Why I tried “fasting mimicking” for 5 days

Why I tried “fasting mimicking” for 5 days

Recently, a colleague and I were discussing how to help a patient struggling with weight loss as well as immune challenges and inflammation, and the topic of fasting came up. There’s a lot of research that suggests periodic fasting may help people with metabolic and...
Pan-cooked Salmon with Avocado Relish

Pan-cooked Salmon with Avocado Relish

Serves 2 (can easily ½ the recipe for a solo dish) For the salmon 2 wild-caught salmon fillets, about 6 oz each, skin-on *Keeping the skin on keeps the fish more moist.  If you have a dog, they love the skin! Salt and pepper, to taste (I prefer Celtic or...
Veggie Almond Bowl – Serves 4

Veggie Almond Bowl – Serves 4

Almond Chile Sauce – makes ~1.25 cups ½ C almond butter (no sugar, oil, salt added if possible)½ C water2 ½ Tblsp fresh lime juice2 ½ Tblsp tamari (or liquid aminos OR coconut aminos)1 Tblsp minced ginger½ tsp minced garlic½ tsp red pepper flakes Combine...
Falafel Salad

Falafel Salad

Falafel Salad Falafel Ingredients (Makes ~15-18 falafel disks)1 can chickpeas (rinsed and patted dry)1/3 Cup fresh parsley1/3 Cup fresh cilantro4 cloves garlic¼ Cup chopped onion2 Tblsp pecans (or raw sesame seeds)2 tsp cumin2 Tblsp chickpea flour (or gluten free oat...

Our Favorite Things: Holiday Gift Ideas

Cindi & Mandy provide education and resources on how to live healthier lives, as well as ideas on creating ‘healthy gifts’ for your loved ones, including yourself. Download the slides here for links &...