Spinach and Kale Appetizer!

It's a healthy makeover of Trader Joe's Spinach and Kale Balls!  They are so savory and flavorful!

Ingredients

10 oz of Kale (2 small plastic containers)

10 oz of Spinach (2 small plastic containers)

3 eggs

1 Cup of Almond Flour (or flour of choice)

2 Tablespoons of Garlic Powder

2 Teaspoons of Sea Salt

1 Yellow Onion (I have used half an onion, but prefer more flavor)

4 Tablespoons Coconut Oil

1/2 Cup of Parmesan Cheese (Optional)- From experience: It is so tasty without adding this or replacing it with anything

Instructions

Preheat Oven to 375

Add Coconut Oil, onion, Kale and Spinach to a pan and wilt the Kale/Spinach.  This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.

Place all ingredients except half of the flour in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.

Pour mixture into a bowl and mix remaining flour.  You can taste the mixture at this point to make sure the flavor is how you would like it.  Spoon balls of the mixture onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 20 minutes.  Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack.

Tasty Buffalo and Southwest Ranch Sauces!

Need some flavor in your recipes?! Or do you miss a healthy version of spice?  Well lucky for you Tessemae's has got you covered.  They make great sauces (perfect for dressings, dips, and marinades).  I have had the Lemon Garlic (love dipping green beans in it!), Southwest Ranch (yum!), Buffalo, Balsamic, and Ranch.  

A couple can be found at Kroger and a larger selection can be found at Whole Foods.  A complete list of their sauces can be found online by clicking here.  They are made with wonderful ingredients and some may be sweetened but only with honey or dates (how awesome is that)!  The only one that wasn't my favorite from the list I have tried was the Ranch, but the Southwest Ranch is my personal favorite right now.

So if you want a healthy dressing or dip, go check them out at Kroger & Whole Foods (in refrigerated section) or online!

PS- You have to shake them up real good before using them and sometimes let the olive oil warm up from getting somewhat solid in the fridge.  

Office Special and Package Visits for 2016

OFFICE SPECIAL AND PACKAGE VISITS FOR 2016

Christmas Special and Savings at MTCAM!!

Offer Ends December 31, 2015

  

With Christmas right around the corner there is truly no better gift than the gift of health.  We want to help you and your loved ones have a healthy 2016 and are extending an offer available for purchase in the month of December ONLY.     

Nutrition OR Chiropractic Visits

9 Visits at $60 Each = $540 (Save $45)

12 Visits at $55 Each = $660 (Save $110)

(Can be purchased with HSA)

There is no better investment than your own health.  We wish insurance would cover nutrition visits (its true HEALTH care right?!) but unfortunately they do not.  So for the year 2016 we want to extend the offer above to help you save a little money and help you get/stay healthy for next year!  It is not an overnight process and takes more monitoring and time in the beginning but it pays off!!

We hope you have had a healthy and prosperous 2015!  If not, don’t wait to make a change… we can help! For those of you who have… it is crucial to stay on the right track and you owe it to yourself to stay healthy!  “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”  Ben Franklin

If you have any questions and would like to purchase a package please call the office at 615-656-3558 or stop in!

All visits must be used by the end of 2016.  Nutrition visits OR chiropractic care.  Cannot be used on new patient exam or report of findings (1^st & 2^nd visit).  Each package can be used on one person only and nontransferable.  No monthly specials can be used in conjunction with this offer

SIMPLE Carrot Fries

This is a very simple and tasty recipe that is a great alternative to fries.  All you need is carrots, coconut oil  and some seasonings of your choice!  

Peel your carrots and cut into 3 or so inch pieces.  Then cut in 1/2 lengthwise then in 1/2 lengthwise again to get the width of fries.  Lightly rub coconut oil on the carrot sticks and grease a baking pan with it.  Season the carrots with sea salt and pepper and cook for 20 minutes on 400 degrees.  

That's it!  They are very tasty and have a hint of sweetness to them.  Enjoy! 

Paleo Banana Bread Recipe

Last night we made some amazing Paleo banana bread courtesy of Becca's recipe finding.  It was super easy to make and very very tasty!  Plus it has no added sugar or sweeteners which I consider to be a win! 

From Civilized Caveman Cooking

http://civilizedcavemancooking.com/recipes/desserts/paleo-banana-bread/

Ingredients

• 4 bananas, (2 1/2 cups mashed)
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup almond butter 
• 4 tablespoons grass-fed butter, melted (or coconut oil)
• 1/2 cup coconut flour (or almond flour)
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• pinch of sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Combine your bananas, eggs, and nut butter, and butter/coconut oil in a blender, food processor, or mixing bowl and mix well (if using a mixing bowl you need a good hand-mixer)
3. Once all of your ingredients are blended, add in your coconut flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla, and sea salt and mix well
4. Pour your batter in a well greased (use coconut oil) loaf pan
5. Place in your preheated oven and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
6. Remove from oven, let cool and then slice and serve!!

Mine was a little crumbly but I didn't cook it long enough which is probably why.  It is super easy to make and I would highly suggest this recipe to anyone! 

Take Note: Anyone with Endometriosis, PCOS, Fibriods

Anyone with endometriosis, PCOS and really any female issue- take note.  This may seem like a strange topic but I believe it is a very important one that many women do not think about… tampons.  

The popular brands out there use chlorine and bleached cotton (that has pesticides on it)- which may not seem like a big deal however if you were to swallow anything that was bleached you would think twice about it.  Now most people don’t think twice about putting in a tampon with bleached cotton that has been treated with pesticides.  There are so so many cases of fibroids, endometriosis, PCOS, etc. and I can’t help but think they are aggravated by putting this nasty toxin right where many of the issues lie.  If you put a chemical in a place long enough it will likely irritate (or I believe cause more issues) the surrounding tissue.  This is especially important in anyone with female concerns/issues but I really do believe ALL females should think about this. 

What can you do about it?  Get all natural tampons- ones that are not bleached.  (And yes there are people out there that say you shouldn’t use them at.  I know I should probably be more on board with that but it isn't realistic for me.)

Anyways- go to Whole Foods or any natural store and get their tampons.  I get all of mine through an online store called Thrive Market because they are cheaper and I buy them in bulk maybe 2 times per year.  It’s funny to see my husband open up the box! :)  The ones I usually buy are made by Natracare (and double check to see if they have an applicator- the 20/box does NOT and the 16/box does).  I know they cost more but I personally feel it is 100% worth it as someone who suffered with endometriosis and ovarian cysts. 

Help your body out &  go get rid of those cotton things full of chlorine, bleach and pesticides!

Plantain Pancakes- Easy and Tasty!

Sunday mornings mean big breakfasts in our house.  Since going gluten free and then grain free, I have searched for a decent pancake or waffle recipe.  Some recipes were absolute flops-no pun intended- and others were pretty good.  It wasn't until I found this original recipe on one of my favorite blogs that I finally found a permanent replacement.  This recipe is completely whole foods, no grains, no dairy, no gluten!  Best yet, it is kid approved and delicious!   Since Emery started school in August, I have been making 2 batches each Sunday.  One for breakfast and the other to freeze and send to school each day as a snack.  He loves them!  Use with your favorite Grade B pure maple syrup and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 2 large green plantains
• 4 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 3 Tbsp Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil
• 1/8 tsp salt
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp of cinnamon
• Any other fun add-ins (blueberries, chocolate chips, pecans)
• Extra coconut oil for frying

Instructions

1. The green plantains are pretty hard to peel.  I have found it is easiest to cut each plantain into a few pieces and then gently slice through the peel.  Place the peeled plantains and the eggs into your food processor or Vitamix.  Blend to form a smooth batter.
2. Add everything else to the food processor and mix for another 30 seconds
3. Lightly oil your pan and pour batter for your waffle or pancake
4. Allow to cook for about 5 minutes or until the sides are starting to starting to brown and firm up.
5. Flip!  And cook on the second side for 1½-2minutes.
6. Repeat with remaining batter, adding a little more coconut oil to your pan as needed.

Recipe adapted from the original recipe found at http://www.thepaleomom.com/2012/09/perfect-paleo-pancakes.html

Enjoy!

Becca Potter

BeccaPotterNRT@gmail.com

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