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Would we do it again? Our Whole30 Experience Recap

Abbie SawyerClinic News, Your Best Life

Back in mid-January, our whole team at Capital Chiropractic embarked on a Whole30 experience together. We each pledged to seek out vegetables, healthy fats, and healthy proteins instead of a long list of things, including dairy, gluten, added sugar of any kind, corn, soy, preservatives, alcohol, and food colorings. Midway through the 30+ days, we had various revelations. Some of …

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Discoveries and Takeaways: Our Whole30 Midway Update

Abbie SawyerClinic News, Recipes, Your Best Life

It’s official—we have passed the halfway point of our team Whole30 experience! To celebrate, we had a special Whole30 potluck, complete with pork carnitas, guacamole, salsas, and all the (compliant!) fixings. In addition to celebrating, we have also taken a moment to look back before we look ahead to the next fifteen days. We each have had unique experiences, realizations, …

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Our January Whole30 Launch

Abbie SawyerClinic News, Your Best Life

Starting today, the Capital Chiropractic team will begin a Whole30 month together. For 30 days, we will fill our grocery carts and plates with mostly vegetables, high quality meats and fish, and healthy fats. And we’ll do it together. Why do a Whole30? Individually, we each have our “why” for taking this whole-foods challenge. We each have things we are …

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Dr. LoRang’s Paleo Peasant Sweet Chicken Stew Recipe

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When the weather chills, it’s a perfect time to get out the soup pot and fill it with something delicious. That is what Dr. LoRang set out to do with this recipe. It can be made all in one pot. Plus, it is great to share with friends for a hearty meal or freeze to enjoy later. Dr. LoRang’s Paleo …

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Capital Chiropractic Launches First Annual Candy Buy Back for Charity

Abbie SawyerClinic News, Events

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release For Information Contact: Abbie Sawyer, (563) 271-6381 abbie@capitalchirodsm.com Local Chiropractor “Buying Back” Halloween Candy to Help Homeless Kids Capital Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center Friday, November 2, 2 p.m. 601 E. Locust St., Ste. 102 (DES MOINES, IA) – (OCT. 25, 2018)— Move over Halloween! There’s another celebration this fall, and it helps local kids! To …

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7 Halloween Recipes With No Added Sugar

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When the Sugar Bug Bites Halloween is fun! With the cozy fall weather, vibrant costumes, corny jokes, parties, and decorations — what’s not to enjoy? Well, we hear from patients again and again that they feel stuck when it comes to holidays like Halloween because it’s tough to celebrate without all the added SUGAR. Between parties and trick-or-treating, candy and …

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Dr. LoRang’s liver + onions recipe

Abbie SawyerRecipes

Liver and onions is not a new dish by any means. This nutrient-dense dish has been around for years. But it is definitely not known for being a popular, well-loved food (at least by most people) in today’s food culture. So, in his quest to make nourishing foods more palatable for everyday cooks and families, Dr. LoRang experimented with variations …

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3 easy recipes for whole-food summer grilling

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Summer is upon us and that means it’s grilling season. We may think of hamburgers and hot dogs as standard grill fare, but what about vegetables, fish, and mouthwatering peaches? This is the season to experiment with flavors, while keeping it fresh and delicious. Also, with all the fun activities and long hours of daylight this time of year, you’ll …