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Mila McManus MD, DABFM and Associates

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The Woodlands Institute publishes Health Articles specifically designed to keep you updated with relevant wellness news.  In these newsletters, you’ll find valuable information regarding supplementation, fitness tips, and recipes.

TWIHW has been serving the community since 2004. Dr Mila McManus and her highly trained team at The Woodlands Institute for Health and Wellness are winners of numerous awards, including Living Magazine Best Of Readers’ Choice awards over the years: Best Functional Medicine Practice, Best Weight Loss Center, Best Bio-identical Hormone Practice.

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Shrimp Stuffed Avocado

Shrimp stuffed avocados are a healthy way to get your protein in a light meal. • 1 med avocado, pitted & halved • ¼ lb cooked baby shrimp, rinsed • 2 T mayonnaise • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped • ¼ cup slivered or ground fresh almonds • ½ t fresh basil, chopped • 2…
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Fall Quinoa

Another of our favorite quinoa recipes, this is a  great alternative to stuffing for Thanksgiving Day. • 1 C Vegetable Broth • ½ C Quinoa • ¼ C diced celery • ¼ C sliced scallion • ¼ C diced sugar snap peas • ¼ C dried cranberries • ¼ C chopped pecans • 1 T…
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Quinoa Breakfast

Quinoa is not just for dinner. Try this quinoa breakfast recipe as a yeast free meal and great for the Total Body Cleanse Detox Diet. We call it the Rise & Shine Quinoa. • 1/4 C quinoa • 1/2 C water • 1/4 t dried orange peel (in spice section of grocery store) • 1…
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Asparagus Tapenade

Light a candle, pour two glasses of wine, put the Asparagus Tapanade on the table and light a fire in the fireplace with the love of your life. Ingredients: 1 lb. asparagus spears, trimmed and steamed 4-5 minutes 1 ½ T garlic, chopped ½ cup fresh basil ¼ cup pine nuts ½ tsp. sea salt…
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Power Packed Salad

Struggling with getting vegetables into diet? Vegetables need to be a large part of our diet but most of us struggle to eat 5-7 servings every day. This salad is easy to prepare ahead in large quantity and then enjoy during the week. It keeps well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Ingredients: • ½…
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Grainless Protein Fiber Pancakes

If you love pancakes but are looking to improve your nutrition, try our healthy pancakes recipe. Ingredients: • ½ C - slightly short, Whey Protein Powder • 1 t Gluten Free Baking Powder • 1/3 C Coconut Flour • ¼ t salt • 2 large Eggs, or 3 small, lightly beaten • ¾ C coconut…
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Memory Magic Salad

Interested in healthy food to help with memory retention? Try this grapefruit and avocado salad. Ingredients:  • 1 Avocado • 1 Grapefruit • 20-25 Blueberries • 1/4 C Chopped Almonds • Field Greens, Romaine or Boston Lettuce Leaves Cut avocado in half; remove pit, slice, peel, and then set aside. Cut skin off of the…
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Healthy Snacks for Healthy Kids

When it comes to finding healthy snacks for kids, the prequisites are usually "easy to fix," and "healthy." Here's a list of healthy snacks you can have handy for your children. And oh, portion control does matter! - 15-20 Almonds, Cashews, Pecan halves, or Walnut halves, Macadamia Nuts, or Hazelnuts combined with 16 60% Cocoa…
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Kale Made Easy

Kale is not difficult to cook with our one of our favorite kale recipes. Ingredients: 1 Bunch of Kale, choose tender young leaves (about 6 cups) 2 Tbsp. chunky all natural peanut butter 1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar 1 tsp. coconut oil or butter Wash and trim away the main vein down the middle of the leaves. Wash leaves…
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