Therapeutic massage targets specific health concerns by working on muscles and soft tissue to reduce pain, improve mobility and support recovery. It’s often used alongside other treatments and tailored to your individual needs.

Therapeutic massage targets specific health concerns by working on muscles and soft tissue to reduce pain, improve mobility and support recovery. It’s often used alongside other treatments and tailored to your individual needs.

Recipe: Raspberry Chive Salad @ClevelandClinic. A salad combination you may not have thought of, but will now be hooked on

A salad combination you may not have thought of, but will now be hooked on

This salad is a perfect addition to a large dinner menu when you have guests over for dinner and have a lot of other dishes to prepare. It’s bright and flavorful, and you can make the dressing a day or two ahead to prep!

Ingredients

Dressing

1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries, thawed
2 to 4 tablespoons orange juice (depending on thickness desired)
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Salad

1 pound romaine lettuce, washed, dried and torn into bite-sized pieces
1 pound radicchio, washed, dried, shredded
3 carrots, peeled and grated
1 cup mandarin oranges, drained, patted dry
20 cherry tomatoes, quartered

Directions

  1. Assemble salad ingredients in salad bowl and toss.
  2. Put all ingredients for the dressing in food processor or blender (except for 2 tablespoons chives), and process.
  3. After all is processed, stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons chives.
  4. Pour over salad just before serving and toss.

Nutrition information (per serving)

Calories: 107
Total fat: 0.5 g
Saturated fat: 0.1 g
Protein: 3 g
Carbohydrate: 25 g
Fiber: 5.4 g
Sodium: 37 mg

Recipe developed and copyrighted by Kristine Napier, MPH, RD, LD.

Recipe: Perfect Chocolate Chia Pudding. 🥰 Sweet mix of coconut, cherries and chocolate @ClevelandClinic

A top-down view of a chocolate smoothie bowl (thick smoothie served in a bowl with a spoon) garnished with chia seeds, large coconut flakes and cacao nibs. Healthy vegan breakfast. The smoothie portion contains banana, chocolate, almond milk and ice.

This pudding is packed with health-promoting chia seeds, almond milk, cinnamon, cocoa, coconut flakes and dried fruit. It’s the perfect chocolate treat.

Ingredients

½ cup Chia seeds
1 cup vanilla almond milk, unsweetened
1 cup 2% milk (may use all almond for non-dairy option)
1½ tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon cocoa powder, unsweetened
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons coconut flakes, unsweetened
2 tablespoons dried tart cherries, or other unsweetened dried fruit

Directions

  1. Place chia seeds, milks, honey, cocoa, cinnamon and vanilla in a glass container with a tight lid.
  2. Seal and shake well to combine. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
  3. Serve topped with coconut flakes and dried fruit to garnish.

Note: For a smoother texture, blend pudding in a high power blender before refrigerating. Be sure to blend well to avoid a gritty texture.

Nutrition information

Makes 6 servings

Each 1/2 cup serving contains:

Calories 140
Total fat 7g
Saturated fat 2g
Trans fat 0g
Protein 4g
Total carbohydrate 16g
Fiber 6g
Sugar 7g
Cholesterol 5mg
Sodium 150mg

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/2017/09/recipe-perfect-chocolate-chia-pudding/

Recipe: Asparagus Salad With Lemon and Parmesan @ClevelandClinic

This bright, lemony salad is best made with farm-fresh asparagus, which is dressed and eaten raw here. Look for stalks that are bright green with firm, tight tips. Buy it in season from your local farmer’s market.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon shaved Parmesan
8 fresh chives

Directions

  1. Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and discard.
  2. Use a vegetable peeler to make long thin ribbons of asparagus. Add to a large bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Drizzle over the asparagus ribbons and toss well.
  4. Use the vegetable peeler to shave thin strips from a piece of fresh Parmesan (about 1 tablespoon) and scatter over the salad.
  5. Use kitchen shears to cut the chives into small pieces directly over the salad.

Nutritional information (per serving)

Makes 4 servings

Calories: 70
Total fat: 4 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Trans fat: 0 g
Protein: 4 g
Total carbohydrate: 7 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 95 mg

Developed by Sara Quessenberry for Cleveland Clinic Wellness.

Recipe: Chocolate Bark With Espresso and Toasted Nuts @ClevelandClinic #NationalChocolatecoveredAnythingDay

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Dark chocolate with toasted walnuts, pecans and almonds — and no added sugar! cle.clinic/2qVYFlh #NationalChocolatecoveredAnythingDay
 
Recipe: Chocolate Bark With Espresso and Toasted Nuts
Each serving only contains 70 calories
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This deliciously indulgent chocolate bark recipe offers heart-healthy dark chocolate with toasted walnuts, pecans and almonds — and no added sugar! And each serving contains only 70 calories.

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces dark chocolate (70% cocoa bittersweet chocolate)
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • 1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
  • 1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted
  • 1/2 cup almond slices, toasted

Directions

  1. Combine chocolate and espresso and place over a double boiler.
  2. Heat on a low flame and stir until chocolate is about three-quarters of the way melted.
  3. Remove from heat and stir until smooth.
  4. Transfer to a mixing bowl, toss in the toasted nuts and mix well.
  5. On a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, spread the mix and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until it sets.
  6. Break into pieces and serve.

Nutrition information (per serving)

Makes 35 servings
Serving = 1/2 ounce

Calories: 70
Sodium: 15 mg
Sugar: 4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Saturated fat: 2 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 1 g
Carbohydrate: 5 g

Recipe: Asparagus Salad With Lemon and Parmesan @ClevelandClinic

This bright, lemony salad is best made with farm-fresh asparagus, which is dressed and eaten raw here. Look for stalks that are bright green with firm, tight tips. Buy it in season from your local farmer’s market.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon shaved Parmesan
8 fresh chives

Directions

  1. Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and discard.
  2. Use a vegetable peeler to make long thin ribbons of asparagus. Add to a large bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Drizzle over the asparagus ribbons and toss well.
  4. Use the vegetable peeler to shave thin strips from a piece of fresh Parmesan (about 1 tablespoon) and scatter over the salad.
  5. Use kitchen shears to cut the chives into small pieces directly over the salad.

Nutritional information (per serving)

Makes 4 servings

Calories: 70
Total fat: 4 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Trans fat: 0 g
Protein: 4 g
Total carbohydrate: 7 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 95 mg

Developed by Sara Quessenberry for Cleveland Clinic Wellness.