BERRY ZESTY BOOST BITES FOOD AS MEDICINE Cashews, macadamia nuts, brazil nuts and pecans are a great source of healthy fats paired with protein and a moderate dose of carbs. Nuts are correlated with increased life expectancy and this may be due to their content of monounsaturated fats which improve vessel health and arginine which…
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KETO COCONUT FLOUR PANCAKES FOOD AS MEDICINE Grassfed butter and ghee contain conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which has been shown to aid in weight loss by promoting the reduction of belly fat and aids in muscle growth. When trying to lose weight, it’s important to maintain or increase lean muscle mass to prevent your body’s…
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KETO GRANOLA FOOD AS MEDICINE Nuts and seeds are supported in research to lower risk of cardiovascular disease, inflammation and overall mortality or death. In one study, individuals consumed 1.5 ounces of nuts saw an 8.3% reduction in risk of death from coronary heart disease (Loma Linda University, 2012). The walnuts and chia seeds in this…
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SIMPLE ROASTED VEGGIES FOOD AS MEDICINE Roasted Vegetables are a simple, easy side that can have so many applications and a lot of potential for different flavor combinations. Based on their water content and whether they are classified as a root vegetable that grows below ground like a beet, a cruciferous veggie like cauliflower or…
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TOMATO AND BURRATA SALAD WITH PUMPKIN SEED PESTO FOOD AS MEDICINE Pumpkin seeds are a great source of zinc and essential fats to promote healthy testosterone levels and balanced estrogen in the body. When adding an acid to a mineral rich food, such as lemon juice with vitamin C and other limonene antioxidants, it increases…
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APHRODISIAC FOODS TO GET YOU IN THE MOOD With Valentine’s Day on the mind, dinner plans might include oysters, dark chocolate and red wine to set the mood. Many foods have been buzzed about as aphrodisiacs and the history of some of these foods used for fertility actually goes back to ancient times. A healthy…
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BRAZIL NUT MILK TWO WAYS FOOD AS MEDICINE Selenium is essential for the conversion of T4 (inactive) to T3 (active) thyroid hormone and can have anti-inflammatory activity in thyroid-specific autoimmune disease. Selenium-containing enzymes function in a protective “detox” capacity, preserving the integrity of the thyroid gland when we’re under all kinds of stress — oxidative, chemical,…
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MACA CACAO FAT BOMBS FOOD AS MEDICINE Maca is a Peruvian root consumed in a ground form that can be added to smoothies, shakes, desserts and more. It works to stimulate the pituitary gland which in turn stimulates human growth hormone, oxytocin, and progesterone production as well as thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Maca is known…
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THE STRESS THYROID CONNECTION When working with clients, my job as the “detective of their body” is to determine where imbalance started and how we can get to the root cause. When dealing with stubborn metabolism, hormonal imbalance, and inflammation, often stress is the driving force of dysfunction. The thyroid has a significant connection to…
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