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Keep It Going!
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Welcome to February and congratulations! We managed to give the year a good healthy start. I know everyone wants to know what to do next, but let’s face the fact that we have some problems here. Who can you ask? It might take six months to get a doctor’s appointment, and then you have about 15 minutes to gather in the info you might need. Who can you enlist on your health team? We scoured the options and discovered a hidden gem, a medical pharmacist. She not only knows about all your medicines and interactions but is able to help you with general topics like diet, home health care, lifestyle choices, and provide personalized health services. Today, we will be chatting with Sylvia Ezra, a certified pharmacotherapy specialist to learn the inside scoop. Also stay tuned to discover some tasty, quick healthy recipes to try.
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Banana Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
Serve a smoothie soup bowl for breakfast, brunch, or lunch.
About the Recipe: Smoothies make the most delicious soups to serve as a brunch or lunch course. This creamy, strawberry swirled smoothie is as pretty as a sunshine day and sure to keep you energized. And yes, you can also serve it in a large glass too.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Banana Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
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Tropical Cod Wraps with Fruit Salsa
Pink pineapple takes center stage with its savory/sweet taste.
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About the Recipe: Add an island twist to your next dinner. Toast up some whole grain wraps, add some shredded purple cabbage, divide up baked spicy cod, spoon some juicy tropical salsa over the top, and drizzle it with sweet or spicy peppered cream. It’s an unexpected taste treat from a remote paradise.
Pinkglow® pineapple features a whimsical candy-sweet pink-hued flesh that is sure to tickle your creativity in the kitchen and impress your Instagram followers.
Grown in Costa Rica’s ideal climate and soil, the Pinkglow® pineapple is the result of over 16 years of meticulous development by Fresh Del Monte™. The result? A pineapple with a uniquely low-acid flavor profile, candy pineapple aromatics and unique pink flesh. Pinkglow® contains lycopene, a natural pigment that gives some produce (like tomatoes) its red color, which makes this pineapple pink! Lycopene has been associated with numerous health benefits, such as antioxidant properties including vitamin C.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Tropical Cod Wraps with Fruit Salsa
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Dark Magic Double Chocolate Brownies
Wholesome black bean dessert makes your gut happy.
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About the Recipe: I love the idea that this recipe substitutes natural ingredients like maple syrup for sugar and peanut butter for regular butter. It also uses almond or oat flour and doesn’t require any eggs. The bonus is the addition of black beans, which are full of antioxidants and a good choice for one’s digestive system. Imagine that – a brownie that is good for you.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Dark Magic Double Chocolate Brownies
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Sylvia Ezra – PharmD, BCPS, CDCES
Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist
Greenbush Clinic
Photo Courtesy of Sylvia Ezra
Sylvia Ezra is a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist, who is also certified for diabetes care and as an education specialist. She completed pharmacy school at Purdue University and completed residency at Franciscan in Lafayette. Sylvia worked for IU Health and started in hospital pharmacy for 3 years and then switched to working in primary care for the last 4 years. Sylvia especially enjoys working one on one with patients to improve their overall health and knowledge
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Tahini Dressed Veggie Power Bowl
It’s so delightful, like a charcuterie board in a bowl.
About the Recipe: This bowl of goodness is filled with roasted veggies, crunchy chickpeas, grains, beans, and juicy oranges. The delicious creamy tahini dressing brings everything together.
Recipe Inspired by: “Fresh Thyme Magazine,” Winter 2025.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Tahini Dressed Veggie Power Bowl
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Kale Edamame Sunshine Salad
Asian flavored salad is packed with nutrition in every bite.
About the Recipe: This Asian inspired kale salad is a healthy addition to your diet because it contains many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. In fact, it is one of the most nutritious leafy greens you can buy. Mixing in some edamame beans, adds some high protein, fiber, nutrients, and antioxidants.It is a tasty salad to pair with your salmon dinner.
Recipe Inspiration from: Will Bulsiewicz, MD MSCI, author of “The Fiber Fueled Cookbook”
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Kale Edamame Sunshine Salad
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“Warm Your Heart” Lasagna Soup
Easiest way to serve lasagna for a quick weekday dinner.
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About the Recipe: This tasty soup recipe is a plant-based alternative to use for enjoying the ever-popular lasagna flavors and can be prepared gluten free Serving it as a soup makes it easy to cook and serve. It can be garnished with your favorite cheeses or vegan substitutes. It’s a great choice to warm up with a bowl full of heathy goodness.
Cook’s Note: If you use the gluten free rice noodles; don’t stir them too much after cooking as they will fall apart.
Since one of our canned products already had salt, I didn’t add any additional salt to our soup. If desired, sprinkle soup with vegan shredded cheese
pdf for Copy of Recipe – “Warm Your Heart” Lasagna Soup
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Fresh Tomato Tuna Salad
Tasty combo of juicy tomatoes, crunchy vegetables, with protein and omega-3 rich tuna.
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About the Recipe: This refreshing salad combines salty tuna, crunchy vegetables, and lots of juicy tomatoes. It’s a tasty combination that is delicious to serve for lunch, patio picnic, or even dinner. The added bonus is its source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
Cook’s Note: It’s crisp and crunchy if served after adding dressing. Letting it rest creates a juice from the tomatoes and moist texture
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Fresh Tomato Tuna Salad
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Salmon Make-Ahead Supper Packets
Prepare them the night before and a healthy easy supper is your reward.
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About the Recipe: Supper Packets are packed with roasted herb flavored vegetables and a spicy New Orleans seasoned salmon fillet. The best part is that they can be prepared ahead of time and use any of the vegetables that you have available. Imagine a healthy supper is ready in only 15 minutes. Isn’t that wonderful!
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Salmon Make-Ahead Supper Packets
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Pesto Potato Salad
Light lemon herb vinaigrette drizzled over sliced golden potatoes.
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About the Recipe: Potato salad can be served fancy or as a comfort supper. This recipe is flavored with herbs and a light lemon vinegar dressing. It’s a plant-based dish that’s so versatile that it welcomes any season.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Pesto Potato Salad
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Berry Sweet Applesauce with Crunch Nut Brittle
Lightly spiced applesauce can be served with nutty granola chunks.
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About the Recipe: Making your own applesauce allows you to customize the sweetness and spices. It is healthy since it contains antioxidants called phytochemicals. If you use the whole fruit including the skin; it will also provide some added fiber. Strawberries create a beautiful blushing applesauce with a delightful flavor.
Cook’s Note: Serve the applesauce in a bowl with some pure vanilla flavored yogurt and Crunchy Nut Brittle.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Berry Sweet Applesauce with Crunch Nut Brittle
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Cha Cha Choco Smoothie Dessert
Boost Immunity sharing a yummy pick-up smoothie in a bowl.
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About the Recipe: Imagine a banana teaming with an avocado to create a creamy peanut butter chocolate smoothie dessert, spiced with a touch of cinnamon and vanilla and sweetened with a few dates. Have fun sprinkling the top with cocoa nibs, sunflower seeds, peanut halves, and flaked coconut. Serve it in dessert dishes or bowls.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Cha Cha Choco Smoothie Dessert
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Crunchy Granola Nut Brittle
Break the granola into chunks.
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About the Recipe: A nutty granola is tossed with light honey and cinnamon, creating healthy nut and seeds chunks, that can be broken apart into desired pieces for serving. They almost taste like little cookies.
Cook’s Note: Substitute your favorite nuts or seeds.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Crunchy Granola Nut Brittle
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