COPING WITH KETO FLU People transitioning to a very low carbohydrate diet sometimes experience mild, temporary side effects while their bodies adjust to this major change in their diet. The shift of using glucose as fuel to conversion of ketones as primary fuel source can have different effects. Some transition with ease while others go…
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CARNITAS BREAKFAST SKILLET FOOD AS MEDICINE Meal planning gives you the option of batch cooking different ingredients and mixing & matching so you don’t get stuck in a rut. Doing your meal prep on Sunday (or your preferred day off) sets up your week for success and ensures you don’t end up with an empty…
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BLACKBERRY LIME COCONUT MILK POPSICLES FOOD AS MEDICINE Citrus zest can be a great source of nutrients on a low carb diet as it is packed with immune boosting vitamin C and antioxidants. It also provides potassium to help keep blood pressure in check and limonene, a phytochemical that may have anti-cancer effects. Using the…
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GRILLED PEACHES WITH PROSCIUTTO, GOAT CHEESE + BALSAMIC FOOD AS MEDICINE Stone fruits like peaches, plums and nectarines have been shown to ward off obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. They also have bioactive and phenolic compounds including quercetin and anthocyanins with anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties and their soluble fiber helps…
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KETO MACADAMIA BREAD FOOD AS MEDICINE Macadamia nuts are an amazing keto treat–in fact we often eat them straight out of the bag frozen for a rich, creamy, fat-fueled snack! Macadamia nuts are packed with vitamin A, B vitamins, iron, manganese and folate. They are a great source of heart healthy monounsaturated fatty acids that…
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GRILLED CAESAR SALAD FOOD AS MEDICINE Anchovies are a great source of omega 3 fatty acids that support brain function, heart health and combat inflammation. As they are a whole fish (bones and all), anchovies contain a solid dose of calcium to support skeletal health. They are also very low in mercury and other heavy…
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When looking through photo albums Stella loves the pictures from her first birthday and always says, “Momma make birthday cake for Stella”. At one year old, she didn’t eat much of the cake as it was her first exposure to mixed textures and coconut flour which can be drying to the mouth. She liked the…
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PALEO ALMOND CHICKEN FINGERS FOOD AS MEDICINE This recipe is a family favorite and pleasing to all palates and ages! I like to make it in rotation with wings during football season and always make a double batch to have some frozen on hand for a quick top of a salad or mid-week survival meal.…
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KETO ZUCCHINI FRITTERS FOOD AS MEDICINE As a veggie loving momma, I am always working to find creative ways to keep Stella nourished and excited about eating a variety of vegetables. Eggs are a great vehicle for me to add in nutritional density and they are pretty amazing on their own providing fat soluble nutrients…
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