Skillet Cookie Recipe

Everyone loves desserts during the summer, especially ones that involve ice cream!  After eating grain and dairy free for many years, I miss how great homemade chocolate chip cookies taste.  One of my favorite ways to eat chocolate chip cookies is in the form of a skillet cookie.  It's my family's favorite indulgence.  This recipe is very simple and adapted from a favorite blogger of mine.  You can make cookies out of this or do the full skillet cookie.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, preferably grassfed, softened (you can use solid coconut oil)
2 cup almond flour
1 cup arrowroot
1/2 cup coconut palm sugar
4 tablespoons maple syrup
2 large egg, preferably pasture raised
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup Enjoy Life chocolate chips
1 pint vanilla ice cream- (The brand we indulge in is Luna and Larry's Organic Coconut Bliss.  Available at Whole Food's and some Krogers)
Almond Slivers to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350.
• In either a food processor or with beaters, cream the butter, coconut palm sugar, egg, maple syrup and vanilla for about 30 seconds. You might need to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula to get it all mixed in.
• Add the almond flour, arrowroot, baking soda and salt and mix until combined.
• Stir in the chocolate chips by hand.

Here is where the recipe differs from the original:
 
For Cookies...

• Drop by tablespoons on a parchment lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Transfer to a wire rack to cool, or at least as long as you can stand it.

For a skillet cookie...

• Pour batter into a 10-12 inch cast iron pan
• Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown, but still soft
• Take out of the oven and immediately top with ice cream and almond slivers

Enjoy!

Becca Potter

BeccaPotterNRT@gmail.com

To schedule online with Becca click the link below

 https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/home?studioid=213814 

Warts

If you or anyone you know suffers from warts (anywhere from 1 to multiple) here is a simple protocol we recommend to patients that can make a big difference!  We have to kill or knock out the virus from the inside out, which is what VS-C TCM is for!

VS-C TCM (Comes in both capsule and liquid form for kids. Stock number 949-2 or 3167-6 for the liquid)

• Adults can take anywhere from 3 to 4 per day and children can take 1 to 2 per day
• VS-C TCM is also great for shingles, mono, cold/canker sores and other tough viruses!

Black Ointment (Use topically- Stock number 1696-9)

• Simply apply this to the area over the wart and it will help pull out the 'seed' and promote healing.  It is black so you will have to apply a band aid over the area so you don't get it all over your clothes!

To learn about how to order products from Nature Sunshine click here.

168 Chemicals per Day

As consumers we use many personal care products from shampoo, lotion, makeup, toothpaste, etc.  On average a woman puts on over 168 chemicals DAILY (not monthly or yearly) but DAILY. 

Many of these chemicals are known to wreak havoc on our hormones which cause many problems, symptoms or issues to occur as a result.

Think about what you put IN and ON your body (and your children’s body).  This is why we fully support and promote Beautycounter for their clean products, constant research and promise to not compromise their integrity along the way. 

For beauty products ranging from shampoos, face wash, sunscreen, makeup, kids body wash, etc. click here. 

New Weight Loss Program at MTCAM!

Lori Doyle (our office manager) is going to be starting a new 13 week guided weight loss program at our office!  We couldn't be more excited about it!  You do not have to be a patient at our office to join (all are welcome).  Below is a quick outline of the program and what to expect.  

What is IN.FORM?

IN.FORM is a different kind of weight loss program. This 13-week program is unique, using support and enthusiasm coupled with a small group setting. It brings to life all the elements of health, beginning with weight loss, and progressing to lifelong health. IN.FORM offers a truly holistic approach to weight management and overall well-being. It offers:

• Socializing. A fun group setting allows you to quickly tap into a powerful social network. Statistically this is the most successful way to succeed in changing lifelong habits. Change is always easier with friends!
• Accountability.  Weekly weigh-ins and measurements will track your success and assess your needs. You will be a part of a team based on encouragement, sharing your accomplishments and creating goals.
• IN.FORM BioTracker.  Measures weight, body fat, hydration levels, lean muscle mass, bone mass, metabolic age and more so that you will gain understanding of your body's unique needs.
• Health Education.  Lori will teach you how to take realistic baby steps that will lead to unbelievable results and aid in maintaining life-long eating habits. You will learn how your body works, how your thyroid and hormones affect metabolism, and what to do about it.
• Emotional Support. Emotions play a key role in any weight-loss journey. She will provide knowledge to guide you in customizing a program to support your emotional well-being and balance your stress responses.
• IN.FORM Heath Assessments.  Lori will recommend supplementation to personally fit your needs and help accelerate your success. You will learn specific protocols and remedies customized for your needs.
• Exercise. She will teach you to be more aware of your daily activity and how it impacts your success with weight-loss. You will learn how to form attainable habits that fit your lifestyle.

Date: July 7, 2015-September 29, 2015

Time: Every Tuesday evening from 6:00-7:30 PM

Location: Middle Tennessee Center for Alternative Medicine

7123 Crossroads Blvd. Brentwood, TN 37027 

13 Week Coaching Fee: $249

Please email informlori@gmail.com to RSVP or if you have any questions.

Refreshing Drink!

Bored with water or need a way to spruce it up?  Try this!

Fill your glass with water, juice of 1/4 to 1/2 lemon and 1 TBS of Chlorophyll ES (by Nature Sunshine).  The chlorophyll has a minty flavor which is great on its own... and tastes great with lemon too!  It is green and will make your drink green, so don't panic when it changes color! 

Chlorophyll is very healing and alkalizing to the body- as well as a natural deodorizer.  It greatly reduces body odor in all places as well as makes your bowel moments less smelly.  Just a fyi- your bowel movements really should NOT smell terrible.  If they do you are having trouble digesting your foods and not absorbing all the nutrients like you should and/or you are toxic.  Chlorophyll ES is a great place to start!

For more info on Cholorphyll ES click here (and remember the cholorphyll needs to stay in the fridge after you open it).  

Quick Snack!

Need a quick, healthy, crunchy snack?  Try these green beans dipped in lemon garlic sauce!  I get the french green beans at Costco and love them both raw and cooked.  I think they are very tasty and have a nice little crunch to go with them!  I just started dipping them in the lemon garlic Tessemae's sauce... Yum!!  They have a lot of different sauces that are tasty and guilt free!  They can be found at Whole Foods (and possibly at some Kroger's) as well as online.  Enjoy!

Traveling While Eating Healthy

It’s the time of year that families are preparing for summer vacations, out of town trips for family parties, and even traveling for sports events. These are all fun events, but if you are anything like me, they are also a source of anxiety when it comes to maintaining a healthy diet while on the road. While it definitely takes some extra planning and isn't as “easy” as hitting up the nearest drive-through with golden arches, it is achievable!

I always remind myself of the saying “Failure to plan is planning to fail” anytime I get a little lax in my motivation to prepare foods. As we are preparing to go out of town this weekend I put together a quick and simple list to make ahead tonight and tomorrow to give us some healthy options. Here are just a few of the ideas that I have for my family this weekend…

1. Pre-made frozen pancakes. No, not the kind you get in a box at the store. Make some of your favorite gluten/grain free pancakes and put them into the freezer in a ziplock bag. They may thaw a bit in the cooler on the drive, but good news is they won’t go bad right away. We keep these on hand for the drive in case the little one gets hungry and for mornings at the hotel. (A great recipe coming soon made with plantains but we also love Pamela's Baking Mix... cook them in coconut oil and you will be amazed at good they are!)
2. Apple Chips. These are incredibly simple and always fun to snack on. Thinly slice a few apples and stick them in your dehydrator. There are also instructions you can find online for using your oven to dehydrate. Costco also carries a large bag of them! A picture is below.
3. Trail Mix. This old standby never lets us down. I get a big gallon sized bag and fill it with various nuts, Enjoy Life chocolate chips, raisins, and even Goji berries. It is easy to fill up on trail mix, but at least you won’t feel guilty about it!
4. Squeeze pouches make great travel food! You can buy organic squeeze pouches at the store. A few of the brands I like are Plum Organics, Peter Rabbit Organics, and Happy Family Organics. One great-but small-investment I made early on was refillable squeeze pouches from EZ Squeezees. These are very easy to use and wash out. The website has some great Paleo and Whole 30 recipes, too! I usually make a batch of food to fill the pouches and throw them in the freezer or fridge. The frozen ones get thrown in a cooler for the drive and the refrigerated ones stay in the car with us to eat along the way.
5. Chocolate Chip Cookies!! Eating healthier doesn’t always have to be boring-right?! I love this recipe from Zen Belly Blog. It really does taste like the chocolate chip cookies I loved before going grain free. Check them out! http://zenbellycatering.com/2013/01/05/chocolate-chip-cookies-like-you-remember-em/
6. When we need meals, rather than snack foods, we either allow enough time to go to an actual restaurant or search for a Panera or Jason’s Deli. Panera has a great “secret” menu and their new Broth Bowls are delicious!

I hope these recipes help make your trips a little easier and less stressful. Safe Travels!

Becca Potter

BeccaPotterNRT@gmail.com

To schedule online with Becca click the link below

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/home?studioid=213814