/2 cup grated parmesan fresh basil, for serving Instructions Drain the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar into a small saucepan, you should have 1/2 cup oil.  Chop 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes and mix into the oil. Add the garlic, shallot, oregano, thyme, paprika and chili flakes.  Over low heat and simmer until warm, 5 minutes.  Add the parmesan to a bowl and pour the hot oil over the cheese. Top with basil. Enjoy with bread (gluten-free or...

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Snow mold - A common cause of early spring sniffles

It is not uncommon to experience congestion and sniffles as soon as the weather warms up and the snow starts to melt exposing acres and acres of snow mold. Snow mold is actually x and triggers allergy symptoms because of y and often lasts until the spring rains wash it away. The mold can trigger of sinus congestion, headaches, itchy eyes etc. In addition to increasing your Vitamin C (2000mg 2x daily), taking a probiotic daily and avoiding dairy for a week or two, there are various treatments for snow mold allergies which include: Respiractin This herbal combination is really effective at helping to open up the airways, reducing congestion and improving overall immune system function. It is my number one...

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Medicinal mushrooms are really quite magical!

Medicinal mushrooms are one of the most popular supplements on the market, whether being taken as a powder, capsule or beverage, and with good reason.  They can boost our defense against viruses and other pathogens, protect us against cancer, support healthy brain function, and improve our response to stress.  Mushrooms have a long history of medicnal use. They were used at least 3000-7000 years ago in China and one of the oldest human mummies ever found (4000 year old Otzi, the Iceman) had the Piptoporus betulinus mushroom in his medical kit, a mushroom still used today as a natural antibiotic and anti parastic Mushrooms are amazing for a number of reasons: Mushrooms are a rich source of vitamins and minerals....

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Stress and weight - is there a connection?

You may have heard that chronic stress can sabotage even the best weight loss efforts, and this is absolutely true. And here’s why. Even if you don’t think you have stress, you may want to consider that the body doesn’t know if you’re planning a wedding or a funeral, if you are running way from a lion, or overtraining on a treadmill, if you are in a famine or trying out a new weight loss diet.  Stress can also be pollution, difficult social relationships, sedentary lifestyles and toxins in our food. Our bodies are designed to survive, and in the 21st Century survival looks a whole lot different then it did 25,000 years ago. Cortisol, a hormone made in our adrenal...

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Turkey Meatball Soup

This Family friendly soup is a perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day.  It's also a great way to get liquids and healthy greens into the entire family. It's made with Turkey meatballs, tomatoes, kale or spinach, zucchini, carrots, and to add a little extra for an amazing tasting soup - a parmesan cheese rind. INGREDIENTS: For the Meatballs: 1 ½ lbs of ground turkey ¼ cup of Oatmeal ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese, grated ¼ cup of Parsley, finely chopped ¼ cup minced Onion 1 clove of Garlic ¼ tsp of Salt   FOR THE SOUP: 32 OZ  Chicken Broth 2 tsp Olive oil ½ cup chopped Onion 1 cup diced Carrots ½ cup diced Celery...

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