The Optimal Health Blog
How to Build Resilience
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-Unc365DPM We all deal with stress, transitions, unexpected events and loss. When we are in the midst of a crisis or a life transition, such as a new job, the beginning or ending of a relationship, we do the best we can to overcome or...
Apple Crisp
*serves 10 Ingredients *note: All (or as many as possible) of my ingredients are organic. 6 peeled, cored and sliced organic apples (my faves are organic honey crisp and pink lady) ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ½ cup maple syrup ½ teaspoon brown sugar ¾ cup almond...
Lentil Soup
Ingredients *note: All (or as many as possible) of my ingredients are organic. 2 cups dry lentils ½ cup spinach 5-10 cherry tomatoes 5 cups water (note: you may wish to modify slightly to your taste and desirable consistency) 1-2 cups vegetable broth (note: you may...
What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer Screening
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfq8dImztRc There has been a lot of controversy regarding breast cancer screening. Dr. Bojana Jankovic and Dr. Teresa Dean discuss breast cancer screening guidelines for AVERAGE RISK women as recommended by United States Preventive...
Black Bean Brownies
*12 brownies Ingredients: 1 can black beans (drained and well rinsed) – 1.5 cups 3 table spoons cocoa powder ½ cup rolled old fashion oats ½ teaspoon baking powder 2 table spoons coarsely ground flax seeds ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon organic ground cinnamon ¼...
Antioxidant muffins
Ingredients: 1.5 cup super fine natural almond flour (you can also use rye flour, whole wheat flour or another flour of your choice) 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats 2 tea spoons baking powder 2 table spoons flax seeds 1 tea spoon chia seeds 1 table spoon wheat...
Banana dark chocolate chip muffins
Ingredients: 1.5 cup of super fine natural almond flour (you can also use rye flour or whole wheat flour or other flour of your choice) 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats 2 tea spoon baking powder 2 table spoons of flax seeds 1 tea spoon of chia seeds 1 table...
Kid-friendly Healthy Comfort Muffins
Ingredients: • 1.5 cup super fine natural almond flour (you can also use rye flour, whole wheat flour or another flour of your choice) • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats • 2 tea spoons baking powder • 2 table spoons flax seeds • 1 tea spoon chia seeds • 1 table spoon...
Peach + Apple + Walnut Comfort Muffins
Ingredients: 1.5 cup super fine natural almond flour (you can also use rye flour, whole wheat flour or another flour of your choice) 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats 2 tea spoons baking powder 2 table spoons flax seeds 1 tea spoon chia seeds 1 table spoon wheat germ ½...