Private Physicians Medical Associates

In the midst of these hard times it is our good health and good sleep that are enjoyable. Knute Nelson PPMA - Medicine the way it should be. #knutenelson #healthyholidays #privatephysicians #conciergemedicine #wholebodyhealth #newportbeach

Wishing you & yours a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all of us at PPMA! #christmas2020 #christmas #merrychristmas #happyholidays #happynewyear #tistheseason #privatephysicians #ppma

Spinach & Sweet Potato Egg Muffins - Such a healthy & tasty way to start the day, you can make a few batches of these muffins for a week of grab-n-go breakfasts! (Even if you're just headed to your home office, you need a healthy breakfast! ) Total time: ~35 minutes Serves 3 (2 muffins/each) Ingredients... 1 tbsp avocado oil 1 sweet potato (small, peeled, chopped into cubes) 4 cups baby spinach or lacinato kale 8 eggs 2 Tbsp water 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 chicken sausage links, diced white onion, diced Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a muffin pan with non-stick avocado oil. 2. Wash sweet potatoes and scrub under running water. Chop into cubes. Dice onions. 3. Dice chicken sausage. 4. In a large skillet, heat avocado oil over medium heat. Sauté the sweet potatoes, onions and chicken sausage until lightly browned. Once lightly browned, add spinach/kale and cook until wilted and tender. 5. Divide sweet potatoes, sausage, onions and spinach into the muffin cups. 6. In a mixing bowl whisk the eggs until well scrambled. Whisk in water, salt and pepper. 7. Pour the whisked eggs into the muffin cups to cover the ingredients. Fill about 85% of the way full. 8. Bake for 15 - 18 minutes or just until the egg is cooked through and no longer liquid on top. Remove from the oven, let cool and enjoy! PPMA - Medicine the way it should be. #eggmuffins #healthyrecipes #grabngo #privatemds #ppma #conciergemedicine #newportbeach

12 Days of Holiday Health - Ladies dancing: Whether it's dancing, hiking, walking, or your own favorite activity, get outside during this holiday season. Fresh air, sunshine, and movement are not just good for your body, they're good for your overall well-being! PPMA - Medicine the way it should be. #holidayhealth #privatephysicians #ppma #conciergemedicine #newportbeach

"I totally regret eating healthy today." - no one ever PPMA - Medicine the way it should be.... #eathealthy #privatephysicians #wholebodyhealth #newportbeach #conciergemedicine

Your service will never be forgotten. Happy Veterans Day! . #VeteransDay #Veterans #Freedom #Honor #America #sacrifice #grateful #ppma #privatephysicians

12 Days of Holiday Health - Maids-a-milking: If you consume milk and other dairy products, try to choose full-fat and grass-fed to increase some of the beneficial nutrients found in full fat, grass-fed dairy. PPMA - Medicine the way it should be. #holidayhealth #privatephysicians #ppma #conciergemedicine #wholebodywellness #newportbeach

Roasted Sweet Potatoes - the perfect side dish or snack! Crisp and so flavorful - plus, zero cholesterol. Yum! Hands-on time: 5 mins Total time: 40 mins Serves 4 Serving size: 4 wedges each... Ingredients 2 (8-oz) sweet potatoes, unpeeled - choose long, thin sweet potatoes 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp brown sugar 3 Tbsp almonds, finely chopped 3/8 tsp kosher salt 1/8 tsp ground red pepper Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 2. Cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/2-inch wedges. Combine potatoes, oil, and sugar; toss to coat. Arrange potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with almonds, salt, and pepper. Bake at 400 for 35 minutes or until tender and browned. 3. Enjoy! Recipe by Adam Hickman at Cooking Light Photo: Jennifer Causey Styling: Claire Spollen PPMA - Medicine the way it should be. #roastedsweetpotatoes #healthyrecipes #healthylifestyle #ppma #privatemds #conciergemedicine

Do you ever spend a ton of time online researching the perfect vitamin supplement? Stop it! Talk with Lauren Papanos, a registered dietitian nutritionist, when you come in for your Nutrition appointment! That's right - PPMA's Nutrition Program is designed with *your* health in mind. Lauren Papanos works one-on-one with patients like you to review & discuss supplementation through vitamins... if necessary. If you're ready for positive changes, give us a call & make an appo...intment to meet with Lauren. It's part of your concierge membership! PPMA - Medicine the way it should be. #supplements #vitamins #nutritionguide #nutritionist #privatephysicians #PPMA #newportbeach

Reminder - Daylight saving time ends this weekend! Tomorrow, Sun, Nov. 1, at 2 AM or before you go to bed (whichever comes first), turn your clocks back one hour. * #daylightsavingtime #turnclocksback #fallback #ppma

Happy Halloween! . #halloween #happyhalloween #halloween2020 #ppma

If you look, you will find them! Have a great, healthy weekend, everyone. PPMA - Medicine the way it should be. #blessings #happyfriday #tgif #privatephysicians #newportbeach

Lemon Pepper Cauliflower Steaks - This super-healthy comfort meal has roasted carrots, small red & yellow potatoes, onions & fresh thyme. Plus, this one-pan meal is gluten-free, vegan & oil-free. Bon appétit! Prep 10 mins Cook 50 mins Total 60 mins Servings 2-3 Ingredients 1 head cauliflower, cut into steaks (2-3)... 12 small carrots, 1/2 in. thick 16-18 small potatoes, halved 1/3 cup pearl onions (optional) 2 tbsp vegetable stock 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder Fresh thyme, as desired Salt & pepper, to taste Green onions, to garnish "Steak" Marinade: 2 tbsp vegetable stock 1 lemon juiced 1 lemon zested 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp vegan Worcestershire, optional Salt & pepper to taste Directions 1. Preheat oven to 425 2. Cut cauliflower into about 1-inch thick "steaks" 3. Measure & mix marinade together, pour over steaks in a shallow dish, evenly coat both sides. Save extra marinade for later use. 4. Wash & cut potatoes & carrots to size. Add to a large bowl & toss with stock, seasonings to taste & fresh thyme. 5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper & spread everything into a single layer. 6. Bake for 30 mins. Remove from oven & flip everything. Use extra marinade to baste cauliflower steaks liberally. 7. Add pearl onions and bake for another 15-20 mins, or until potatoes are tender. 8. Top steaks with remaining marinade and serve hot with salt and pepper to taste. 9. Garnish with diced green onion for more flavor, optional. Notes: To add crunch, bread the cauliflower with a flax egg & your favorite crumbs, with seasonings to taste as desired. To make flax egg: mix one Tbsp ground flaxseed meal with three Tbsp water. Mix together & let sit in your 'fridge for 15 minutes. Recipe & image by Margaret Chapman @plantphilosophy PPMA - Medicine the way it should be. #healthyrecipes #healthyfood #privatephysicians #ppma #privatemds #conciergemedicine #newportbeach

Friendly reminder, friends! It's time to schedule your flu shot! Give us a call to make an appointment (949) 566-8179 PPMA - Medicine the way it should be. #flushot #fluseason #stayhealthy #privatephysicians #conciergemedicine

Are they doctors? Are they decorators? Or BOTH?! Here are Dr. Van Meter & Dr. Weiss combining their superpowers to help beautify the PPMA office! Want to see the updates in progress? Make an appointment for your flu shot today! PPMA - Medicine the way it should be #pardonourdust #getyourflushot #privatephysicians #ppma #conciergemedicine #newportbeach

Blueberry Baked Oatmeal - Whether you're serving brunch, your large family, or want pre-made breakfast for the week, Blueberry Baked Oatmeal is healthy and oh-so-delicious! If you like, use your favorite fresh, seasonal fruit. Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 50 mins | Total Time: 1 hr | Serves 8 Ingredients... 2 tablespoons ground flax seed + 6 tablespoons warm water 2 cups whole rolled oats cup slivered almonds cup hemp seeds cup coconut flakes 1/4 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon teaspoon sea salt cup almond milk, at room temp 1/4 cup maple syrup 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil 1 banana, chopped 1 cup strawberries, sliced cup blueberries Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350F and spray an 8x8-inch (or similar) baking dish with cooking spray. 2. In a small bowl, combine flax seed & warm water and set aside to thicken for about 5 minutes. 3. Reserve 2 tablespoons of almonds, hemp seeds & coconut flakes and set aside. In a large bowl combine oats, remaining almonds, hemp seeds, coconut flakes, baking powder, cinnamon, brown sugar and salt. 4. In a medium bowl, combine almond milk, maple syrup & coconut oil and whisk to combine. Stir in flax seed mixture & blend until smooth. 5. Pour wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients & stir to combine. 6. Layer bananas & strawberries in the baking dish and spread the oat mixture on top. Sprinkle with blueberries and the reserved almonds, hemp seeds and coconut flakes. 7. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the top is crisp and the middle is set. Wedge a knife in to make sure the middle has thickened nicely. Remove & let cool for 15 minutes before serving. Note: To reduce the sugar, omit brown sugar and use 1/3 cup maple syrup. Recipe by @loveandlemons PPMA - Medicine the way it should be. healthyrecipes #privatephysicians #privatemds #ppma #conciergemedicine

PPMA's Nutrition Program is designed with your health in mind. Lauren Papanos, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, will work with you to create a plan for health success! With Lauren, you will learn about what foods to eat, what foods to limit, and how to fit these changes into your lifestyle. If you're ready for positive changes, give us a call & make an appointment to meet with Lauren.Learn more: https://privatemds.com/services/nutrition-program/ PPMA - Medicine the ...way it should be. #nutrition #healthgoals #privatephysicians #PPMA #newportbeach

A fresh start everyday! Have a great weekend, everyone. Stay hydrated, covered and healthy! PPMA - Medicine the way it should be.... #happyfriday #happyweekend #privatephysicians #conciergemedicine #nutrition #wholebodywellness

Lemon Garlic Grilled Zucchini - Looking for a simple yet delicious side dish? Try Lemon Garlic Grilled Zucchini - each bite is bursting with flavor and it offers the perfect balance of crisp & tender. Lemon Garlic Grilled Zucchini is a side dish that will pair well with many of your favorite meals! Cook time: 15 mins Ingredients... 2 Zuchinni 1 tsp Italian seasonin 2 tsp Minced garlic 1/2 tsp Garlic powder 1/2 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Pepper 2 tbs Lemon juice Directions 1. Slice zucchini into small disks, cutting on a diagonal. Place all ingredients in a large ziplock bag and shake it all together so the zucchini gets coated in seasoning & lemon juice. 2. Let zucchini marinate in fridge for at least 15 minutes - the longer the zucchini marinates, the more flavorful it will be. 3. Preheat grill over medium low heat. Place zucchini on heated grill and grill 2-3 minutes on each side, or until zucchini is tender to your liking and has grill marks. 4. Enjoy! PPMA - Medicine the way it should be. #GrilledZucchini #healthyrecipes #healthycooking #privatephysicians #conciergemedicine #newportbeach

Important Recall Information: Kimberly-Clark has recalled specific lots of Cottonelle Flushable Wipes and Cottonelle GentlePlus Flushable Wipes, manufactured between Feb. 7 and Sept. 14. The products may contain Pluralibacter gergovaie, a common household microorganism that can cause infections. Learn more by calling Cottonelle at 1-800-414-0165 or check your product lot numbers on their website: https://www.cottonelle.com/en-us/recallfaq #recall #cottonelle #kimberlyclark #ppma #privatephysicians #conciergemedicine #newportbeach