Simply Shredded Salsa Chicken
This recipe wins all the awards for simplicity because it has only TWO ingredients, it does the cooking for you, it is essentially fool-proo
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Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
- Dec 9, 2019
- 2 min
Healthy Chinese Vegetable Stir-fry
Is your diet lacking vegetables or is your protein lacking a side-kick? This recipe is a great solution! As you may have noticed, I like recipes that are quick to make. A stirfry is an easy and healthy way to assemble a meal fast! This recipe takes a total of only 5 minutes to cook! It is also very versatile - you can change up the vegetables, you can add your favorite protein, or you can go meatless. Cashews are a great source of magesium and give this dish a nice added
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Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
- Oct 28, 2019
- 2 min
Quick Keto Bison Chili
If you are on a paleo or keto diet, you probably think chili is a meal you will have to forego. Traditionally, chili contains beans; however, beans (while classified as a "protein") actually metabolize in the body as a carbohydrate that turns into sugar. In addition, beans are very difficult to digest. (Remember the song, "beans, beans, the magical fruit..") Not to worry, you can still fulfill your chili craving with this low-carb hearty meal. This recipe is perfect for a c
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Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
- Sep 4, 2019
- 1 min
Flourless Apple Peanut Butter Muffins
In the autumn is when most of us start our baking. It also makes it difficult for many of my patients to avoid the temptation of baked goods and sweet treats. Flour and sugar can definitely pack on the pounds, so I wanted to offer an easy recipe for healthy and delicious apple muffins that is lower in sugar and free from flour. This recipe is also dairy-free and gluten-free! These muffins are super moist and yummy, and you would never even know they were the healthy versi
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Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
- May 1, 2019
- 2 min
Instant Salt & Vinegar Brussel Sprouts
I have to admit, I have a weakness for salt and vinegar chips. Craving that flavor without the starchy potato and unhealthy oils, I found out this can be done with brussel sprouts (and I actually prefer them over the chips now). I am definitely on an instant pot kick because it saves so much time and makes clean-up very easy; however, if you don't have a pressure cooker, you can simply bake the brussel sprouts instead (directions below). Brussel sprouts are low in calories a
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Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
- Dec 4, 2018
- 2 min
Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore
After awhile, chicken can get pretty boring, which is why I always try to come up with new recipes to jazz it up. Cacciatore (Italian for "hunter") is a traditional stew that was easy for hunters to make and eat to keep them nourished. This is a perfect Paleo meal combining chicken, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and herbs. This recipe is also gluten-free and dairy-free. The chicken is chock full of delicious flavor and is deliciously tender! Making this recipe in the insta
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Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
- Oct 4, 2018
- 1 min
Tasty Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Are you sick of boring, old salad? With this recipe, I put a spin on the traditional tomato mozzarella salad by incorporating artichokes, cucumbers and black olives to kick it up a notch and give it extra color and flavor! This is a great side dish to pair with any protein of your choice, or you can add in leftover chopped grilled chicken or steak to make it a complete meal. You can also make this recipe dairy-free by omitting the cheese. Ingredients: 1 cucumber, diced 6 oz
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Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
- Aug 6, 2018
- 1 min
Delicious Gluten-Free Salmon Patties
This recipe is a delicious and a less expensive alternative to crab cakes that is quick and easy to make! Pair with your favorite vegetable for a yummy dinner or quick lunch. Ingredients: 2 packets 5 oz. wild-caught pink salmon 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp onion powder Fresh dill Fresh chives 1 TBSP ghee (clarified butter) Himalayan salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste Directions: Drain excess liquid from salmon by
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Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
- Jul 30, 2018
- 1 min
Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
Spaghetti carbonara is a classic Italian favorite enjoyed by households worldwide. For those who have difficulty digesting gluten or unhealthy saturated fats, the original dish can be too heavy on the stomach. Using spaghetti squash instead of a pasta base and all-natural ingredients, you can enjoy a Paleo-friendly, home-cooked Italian meal! Ingredients: PASTA Spaghetti squash Olive oil Salt Pepper Oregano SAUCE 2 tbsp cold-pressed organic coconut oil 1 tomato, chopped 1 sma
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Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
- Jun 25, 2018
- 1 min
The Perfect Homemade Guacamole
Looking for a healthy, organic alternative to your favorite fast-food chain's guacamole? Try this guacamole recipe at your next backyard BBQ! Ingredients: 3 ripe avocados 1 tomato 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp onion powder Juice of 2-3 limes Handful fresh cilantro Himalayan salt Directions: Cut avocado and remove the seed. Scoop out the flesh with a spoon and place in bowl. Roughly mash avocado with a fork. Chop tomato. Stir in with mashed avocado. Add salt, lime juice, chopp
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Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
- Jun 11, 2018
- 1 min
Sweet Potato Brownie Bites
Some days you just crave chocolate. Box mixes or even homemade brownie recipes call for over-processed ingredients, including artificial sugars and wheat-based flours that can lead to bloating, stomach upset, and increased blood sugar. With 4 simple, natural ingredients, you can whip up a quick batch of fudgy, satisfying brownies in about 30 minutes! This recipe is Paleo-friendly and gluten-free. Sweet Potato Brownie Bites (makes 6) Ingredients: 1 cup mashed sweet potato (1-2
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Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
- May 29, 2018
- 2 min
4 Healthy & Refreshing Summer Mocktails
Who doesn't love sipping a cold beverage on a hot summer day? Summer drinks are often loaded with sugary fruit juices and alcohol and are far from healthy. (Did you know that one margarita contains over 700 calories and a pina colada contains 32 grams of sugar?!) Instead of downing these high-calorie, sugary drinks, try out these 4 simple, healthy and refreshing, non-alcoholic recipes to keep you cool by the pool or at the beach all summer long! These recipes are perfect t
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Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
- Apr 25, 2018
- 1 min
Coconut Lime Chicken
Coconut and lime are two of my favorite combinations! You can make this marinade, let your chicken bathe in it for 24 hours and have it ready to cook for a quick and easy protein lunch or dinner. This recipe uses very few ingredients and is also Paleo and gluten-free!! Pair with your favorite vegetable side dish. Ingredients: 8-10 chicken tenderloins 1 can organic full-fat coconut milk 3 limes 3 TBSP coconut aminos 1 TBSP + 1 tsp fish sauce 1 tsp dried sweet basil or thai bas
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Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
- Apr 17, 2018
- 1 min
Refreshing Watermelon Salad
Watermelon is 92 percent water, so it is a super hydrating food to eat on a hot summer day. It is also low in calories and contains high levels of vitamin A and C, lycopene, antioxidants, and amino acids. Watermelon is great food therapy for the prevention of kidney disorders, high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, impotence, heat stroke and macular degeneration. This recipe is paired with fresh mint, which helps to cool the body, relieve nausea, improve dig
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Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
- Apr 6, 2018
- 2 min
Cucumber Salad (Mizeria)
Growing up with a Polish chef as a father, this was one of my favorite recipes he made. It was not until recently that I realized this was a Polish cucumber salad recipe named Mizeria, which meant "misery". This recipe is quite the opposite of misery; however it was given this name by the homesick Italian princess who married a Polish King in the 16th century. She missed Italian cucumbers so much that everytime she ate this delicious recipe, she cried. Being a health pract
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Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
- Apr 4, 2018
- 1 min
The Best Marinated Chicken
Tired of boring old grilled chicken? You are going to LOVE this recipe! This marinade will give great flavor to your chicken and pairs perfectly with cauliflower rice and your favorite vegetables. This recipe is a great idea to make ahead of time for a quick lunch during the week or for a summer cookout with your friends and family. Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or tenders 1 16 oz. gluten-free beer (or 1 1/2 cups) 6 TBSP fresh lemon juice (about 1 1/2 l
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Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
- Mar 24, 2018
- 2 min
Baked Honey Spiced Pears - Food Therapy for the Lungs
Too much work, studying and lack of sleep finally got the best of me and I caught a cold. Good thing I work right in a my own Chinese herbal pharmacy!! In addition to making custom prescribed Chinese herbal medicine to get me feeling back to 100%, food therapy is essential when you have a cold. This is the recipe I am making myself this morning to help my lungs, clear up congestion and recover quickly using Chinese food therapy ingredients for the lungs - pears, honey, waln
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Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
- Mar 11, 2018
- 1 min
Cauliflower Tabouli Salad
Lebanese food is super healthy, full of fresh flavors and delicious; however, the wheat and beans it contains can cause bloating and stomach discomfort, especially when you have food sensitivites. Luckily, I found a wonderful substitute to the bulgar wheat (the main ingredient in tabouli) - cauliflower! This recipe is full of fresh herbs and vegetables, making it a wonderful side dish to pair with chicken, lamb or beef. Tabouli is a vegetarian dish, and made with cauliflower
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Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
- Mar 5, 2018
- 1 min
Crockpot Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup
Cabbage is a wonderful source of vitamin C, rich in fiber, high in sulfur and is a powerful anti-oxidant. As food therapy, cabbage may help to improve the following disorders: constipation, stomach ulcers, arthritis, heart disease, headaches, skin disorders, obesity, eye disorders and Alzheimer's. This soup is wonderfully nourishing and low in carbohydrates. It is a healthy comfort food that is easy to make. This recipe also great for leftovers and tastes even better the n
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Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
- Feb 19, 2018
- 2 min
Pasta-Free Turkey Vegetable Lasagna
Italian food is super delicious but very carb-heavy, calorie-dense and gut-busting. I created this wonderful lasagna that is full of flavor, vegetables, and healthy protein. (You won't even miss the carbs!) This recipe is gluten-free too! Ingredients: ground turkey (or grass-fed organic beef) 3-4 large zucchinis 1 jar of organic tomato sauce baby bella mushrooms 2 bell peppers 1 small onion ricotta cheese 4-5 cloves of garlic baby spinach fresh basil himalayan salt black pe
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