BRUSSLES SPROUTS WITH BACON & CRANBERRIES FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: Brussels sprouts have a wide array of health benefits ranging from cardiovascular health, cancer prevention and detoxifying properties. Sulforaphane compounds in Brussels sprouts are known to promote anti-inflammatory activity in the cardiovascular system and help repair any damage in the blood vessels. Being a sulfur-rich vegetable, the body…
MINI PUMPKIN PIES WITH HAZELNUT CRUST FOOD-AS-MEDICINE Pumpkin can be used as a treatment for heart health, inflammation, cancer and eye health. The seeds contain a compound called phytosterols, which have been shown to help lower the bad cholesterol levels in your blood. The flesh is high in vitamin A, which is known to promote…
SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: Sweet potatoes are an under appreciated treatment for inflammation and cancer. Being rich in beta-carotene, a compound that is converted to Vitamin A within the body, this vegetable can help decrease your risk for cancer. Sweet potatoes are also good sources of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, potassium, iron, manganese and…
