Stuffed Sausage Acorn Squash
This meal is perfect for the fall-- it utilizes the best of the fall produce and is a cozy, delicious and filling meal.
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Good Mood Food
While mental health is a combination of many things, food has a huge influence on our brain chemistry. This is partly due to the mighty gut-brain connection, also called the “gut-brain axis” or GBA. This bidirectional communication flows between the central nervous system (or CNS, our brains) and the enteric nervous system (or ENS, our nervous system). The gut is now referred to as the…Read the Post
Fall into Wellness: Prepare for a Healthy Seasonal Transition
Using the seasonal change to reconnect with nature.Read the Post
Maximize the Health Potential of your Fall Produce: The Power of Carotenoids
As the seasons change and the beautiful foliage becomes ever present, the potential health benefits of our seasonal produce also changes as the fall harvest is plentiful. Embrace the local fall produce to maximize the health potential of your meals. Be sure to incorporate a variety of different colored fruits and vegetables to ensure the widest health coverage, especially from a class of…Read the Post
Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Pumpkin Overnight Oats have the comforting fall spiced flavor paired with the satisfying and nourishing breakfast from a bowl of oatmeal. This breakfast is made for busy, fall mornings!
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Maximize the Health Potential of your Fall Produce: The Power of Carotenoids
As the seasons change and the beautiful foliage becomes ever present, the potential health benefits of our seasonal produce also changes as the fall harvest is plentiful. Embrace the local fall produce to maximize the health potential of your meals. Be sure to incorporate a variety of different colored fruits and vegetables to ensure the widest health coverage, especially from a class of…Read the Post
3 Tips to Keep Your Gut Thriving!
Keep your gut neighborhood happy and thriving with these three tips! Plus, a healthy pudding recipe.Read the Post
Good Mood Food
While mental health is a combination of many things, food has a huge influence on our brain chemistry. This is partly due to the mighty gut-brain connection, also called the “gut-brain axis” or GBA. This bidirectional communication flows between the central nervous system (or CNS, our brains) and the enteric nervous system (or ENS, our nervous system). The gut is now referred to as the…Read the Post
Sweet Corn Salad
This simple, fresh, and delicious salad is perfect for the summertime. Utilizing fresh produce allows you to soak up all of the nutrients--Corn is in season during the summer.
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4 Tips to Start Your Summer Off Toxin Free
While yes it is still Spring, we know that Summer is just around the corner! In preparation for the Summer months we wanted to share with you some tips to help keep you and your loved ones happy, healthy, and toxin-free.Read the Post
Summer is the Season of Colorful Foods!
Keep meals interesting, try new greens, fruits, and vegetables!Read the Post
Summer Quinoa Salad
This salad is perfect in the summer time as it uses fresh produce that has the most nutrients for you to absorb! This is also a gluten free, dairy free, and anti-inflammatory recipe! Plus, quinoa offers us higher amounts of antioxidants than other common grains that are consumed on a gluten free diet.
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Optimal Thyroid Health: A Focus on a Gluten-Free Diet
It’s estimated that 20 million Americans have some sort of thyroid disease, meaning an issue with their thyroid gland that causes it to either under or over-produce thyroid hormones. These hormones are responsible for regulating the body’s metabolism and without proper diagnosis and treatment, thyroid disease can lead to further complications of the heart, fertility, bone health, and weight…Read the Post
Anti-Cancer Tip #2: How to Boost your Immune System
It has been estimated by the World Cancer Research Fund that one-quarter to one-third of the cancers that occur in the United States are due to poor nutrition, physical inactivity, and excess weight. This research supports our belief that embracing a healthy lifestyle is essential for anyone whose life is unfortunately touched with cancer. Follow the tips below to maximize the immune support of…Read the Post
Anti-Cancer Tip #3. Promote a stable blood sugar
It has been estimated by the World Cancer Research Fund that one-quarter to one-third of the cancers that occur in the United States are due to poor nutrition, physical inactivity, andexcess weight. This research supports our belief that embracing a healthy lifestyle is essential for anyone whose life is unfortunately touched with cancer. Follow the tips below to help promote a stable blood…Read the Post
Lyme: Diet is a BIG Deal!
Lyme and tick-borne diseases affect the body in a myriad of ways. On a basic level, they trigger the immune system. When we get infected, the immune system is designed to kick in, causing an inflammatory response, and enlisting the body’s army of mighty cells to target the invaders, killing the bacteria and restoring the body to homeostasis. When we talk about diet and nutrition, we can see…Read the Post
Chocolate Covered Banana Pops
Bananas offer us pre-biotic fibers that aid in digestion. This tasty treat is a low carb, low sugar option for those who want a sweet treat! Green, less ripe, bananas offer us the most nutritional value and least amount of sugar. Plus, using dark chocolate is best. This dessert is great for the summertime and it is very simple.
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4 Tips to Start Your Summer Off Toxin Free
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Eating for Immunity and the Role of Nutrition
We often hear/say “you are what you eat,” but the truth is actually “you are what you absorb.”Read the Post
Eat Well for Heart Health!
As we observe National Heart Health in February, we recognize that heart disease is still the leading cause of death in both men and women living in the US. While many factors can contribute to heart disease, one of the leading causes is how and what we eat. The Standard American Diet (aka SAD) is comprised of foods and ingredients that contribute or lead to heart disease. This is in part due…Read the Post
The Ketogenic Diet for Traumatic Brain Injury
We keep hearing so much about the Ketogenic Diet, and there’s good reason for that! Being in a state of ketosis (where the body is burning ketones) can have many benefits, from healing chronic illness to improving overall performance. The keto diet, as it’s called, was originally studied and used to treat epilepsy. It was proven extremely effective but still not that commonly used until…Read the Post
Gluten-Free Nachos
These nachos are a healthier version that is perfect for those on a gluten free diet. This recipe is low in lactose, high in iron, protein, phytonutrients, and healthy fats. This recipe is filling and perfect for those who are following a healthy lifestyle diet.
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Optimal Thyroid Health: A Focus on a Gluten-Free Diet
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Foods to Help Fight Lyme
Here are some food suggestions for fighting Lyme Disease, and what foods to avoid -- taken directly from Dr. Stram’s PowerPoint presentation to Core Life Eatery’s sold out audience on June 13th in Vestal, NY. We hope this information will help you in your quest to overcome Lyme!Read the Post
Nutrition, Food Sensitivities, and Lyme Disease
When it comes to nutrition for Lyme disease treatment, we know that every person with Lyme disease and/or tick-borne illness experiences different symptoms.Read the Post
Optimal Nutrition Crucial to Lyme Regimen
Proper nutrition can improve resiliency when battling Lyme disease.Read the Post
Practicing a Healthy Lifestyle to Help Manage Lyme
Managing the stress of Lyme with a healthy lifestyle: Diet, Exercise/Physical Activity, Sleep, and Stress Management.Read the Post
Quick & Delicious Chickpea Curry
This is a flavorful dish that is perfect for those who are following a plant-based diet. This is a great dish because of the phytochemicals, iron and complex carbs. You can substitute the rice in this dish for riced cauliflower if you are on a keto or low carb diet. This recipe is delicious, easy, and can be stored for up to 1 week
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Anti-Cancer Tip # 5: Maximize the nutrient density of your diet
It has been estimated by the World Cancer Research Fund that one-quarter to one-third of the cancers that occur in the United States are due to poor nutrition, physical inactivity, and excess weight. This research supports our belief that embracing a healthy lifestyle is essential for anyone whose life is unfortunately touched with cancer. Follow the tips below to help promote a stable blood…Read the Post
Anti-Cancer Tip #6: Embrace all aspects of a healthy lifestyle
It has been estimated by the World Cancer Research Fund that one-quarter to one-third of the cancers that occur in the United States are due to poor nutrition, physical inactivity, and excess weight. This research supports our belief that embracing a healthy lifestyle is essential for anyone whose life is unfortunately touched with cancer. Follow the tips below to help promote a stable blood…Read the Post
Broiled Sweet Potato & Chickpea Patties
For a tasty plant-based meal, try this tasty summer favorite, Broiled Sweet Potato & Chickpea Patties.Read the Post
Building Immunity Starts with Your Diet
Now more than ever, we need strong immune systems. Living through a pandemic with flu season upon us, a robust immune system can keep us healthy and help us rebound faster if we do get sick. So, what helps us build a robust immune system? Everything from adequate sleep and exercise, to proper stress management and nutrition. Nutrition plays a key role in helping or hurting us. And if we want…Read the Post
Cancer & Risk-Reducing Nutrition
What we eat has real effects on our health, especially when it comes to reducing the risk of cancer.Read the Post
Plant-Based Paleo Diet
A new diet focus is that of a paleo diet. There is a large variation in interrpretation of what a paleo diet should consist of. Read below to discover what we at the Stram Medical Center feel is the best approach for a paleo diet.Read the Post
BlueBerry ‘Ice Cream’ Smoothie Bowl
This is a great low carb, low sugar frozen treat. This is a perfect dessert for those who want to limit their sugar intake. This is an easy recipe that is high in antioxidants and fiber! This is a staple recipe for those with a sweet tooth who are following an anti-inflammatory, low-carb, or dairy-free diet.
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Blood Sugar Control with Proper Nutrition. Fabulous Fall Quinoa
Blood sugar spikes or major fluctuations in blood sugar may be problematic for cancer risk, cancer promotion, diabetes risk, as well as overall health. Research shows that major spikes in blood sugar may stimulate a growth hormone in the body called Insulin Like Growth Factor I (IGF1). IGF1 is needed in normal amounts for many body processes, however research shows that high blood levels of IGF1…Read the Post
Blood Sugar, Estrogen, and Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is directly connected to hormonal imbalance. When we talk about the complex world of hormones, we understand that many aspects influence them, such as stress, the food we eat, how we move our bodies (or lack of movement), and genetics. With breast cancer specifically, estrogen is a key player. So how does nutrition influence our estrogen? By now you may or may not have heart of…Read the Post
Fructose: The Weight-Gain Sugar
Obesity is an epidemic in America that now affects many millions of adults and children. Obesity is classified as having a body mass index (BMI) of greater than 30.Read the Post
Anti-Cancer Recommendations and Recipes
It has been estimated by the World Cancer Research Fund that one-quarter to one-third of the cancers that occur in the United States are due to poor nutrition, physical inactivity, and excess weight. This research supports our belief that embracing a healthy lifestyle is essential for anyone whose life is unfortunately touched with cancer.Read the Post
Aging & Organ Health: Goji Berry’s Role
When we think of anti-aging herbs we look beyond herbs that simply address the skin and consider those herbs that address a dysfunction in the body. Aging is not just the breakdown of skin but also the breakdown of organ functioning and their communication with the other organ systems in the body. One of the herbs that comes to mind is gou qi zi (pronounced ‘go- chee-tze’). Gou qi zi,…Read the Post
The Fountain (or Food) of Youth
Nutrition is not to be underestimated when it comes to anti-aging. Food alone has the power to keep us feeling and looking vibrant or to actually do the opposite (though please don’t take this to be a scare-tactic). If we look at the multiple opportunities daily that we have to invest in our future self, well now that’s something most of us can get behind. Most of us can find some motivation…Read the Post
Nut Free Pesto
This a classic in every kitchen! This recipe is nut free for those who are allergic to pine nuts or walnuts. This recipe is high in nutrients and has healthy fats. This is a staple recipe to top off your proteins, salads, or on toast! Enjoy!
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Allergies and Cross Reactions | Why Does This Happen?
Cross reactivity is caused by.....Read the Post
Heathy Habits for Healthy Skin and Cancer Prevention
Skin cancer is a major problem in this country that many times can be prevented if the proper steps are taken. The National Cancer Institute estimates 40-50% of Americans who live to age 65 will have skin cancer at least once. Yet nearly all skin cancers are preventable if detected and treated early.1 Key lifestyle techniques, including nutrition have been found to be an important piece of skin…Read the Post
Asian Inspired Slaw Salad
This is a great salad to keep in your fridge for the whole week! This is an easy recipe that is packed with lots of produce. This recipe has omega-3 fatty acids, detoxifying ingredients, and vitamins and minerals from the produce we use. This salad is savory, low in sugar, and is a great staple for those on a low carb diet.
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Eric’s Detox Salad
This salad below is rich in many compounds to help support the body and promote a healthy detox/cleanse. The Stram Center offers comprehensive cleansing and detoxification programs. It is important to work with a trained healthcare practitioner to help guide you through a structured detox program. For additional information about our detox program, call the center at 518-689-2244 or visit…Read the Post
The Role of Food and Supplements in Detoxification During Lyme Disease Treatment
The liver is the most important organ for the daily required detoxification process in order to maintain health and balance. Since the early 1950s more than 90,000 new chemicals have been developed, increasing our environmental burden. In addition to having to contend with these daily environmental toxins in the air, our water and food, the liver must metabolize the end product of medications…Read the Post
Successful Detox Tips: Optimizing the livers ability to detox!
Many organs and body processes are involved in the detox process, but the liver is the main organ that is involved in the processing and removal of metabolic wastes and foreign substances, also known as toxins, from the body. In order to successfully embrace a detox program it is important to understand how the detox process works in the body.Read the Post
