Vegan, Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

When it comes to trying to live and eat healthily, dessert is often something we end up skipping. Most desserts are packed with added refined sugars and fats the body just doesn’t need. Today, we’re making a dessert that is tasty and healthy! If you aren’t a fan of peanut butter, you can substitute it for any other kind of nut butter that you prefer (cashew is also quite tasty). These cookies are a good way to get additional fiber and protein.

Today, we bring to you Vegan, Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies. Let us know what you think after you’ve made them!

1. 1 cup smooth, natural peanut butter

2. 1/2 cup raw honey, or raw agave syrup. (or 1/4 cup powdered stevia).

3. 3-4 Tbsp ground chia seeds

Baking Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until combined.

4. Form small balls on the cookie sheet (with about 4 inches in between each cookie).

5. Press each ball into a cookie shape and press with a fork.

6. Bake 8-10 minutes.

7. Remove from the oven and cool until firm and chewy.

These cookies are a fantastic way to indulge without having to feel bad about it. They are also a perfect snack for the little ones in your home..

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Do you have questions about eating a healthy diet? Interested in learning more healthy recipes from Dawn Potter Acupuncture? Want to live a more healthy lifestyle? Contact Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida today, we would be happy to schedule your consultation and provide information about nutrition and diet.

Brief Guide to Oriental Medicine

Do you suffer from chronic pain? Are you going through cancer treatment? Suffer from headaches or migraines? Interested in a different approach to your healthcare? Considering oriental medicine in Clearwater, Florida? At Dawn Potter Acupuncture we proudly offer a range of oriental medicine for our patients. Oriental medicine has been used throughout history and various studies have found it to be effective in treating a wide range of ailments.

About Oriental Medicine

Oriental medicine has been used over thousands of years, evolving as time has gone on. Oriental medicine practitioners use a wide range of body and mind practices (such as acupuncture, Chinese herbs, manual therapies, nutrition, and more) to address a wide range of health ailments and diseases.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a form of oriental medicine that uses fine, sterile, one-time-use needles that are inserted into specific points around the body. Doing so regulates the flow of energy in the body, allowing the mind and body to re-balance and heal.

Nutrition Guidance

We’ve all heard “you are what you eat” and it couldn’t’ be more true. Nutritional guidance is another form of oriental medicine that focuses on the diet of a patient. When it comes to nutrition, having a healthy diet can provide the energy and nourishment your body needs to sustain and heal itself. Dawn Potter will work with you on your dietary needs to ensure your body has what it needs to function best.

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Traditional Chinese herbal medicine has been around for thousands of years and utilizes substances derived from mineral, animal, and even plant sources. These herbs can come in the form of tea, soup, extracts, tablets, lotions, creams, and more.

Manual Therapies

Manual therapies are another form of oriental medicine that can be used to heal the body. These therapies include massage, cupping, gua sha and moxabustion. These therapies improve circulation and can speed up healing.

Schedule Oriental Medicine in Clearwater Today

Ready to schedule Clearwater oriental medicine? Contact Dawn Potter Acupuncture today, we’d be delighted to provide a consultation and get you added to our schedule for an appointment.

Back-to-School: Improving Your Child’s Immune System

It has been about a month since our children in Clearwater started attending school again for the year and already we’ve heard of lots of children with colds, asthma, runny noses and other symptoms. Every year when children go back to school, there is a bit of an uptick in illnesses among children. At Dawn Potter Acupuncture, we take a natural and preventive approach to health and believe that the best treatment option is being prepared! Today, we’re discussing back-to-school illnesses and how you can improve your child’s immune system to avoid these issues. If you find that your child is feeling under the weather, feel free to reach out. We are always happy to help.

Why Do Children Get Sick When Returning to School?

When children return to school they are being exposed to a lot of new things. Other children and whatever germs they may be carrying around for the week, chemicals that have been used in the school, dust that hasn’t been cleaned up all summer, etc. It can be quite a lot for their developing immune systems to handle, often resulting in many children feeling under the weather.

Improving Your Child’s Immune System Naturally

There are numerous ways that you can improve your child’s immune system naturally.

1. We offer nutritional guidance in Clearwater which can help to properly feed your child’s growing body. Eating a healthy diet should always be your first step when attempting to get healthy and improve your immune system.

2. We also offer chinese herbal medicine in Clearwater which has been used for thousands of years to address ailments and improve the health of patients around the world.

3. Our Clearwater acupuncture treatment can be another wonderful way to boost the immune system and reduce symptoms.

Additionally, getting rest, making sure your child is not stressed and having fun can be another wonderful way to improve your overall physical and mental health.

Schedule Acupuncture for Children in Clearwater, Florida Today

Interested in acupuncture, chinese herbal medicine, nutritional guidance or any other treatment options at Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater? Feel free to schedule an appointment, we are always welcoming new patients.