Digestion feeling a little slow?

When the weather cools and calms, so can our digestive systems.  We begin to crave warm stews, roasts, and soups, and those root veggies with an earthiness to them.  The body has a difficult time transitioning seasons.  This happens to most people and there is nothing wrong with your body.  We go from a hot […]

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Feeling inflamed? Foggy and Tired? Cravings?

Skip the breakfast cereal, fast food stop, or the gas station convenience food and have a Medical Food ‘Shake a Day!’ Load your body with nutrients on a daily basis instead of harming your body everyday with toxic foods! In our office, for around $4.75 per shake, you could take one of our Medical Foods […]

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Fall Detox Salad

This is a crunchy, nutritious, and beautiful fall salad that is free from gluten, is vegan (but could add some protein), sugar, soy and nut free. Want it warm? Could throw this mixture in the oven and roast for 10-15 minutes at 375 degrees to add a whole new level of flavor or help your […]

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Need some Allergy Relief?

It’s that time of year again!  The itchy eyes, stuffy or runny nose, can’t breath, can’t sleep time of year for some allergy sufferers.  Many are taking over the counter or even prescription medication for their allergies with little to no symptom relief. This year, Integrative Therapeutics introduced us to a new product they have […]

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Salad of the week

Revamp your leftover chicken! Pears and a maple syrup dressing add a touch of sweetness to this salad. By Elizabeth Brown,  brought to you by Jes, Healthy Eating Dept at Natural Elements       THE BIG CHICKEN SALAD Ready in 20 minutes • Makes 1 servingIngredients: 3 cups mesclun greens (a mix of spinach, […]

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Salad of the week

With fresh veggies, whole grains, healthy fats and lean protein, this salad has all the fit-girl favorites.  By Elizabeth Brown, brought to you by Jes, Healthy Eating Dept at Natural Elements SALAD NIÇOISE Ready in 20 minutes • Makes 1 serving Ingredients: 2 cups water ½ cup greens beans, cut into 1″ pieces ¼ cup […]

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Change your diet, change your life…

How can changing your diet change your life?   There are many things to consider in trying to make healthier choices in our lives.  When we really stop and think about it, we may wonder why we did not make the necessary changes sooner. One needs to start with small steps, in order to produce […]

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Salad of the week

By Elizabeth Brown, brought to you by Jes, Healthy Eating Dept at Natural Elements SKINNY CAESAR SALAD DRESSING Ready in 5 minutes • Makes 5 servings Ingredients: 4 oz firm light tofu 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup water Juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 2 anchovies 1 tbsp red wine […]

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Coffee & Tea Day at Natural Elements

**Now Collecting Donations of purse & jewels! Coffee & Tea Day with Purse & Jewelry Exchange At Natural Elements Friday, June 14th 11:00 am to 5:00 pm **Drop off your donations anytime before this day, and come in on Friday to pick out something new to you! Free Samples of Organic Mushroom Coffee & Tea Free Samples […]

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Salad of the week

  MANDARIN TILAPIA SPINACH SALAD Ready in 30 minutes • Makes 2 servings By Nancy Kamineski, Brought to you by Jes, Healthy Eating Dept at Natural Elements   Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup sliced almonds 1 mandarin orange, halved, unpeeled 1 tbsp white vinegar 2 stalks celery, chopped ¼ cup parsley, chopped […]

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June Multi-vitamin Spotlight

PhytoMulti & PhytoMulti with Iron Activate Your Health Potential PhytoMulti goes beyond basic wellness support with a proprietary blend of concentrated plant extracts and phytonutrients with scientifically tested biological activity to protect cells and maintain DNA stability–activating health potential like no other supplement. • Intelligent blend of a highly-concentrated, full spectrum of phytonutrients with science-based […]

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Salad of the week

                  KIWI STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD Ready in 20 minutes • Makes 2 servings Recipe found by Jes, Healthy Eating Dept at Natural Elements from Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD, CPT   Ingredients: 6 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast Juice of 2 lemons (½ cup) 1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped […]

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Fat Burning Super Foods

Need a fat-burning boost? Add these superfoods to your grocery list! From grapefruit to ginger, these easy-to-find items will fuel you up with key nutrients that help you lose fat faster… By Jordana Brown Brought to you by Jes, Healthy Eating Dept at Natural Elements     Avocado: Active ingredients: healthy fats, mannoheptulose High in […]

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Salad of the week

      WARM BEEF & VEGGIE AMARANTH SALAD Ready in 15 minutes • Makes 1 serving by: Carla Warrilow, Oxygen Magazine                                                                      Recipe discovered by Jes, Healthy Eating Dept at Natural Elements Ingredients: 4 oz boneless beef round, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 red chard leaves 1 baby zucchini, sliced 6 asparagus tips […]

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Small treats for a Big Holiday Weekend

Sometimes we just need a little treat… Ideas for the weekend: SMALLER ROOT BEER FLOATS Purchase 1/2 cans of Root Beer and vanilla icecream.  Each person can have their own 1/2 can and make their own float by adding icecream in a cup or mug.  Smaller portions make this treat more manageable. MOCHA BANANA “ICE CREAM” Ready […]

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Great recipe for Mother’s Day

Party Chicken Pasta Salad (brought to us by the Health Living Market, Mora MN)   ½# pasta or approx 2 cups, uncooked (i.e.,  farfalle, penne, bowtie, etc.) 3 c. cooked or grilled  chicken breasts, cut into ½” chunks  ¼ c. purple onion, finely chopped  1-2 stalks celery, finely chopped (approx 1 cup)  1 ½ cups […]

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Got Hot Flashes or PMS?

When your hormones are out of balance, you don’t feel like yourself. Targeted nutrients can help you get back into balance and feel like yourself all month. Supplements on Sale during May for Hormonal Balance: Estrovera: Hot Flashes, PMS Clinically shown to dramatically reduce the number of daily menopausal hot flashes Relieves other menopausal symptoms […]

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Meal planning made easier

We all realize the value of menu planning and we all love the idea of it. However, who has the time?  How about learning some simple and easy ways to always have a plan for dinner, at least 5 days out of the week? Let Jes help you avoid the Dinner Rush! A few options: […]

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