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Sprouted Spelt Herb Bread
This delicious herb bread, made with a heritage grain, spelt, is delicious and nourishing. Making diet changes, I have eaten less...

Maria Boyuk FNTP
Sep 15, 20202 min read


Building Thriving Lifestyle: Focus
Wrapping up this mini-series on rest, I am going to share with you one last tool and benefit for establishing habits of rest in your...

Maria Boyuk FNTP
Aug 31, 20203 min read


Thriving Recipe: Sweet ‘n Spicy Drumsticks
This last month I have been exploring lots of new recipes from Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison’s “Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook.” This...

Maria Boyuk FNTP
May 5, 20202 min read


Sauerkraut -RESTART approved
Lacto-fermented vegetables are AMAZING for your digestion as they help feed all your good bacteria. You can lacto-ferment basically any...

Maria Boyuk FNTP
Apr 6, 20201 min read


Bone Broth -RESTART approved
Thriving Health Recipe: Bone Broth How are you doing? Staying healthy, strong, active, yet quarantined? This is a very hard and...

Maria Boyuk FNTP
Mar 18, 20202 min read


The Nutritionists Thoughts on COVID-19
Does it seem like our world has turned upside down? This last week things have seemed to erupt in the U.S.--closed schools, canceled...

Maria Boyuk FNTP
Mar 16, 20203 min read


Balsamic Chicken and Brussel Sprouts -RESTART Approved
This one pot meal is a winner for any season or occasion! I served it for the first time at one of my RESTART class reunions--a very fun...

Maria Boyuk FNTP
Feb 24, 20201 min read


Split Pea and Bacon Soup
Soup is the comfort food of the winter season and this recipe definitely hit the spot when served to a group of my community friends this...

Maria Boyuk FNTP
Jan 27, 20202 min read


Thriving Health Reflections
With the launching of this new year, I shared with you 5 habits I plan to personally practice for 2020. Now it is time to reflect on and...

Maria Boyuk FNTP
Jan 13, 20203 min read


Pine Cone Cheese Ball
If you want to take a delicious and creative side dish to your next family or friends’ gathering, I have the perfect recipe for you! This...

Maria Boyuk FNTP
Jan 10, 20202 min read


5 Habits for the New Year
Happy New Year! 2020 is here! It is a year with brand new adventures and untapped potential. For Alfred’s Thriving Health and Sunny Cove...

Maria Boyuk FNTP
Jan 6, 20203 min read


Christmas Blessings
Christmas is a magical time of year. Snow, family, gift giving. The celebration of the birth of Jesus--whose miraculous conception and...

Maria Boyuk FNTP
Dec 21, 20193 min read


Spaghetti Squash Casserole -RESTART approved
Spaghetti squash is a mild squash that is low carb and high in nutrients (including fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and folate....

Maria Boyuk FNTP
Dec 19, 20192 min read


Brussel Sprout Medley -RESTART approved
Winter has quickly invaded Alfred with frigid temperatures and light blankets of snow. Our long and beautiful harvest has finally ended,...

Maria Boyuk FNTP
Dec 9, 20191 min read


Thankfulness that Transcends
Thanksgiving is the holiday that launches time with family, community activities and the feasts of the holiday season. It births the...

Maria Boyuk FNTP
Nov 28, 20192 min read


Marrying Nutrition and Herbalism
Although nutritional therapy plays a MAJOR key in your health, proper diet is not everything. There are other therapies that we need to...

Maria Boyuk FNTP
Nov 5, 20192 min read


Be a Label Detective: Natural and Artificial Flavors
To continue my topic of food labels, I want to spend some time on the various ingredients that sneak into some of our foods. Natural and...

Maria Boyuk FNTP
Nov 4, 20192 min read


Salmon Stuffed Peppers -RESTART approved
Salmon Stuffed Peppers This is a recipe I crafted using Living Acre’s sweet peppers, which are exceptional in flavor! The filling...

Maria Boyuk FNTP
Oct 28, 20192 min read


Thriving Recipe: Cassava Flour Muffins/Bread
Cassava flour is one of my favorite nutrient-dense flours! Made from the yucca root, this flour is easy to digest, packed with nutrients...

Maria Boyuk FNTP
Oct 25, 20192 min read


Be a Label Detective: Meat, Poultry and Eggs-Part 2
Understanding how our food is grown has never been more confusing or important. Though a food label communicates one message, there is...

Maria Boyuk FNTP
Oct 14, 20193 min read
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