NATURALLY NOURISHED TACO SALAD FOOD AS MEDICINE: Grassfed beef is rich in anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and CLAs and is free from added hormones and antibiotics found in conventionally raised animal products. For meats, eggs, dairy there are significant nutritional differences in pastured animal products resulting in increased amounts of CLAs, which are omega fatty…
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PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE KETO BITES FOOD AS MEDICINE: Pumpkin is a rich source of Vitamin A (200% of your daily need in one cup) 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…
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TWICE BAKED CAULIFLOWER MASH FOOD AS MEDICINE: Cauliflower is a great low-carb vehicle for flavor taking on any combination of savory seasonings. Beyond being low carb and low calorie, cauliflower contains powerful sulfur compounds that have the ability to protect against cancer and detoxify the body. This vegetable also has high amounts of vitamins C…
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FOOD AS MEDICINE: Gelatin is comprised of glycine and proline, two amino acids that are generally limited in the American diet as they are found abundant in organs, bones, and fibrous animal tissues not commonly consumed in our modern diet. These amino acids contribute to healthy skin and promote collagen formation as well as hair…
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KETO PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE FOOD AS MEDICINE: This easy keto fudge has the nostalgia of a dessert while still maintaining the high fat, low carb ketogenic lifesyle. All of our keto friendly indulgences will be devoid of non-caloric sweeteners as these create a false expectation of sweet. Even natural non-caloric sweeteners like stevia and erythritol…
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HEALING THE GUT WITH FUNCTIONAL APPROACHES AND MY POST C-SECTION GUT HEALING As a functional medicine dietitian, I spend a lot of time with clients discussing and examining the role the gut has on their whole body health. Your gut or GI tract influences your digestion, immune health, nutritional status, stress response, mood stability, inflammatory…
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RECOVER YOUR BODY FROM HURRICANE HARVEY DISTRESS I am heartbroken to hear, see, and experience the tragedy of Hurricane Harvey. Having just left Houston myself with a Houston-based office and friends and family this has been a personal hit. The silver lining if anything is the amazing uprise of community and humanity that this natural…
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OATMEAL RAISIN LACTATION COOKIES Galactagogues are compounds that aid in increasing milk production and flow. Herbs such as alfalfa, blessed thistle and fenugreek have historically been used to aid with low milk production. These cookies use brewer’s yeast, rolled oats and flaxseeds which are all considered galactagogues and turn them into a delicious, satiating snack…
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FOOD AS MEDICINE: One of my favorite hacks during a busy clinic day is an adult lunchable that I can run downstairs and assemble in less than 5 minutes from items I already have on hand. Adult lunchables or bento boxes are a way to simplify lunches while maintaining your macronutrient goals and providing a…
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