Hilts Direct Primary Care

20/04/2025

Happy Resurrection Day!
"He is not here, for he has risen, as he said." Matthew 28:6

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!
Praying that you all have a wonderful day celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

30/09/2024

Happy Monday from Hilts DPC!
So sorry I haven't posted any recipes lately! To be honest, I (Julie) am not super tech-savvy. Most of the time, we'll fix a great recipe and take photos of the ingredients, and then halfway through the meal I'll realize that I forgot to take a photo of the final product!
We made this a few weeks ago and I wanted to post it while fresh figs were still in season because it's a restaurant-worthy keeper!

I actually found the recipe on Allrecipes.com (link here: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/275369/fresh-figs-and-chicken-thighs-in-shallot-balsamic-reduction/) last year after a dear friend brought us some fresh figs from her fig tree.

Fresh Figs and Chicken Thighs in Shallot-Balsamic Reduction

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
salt and pepper to taste
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
10 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered (I had to add a photo of the figs. They're so pretty!)
1.5 cups chicken bone broth or chicken broth
1 large shallot, sliced
1 Tbsp fresh rosemary
fresh rosemary for garnish

Directions
Step 1
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs and cook, 3-4 minutes on each side. Add figs, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, and shallot. Bring contents to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and let simmer until chicken thighs are no longer pink in the centers and an instant read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees (74 degrees C), about 8 minutes. Transfer thighs to a serving plate and cover to keep warm.
Step 3
Remove figs from the skillet using a slotted spoon and place them around the chicken on the plate.
Step 4
Add minced rosemary to the skillet contents, increase heat to medium-high, and allow contents to come to a full boil to create the reduction. Continue to boil, stirring often, until liquid reduces to approximately 1 cup, 8-10 minutes. Drizzle balsamic reduction over chicken and figs and garnish with rosemary sprigs. Serve warm.

Hope you enjoy this as much as we did! It's really pretty easy if you just follow the directions.

23/09/2024

An apple a day keeps the doctor away!
Couldn't resist stopping for some Virginia mountain apples on Saturday.
What's your favorite orchard? Let us know in the comments.

02/09/2024

Happy Labor Day!
We hope you enjoy a day off today!
Our office will be closed.

01/09/2024

19/08/2024

Happy Monday, from Hilts DPC!

Kudos to the many patients who are putting in the hard work of making diet and lifestyle changes to improve your health! Here is another healthy, quick breakfast to enjoy: overnight oats! Full of grass-fed beef protein (), soluble fiber, and healthy omega-3s, this is a favorite of Dr. Hilts's because he can make them up on Sunday evening and then grab one out of the fridge on his way to work. What is you favorite healthy breakfast?

Mike's Tasty Overnight Oats

3/4 C Coconut Milk
1/2 C Oats
3 Scoops Chocolate Ultimate Paleo Protein Powder
2 Scoops Ultimate Paleo Collagen Peptides
1 Tablespoon Flaxseed
1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 Tablespoon Sunbutter

Mix well, store in refrigerator overnight or up to five nights.

Tip: Make multiple jars at once to save time during the week. Also, a funnel is helpful when adding ingredients to the mason jar.
*We do carry the Ultimate Paleo Protein Powder and Collagen in the office at a discounted price for members. We carry the 810g 30 servings container.

** Our 15 year old daughter also loves these for breakfast, but we cut the amount of protein powder and collagen powder in half to make sure the protein amount is appropriate for her.

09/08/2024

Happy Friday from Hilts DPC!
Many of our patients are making dietary changes and are reaping the benefits of their efforts. Since many of you ask what we eat, we thought we would do a few weekly posts on what we eat, along with recipes.
We'll start with breakfast. This is a daily breakfast, but it tastes more like a treat!
We searched long and hard for a clean, non-GMO, grass-fed beef protein powder that actually tastes good. (Let us know if you would like more info on Ultimate Paleo Protein powder, as we do carry it in the office at a discounted cost for members, which is less than you can find it online. We carry the 810g container, which is 30 servings.) Ultimate Paleo Protein is gluten- and dairy-free with 22 grams of protein per serving and also includes gut-healing L-Glutamine and probiotics. But mostly, we like the taste!

Recipe for Morning Smoothie
*4 oz. of unsweetened coconut milk (I do 2 oz of canned and 2 oz of carton. The canned has more fat and makes it richer.)
*1/4 avocado (This sounds weird, but you don't taste it, and it gives your smoothie a super creamy texture. It also adds fiber and healthy fat.)
* 2 scoops of Chocolate Ultimate Paleo Protein Powder
* 1 scoop of Ultimate Collagen Peptides (This adds extra protein and is great for your gut, skin, and hair. We carry this in the office as well.)
*1 full cup of ice cubes
*Optional*
* 1-2 Tbsp of ground Flax seeds (for extra fiber and texture)
Put everything in the blender and blend until smooth. Top with ground flaxseed if you like! Enjoy!

03/08/2024

Stocking up on some grass-fed beef!

Grass-fed beef has many health benefits over grain-fed beef. Grass-fed beef contains significantly more omega-3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) than grain-fed beef. It is also higher in precursors for vitamin A and E and cancer-fighting antioxidants.

We try to get ours locally when we can at Clear Springs Farm in Julian. We also order from Butcherbox.com.

Have you tried grass-fed meat? Who is your favorite supplier?

Nutritional info from https://draxe.com/nutrition/grass-fed-beef-nutrition/

04/07/2024

Happy Independence Day!

As you enjoy time today with family and friends consider what a blessing it is to live in the United States of America!

And I'm proud to be an American
Where at least I know I'm free
And I won't forget the men who died
Who gave that right to me
And I'll gladly stand up next to you
And defend her still today
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land
God bless the USA! - Lee Greenwood

26/06/2024

This is our current favorite on-the-go snack! Rugged Meats Snack Sticks are made with 100% grass fed beef or pasture raised pork. They are free of gluten, MSG, and nitrates. All of the ingredients are posted on the website and on the product. If you have any questions about the product, you can email them. They actually respond!
Rugged Meats Snack Sticks is a small, family-owned business based in Virginia that was started by a firefighter/ nurse, husband/wife team. Besides being healthy and delicious, they also include a handwritten note in each order! Try some!

16/06/2024

Happy Father's Day to all of the dads out there!

I am so thankful to be married to someone who is such a fantastic dad to our girls. He is kind and patient and always makes time for them for whatever they need. Whether it's helping with math, assembling furniture, or giving wise advice, he is always willing and happy to do it and never complains!