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The Loaded Bowl

This delicious recipe is courtesy of Maggie Christopher, holistic nutrition counselor.

The Loaded Bowl

Serves 8 generously

This dish has everything you need  . . . protein (quinoa and beans), healthy fat (avocado & olive oil), greens (fresh spinach) and an energy sustaining whole grain!

The dressing is just for drizzling right before you eat it. Do NOT mix the quinoa with the dressing when you are preparing this dish or it will get soggy.

Ingredients:

2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained

1 15oz can of organic black beans, drained and rinsed

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1-2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

1 cup fresh cilantro (adjust to your taste)

2 avocados, pitted and peeled

Fresh lemon juice, to prevent avocado from browning

Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Juice from 2 limes

Zest 1 lime

Dressing:

¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup brown rice vinegar

2 cloves of garlic, minced

Sea salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1.     Prepare quinoa. Boil the water, add quinoa, reduce to a simmer until all of the water is absorbed. When done, store in the refrigerator to cool completely.

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Have You Seen Our Back Room?

If you have been a patient at our clinic, most likely you have been introduced to both acupuncture and herbal medicine.  While we are known for putting needles in, we are not as well known for our expertise in Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine. Using natural materials, such as bark, roots, leaves and minerals, herbs have been used for centuries to strengthen the body and remove toxins.  Initially used individually, herbal medicine in China evolved to complex formulas that could be individualized to treat the differences in illness from one person to the next.

Today, herbs come in one of three main forms;

  • Pills:  these are the bottles you can see in our front office, the most mild form of herbal medicine, they are easy to take and gentle, good for using over the long term
  • Powders:  a powdered version of herbal formulas that are dissolved into hot water to create a tea. A bit stronger than pills, powders are able to be somewhat customized and are easy to prepare
  • Raw:  the grand daddy of all herbs, what both of the above are based on.  Raw herbs are the strongest and most customizable of the herbal preparations.  They
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Insurance update, Congratulations Julie & Online scheduling

We are now in-network with Preferred One insurance!   We are also in-network with HealthPartners, Medica, and BlueCross BlueShield.   If you have any of these insurance providers please call the phone number on your health insurance card to find out about your acupuncture coverage.
Some questions to ask:  Do I have acupuncture benefits?  What conditions are allowed i.e. chronic pain, menopausal symptoms, pms?   What provider can I see?  What is my co-pay, do I have a deductible?

Congratulations Julie!  Read more about Julie’s new certification as a Fellow of ABORM in this newletter.

Did you know you can schedule an appointment online?
At selbyacupuncture.com click on the Book Now icon and with  2 more clicks you can be looking at Julie and Sara’s schedules.  It is very easy, just type in your name, phone and email to make your appointment. Read More

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Yam & Black Bean Burritos

A special thank you to Maggie Christopher, holistic health counselor, for this delicious recipe!

Yam & Black Bean Burritos (serves 4-6)

This combination of ingredients is so satisfying – a little sweetness with a little spice! I found just eating the filling with a side of guacamole and organic corn chips so easy and delicious. I noted the type of salsa I used because it turned out really well but feel free to substitute your favorite brand. Keep in mind that you want yams, not sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are the bright orange ones that you often eat at Thanksgiving. Yams are light yellow on the inside, a potato-like consistency with a mild sweetness.

Ingredients:

2 large yams, baked & peeled (not sweet potatoes!)

1 TBS olive oil

1 large onion

2 TBS seeded and chopped red bell pepper

1 small jalapeno, seeded and diced

2-3 cloves of garlic

1 cup seeded and diced tomato

1 cup tomato salsa (Glen Muir – medium)

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp ground cumin

1 (15oz) can organic black beans, drained and rinsed

2/3 cup chopped cilantro

2 TBS lime juice

½ tsp sea salt

1/4 – 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

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