Alyssa Guglielmo

VIEW HealthBit CXL: Supplements Part 1 (Water-soluble Vitamins)

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B1 (Thiamine Pyrophosphate) -Enhances circulation-Helps nerve function and cognition-Aids with carbohydrate metabolismBeware: deficiencies seen with alcoholics, antibiotics and oral contraceptive use Sources: whole grains, wheat germ, brewer’s yeastRDA: 20-25 mg/day B2 (Riboflavin) (active forms: FAD or FMN)-Necessary for RBC formation, antibody production and cell growth-Allows body to maintain serotonin levelsBeware: deficiencies with oral contraceptives, alcohol, antibiotics […]

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Dr. Alyssa’s Inspired Health Program

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Email #12: Stress Less Stress is an ongoing battle in this day and age. Physical and emotional stress are hard to avoid, but learning how to manage your stress can do wonders for body and mind. Cortisol is the biggest stress hormone in the human body. Increased levels that remain chronically high are responsible for

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VIEW HealthBit CXXXVIV: AG Island Smoothie

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As always organic, non-GMO ingredients recommended  Ingredients¼ cup shredded coconut¼ of an avocado½ cup spinach (packed; fresh or frozen)½ cup berries (fresh or frozen- I use raspberries)½ cup non-dairy milk1 cup water1 cup ice1 scoop plant based protein powder (optional) Directions Combine all ingredients in a blender of your choosing (I love my Vitamix), starting

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Email #11: AG Energy Balls (no baking required) This recipe is easy to make, satisfying and nutritious enough to eat for breakfast. I hope you enjoy them as much as we have over the years! Ingredients1 cup old-fashioned oats (gluten free preferable)½ cup almond butter or sunflower seed butter½ cup ground flaxseed or flaxseed meal½ 

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VIEW HealthBit CXXXVIII: Smoke Point of Oils

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In this HealthBit I wanted to explore the various types of oils available for cooking and for what they’re best used. If you are unfamiliar with the term “smoke point,” what it refers to is the point at which the oil starts to smoke when heated. Oils with a high smoke point are best for

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Dr. Alyssa’s Inspired Health Program

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Email #10: Epigenetics 101 Dictionary.com, defines epigenetics as follows:  “Genetics. the study of the process by which genetic information is translated into the substance and behavior of an organism: specifically, the study of the way in which the expression of heritable traits is modified by environmental influences or other mechanisms without a change to the

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VIEW HealthBit CXXXVII: AG GF Pretzel Melts

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Preheat oven to 250 degrees Ingredients30 mini gluten free pretzels30 Hershey kisses30 semi sweet morsels Directions Line baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up Place pretzels on baking sheet Place Hershey kiss on top Bake for four minutes Remove from oven Press morsels into into the top so all three are stuck together Let

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Dr. Alyssa’s Inspired Health Program

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Email #8: Move Over Table Salt This week I want to bring to your attention the wonderful world that is the human gut. There is so much more to the gut than science originally recognized. To break it down as simply as possible, I went with bullet points for this Inspired Health post. Hope this

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VIEW HealthBit CXXXVI: AG Slow Cooked Pulled Chicken

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(N.B. Organic, fair trade, free range, non-GMO, gluten free/dairy free ingredients recommended) Ingredients3 lbs boneless chicken breasts (cleaned and trimmed)1 bottle barbecue sauce (18oz)2 tbsp mustard1 tbsp garlic powder¼ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar) Directions Pour bottle of barbecue sauce into the slow cooker Add garlic powder, mustard, and sugar Mix well Add chicken

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Dr. Alyssa’s Inspired Health Program #9: AG “Chocolate Pudding” No Bake Cookies

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N.B. Organic, fair trade, non-GMO, gluten free/dairy free ingredients recommended Ingredients1 large or 2 small avocados (very ripe)1 ⅓ cup oats (instant or old-fashioned)¼  cup raw cacao¼  cup nut butter or sunflower seed butter¼  cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels2 tbsp maple syrup Directions Line baking pan (9” x 12”) with parchment paper for easy clean-up In

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