Tag Archives: Healthy Eating

Asparagus: Feeding You and Your Friendly Bacteria

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Asparagus
If you’ve been observant in the produce aisle or farmer’s market lately, you may have been shocked by asparagus prices (99 cents a pound in many grocery stores!)  This dramatic drop is due to the unseasonably warm weather in California and promotions are everywhere. While the season starts in February,...
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Reci-Pea

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This following recipe comes from Cavallo Point’s very own Chef Jayne Reichert. Learning from Chef Jayne at the cooking school is always a favorite moment during one of my Optimal Health retreats. Enjoy this healthful, green side dish at your next al fresco dinner (a summer must-do!) Seasonal salads are...
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Fueling for Fitness

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(This will not require you to drink raw eggs, like Rocky) If our bodies are machines, learning to run them properly rests upon how we are fueled. Like a new, luxury sports car, we may have the capability of 300 horsepower but not if leaded standard gasoline is selected at...
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Q&A: Integrative Medicine & Alternative Medicine

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Acupuncture, Alternative Therapy
“What is the difference between Integrative Medicine and Alternative Medicine?” Alternative Medicine is a term used to describe over 100 healing therapies not traditionally taught in medical school. Integrative Medicine, on the other hand, is a rapidly expanding field with the primary mission to restore the soul of medicine. Whether...
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