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Nourishing Foods

How often are you eating Nourishing Foods?

ONLY 27% of Americans cook on a daily basis even though 98% say they prefer meals prepared at home. Home cooking is the best because you have control over the ingredients. fresh-orange-juice-1614822_1920

Eating at restaurants means you are often eating GMO grains, rancid oils (such as canola, corn and other cheap vegetable oils) and weird chemicals such as artificial sweeteners and MSG.

At home we can have real sourdough bread, good oils and healthy fats.

We recommend you make it a habit to start batch cooking (pre prep that can be done on the weekend – think of chopping the veggies all at one time-making a sauce that can be used at least twice in different ways through the week – planning for leftovers by cooking a double batch that can be presented in a different way later in the week ( like chile as a lasagna ingredient/over baked potatoes/as the base of shepherd’s pie).

Make use of your slow cooker to cook while you are at work…and if you pre-prep on the weekend…you can grab a baggy of precut up seasoned goodness and just throw it in the slow cooker, press start and head off to work!!

OF COURSE, IT HELPS IF YOU TAKE A FEW MINUTES ONCE A WEEK TO DECIDE ON A MENU FOR THE WEEK THAT CAN INCORPORATE SOME OF THE ABOVE IDEAS AND MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER.

Check out our most recent recipe: Chickpea Artichoke “Bliss in a Dish”

Chickpea Artichoke “Bliss in a Dish”

This recipe originally appeared in DREENABURTON.COM

I love artichokes and I love chickpeas. I also really love Mediterranean seasonings and briny olives with a touch of sweetness thrown in. So, when I make this dish, it’s like a little bit of bliss in a dish!  (This got a two thumbs up from Dr. Ray….so YAY it is now in rotation)

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Ingredients

2½ – 3 cups red or Yukon gold potatoes about ¾ – 1 lb  cut in small cubes

1 tsp olive oil to wipe around baking dish, optional

3 – 3 ½ cups chickpeas / 2 cans, rinsed and drained (I have subbed cannellini beans for these)

3 cups frozen artichokes- thaw beforehand or use from frozen (I used canned as Meijer did not have any frozen artichokes …)

4 medium-large cloves garlic minced or grated

3 tbsp water

1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped

1/3 – 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives sliced in half

1 cup chopped tomatoes

3-4 tbsp golden raisins

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried basil

½ tsp dried rosemary

½ tsp sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

1½ tbsp balsamic vinegar

¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Use 1 teaspoon of the olive oil to oil a large casserole dish (about 8 by 12 inches). If you omit the oil, some of the ingredients may get a little sticky in the pan, but no biggie! Place the potatoes in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and boil for 10 to 15 minutes, or until fork tender. When potatoes are ready, drain well and add to the prepared dish along with the other ingredients, except the vinegar and the fresh parsley. Toss the mixture well, cover the dish with foil, and bake for 40 minutes (stirring about halfway through the baking process), until the potatoes are fully tender and the other vegetables have heated through and somewhat softened. Add the vinegar, toss again, and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes uncovered. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the fresh parsley, and season to taste with salt and pepper as desired. Serve on its own, with bread, or over quinoa, brown rice, or pasta, topped with a quick avocado sauce or mash.

 

Dehydration and how to avoid it

You could be suffering from Dehydration and not even know it!

Why discuss dehydration in the dead of winter? We sweat more in summer but winter usually causes more dehydration. Why? Unless you live and work with hot water radiators for heat you are subjected to hot air and it’s dehydrating. Our cars also use dry hot air.

Some of the symptoms of dehydration include:dehydration

  • dry mouth
  • headache
  • dark urine
  • hunger
  • dry skin
  • high blood pressure
  • aches and pains

People are often surprised that hunger is a sign of dehydration, but you’ll find your hunger pangs will often disappear when you’ve had a glass or two of water. Keep yourself from dehydration this winter/spring.

 

Chiropractic – Many Levels of Healing

Chiropractic care can help your body function in many chiropractic can jump start your healthways.

Chiropractic can help promote detoxification, relaxation, emotional healing and a deeper connection to oneself and others.

Chiropractic care helps people become more physically balanced. This often increases their energy and permits them to relax – both physically and emotionally.

The mental/emotional benefits of chiropractic have been noticed since chiropractic’s inception. Correcting subluxations was noticed to improve mental function and relieve depression.

Retracing

One of the most powerful phenomenon of healing is retracing, – where old pains, diseases or trauma come “to the surface” to be released. Retracing is one of the signs of complete healing and even though it may be (temporarily) uncomfortable, it leaves in its wake a stronger, healthier, happier person.

Start (or jump start) your healing journey with chiropractic to begin a healthier all-around lifestyle. Let your chiropractor be your healthy lifestyle coach.

Give us a call and start your journey now!