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Nitric Oxide: The Miracle Molecule!
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Nitric oxide (NO) is a gas found in nature and made in the body. In the 1980’s it was discovered to be an important signaling molecule in the body with many important functions in the cardiovascular system. Hence why Dr. Louis Ignarro, one of the scientists awarded the Nobel Prize for this discovery, has named…
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Three Tips for Better Sleep
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Oftentimes a better night’s sleep is only a few small changes away. Especially in the spring and summer months when daylight lasts longer, it can be easy to fall out of a supportive pattern before bedtime. Here are 3 tips that can promote deeper sleep. Create a Calming Bedroom The bedroom should be a safe…
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Chive and Bacon Muffins
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As we begin the transition to spring here in the Berkshires, it’s the perfect time to explore foods that are coming into season. Local, seasonal food is often more nutrient-dense, better for the planet, and for your local economy. This month, we want to highlight in-season chives! Chive and Bacon Muffins Servings: 6 muffins …
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Self-Love
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Valentine’s Day is here and you may be planning to do something special for your partner, family, friend, or children to express your love. However, so often we tend to overlook an important person on this holiday – OURSELVES! So many people struggle with self-love in this day and age, which is often made worse…
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Grain Free Chocolate Donuts with Strawberry Icing
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Looking for a sweet treat this Valentine’s Day? Try this recipe by nutritionist Sarah Canfield. Servings: Makes 6 donuts Serving size: 1 donut INGREDIENTS For the Donut Batter: 2 large eggs ⅓ cup almond flour 1 tsp organic monk fruit sweetener (optional) ¼ cup ghee ⅓ cup nut butter (macadamia, almond, etc.) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa…
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Detox Soup
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With the start of the New Year, many people are considering a detox diet. Instead of trying to do a water fast or juicing (see our recent blog called Detox with Food by my fellow nutritionist as to why this is not recommended), here is a soup that can support detoxification during these cold winter…
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Detox WITH Food
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It’s a new year, and with the abundance of the holidays behind us, many people start to think about ways they can reset and recharge their bodies. When we think of “detoxing,” the concepts of juice fasting, master cleanses, and even water fasting often come to mind as ways to boost autophagy and reset our…
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A Fresh Perspective: Nutrition in the New Year
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A few years ago, I met with a patient who came to The UltraWellness Center to get a better understanding of nutrition so that he could optimize his health, lower blood pressure, and lose some weight. He had already done a good deal of research and made diet changes on his own, but there was…
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Five Fish Salad
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When we think of the holidays, many of us think of the traditions we hold near and dear to our hearts. Many of these traditions often center around food and for me, I spend every Christmas Eve with my Italian side of the family, doing as many Italians do on this day, eating fish! I always loved our main course of Zuppa Di Pesce but…
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Rainbow Grain-Free Stuffing
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Thanksgiving is around the corner. Rainbow Grain-Free Stuffing is a great dish to have on your table this year. (serves 6) Ingredients: 5 cups colorful root vegetables, chopped (parsnips, turnips, celeriac, carrots, beets, etc.) 2 cups chopped shitake and oyster mushrooms (or mushrooms of choice) 1 cup finely chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, etc.) 1 shallot, minced 2…