KETO PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: A real food approach to keto means understanding that ketosis is a metabolic state not a yes or no food list. It allows natural sweeteners that provide therapeutic value such as the raw unfiltered honey adding b-vitamins and immune support as well as starchy vegetables such as the pumpkin…
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SCARY HALLOWEEN TREATS: BLOODY THUMBS WITH MCT KETCHUP FOOD AS MEDICINE There’s nothing scary about the ingredient list in these creepy Halloween treats! When choosing a hotdog or sausage it is essential to look at quality sourcing! Traditional hotdogs can have a scary list of ingredients including nitrites, a known carcinogen. Choosing uncured and 100%…
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CILANTRO LIME CAULIFLOWER RICE FOOD AS MEDICINE Cauliflower rice is a tried and true keto staple but can get a little boring with just salt and pepper! Adding citrus zest to your keto recipes is a great way to reap the immune boosting benefits of Vitamin C and antioxidants going into the fall and winter…
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BISON PUMPKIN CHILI FOOD AS MEDICINE Just 1 cup of cooked pumpkin offers 200% your daily needed vitamin A in the form that best protects your vision. The soluble fiber and zinc in pumpkin play a role for blood sugar and insulin regulation while the phytosterols in the seeds aid in lowering your bad cholesterol…
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CONSTIPATION AND PERFECTING YOUR POOP Having a daily bowel movement is so important to overall health and our poop can tell us so much about digestion, absorption, bacterial overgrowth and inflammatory status in the body! In the Naturally Nourished clinic, there is an entire section of a new client intake dedicated to digestion and 10+…
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COCONUT OIL PRUNE PUREE FOOD AS MEDICINE Prunes and apricots have been well known as a remedy for constipation due to their high fiber content, especially insoluble fiber to fuel healthy gut bacteria. Prunes have been seen to help to soften stool, increase bowel movement frequency and decrease digestive pain. I always say, however, that…
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BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN THIGHS FOOD AS MEDICINE Chicken thighs are a quick and easy protein source that is higher in saturated fat than white meat, making it more satiating. Dark meat delivers more iron, zinc and selenium than white meat and is also abundant in the nutrient taurine, which can significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular…
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SEEDY KETO PUMPKIN BREAD FOOD AS MEDICINE Did you know that pumpkin contains more potassium than a banana? Pumpkin is jam packed with nutrients including a hefty dose of Vitamin A to support vision and Vitamin K to support bone health. he soluble fiber and zinc in pumpkin play a role for blood sugar and insulin…
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QUICK PICKLED RED ONIONS FOOD AS MEDICINE Onions along with garlic, leeks, shallots, and scallions, are members of the pungent sulfur-containing allium family. These foods all contribute as aromatics in culinary applications and potent detoxifiers in the food-as-medicine realm. Onions are a great source of antioxidants and polyphenols, two of the most potent are glutathione…
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