SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: Volumetrics is the focus on eating foods that are high in nutrients and volume but low in calories. These foods yield satisfaction while promoting weight loss. Cup for cup, swapping out pasta for spaghetti squash saves over 180 calories and provides less than 1/3 of the carbohydrates. Using non-starchy vegetables such as spaghetti squash…
SIMPLE ROASTED SQUASH HALVES INGREDIENTS: 3 pounds Acorn, Butternut, or heirloom variety 3 Tbsp grass-fed butter 3 Tbsp Sucanat/rapadura or date sugar 1 Tbsp Organic grade B Maple Syrup generous pinch of sea salt 1/2 cup Pecans, roasted and chopped DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400°F. If squash are large, cut off neck or elongated section…
MINI PUMPKIN PIES WITH HAZELNUT CRUST FOOD-AS-MEDICINE Pumpkin can be used as a treatment for heart health, inflammation, cancer and eye health. The seeds contain a compound called phytosterols, which have been shown to help lower the bad cholesterol levels in your blood. The flesh is high in vitamin A, which is known to promote…
