Monday, December 31, 2012

GREEN Monster Smoothie!!

Let me just start by telling you the thought of drinking liquid spinach did not appeal to me.  I don't like weird textures, funky smells or even looking at ingredients mixed together that are out of the normal.  My throat knots up, my mind takes over and usually before I can even bring the food/drink to my mouth I have convinced myself it is NOT for me.   So how can it be that I really LIKE this smoothie? 

I can HONESTLY tell you this smoothie is very good.  It tastes mostly like banana with a slight hint of peanut butter and It is a great source of vitamin A, C, K, iron, folate and lutein.  

Here are the ingredients - I hope you will give this a shot because it truly is a great source of protein and fiber and great vitamins!

Ingredients:

1 frozen sliced banana
1 Tablespoon peanut butter
1/2 cup 0% Vanilla Chobani Greek yogurt ( I used Oikos Vanilla Greek Yogurt)
1 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze (or other kind of milk)
4 cups baby spinach (or more, or less)

Directions:  Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Nutritional stats:  350 calories, 10g fiber, 21g protein

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Missy Briggeman

Empowering Patients · Educating Minds · Healing Bodies



701 W. Queens St. Suite 100
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
918-994-4810
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Friday, December 21, 2012

Grain Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Grain Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies!!!  I just cannot wait to try this recipe because I can finally eat a cookie without feeling completely guilty!  The cookie is loaded with antioxidants, Vitamin B, folic acid and magnesium - this will provide antioxidants, energy and can help you avoid migraines (if you are susceptible to them).   Check out the recipe and let me know what you think!!

Grain Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 1/4 c canned chickpeas, rinse and patted dry
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c + 2 tbsp natural peanut butter (regular peanut butter will make these too oily)
1/4 c honey
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 c chocoalte chips

Instructions: 
Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine all the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, in a food processor and process until very smooth. Stir in chocolate chips.  With wet hands, form into 1 ½ inch balls. The mixture will be very thick and sticky. Lightly press cookies onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes.  Remove and allow to cool.  Makes about 20 cookies


We hope this information will help you make healthy choices for yourself and your family.  Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more tips on healthy living and alternative healing options!!


Missy Briggeman

Empowering Patients · Educating Minds · Healing Bodies



701 W. Queens St. Suite 100
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
918-994-4810
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Boost Amino Acids with Amino Restore!!!

I love to talk about supplements that are EASY to take and TASTE delicious - so today  I thought I would talk about Amino Restore.

Why do you need Amino Restore?
Amino Restore provides essential amino acids and nutrients needed by the body DAILY that play an important role in the metabolic and neurotransmitter production.  What does all that mean...this product used once daily can:

  • support a healthy heart rate variability
  • promote a sense of well-being
  • support hormone function
  • support brain health
  • provide gut and muscle healthy (particularly during stressful times)
  • provide vitamins, minerals and nutrients necessary for optimum metabolism and energy!!
  • It is dairy Free
  • It is suitable for Vegetarians or those who cannot tolerate Dairy Products
How do I take it?
Amino Restore comes in a powder form - you can add one scoop a day to water, milk, rice or soy milk - one to two times per day.  I like to add the Vanilla flavor Amino Restore to my plain Geek yogurt - very yummy and a great protein boost with very few calories!!

What is in Amino Restore?

The chart below shows a list of all the ingredients and the amount in each serving.  Each serving (1 scoop) has 125 calories, 4g carbs from flaxseed and apple/citrus fiber and 26 grams of protein!!  

Call our office for more information or to set up an appointment to see Dr. Briggeman - 918.994.4810

AdrenaCareTM Amino Restore
Taurine (free form)250mg
Acetyl-L-Carnitine (free form)500mg
Myo-Inositol (Inositol)1000mg
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC)200mg
N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine200mg
Alanine900mg
L-Arginine3000mg
Aspartic Acid1,900mg
L-Cysteine100mg
L-Glutamine6,000mg
Glycine1000mg
Histidine400mg
Isoleucine1,100mg
Leucine2,200mg
Lysine1,900mg
Methionine550mg
0rnithine1,000mg
Proline1,100mg
Serine1,000mg
Threonine1,200mg
Tryptophan320mg
Tyrosine650mg
Valine1,300mg
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid)500mg
Citrus Bioflavonoid250mg
Flax Seed Soluble Fiber4g
Apple Fiber and Citrus Fiber4g
Vitamin D as Cholecalciferol400IU
Vitamin E as d-Alpha Tocopherols plus d-Beta, d-Gamma and d-Delta Tocopherols100IU
Selenium200mcg
CoQ10200mg
Alpha Lipoic Acid400mg
Calcium as Calcium Carbonate and Calcium Gluconate1,000mg
Manganese2mg
Molybdenum100mcg
Iodine1mg
Chromium1000mcg
Zinc25mcg
Magnesium200mg
Copper2mg
Bioperine®5mg
Digestive Enzyme Complex500mg
L-Carnosine500mg
Choline (as Bitartrate)300mg
Other Ingredients: Natural Favoring and Stevia
Calories per Serving: 125; Total fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0g; Sodium: 30mg; Potassium: 300mg; Total Carbohydrates: 4g; Protein: 26g; Fiber: 8g
Container Serving: 30
Serving Size: 1 scoop
Suggested Use: 1 to 2 scoops daily
Contains no wheat, gluten, corn protein, yeast, soy, animal or dairy products, artificial colors, sweeteners or preservatives.

We hope this information will help you make healthy choices for yourself and your family.  Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more tips on healthy living and alternative healing options!!


Missy Briggeman

Empowering Patients · Educating Minds · Healing Bodies



701 W. Queens St. Suite 100
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
918-994-4810
918-994-4816 Fax