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Varsha’s Favorite Vegan Crab Cakes Dr. Varsha Rathod, rheumatologist and functional medicine physician at PALM Health, shares her favorite vegan crab cakes recipe for delicious appetizers or a healthy dinner. INGREDIENTS Cakes 2 cans of hearts of palm, chopped up medium-sized. Save some liquid. 2 tbsp of vegan mayonnaise 1 tbsp of Dijon mustard 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar 1 tsp of old bay seasoning 1/3 cup of finely chopped shallots/onions 1/3 cup mixture of mixed finely chopped celery and red bell pepper ¼ cup of finely chopped parsley (Italian or curl...

Have you ever met someone who looks and acts like they are in their 30s, then been surprised to learn they are actually in their 50s? We all know people who seem much younger than they really are, but why is that? Everyone has a chronological age (how old you are). But, you also have a biological age, which is a representation of how quickly your body’s cellular and molecular functions are deteriorating. “Your biological age is not always the same as your chronological age,” says Dr. Scott Jamison, physician at PALM Health. “This is because your behavior...

With the holiday season in full swing, there are parties, gatherings, and celebrations galore for many of us. Though it’s a favorite time of year for many and a natural time of indulging, being around so much food — particularly the heavier, calorie-laden and sugar-filled holiday dishes — can cause us to stray from our healthier habits and experience the effects of an unhealthy diet, such as weight gain, sugar hangovers, and bloating. Your body goes through several biological changes when the seasons shift, especially moving into fall and winter, and it’...

Gluten-Free Bagel Bites Try this easy 3-ingredient recipe for light and fluffy gluten-free air fryer bagel bites, courtesy of Rachel James, executive assistant at PALM. INGREDIENTS Gluten-free flour Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt Everything-but-the-bagel seasoning, or seasoning of your choice DIRECTIONS Mix together equal parts gluten-free flour and Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt in a large bowl. Shape into small balls and coat with seasoning. Air fry in an air fryer at 350ºF for 10-15 minutes. Enjoy!

Did you know you can train your brain to develop a skill much in the same way you can train your body to develop a skill? Think back to when you learned how to ride a bike. At first, it probably felt completely foreign to your body. But over time, the more you practiced, your body slowly became used to the feeling of pedaling, keeping your balance, directing the bike, and paying attention to your surroundings. You naturally developed the muscles, coordination, and rhythm needed to stay on the bike. Eventually, it became a habit. It’s actually a very simi...

We get it: making changes to your health habits can feel really overwhelming, especially if you’re just starting out. It’s true, there are a lot of components to managing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle: proper nutrition, regular exercise, stress management, treating underlying conditions, and staying motivated. While all of these components are important to bring to the table if you want to sustain a healthy lifestyle in the long run, there are plenty of ways you can start small and ease yourself into it. Since nutrition is one of the most important...