Nutrition & Recipes
Dive into expert articles, insightful blogs, and the latest
research to empower your health journey.
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Beyond Diet Alone: Nutrigenomics Reveals Kim’s Hidden Barriers
Meet Kim, a vibrant 69-year-old who walked into The UltraWellness Center frustrated with stubborn symptoms. Despite switching to a “Pegan” diet six months earlier, she still battled tinnitus, insomnia, and swollen hands. Though not her primary concerns, Kim also complained of constipation, eczema, sinusitis, anxiety, and headaches. Her HemoglobinA1c (HbA1c), a marker of your average…
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Arugula Salad with Roasted Delicata, Pomegranate, and Pecans
Written by Eileen Boté, RD, LDN, IFNCP This arugula salad is a celebration of fall flavors, pairing peppery greens with caramelized roasted delicata squash, bursts of jewel-toned pomegranate, and buttery toasted pecans. Its colors are stunning on the plate—vibrant greens, golden arcs of squash, and bright ruby seeds, all accented with warm, earthy nuts. Packed…
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Keep Your Cool with Hibiscus Tea
Hibiscus tea, or Roselle, is a standout leader in my running list of herbal success stories. Hibiscus is refreshing, tart, and fruity, with a vibrant ruby red hue. If you’re already a pink lemonade fan, this one is an easy sell. Served over iced during the summer months, hibiscus will cool you down, keep you…
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Understanding Anti-Nutrients
Anti-Nutrients: Should You Be Concerned? Applying nutrition research to one’s diet is complicated because foods are often studied in isolation, unlike how we consume them. Even within a single food, various vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals interact, and this complexity increases when combining different foods. This in addition to individual factors such as nutrient needs, genetic…
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Unlocking the Power of Choline
At the UltraWellness Center, we focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of health concerns. Many times, I find that patients just aren’t eating the nutrients they need to support vitality. One often-overlooked nutrient that plays a pivotal role in overall health is choline. This essential nutrient is crucial for a range of bodily functions,…
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It’s Time to Breathe
I’ve spent countless hours over the years researching the best stress relief practices on earth, and throughout all the diet changes (so long refined sugar), Pilates classes, road trips, meditation practices and my non-negotiable morning walks, I have yet to find something more powerful to calm my nerves on demand than intentional breathing. Not that…
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Ultra Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Oatmeal raisin cookies are a wonderful treat all year round, and their cozy, warm flavors make them particularly appealing as we transition into the fall months. Wholesome oats, naturally sweet raisins, enhanced with some cinnamon, offer not just comfort but also nutritional benefits. Using the right ingredients can ensure that these cookies are soft and…
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Wild Greens Pesto
We love all things pesto for its vibrant green hues and the freshness it adds to our favorite summer dishes– grilled veggies, big salads, and even wood-fired pizzas! In this easy and satisfying recipe from nutritionist Carly Leusner, she has swapped the basil you find in most pesto sauce with wild summer greens to up…
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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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Mocktails: Summer Edition
Mocktail recipes are a fantastic option for those looking to cut down or eliminate alcohol from their diet while still enjoying a delicious, refreshing treat. With the right ingredients, and when had alongside a balanced meal with fat and protein, you can create flavorful and satisfying mocktails that won’t spike your blood sugar. These beverages…