Dr. Angela Karvounides

Some special people made this cake for me for my birthday…. oh my gosh it was so good!

Such simple ingredients:
3/4 cup blanched almond flour (88 grams)
1/2 cup cacao powder (41 grams)
2 teaspoons baking powder (8 grams)
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (3 grams)
3/4 cup maple syrup (240 grams)
4 large eggs (200 grams)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (9 grams)
2 tablespoons olive oil (23 grams; or other oil)

Chocolate Almond Flour Cake This Chocolate Almond Flour Cake is gluten-free and naturally sweet! It's the perfect grain-free & Paleo cake for a birthday party. (Better than store-bought!)

I just got this email alert today. I talk about clean protein powders a lot with my patients. Nuzest and Truvani continue to make .gonzalez clean protein list each year. If you’ve been meaning to give Nuzest a try, there is a site wide discount. Check it out!

I hope everyone tries these! Peanut butter is a blood type A and AB superfood. I’m sure they’d be delicious with another nut or seed butter.

Flourless Pumpkin Mocha Brownie Muffins - Hungry Happens Serious chocolate and coffee flavors coming from this morning muffin, snack or dessert. A healthier breakfast treat with all whole ingredients that my kids won’t stop asking for. That’s why we make these again and again. Well that and the fact that they taste INCREDIBLY YUMMY. The espresso powde...

True, exposure to various microorganisms helps to strengthen the immune system. But you can that E. coli to yourself.

For those that have been wanting to try Nuzest protein, now is your chance with 30% off statewide from now until November 30th with the following link or code at checkout!

The vanilla, chocolate and strawberry are in our regular rotation in both the Clean Lean Protein and Kids Good Stuff which is packed with extra fruits, veggies, vitamins and minerals.

I do have the Green Vitality drink as well and usually just add about a half a scoop to the the protein shakes as I find the taste to bit a bit overwhelming in the full suggested serving. Perhaps I’m just a wimp.

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https://elavegan.com/vegan-chocolate-muffins/

So good! I doubled the recipe and made 12 full-sized muffins

Eye drop recalls:

The FDA warns consumers to stop using several eyedrop products due to infection risk — NPR Federal health officials issued the alert for six different brands of products after finding bacterial contamination at a manufacturing facility.

https://branchbasics.com/blogs/healthy-living/the-best-non-toxic-school-swaps

The Best Non-Toxic School Swaps It's getting to that time of year again when the kids are heading back to school. We say this every year but... can you believe it?! As mothers, we understand the importance of letting children go into the world and explore... even if it's hard to let them go at times. The best we can do is make sur...

We just visited Valley Overlook this weekend for camping in The Cuyahoga Valley. Check out the link for an open house tonight ending in a hike and s'mores! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/valley-overlook-open-house-tickets-687450662437?aff=oddtdtcreator

While you're in the area, visit purplebrown farmstead for local, organically grown products ranging from produce to meats to lentils and everything in between.

Don't forget to stop by Greenfield Berry Farm for aronia and blueberry picking. They post reservations and availability on their page daily.

The joys of summer in The Valley!

Drop a line below and let us know about more fun activities in the area!

Valley Overlook Open House You're invited! Join us to tour the new Valley Overlook Lodging and Campground.

Independence Day was the perfect day for a pancake feast!

This recipe was adapted from a recipe I found on ambitious kitchen called Healthy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes.

I play around with the recipe each time I make pancakes and they can even be made without the pumpkin.

But let me tell you, the pumpkin along with Nuzest Vanilla Caramel protein was killer.

This is my favorite combo to date!

I love trying these quick and easy tasty treat recipes. This one has only three ingredients! See the note to make them blood type compliant. I hope you try them and enjoy them like I did!

I love using Branch Basics Concentrate for cleaning. I subscribe to the concentrate then use it in various dilutions for all purpose, window and bathroom cleaner as well as laundry detergent.

Here is a recent article on Non-Toxic Baby Registry items. We've had some expectant mothers and newborns in our office recently and hopefully this information will help!

Please take special note on the section regarding baby monitors and Wi-Fi Visit https://bioinitiative.org for published data regarding biological effects from radio radiation (cell towers, Wi-Fi, smart readers and wireless devices) including the following:

Tumor risks
DNA and gene damage
Fertility and reproductive issues
Fetal brain development
Behavioral, learning attention and sleep problems
Cancer and neurological diseases likes Alzheimer's Dementia

https://branchbasics.com/blogs/founder-favs/preparing-for-baby-our-non-toxic-baby-registry?utm_source=Newsletter%20Segment&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Clean%20Sweep%3A%20All%20Things%20Baby%20%2801H2XNJE7393Y8TF9BWZ30BS12%29&bxid=01F0EQJ1D5ZSHVATPKGP6RY1XB&_kx=gWrwSvjwnazig1w1kd-OnfCuXB90SdLnTBhGS5zn3YYDw2eTSKm97r22Tqj5OfAe.RyWgzK

Our Non-Toxic Baby Registry We know that preparing for a new baby can be as overwhelming as it is exciting. Unfortunately, just searching “non-toxic baby items” on Google doesn’t always bring you the best results, and a lot of blogs touting the best “natural” items don’t define specific criteria to make you feel co...

Protein-packed Frozen yogurt Buster Bars by

Omy gooodness these are good! I only had Greek yogurt in the house so I used that and added some honey and Clean Lean Protein. I also melted the chocolate over the stove with some olive oil. I always use olive oil in my recipes. I think it’s a Mediterranean thing.

Can’t wait to make these with nondairy yogurt next time!

I was too lazy to cover the entire bar in chocolate but I’ve included a picture of what it could look like if you follow directions exactly! 🤪.

Make them blood type compliant by using appropriate yogurt and nut butter. If you’re not sure, what the blood type compliant ingredients would be, drop me a line below.

Forget the ice cream truck, these are easy, quick, clean and delicious!i

Was your blood pressure elevated during your last assessment? How many of these steps were taken prior to taking your blood pressure?

In a recent article published on Medscape, titled Three Synergistic Problems When Taking Blood Pressure, current obstacles to taking proper blood pressure readings are outlined including time, accurate measurements and awareness of the importance of taking proper readings.

A correct technique is essential to accurate results.

The illustration is from a new fact sheet from the Pan American Health Organization.

Make sure that following guidelines are being adhered to for an accurate blood pressure reading:

1. Do not have a conversation
2. Make sure arm is being supported at heart level
3. Cuff should be on a bare arm
4. The correct size cuff should be used
5. Feet should be supported
6. Back should be supported
7. The legs should be uncrossed
8. Bladder should be empty

Additionally,

9. If two readings are taken, make sure that they are separated by a minimum of 30 seconds and then averaged

10. Do not smoke, exercise or consume alcohol or caffeine for at least 30 minutes before obtaining a reading

11. Rest for a period of 3-5 minutes without speaking or being spoken to before a measurement is taken

In a recent article published on Medscape, titled Three Synergistic Problems When Taking Blood Pressure, current obstacles to taking proper blood pressure readings are outlined including time, accurate measurements and awareness of the importance of taking proper readings.

A correct technique is essential to accurate results.

The illustration is from a new fact sheet from the Pan American Health Organization.

Make sure that following guidelines are being adhered to for an accurate blood pressure reading:

1. Do not have a conversation
2. Make sure arm is being supported at heart level
3. Cuff should be on a bare arm
4. The correct size cuff should be used
5. Feet should be supported
6. Back should be supported
7. The legs should be uncrossed
8. Bladder should be empty

Additionally,
9. If two readings are taken, make sure that they are separated by a minimum of 30 seconds and then averaged
10. Do not smoke, exercise or consume alcohol or caffeine for at least 30 minutes before obtaining a reading
11. Rest for a period of 3-5 minutes without speaking or being spoken to before a measurement is taken

How many of these guidelines were adhered to during your last bp reading?

Easy gluten free bread recipe. Check out recipe in photos. I’m almost certain I’ve posted this before but it’s so good. There are two recipes that I alternate between. The ingredients are few and simple. I made two loaves yesterday and only these two pieces remain! If you make it, let me know what you think!

I love making and sharing yummy, healthy treats. These are egg/gluten/dairy free! I substituted the coconut oil for olive oil.

Almond Flour Pumpkin Cookies - Splurge with Ella These cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with pumpkin flavor. This easy recipe comes together within minutes, and is also vegan and refined sugar free.

Do you suffer from chronic fatigue?

Chronic Infections disrupt the immune symptoms and can interfere with our feeling of wellness and may contribute to autoimmune processes in the body including autoimmune thyroid dysfunction.

For those that experience chronic malaise and fatigue, one test that I consider evaluating is Epstein-Barr Virus Early Antigen D Antibody. This test is usually closer to $100 to run but is on sale this month through Ulta Labs for $70.40.

If this has been something on your mind to further explore, now is the time to do it!

Epstein-Barr Virus Early Antigen D Antibody (IgG) The Epstein-Barr Virus Early Antigen D Antibody (IgG) Quest lab test contains 1 test with 1 biomarker.

It was an almond flour kind of day.

Who needs some meal ideas? These gluten free, almond flour biscuits and pizza were quite tasty and easy to make. I used ghee in the biscuits but I was tempted to try them with olive oil to see how they would turn out dairy free. If you end up trying it, please let me know!

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a30627199/almond-crust-pizza-recipe/

https://foolproofliving.com/wprm_print/45647

is an awesome way to introduce the world of herbs to kids. officinalis is a skin and blood herb with a long history of use to nourish the skin and blood. Per our amazing book report illustration below, it’s uses include burns, bruises, acne (aka spirakia) and bleeding wounds along with insect stings and bites, fevers, skin eruptions to name a few other uses. To make a tea to help break a fever, pour boiling water over 1Tbsp calendula flowers. Cover and steep for 15-20 min. Cool, strain, add honey to taste and enjoy. Check out for more info like this!

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15623462/

Estrogen is metabolized in the body via 3 pathways. The 2-OH pathway is the most protective with the 4-OH and 16-OH pathways being more toxic.

The 2OH pathway can be upregulated by consuming more cruciferous vegetables along with supplementation of compound extracts from cruciferous vegetables.

This paper shows how one of those compounds, DIM, may provide protection against hormone dependent cancers.

Symptoms of estrogen dominance can include heavy bleeding, painful periods, irregular cycles and anxiety.

I love using the DUTCH hormone test to assess preferential estrogen pathways in individuals along with assessing whether or not and estrogen dominant picture could be contributing to symptoms affeccting daily quality of life.

Pilot study: effect of 3,3'-diindolylmethane supplements on urinary hormone metabolites in postmenopausal women with a history of early-stage breast cancer - PubMed Dietary indoles, present in Brassica plants such as cabbage, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts, have been shown to provide potential protection against hormone-dependent cancers. 3,3'-Diindolylmethane (DIM) is under study as one of the main protective indole metabolites. Postmenopausal women aged 50-70...

Delicious flour free muffins!!! Recipe from Chacha’s GF Kitchen. Make these! Sub with almond butter if blood type B or O.

https://branchbasics.com/blogs/cleaning/how-to-clean-mold-on-bathroom-grout-and-showers-without-bleach?_pos=1&_sid=31b1501fb&_ss=r&utm_source=Newsletter%20Segment&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Clean%20Sweep%3A%20Clean%20Mold%20on%20Grout%20%2801GPY3MT2XVVE0Z1VJA2P4ZSAZ%29&bxid=01F0EQJ1D5ZSHVATPKGP6RY1XB&_kx=gWrwSvjwnazig1w1kd-OnfCuXB90SdLnTBhGS5zn3YYDw2eTSKm97r22Tqj5OfAe.RyWgzK

How to Remove Mold From Shower Grout Naturally Nearly everyone has experienced the plight of mold and mildew build-up on tile grout. It’s particularly common in showers and tubs where the combination of soap scum and moist warm air create the perfect breeding ground. And nearly everyone follows the “standard procedure” for removal: spray t...

Pumpkin Oat Bread.

Gluten free flour doesn’t have to be expensive. I make my oat flour using Organic Sprouted Oats that I grind to a flour in my food processor.

Pumpkin Oat Flour Bread This pumpkin oat flour bread is a deliciously hearty and healthy quick bread filled with pumpkin spice flavors like nutmeg, cinnamon, & allspice in every bite. No refined flour, sugar, or oil!

Going to post some tasty holiday recipe ideas. This one was so good !

This Cheesy Butternut Squash Casserole Will Make You Forget All About Sweet Potato Casserole It has caramelized onions and bacon.

Supplement Sale coming up…..

I used my food processor to purée oats for oat flour and topped with chopped walnuts instead.

Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole | Ambitious Kitchen Healthy sweet potato casserole with a crunchy pecan oatmeal topping. Your new fav side dish for Thanksgiving. Easily vegan & gluten free!

Buckwheat Sugar Cookies - I use ; half the amount of sugar; sub olive oil for coconut oil making it blood type compliant and top with 365 Decorating Sugar

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POWERFUL lesson on childhood trauma. How childhood trauma could be affecting your life. Speaker: Gabor Maté

Aronia Berries. I just got back from picking a gallon of these antioxidant rich berries from Greenfield Berry Farm. Head over there to pick some before berry season is over!

Aronia berries are one of the berries in Dr. Mitchell’s Fruit Anthocyanin elixir. I love using this blend for immune support throughout the year. Antioxidants are wonderful for supporting blood vessel integrity, eye health, urinary health, respiratory health and more.

One of my favorite uses is in supporting anti-inflammatory pathways in kiddos who suffer from asthma and allergies.

I’ve been adding a handful of these berries to our smoothies and have successfully tried them in pancakes. I can’t wait to try them in more recipes.

Support our local farms y’all! These berries need to be picked soon so head over there soon or you will have to wait to stock up until next year!