by drsstephenson | Mar 24, 2021 | Lifestyle Medicine, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Physical Fitness, Recipes
After a long and gloriously pollen-free winter, it’s spring again, and for many people with spring allergies, that means the dreaded return of itchy eyes, sneezing, congestion, coughing, and that general foggy feeling that comes with allergic rhinitis due to the...
by drsstephenson | Feb 26, 2021 | Recipes
After a long winter without fresh, newly sprouted produce, I crave baby spring vegetables, like tiny tender greens, spring peas, pencil-thin asparagus, baby artichokes, and nutrient-packed sprouts. I shared this with Chef Q, and she was just as inspired to create a...
by drsstephenson | Feb 12, 2021 | Recipes
This light, fresh, three-course dinner is romantically fancy but easy to prepare, and it won’t weigh you down or leave you feeling overly stuffed, so you’ll have plenty of energy leftover for…more passionate pursuits. Grilled Romaine Wedge Serves 2 Ingredients 3...
by drsstephenson | Feb 4, 2021 | Recipes
Raspberry Avocado Mousse Serves 2 Ingredients 2 pints fresh raspberries (chilled)1 avocado (chilled, pit removed, cubed)1/4 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon fresh orange juice1/2 teaspoon beet root powder or açai powder (optional,...
by drsstephenson | Jan 23, 2021 | Recipes
You may know by now that I’m not big on cleanses because, barring extreme circumstances, the body already takes care of most of your detoxification needs. That doesn’t mean January isn’t a great time for a dietary reboot, however, and that’s just what this lovely day...
by drsstephenson | Dec 22, 2020 | Recipes
I always look forward to the holiday season, but I don’t look forward to feeling overly stuffed, tired, or guilty after overindulging. For years now, I’ve been remaking my celebratory holiday dinners into lighter, more nutrient-packed, fiber-filled, and nutritious...