Wellness Providers

Brookhaven Chiropractic Center
Dr. Richard N. Hathcock
721 W Brookhaven Circle
Memphis, TN 38117
901-767-8077 (phone)
901-767-8861 (fax)

Integrative Wellness and Research Inc.
John Smothers, CTN, MH
6262 Poplar Ave, Suite 200
Memphis, TN 38119
901-763-7006

New Life Family Wellness
Dr. Jeff Kowachik
1740 N Germantown Pkwy.
Cordova, TN 38016
901-752-4300 (phone)
901-752-4466 (fax)
Hours: M, W, F 9-12 & 3-6
Tue 9-12 Thur 3-6

Church Health Center
Church Health Center Main Office    
1210 Peabody Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 272-7170

Church Health Center Wellness
1115 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 259-HOPE (4673)
    
Natural Health
Natural health solutions for prevention and wellness

Natural Awakenings Memphis
www.NAMemphis.com

Healthy Recipes

SUPER OAT MEAL

Start your day with this power packed
breakfast!
1/3 Cup Oat Bran
2 TBS Milled Flax Seed
1 Cup Soy Milk
1/4 Cup Chopped Pecans
1 - 1.5 oz. Box Raisins
Optional - 1/2 to 1 TBS brown sugar.

Combine Soy Milk, Oat Bran, and Milled
Flax Seed into a saucepan.  Cook until
thickened.  Add Chopped Pecans and
Raisins (and optional brown sugar). ENJOY!
This meal has 20 grams of Protein and
seed also has 2600 mg of OMEGA 3.
For Higher Protein, add a scoop of
Vanilla Protein Powder!

Also, try blending a banana or your
favorite fruit with the milk in a blender,
pour into sauce pan, add the other
ingredients and cook as directed.

Black Bean Brownies

1 - 15oz can Black Beans, no salt
added, drained and rinsed.
3 Large Eggs
1/3 cup melted butter
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons Cane Sugar
1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
1/3 cup chopped Walnuts

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.

Butter an 8 inch baking pan. Place black
beans, eggs, melted butter, cocoa
powder, salt, vanilla, and sugar in the
bowl of a food processor and blend until
smooth.  Remove the blade and gently
stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.
Transfer mixture to the prepared pan.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until jest set in
center. Cool before cutting.ENJOY!
Source: www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2594

Banana Bread Muffins
In a Medium Bowl Combine:1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
4 Tablespoons Milled Flax Seed
1/4 Cup Sugar in the Raw (optional)
1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans
In a Small Bowl Combine:2 Medium Ripe Bananas Mashed
2 Egg Whites
1 Cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce
2 Tablespoons Vanilla

Combine Wet Ingredients with Dry
Ingredients.  Bake at 350 degrees in
Lined Muffin Pan for 20 to 25
minutes.
These are VERY GOOD!For more protein, add a scoop or
two of Vanilla Protein Powder.

PIZZA

  

2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
3/4 Cup Water
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

We also add Italian Spices in the mix.
We have also substituted 1/2 cup of
wheat flour with Soy flour or Oat flour.

Preheat Oven to 400 Degrees.
Combine dry ingredients in mixing
bowl.  Add liquids and stir.  Knead
dough by hand on a lightly floured
surface until blended thoroughly.  Roll
dough thinly.  Place dough onto pizza
pan and add all the healthy sauce
and toppings that you want!  We add
mushrooms, shredded carrots, diced
green peppers, diced onions, and
even diced zucchini.

Pizza bakes in 18 to 20 minutes.

ENJOY!

BBQ Sandwich

No, Not Pork or Beef, TUNA!
I know, it sounds strange,
but it is actually very good!Here it is:Take a can of your favorite tuna (packed
in water), drain well, empty into sauce
pan.  Chop the tuna into small pieces,
cook until remaining liquid is gone, stir in
your favorite BBQ sauce, heat well and
serve on a WHOLE WHEAT bun.ENJOY!!!

Smoothies!

We drink a lot of Smoothies!
Soy Milk, Orange Juice, Bananas,
Frozen Berries, Whey Protein
Powder, Carrots, Apples, Grapes,
and even Romaine Lettuce!

Sample and create your own
favorite smoothies!  

 

SUPER FOODS!!!

Super Foods
These 15 foods are listed in Gary Null's book as "Power Foods"

1. Almonds
2. Oranges
3. Bananas
4. Blueberries
5. Onions
6. Garlic
7. Ginger
8. Legumes
9. Carrots
10. Peppers
11. Shiitake Mushrooms
12. Tomatoes
13. Leafy Greens
14. Soy - More Info
15. Whole Grains

I have researched some other "Super Foods" and added them based on their nutritional values.

• Sweet Potatoes
  
• Garbanzo Beans
  
• Edamame (soy beans)
  
• Salmon
  
• Brown Rice
  
• Black Beans

Phasing out the website.

I am working on phasing out the website and just using this blogspot.  I will start transitioning the good info to this page.  Please check back often to see what I have done!

Updates and Additions to the Web Site!

I have been adding a lot of health and wellness information to the website.  I am finding that even "health food" is a very tricky adventure.  I will continue to add useful content and advice to help you achieve and maintain the best health possible!

Holistic Medicine

I am looking for holistic medical practitioners to add to my website.
Chiropractors, Dietitians, Nutritionists, Doctors of Osteopathy, etc.
Please let me know if you have any recommendations.THANK YOU!

www.livinghealthymatters.com

Organic Farms

I have added several website links to the website, www.livinghealthymatters.com, to help you find healthy food for you and your family.  The Memphis Farmers Market has a great website and it is on my website too.  I also added a website that will help you find and buy grass fed beef.



Eat well, Live well.