STEVIA: HEALTHY OR HAZARDOUS? Should you use Stevia? Stevia is a “natural” non-caloric sweetener that is derived from a green leaf, stevia rebaudiana, comprised of both sweet and bitter plant compounds. Rebaudioside A or “Reb A” is an isolate of the sweet compounds in the leaf that has a negligible calorie content. This isolation from…
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ARE YOU ADDICTED TO FOOD? Food cravings often are the result of underlying physiological imbalances. Scientific evidence has shown that even short-term pharmacological abuse or chemical dependency can change levels of neurotransmitters in the body resulting in loss of memory recall, insomnia, mood swings, agitation, anxiety, depression, anger, fear, and food like addictions or cravings.…
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BLUEBERRY CHERRY GINGER JIGGLERS 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. The amino acids contribute to healthy skin with promoting collagen formation as well as promoting…
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TOP 5 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that up to 23.5 million Americans suffer from autoimmune disease and that the prevalence is rising. But what does it mean to have a compromised immune system and what can you do to prevent flares and new onset of disease?…
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OVERNIGHT EGGS BENEDICT CASSEROLE FOOD AS MEDICINE: This casserole makes a great main dish at any brunch or a make-ahead breakfast that can be reheated throughout the week and saves you the trouble of having to poach all those eggs! Eggs are a nutritionally dense food, providing about 7 grams of protein each, as well…
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SUMMER RATATOUILLE RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Local organic produce is picked at the peak of ripeness, ensuring the most flavor and is significantly more nutritious than conventionally grown produce on a micronutrient level. Ratatouille is a great way to bring together all the best local summer produce in a simple, one skillet dish. Eggplant, the…
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STRESSED AND WIRED OR STRESSED AND TIRED? Cortisol has two primary functions: “Regulatory” – promoting the coordination of circadian events such as the sleep/wake cycle and food intake “Reactive” – providing the ability to react to, cope with, adapt to, and recover from stressful events and triggering episodes In a Regulatory mode, cortisol peaks in the…
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BEAUTIFYING BLEND SMOOTHIE RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Foods that Beautify include: fresh, fibrous, enzyme-rich plant foods that promotesoptimal organ function which in turn decreasesthe effects of aging to help you look more youthful and feel more vivacious! AVOCADO has healthy monounsaturated fat that moisturizes the skin. The fat also helps us absorb vitamins A, C, D, and…
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STONE FRUIT CRISP FOOD AS MEDICINE: Make the most out of summer fruit with this stone fruit crisp. Eating locally and in season ensures that our food is at both peak ripeness and peak nutrition when we eat it. Stone fruits such as peaches, nectarines and plums make their debut for just a few short…
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