by Lisa Amerine, ND | Sep 26, 2023 | Food, Health, Nutrition
Bromelain, The Proteolytic Enzyme Most people are familiar with pineapple (Ananas comosus), but did you know it contains proteolytic enzymes? These enzymes can break down proteins, and bromelain is one of these. Bromelain is considered pineapple’s most active... 
by Lisa Amerine, ND | Sep 18, 2023 | Food, Nutrition, Recipes
Sweet Potato and Spinach Frittata Recipe Sweet potatoes add a lot of color and flavor to any dish. This sweet potato and spinach frittata recipe is a must-have for an easy-to-make fiber-packed breakfast, and it freezes well for those who like to prepare their meals... 
by Lisa Amerine, ND | Sep 15, 2023 | Food, Health, Nutrition
Be Spinach Strong Popeye the Sailor Man is a character developed in 1929 by Elzie Crisler Segar. Popeye was famous for eating spinach and becoming super strong whenever he ate a can of it. But, the humble roots of spinach began long before Popeye pushed it into the... 
by Lisa Amerine, ND | Aug 21, 2023 | Food, Recipes
Cherry Almond Protein Shake Recipe This wonderful cherry almond protein shake recipe can be made with sweet or tart cherries, though I prefer the tart ones! With a bit of banana, almond butter, and a handful of spinach this vegan recipe is a must have for a quick... 
by Lisa Amerine, ND | Aug 16, 2023 | Food, Health, Nutrition
Grow Your Brain With Lion’s Mane Lion’s Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus), also known as Hedgehog Mushroom, has a long history of medicinal value in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Native to East Asian countries, it has a white-colored fruiting body... 
by Lisa Amerine, ND | Jul 25, 2023 | Food, Nutrition, Recipes
Tostones with Garlic Dipping Sauce Recipe Plantains can be prepared in a variety of ways. One of my favorite ways to incorporate plantains into my diet is by making Tostones. These slices of plantain have been fried, smashed, and refried until crisp so that when you...
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