Vegan Holiday Salad
Ingredients: 6 handfuls of organic leafy greens (kale, Lollo Rosso lettuce, curly endives) 1/2 organic pomegranate 1 diced organic red apple 2 chopped organic tangerines 1/2 julienned organic red onion 8 chopped organic walnuts 1/2 cup organic pumpkin seeds For the salad dressing: 4 tbsp organic orange juice [...]
Vegan, Gluten-Free Pumpkin Vegetable Casserole
Ingredients:2.5 TB Certified GMO-free, vegan & kosher olive oil½ Organic onion, chopped1 c Pumpkin sauce (see ingredients and instructions below)¼ c Organic, non-dairy milk2 Organic small zucchinis, sliced or spiralized1 c Organic carrot, grated1.5 c Organic broccoli florets, chopped small½ c Gluten-free breadcrumbsDash of salt & pepper1 TB Vegan Parmesan (optional)Pumpkin Sauce [...]
Surviving Florida’s never-ending summer sun
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their lifetime, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. The primary cause? The sun. That’s bad news for anyone living in a place called the Sunshine State. While much of the nation is enjoying cooler temperatures – [...]
Roasted Butternut Pumpkin Soup with Crunchy Maple Croutons
Ingredients For the soup: 1 small organic butternut Pumpkin, peeled, seeded and chopped into pieces 3 whole organic garlic cloves 1 organic red onion, peeled and cut into wedges 2 tsp organic cumin seeds 3 tbs rice bran or vegetable oil 25 liters (2.5 pints) organic vegetable stock [...]
Organic, Free-Range Chili-Lime Chicken Burgers with Avocado Salsa
Ingredients 1 1/2 pound ground, organic chicken 95/5 1 small chopped organic red pepper about 1/2 cup 1 chopped organic poblano pepper green bell would work as well 1/2 organic lime, juiced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 cup bread crumbs - optional use [...]
Mediterranean Low Carb Broccoli Salad
Ingredients For the salad: 5 Cups Broccoli, cut into small florets (380g) 1/2 Cup Artichoke hearts marinated in olive oil, sliced 1/2 Cup Sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, roughly chopped (75g) (oil squeezed out) 1/2 Cup Pitted Kalamata olives, halved 1/3 Cup Red onion, diced 1/4 Cup Roasted salted sunflower seeds For the dressing: 2 Cups Plain, non-fat Greek yogurt Zest and juice of 1 large [...]
Optimizing testosterone levels affects more than just a man’s sex drive
Many men suffer from low testosterone, particularly as they age, but few recognize that it impacts more than just libido and erectile function. Other side effects, according to the American Urological Association, include fatigue, memory loss, depression and mood swings, changes in body composition, difficulty sleeping, and reduction in [...]
Hughes Center for Functional Medicine hires new physician, announces transition for Naples practice
Practice to be renamed Naples Center for Functional Medicine Dr. Carol L. Roberts has been elevated to the role of medical director. A specialist in natural and holistic healing, Roberts is the author of “Good Medicine: A Return to Common Sense” and provides patients of the Hughes Center with nutritional [...]
The Clean 15 & Dirty Dozen: A Guide for Avoiding Produce with Pesticides
Have you heard of the Clean 15 & Dirty Dozen? This easy reference guide lists which vegetables are the most and least likely to contain pesticide residue. We recommend our patients eat 100% organic but understand that’s not always possible. Items on the “Dirty Dozen” list should always be [...]
Natural remedies during cold and flu season
Cold and flu season is upon us yet again, and unfortunately, many of us will be bit by the flu bug at some point. We’ll get cranky. Our bodies will be drained of energy and it may be difficult to get a good night’s sleep. You may miss a day [...]
