by Dr. Melanie | Jun 11, 2016 | Exercise, Fitness, Food Recipes, Immune Health, Nutrition, Prevention
Well, the heat is on, at least in Arizona. Not only am I feeling the 115 degree burn, I am seeing the toll it is taking on those around me, including patients. So if you are located in my region north of the equator, it’s certainly coming with a vengeance and...
by Dr. Melanie | Mar 13, 2016 | Food Recipes, Nutrition
Who Says You Can’t Have Pancakes in the Middle of the Day? Last Sunday after my hike and gym workout, I whipped up some well deserved pancakes to enjoy in the backyard. It was all prepared and consumed within an hour! Completely impromptu! Just felt like it...
by Dr. Melanie | Oct 25, 2015 | Food Recipes, Nutrition, Try New Things, Uncategorized
Sometime I even surprise myself. This impromptu meal deserved a photo and a blog post! And perfect comfort food for our rainy, cooler weather recently. This is a high protein, nutrient dense meal that warms the soul and is easy to digest. Minimal spices and basic...
by Dr. Melanie | Jul 2, 2015 | Food Recipes, Nutrition
Too hot to grill outside? Here’s another option to get your red meat fix! I found this recipe in a Men’s Fitness Magazine issue. (Yes, I enjoy that publication for the recipes and fitness tips.. wink wink!) Alton Brown from Food Network is the contributing...
by Dr. Melanie | Jun 25, 2015 | Food Recipes, Nutrition
Type: Carnivore-Keto Boosts: vitamins, minerals, fat Satiety level: Strong (this could also be the main entree) Newly Revised (2020). They were gluten-free and now my favorite snack is also grain-free! I like to serve for guests or just keep in my freezer and thaw...
by Dr. Melanie | May 13, 2015 | Food Recipes, Nutrition, Try New Things
After a few years of playing with different recipes and various gluten free flours, I FINALLY made a batch of gluten free cookies that met my own approval! And thank goodness I wrote down my ingredients this time because I like to artistically improvise when cooking!...