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Keep Your Lungs Safe and Reduce Lung Inflammation

Keep Your Lungs Safe and Reduce Lung Inflammation

Health Evaluation

Cordyceps a powerhouse mushroom that supports the reduction of inflammation in the lungs and the recharging of the immune system.

NAC (n-acetyl cysteine),

Household Toxins That Can Damage Your Thyroid

Household Toxins That Can Damage Your Thyroid

Thyroid Evaluation

Fluorine, Chlorine and Bromine create PSEUDO-HYPOTHYROIDISM, more on that in a second.

BROMINE:  Back in the 1970s bromine was added to our baked goods as bromate.

Kale Chips

My family and I eat these in place of potato chips.  My kids actually really enjoy them.

Ingredients:

• Organic Kale, enough to cover the bottom of a large cookie sheet
• Real Salt, Himalayan Salt or Garlic Salt to season
• Organic Olive Oil Spray

Directions:

• Thoroughly wash and dry the kale leaves.

Chocolate, Your Fat Burning Friend!

This my friends is no typo! Dark chocolate IS healthy! When it contains 78% cacao or more it helps you burn fat! There are special stimulants and antioxidants that help raise your metabolism! Not only does it help burn fat,

Get Blue Berried!

According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, blueberries were used by Native American Indians as part of their medicine.  In addition, there are claims that blueberries can help your memory stay stronger longer.  So getting old doesn’t have to be such a drag. 

Dr. Rob’s Red, White and Green

Ingredients

• 5 to 10 large kale leaves
• 2 cloves of garlic—anti bacterial, lowers cholesterol
• 3 sprigs of fresh parsley—chemo protective, activates glutathione
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil—anti-inflammatory, cardio-protective
• 1/4 cup each of kidney and garbanzo beans—high fiber,

Fat Burning Candy Bars

Servings: 10 large bars

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

Base:

• 4 cups organic, grated, dried and unsweetened coconut
• 1/2 to 1 whole cup melted organic virgin coconut oil depending on preference
• 10 to 20 drops of clear stevia liquid depending on taste
• Whole almonds–about 10 (optional)

 Coating:

• 1 bar of the 72% Cacao Environmental Species Dark Chocolate (picture below) or similar brand.

Dr. Rob’s Avocado Alfalfa Chicken Caesar Salad

Ingredients

• 1 to 2 tsp anchovy paste depending on taste
• 1 to 2 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 avocado
• Approximately 4 to 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• About 1/2 cup of alfalfa sprouts. 

Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus

Ingredients:
•1 pound Wild caught shrimp.
•1 to 1.5 pounds organic asparagus.
•Organic garlic salt to taste
•Black pepper
•Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese (optional)
•Olive oil enough to coat

Directions:
•Wash asparagus and use bending technique to break off end.  Coat asparagus in olive oil and then sprinkle lightly with garlic salt and a small amount of black pepper (black pepper can help to improve your digestion and absorption). 

Super Healthy Brownies

These super healthy brownies are made with coconut flour.

Traditional white flour vs. coconut flour.

Traditional Flour:

• Bleached.  This is a process where usually benzoyl peroxide is used to remove healthy antioxidants from the grain. If benzoyl peroxide sounds familiar to you it is because it is in popular topical acne medication.