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Grain Free Thanksgiving Meal Planning

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Food Leave a Comment

Wow! What a week this has been so far. I’ve had so many questions about how to have a delicious and healthy Thanksgiving that I decided a blog was in order. I promised my patients I would put together a list of some of the best recipes out there and now I’m sharing it with you! Thanksgiving can be grain …

Homemade Goat Cheese Recipe

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Food Leave a Comment

Making your own goat cheese is incredibly easy and delicious. When making it at home you have the option of using any herb or seasoning to make a perfect cheese for any occasion. What you’ll need: Cheese cloth.  1/8 cup of acid for every 1 liter of milk. I prefer lemon juice, but you can substitute apple cider vinegar. 1 …

7 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: What to Eat Leave a Comment

When the holidays have arrive many of my patients begin asking for ways to avoid holiday weight gain. For many of us the holidays mean being surrounded by family, friends and extra calories. This is also the time of year when Americans tend to gain the most weight. What’s the problem with adding just a few extra pounds over the …