FOOD AS MEDICINE We often think of sweet when it comes to pumpkin season–pumpkin pie, muffins, bread, pumpkin spice lattes and the list goes on, but going savory with pumpkin can add amazing richness of flavor and creamy texture! This Pumpkin Cashew Queso uses a base of soaked cashews and organic canned pumpkin as a…
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FOOD AS MEDICINE Cauliflower replaces corn in this creamy, nostalgic side dish that can be served alongside braised meat, bolognese sauce or a protein of your choice. Cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower provide support for hormonal balance as well as detoxification and are rich in I3C compounds seen to prevent cancer and inhibit tumor growth. The…
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FOOD AS MEDICINE Delicata squash has a sweet flesh similar to butternut or acorn squash but is smaller in size and way easier to handle and cooks in way less time! It is low enough in carbs that it can fit within the macros of a keto diet while providing a ton of vitamin A…
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FOOD AS MEDICINE A one-pan meal is like a dream come true after a long day in clinic and if that pan happens to contain everything that is amazing about tacos, even better! This tortilla-less taco skillet is a quick weeknight dinner that can be made with ingredients you likely already have kicking around the…
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FOOD AS MEDICINE Fat bombs are a great tool in a keto diet to enhance fat burn while providing satiety and promoting successful outcomes with intermittent fastings. You’ll notice that none of our fat bomb recipes use non-caloric sweeteners and are instead subtly sweet from things like coconut, herbs and spices, citrus zest and extracts.…
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FOOD AS MEDICINE Did you forget about carrots when you went keto? Time to bring them back! The health benefits of carrots are numerous, but they are best known for their antioxidant qualities. Beta-carotene is the compound found in orange-yellow fleshed produce that has a wide-range of disease-fighting qualities. Other varieties of carrots, like cosmic…
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FOOD AS MEDICINE: Banana “ice cream” is a great way to incorporate whole, real foods into a frozen treat that can be equally enjoyed by kiddos as an after school treat and as a dessert by those who are carb cycling or on a low-glycemic protocol. I love the fact that you can load this…
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FOOD AS MEDICINE Romesco sauce is a Spanish tomato-based sauce that is traditionally served with seafood but we think it pairs well with just about anything! It uses red bell peppers, tomatoes and a heavy hit of garlic as a base and almonds are added to give it a creamy texture and good punch of…
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FOOD AS MEDICINE Squash blossoms can be eaten raw in salads or sauteed and are often battered and fried as an appetizer. They might look super delicate and fancy but once you get the hang of them you can whip up a batch of these in a flash and can stuff them ahead to save…
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