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Recipes Posts

What naturopathic webpage would be complete without recipes? Simple, healthy preparation of food is foundational to good nutrition. Here is where we share recipes and tips to help you bring flavorful and healthy options into your own kitchen.
Aug. 19, 2024

Chia and Flax Seed Recipes!

Incorporating superfoods like chia seeds and ground flaxseeds into your diet is a simple way to boost nutrition without much effort. These tiny powerhouses are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and antioxidants, making them a great addition to you…

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Feb. 29, 2024

Green Soup for Spring Wellness

Green drinks are all the rage, but have you ever heard of green soups? As winter fades and spring brings warmer weather, it's the perfect time to add more green vegetables to your day. Green vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals…

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Aug. 7, 2023

Elderberry Syrup

Elderberries are native to North America (Sambucus canadensis) and Europe (Sambucus nigra). Traditionally, Sambucus spp. has been used as medicine as well as food and in winemaking. Elderberries are a deep purple in color and they are higher in vita…

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Aug. 6, 2023

Mocktail: Cranberry Blitzen

One of my favorite things to do in the “before-days” was going to a holiday pop-up bar and sit amongst the kitschy decor, sipping a festive bevvie. These days, I’m drinking a lot less alcohol, not only to reduce my risk of re…

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Aug. 5, 2023

Golden Milk Recipe

TURMERIC TEA (GOLDEN MILK) Makes one serving Ingredients 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy) 
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 
1/8 tsp ground ginger
 pinch black pepper
 honey or maple syrup to taste
 freshly grated nut…

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Aug. 4, 2023

A Plum by Any Other Name.... Prunes!

Prunes, also known as dried plums, are better for your health than you might think. High in antioxidants and other good-for-you plant compounds, prunes are packed with nutrients. Prunes contain several things that give them a gentle…

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Aug. 3, 2023

Mocktails and Other Non-Alcoholic Drinks

In Episode 4 of The Cancer Pod, we discussed the good, the bad, and the ugly of alcohol. We’ve all heard how alcohol not only increases the risk of cancer but the risk of recurrence. So what’s a cancer person to do? Good news! …

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Aug. 1, 2023

Gazpacho: A Taste of Summer

Gazpacho is very easy to make; all it takes is some veggies and a blender, so there’s no heating up the kitchen with a hot stove (except to peel the tomatoes, see the hint below). August is the best month for finding ripe tom…

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