Roasted Radish & Spring Vegetables with Lemon & Thyme Bright and vibrant spring vegetables pulled together with creamy avocados, sweet applesauce, and tangy lemon. Perfect for any brunch spread. Ingredients 4 large carrots peeled & chopped (similar size to halved radishes) 3 bunches radishes washed,tops removed, and cut in half 2 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce 1 leek washed and thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic minced 20 asparagus spears chopped 2 c. fresh English peas 2 tsp fresh thyme chopped 1 lemon juiced salt & pepper to taste 1 avocado (optional) Instructions Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. In a bowl toss the radishes and carrots with the applesauce and a pinch of salt. Mix until the vegetables are well coated...
How to Build a Better Smoothie The best smoothies have a mix of protein, healthy fats, and vegetables and fruits rich in fiber and micronutrients. Choose the right liquid. Many smoothies, especially the ones you buy at juice bars and cafes, call for high-sugar fruit juices to blend the other ingredients. Skip the sugar and choose unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, flax milk or water to avoid a blood sugar spike. Reach for low-sugar fruits. While fruits are nutritional powerhouses, their sugar content can vary dramatically. To keep your smoothie healthier, favor lower-sugar fruits such as raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries. These choices are also rich in antioxidants and fibre, promoting a slower glucose release into the bloodstream. If you like...
IV Therapy is the administration of nutrients and hydration directly into the bloodstream for immediate absorption and use by the body. IVIT Certified Naturopathic Doctors are licensed to provide IV Therapy, also known as intravenous therapy, in Canada. I have been using this therapy since I started my practice as IV Therapy is the fastest way to deliver nutrients throughout the body, because it bypasses the digestive system and goes directly into the bloodstream and thus organs, resulting in a 90-100% absorption rate (as opposed to only 20-50% possible orally). For years I have offered this therapy in a one-on-one appointment, but the increased popularity of these treatments have necessitated that I bring back a group setting, which I used...
Why Protein Matters for Metabolic Health (modified content from a Levels Health) Dietary protein comprises smaller molecules called amino acids attached in long chains. Your body needs 20 amino acids to function. Eleven are non-essential (your body makes them), and nine are essential (you must obtain them from food). When you eat protein, it’s broken down into individual amino acids, which are then absorbed into your circulation via the small intestines. These amino acids are the “building blocks” of protein—they are used to make new proteins within the body that help build and repair every type of cell and tissue, make hormones and enzymes, form antibodies, and so much more. A key role of dietary protein is forming skeletal muscle,...
This Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp has a crunchy, buttery oat topping to complement the tangy filling. Serve it warm with ice cream. **And we now carry Kenosee Creamery ice cream at Harmony Health Clinic. Made locally at Kenosee Lake, this ice cream is made with minimal ingredients and is truly AMAZING!!! Ingredients Filling 2 pounds rhubarb stalks, sliced 1/2-inch thick 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided (Big B honey can be substituted for the sugar) 1 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Topping 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking rolled oats 3 tablespoons canola oil...
