Lisa Dreher, MS, RDN, LDN
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Beyond the Scale: Loving Your Body Through Change
Growing up in a world that places so much value on outward appearance can be hard to navigate. From the time we’re little, we’re surrounded by messages about beauty and body ideals long before we can even understand what they mean. Over time, these messages quietly seep in and start to shape how we see…
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Breakfast Prep Frittata
Yields 5 servings Ingredients: 12 whole pastured eggs 1 bunch of scallions, diced 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped 1 red bell pepper, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced or crushed 3-4oz goat or sheep cheese, diced or shredded (optional) 1 tbsp finely shredded Pecorino Romano (optional) Sea salt and pepper to taste Avocado oil spray …
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A Journey to Healing: Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis with Functional Nutrition
Introduction: I had the pleasure of working with Betsy, a 70-year-old woman who embarked on a remarkable journey of healing after being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in July 2020. At The UltraWellness Center, we offer the option of working exclusively with a functional nutritionist which is what Betsy wanted to do. Her story is a…
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Supporting Longevity with Eye Health
They say the eyes are the window into the soul, and they can also be a window into your body’s overall health. In fact, a comprehensive eye exam can uncover everything from potential nutrient deficiencies to systemic disorders like high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, and even liver disease. The steps we take to keep…
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Mason Jar Salad
When it comes to supporting hormone balance, especially during perimenopause, the foods we eat can make a big difference. Think of the cruciferous vegetables like watercress, broccoli, brussels sprouts, arugula, etc. These support detoxification and may help promote healthy estrogen levels in the body. Also, eating a balance of high-quality protein, anti-inflammatory fat, and high…
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Top Allergy-Fighting Foods
in NutritionAs we transition from the cold winter months, many of us look forward to new growth that happens all around us during springtime. Vibrant flowers and budding trees can be incredibly beautiful, but for about 26% of adults (67 million) and 19% of children (14 million), their beauty is dampened by sneezing, watery eyes, runny…
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Hormone-Balancing Energy Bites
in NutritionEach recipe yields 30 bites/15 servings (2 bites = 1 serving) Ingredients: Follicular Phase Bites Full bag of Beeya Phase 1 Blend OR * ¾ cup raw pumpkin seeds * ¾ cup ground flax seeds * ¾ cup hemp seeds ¾ cup almond butter 1/3 cup raw local honey 1 tbsp vanilla extract ½ tsp…
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Weight Loss Webinar-A Functional Medicine Roadmap
Nearly 75% of adults aged 20 years and older are overweight or obese while 88% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy. Knowing this, it’s probably no surprise the top 3 goals people set for themselves each year include exercise more, eat healthier, and lose weight. We know that losing excess weight can reduce your risk for…
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Gut Healing Apple Crisp
As we move through the transition of seasons, many people are excited to cook their favorite fall recipes. One of the most popular fall foods are APPLES! They are a great source of dietary fiber, antioxidants, and pectin (a prebiotic that may support the healing of intestinal permeability/leaky gut). Also, getting a variety of apples…
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Wild Salmon Patties with Aioli Sauce
This month, we’re all about sustainable seafood! To go along with our “Should I Eat Fish?” blog, we asked our Senior Dietitian Lisa Dreher to put together a recipe for you. Here is a different and tasty way to get more omega-3 rich seafood into your diet. Yields 10 patties Ingredients: 1-pound fresh wild sustainable…