Dr. Thaddeus Gala, DC
Fresh Peach Sorbet Serves 4 Ingredients: 5 medium ripe peaches (about 4 cups) 2 tablespoons raw honey 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 2 teaspoons of lemon zest Directions: Remove the pits from the peaches and then roughly dice into 1” cubes. Transfer them to a freezer bag or freezer-safe container then place them in […]
Roasted Cauliflower Hummus Serves 4 -6 Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower cut into florets 1/3 cup of olive oil, divided 1 clove of garlic, peeled juice of 2 lemons 1/2 – 1 teaspoon of salt substitute, to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss cauliflower florets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a […]
Chili Chicken Thighs Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 lbs. boneless chicken thighs 1 Tbsp. organic extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. chili powder Pepper and salt substitute to taste Fresh cilantro for garnish Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place chicken thighs on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil onto chicken thighs and turn to […]
Kale is a versatile and nutrient dense green. We love that it cooks up in a flash and is just as delicious served raw, as in this avocado and kale slaw. Next time, try swapping your lettuce for kale for a fun spin on a traditional salad. Avocado and Kale Slaw Ingredients: 6 cups Kale, […]
Everybody loves artichoke dip. Now feel good about serving your family this healthy, dairy free, creamy appetizer. Try swapping artichokes for caramelized onions and omit spinach for a french onion version. These tasty chips beat any classic french fry and are healthy to boot. Pair with the artichoke dip and feel good about digging in. […]
Spiced Pumpkin Pie Pecan Pie Crust: 2 cups Raw Pecans 1/4 tsp Salt Substitute 1/4 tsp Powdered Stevia 1 tsp Honey 5 Tbsp melted Coconut Oil 2 Tbsp Water Pumpkin Pie Filling: 1 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 1 cup canned Coconut Milk (full fat) 2 large Omega-3 Eggs, beaten 1 Tbsp […]
You’ll never miss your grains again with cauliflower rice! For a twist, try adding big flavor ingredients like chopped fresh herbs, coconut flakes, or roasted red peppers. Cauliflower Rice Ingredients: 1 large head Cauliflower 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil 1/2 teaspoon Salt Substitute, optional Directions: 1. Wash and cut up cauliflower into medium pieces. Discard leaves […]
For a vegetarian twist, omit ground meat and double the mushrooms. If you don’t have bell peppers on hand, take a large zucchini, slice lengthwise, and hollow out some of the flesh with a spoon. This filling also makes an excellent breakfast the next morning served with scrambled eggs. Stuffed Peppers Ingredients: 6-8 large Green […]
“At any given time, about only 20 percent of people needing to change an unhealthy behavior are actually prepared and ready to do so,” says Dr. Janice M. Prochaska who is the CEO of Pro-Change Behavior Systems. There are stages of change and many emotions that accompany what stage of change you are in. According […]
It is the season where colds, viruses and bugs may get the better of you and keep you home sick. It seems that colder temperatures prohibit the immune system from responding adequately due to a reduction in antiviral signals. How do you address the inflammation in your body when you are ill? The truth is […]