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in Seafood

Pan Seared Scallops with Brocollini

I LOVE SEAFOOD !

Being from Maryland, I absolutely love everything seafood! Blue crabs are life and they are best in Maryland. Some of my favorite memories involve Sunday afternoons, watching football, and a barrel of crabs! But now that I’ve been away from Maryland for so long, I have to satisfy my seafood craving with other tasty underwater treats. This is where these delicious pan seared scallops come into play. 

Health Benefits of Pan Seared Lemon Garlic Scallops

Scallops are often consider a guilty unhealthy treat since they often appear in decadent restaurant meals that are overloaded with calories. However, Scallops are more than 80 percent protein. One 3-ounce serving provides 20 grams of protein and just 95 calories. They’re also a good source of both magnesium and potassium! Finally, like most seafood choice, Scallops are full of Omega 3 Fatty acids which are great for improving cardiovascular health and brain function! Be sure to check out this link to further learn about this powerful super food Scallops Super Food

How to Eat Them?

Pan Seared scallops are the best way to eat them and hold off on the rich overly thick cream sauces that are often paired on top. Pan searing is quick and easy and creates a nice thick crust on top of the scallop that provides great texture to this mollusk! Additionally, cooking in EVOO with a small amount of ghee clarified butter provide the good fats that your body needs to feel satiated.  

Check out this recipe below for a quick, healthy, and delicious seafood treat that will be sure to satisfy your seafood cravings! Additionally, I paired this recipe with a nice crisp glass of chardonnay which really helped complete the flavor palate that I was searching for! 

Like this recipe? Tell us below! We would love to hear from you 🙂 

Peace and Love, 

Aubrey J. Grant MD

Pan Seared Garlic Scallops
Serves 4
Pan Seared Garlic Scallops
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 lb large scallops
  2. 1/4 c clarified butter ghee
  3. 5 cloves garlic grated
  4. 1 large lemon zested
  5. 1/4 c Italian parsley roughly chopped
  6. 1/4 tsp peppercorn medley freshly ground
  7. 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  8. A pinch of sweet paprika
  9. 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
  1. Clean scallops and pat dry.
  2. Heat a large cast iron skillet to medium with olive oil
  3. in a medium bowl toss the scallops with EVOO just enough to coat it all over.
  4. Sprinkle them with cracked pepper, red pepper flakes and sweet paprika.
  5. Add a little drizzle of butter ghee to the hot skillet, just enough to coat the bottom. Add the scallops making sure not to overcrowd the pan, and sear for about 2 minutes on each side until nicely golden.
  6. Add the butter ghee to the skillet with the scallops and then add the garlic.
  7. Remove from heat and using a spatula push the garlic around to infuse the sauce for about 30 seconds. The heat from the skillet will be enough for the garlic to work its magic into the butter.
  8. Squeeze half of the lemon all over the scallops and move the skillet around a little so it combines with the butter.
  9. Sprinkle with the minced parsley, lemon zest and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
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in Food For Thought· Uncategorized

Coffee on me

Good Morning,

Hi, my name is Life. I know you have a busy day ahead of you, but I just want to know:

“How far are you willing to go for an idea?”

The coffee is on me.  

Have a great day,

-Life

Over the last couple of weeks, everyone has heard or seen that Lebron James opened up a charter school in Akron, Ohio. In an interview, Lebron mentioned that as a kid through his youth coaches, “Over time,  I developed the idea to give more”. 

The idea to give more is important, but not as important as the idea itself. 

Idea: noun; comes from the Greek word ennoia, “act of thinking”. Over the course of history, the word idea  has come to mean “the sense of concept of something to be done; of what ought to be, differing from what is observed.”

So today, look around you and ask yourself, WHAT OUGHT TO BE DONE DIFFERENT? In yourself, your relationships,  job, family, community, world? What ought to be done different?

Things have been the done the same for a reason and this morning,  Life asked you, how far are you willing to go for this idea of what ought to be different. What are you willing to give? Where are you willing to go? 

As you answer this question today, I want you to become aware of Three Laws of the Universe that can work against you naturally or can work with you supernaturally.

The 3 laws of Thermodynamics:(summary version)

-If two entities are in equilibrium with a third entity, all three are in equilibrium with each other.

-The total amount of Energy in a entity doesn’t change. It is neither created nor destroyed. It is just transferred from one form to another.

-As energy is used to be transferred from one form to another, a certain percentage of that energy contributes to increased disorder outside of the entity and is lost and can not be recovered by the entity that used it. 

Why are these laws important?

Enter the first law,”If two entities are in equilibrium with a third entity, all three are in equilibrium with each other.” The fact you asked what what ought to be different says that one entity (yourself) is not in equilibrium with the environment ( insert two other entities). As such, when an individual has an idea, he or she begins to think as how it can be accomplished. Then that person writes out a plan for said idea and puts it into action.  For example, I have the idea that, “I ought to lower blood pressure.”

  1. Idea of lowering blood pressure
  2. Plan to lower blood pressure: work out, eat right, keep stress low, take medication, go to the doctor etc.

How much energy will go into this plan? The effort of doing push ups, getting a gym membership, waking up early to exercise, scheduling time to exercise, paying for a personal trainer, looking for online recipes, going grocery shopping, dedicating money away from habits that go against you lowering your blood pressure. All of these are examples of what must be done to start to lower blood pressure.

Enter the second and third law: The total amount of Energy in a entity doesn’t change. It is neither created nor destroyed. It is just transferred from one form to another and as such, a certain percentage of that energy contributes to increased disorder outside of the entity and is lost and can not be recovered by the entity that used it.

The amount of energy it takes to execute an idea is far less than the idea it takes to maintain and repair the product of an idea. That is why it is hard for some people to lose weight, stay in their jobs and/or possibly stay in long term relationships. The work and energy is too much.

However, the Laws of Thermodynamics work with you and not against you by having a partner(s).  Since you want to lower your blood pressure, use the energy of others to accomplish that, find out their ideas, make a plan together and spend the energy together to make it happen. When you reach a plateau, repeat and add a third person, then a fourth, then a fifth and so on.

“There is an African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Meaning for any plan to have true success, it has to involve someone outside of you.

Everyone has the most energy in the morning, so buy their coffee….your weight loss is dependent on them.

 I hope this post helped you answer one of life’s questions.

“Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and be no longer stubborn.”  Deuteronomy 10:16

Thanks for reading,

Dr. Joe Claiborne

in Desert· Vegetarian

Cinnamon Sugar Grilled Peaches

Peach season reaches its peak around July and August and we are ready for the madness. Peaches have been very affordable lately and quite delicious, especially here in Georgia. Peaches are a versatile summer fruit and there are so many great ways to enjoy an amazing Georgia peach. Additionally, peaches are packed full of B vitamins, are low in calories, and are a rich provider of minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, and zinc. Check out the recipe below for Cinnamon Sugar Grilled Peaches as it is a quick and easy summer desert that is sure to leave the sweet tooth satisfied, while not ruining your summer body goals! 

Health Benefit of Peaches

If you’ve tried this recipe at home, send us your feedback! What would you do differently? What parts of the recipe did you love? Did your desert turn out great? We’ would love to see pictures! Feel free to comment below 🙂 

Cinnamon Sugar Grilled Peaches
Serves 4
A delicious summer desert to satisfy your sweet tooth without ruining your gym gains
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Total Time
20 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
20 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
  2. 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar
  3. 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  4. 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
  5. Canola oil
  6. Mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl add the butter, cinnamon, sugar, and mix until combined.
  2. Heat grill to high. Brush peaches with oil and grill until golden brown and just cooked through.
  3. Top each with a few teaspoons of the butter and garnish with mint leaves.
Notes
  1. Try serving with a side of vanilla ice-cream!
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in Side Dish· Snacks

Black Strawberry Lemonade

 

 

Are you feeling a bit hungover, or maybe you ate too much this weekend. Here is the cure for your woes….BLACK STRAWBERRY LEMONADE.

The blackness comes from activated charcoal, which is an all natural supplement  that has been used in medicine for centuries. Its job is to bind harmful toxins and substances in your stomach and keep them from being absorbed into your body (YAASSSSSSS COME THROUGH DETOX).

These toxic chemicals could accumulate overtime in your small and large intestines or be absorbed into your body and place you at risk for future chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes or even cancer. Click the links below to learn more about 2 harmful chemicals that activated charcoal could protect your body against.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4050989/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29959733

 

BLACK STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
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Strawberries, lemons and their juice contain lots of Vitamin C and antioxidants that help prevents certain toxins from damaging your cells. Drink this black strawberry lemonade in the morning before meals, at lunch and dinner with your meals and even after your work out for best results to detox and prevent those harmful chemicals. Its sweet like Grandmas Lemonade because of sugar substitute and strawberries. Side effects include increased energy in about 5 minutes.
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
15 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
15 min
Ingredients
  1. 3 Activated Charcoal Pills
  2. 3 Lemons
  3. 10 Strawberries
  4. 1 Liter pitcher
  5. 4 cups of Water
  6. ½ tablespoon of Lemon Juice
  7. 1 Juicer
  8. ½ teaspoon liquid Stevia
Instructions
  1. Cut the Lemons in halves and Juice them. Place the rinds to the side for later. Pour the Lemon juice (with out without the pulp) into the 1 liter pitcher.
  2. Cut the strawberries and mash into a juice with a fork or you can use a food processor. Pour the strawberries mix into the pitcher with the lemons.
  3. Take the 3 activated charcoal pills, open them up and mix into the strawberry lemon mix.
  4. Add 4 cups of water and ½ a tablespoon of lemon juice with ½ a teaspoon of stevia.
  5. MIX all the ingredients together and sweet to taste. Place the lemon rinds into the mix and chill for an hour.
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From Dr. Claiborne

 

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in Seafood

Blackened Lime Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Hey Family, 

Check out this quick and easy week-day recipe for blackened salmon. The contrast between the heat of the blackened salmon and the cool avocado salsa makes this a perfect summer meal. Plate with a side of cauliflower rice for a healthy and nutritious meal! 

Blackened Lime Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Serves 4
Quick and Easy Blackened Salmon Recipe Topped with cool Avocado Salsa
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
FOR THE BLACKENED SALMON
  1. 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  2. 4 (6 ounce) pieces salmon
  3. 4 teaspoons Old Bay cajun seasoning
FOR THE AVOCADO SALSA
  1. 2 avocado, diced
  2. 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  3. 1 jalapeno, finely diced
  4. 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
  5. 1 tablespoon lime juice
  6. salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a heavy bottom skillet over medium-high heat, add the salmon, seasoned with the cajun seasoning, and cook until deeply golden brown to slightly blackened before flipping and repeating for the other side.
FOR THE AVOCADO SALSA
  1. Mix everything and enjoy on the salmon!
Notes
  1. Nutrition Facts: Calories 445, Fat 31.3g (Saturated 5.8g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 75mg, Sodium 72mg, Carbs 9.8g (Fiber 7.1g, Sugars 1.0g), Protein 35.1g
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in Lean Meats· meal prep· The Doctors Orders

Doctor’s Orders Ribs

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Doctors Orders Baby Backs
These ribs are sweet, tangy and hot enough just in time for the summer
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Cook Time
5 hr
Cook Time
5 hr
Ingredients
  1. 2 Racks of Baby Back Ribs
  2. 1 Package of Hickory Rib Rub
  3. 2 Tablespoons of Honey Dijon Mustard
  4. A grill
  5. A meat thermometer
  6. tongs
  7. rib rack (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat grill to 225 degrees
  2. 1. RINSE ribs in cold water to remove any film that may have been present in packaging
  3. 2. SKIM & TRIM: Remove the tough layer of skin on the underneath the ribs. You can find this layer of skin on the bone side of the ribs. remove with a butter knife. TRIM the excess fat off the sides a
  4. 3. Combine 2 tablespoons of DRY RIB RUB on each side with 1 tablespoon of honey dijon mustard and coat each side
  5. 4. Let marinate for 1 hour and place on grill for 4-5 hours. place over indirect heat and smoke until internal temperature is 225 deress
  6. 5. ENJOY!!!
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I’m just gonna leave this recipe right here. Everything in moderation though. Pork is high in fat. Keep your portions and share the love.