FOOD AS MEDICINE Chocolate Avocado Mousse is a tried and true favorite and the best way (in our opinion) to use up slightly overripe avocados! This Spicy Maca version elevates Ali’s classic recipe with a sexy twist just in time for Valentine’s Day! Maca stimulates the pituitary gland in production of oxytocin and progesterone, not…
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FOOD AS MEDICINE Beets are a rich source of antioxidants and phytonutrients. The most widely researched and medicinal compounds in beets are betalains, shown to provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and detoxification support. Scientist have identified these compounds have the ability to fight tumors in the body. Beets increase nitric oxide in the body which dilates blood…
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Our Favorite Keto-Friendly Super Bowl Recipes Let’s be honest, we’re just here for the snacks. Super Bowl parties can be a total carbohydrate blowout from beer to chips to pizza, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! As tempting as it is to consume unhealthy foods, it’s important to practice mindful indulgence during the festivities. The…
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Ooops I did it AGAIN! I am taking on another fad or misinformed celeb and hitting it with the hard stuff….yep science. As you guys know with my food-as-medicine focus I am all about starting with whole real foods, limiting or removing those that are proinflammatory and aiming for an abundance of those that provide…
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Food-as-Medicine: Lobster is really an indulgence that doesn’t have to be unapproachable, this symbol of luxury is also quite the aphrodisiac and when paired in this recipe is sure to get your love one “in the mood”. Lobster is a lean protein that is rich in B12, zinc, and selenium, all nutrients which aid in…
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Butternut Squash, Sage & Brown Butter Soup FOOD AS MEDICINE Butternut squash has a range of health benefits from blood sugar regulation to its antioxidant functions. Being high in soluble fiber and pectins, this squash helps to prevent blood sugar spikes in the blood caused by the digestion of carbohydrates. The abundance of carotenoids available…
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Is Your Home Environment Toxic?! We talked on the podcast this week about Biohacking Your Biology and how our modern environment can be a detriment to your health. Even if you are eating the cleanest diet, we are all living in a dirty world and the culprits are on every corner from cosmetics to hair…
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Keto White Chocolate Lavender Candy Hearts FOOD AS MEDICINE: These melt-in-your mouth candy hearts are an adorable treat that won’t break the carb bank or kick you out of keto! The use of lavender and CBD oil makes these a bite of pure bliss. Lavender has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties and may also be helpful in treating…
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Slow Cooker Keto Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo FOOD AS MEDICINE This gumbo uses arrowroot to replace four in a traditional roux, which adds thickness without the inflammatory effects of gluten. While making this in a slow cooker might break some of the traditional rules of gumbo, it makes for a hearty winter meal that is ready…
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