MEXICAN STYLE BLISTERED SHISHITO PEPPERS FOOD AS MEDICINE: All chili peppers, including green chilis, contain capsaicin, the compound that is responsible for the spicy sensation associated with eating a hot pepper. The spicier the pepper is, the more capsaicin it contains. Eating capsaicin rich sources like green chili peppers may help inhibit the growth of…
WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER FOOD AS MEDICINE: Cauliflower has a mild and sweet flavor and can be prepared in a variety of ways including, roasted, sautéed, steamed or even chopped as a rice substitute or mashed as a potato substitute. Cauliflower has a variety of nutritional benefits one of them being cancer prevention. The I3C compound…
SWEET POTATO AVOCADO TOAST FOOD AS MEDICINE: Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene (which the body then converts to Vitamin A) and are also good sources of Vitamin C, manganese, copper, Vitamin B6, potassium, iron, and dietary fiber. Sweet potatoes come in about 400 varieties and two main hues, with either cream- or orange-colored flesh.…
SPAGHETTI SQUASH PIZZA BOATS 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…
It is believed that 1 in 3 women will experience an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime leading to a long and painful recovery process and debilitating medical bills. Osteoporosis occurs when there is a loss of bone mass increasing fragility of bones and risk of fracture; most common in pelvis, wrist, scapula, and vertebrae. Stress,…
ZESTY GRAIN FREE LEMON BARS FOOD AS MEDICINE: Lemons provide over 100% of your daily vitamin C requirements. Known for their high anti-oxidant content, lemons help fight free radicals in the body and protect your vessels. Lemons are also a good source of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, iron, calcium, and more! They are also very…
CARNITAS BURRITO BOWL FOOD AS MEDICINE: This Carnitas Burrito Bowl uses our Slow Cooker Carnitas over a bed of leafy greens to add volume and nutrient density. Volumetrics is the principle of getting the most volume out of the least amount of calories. This concept can also be referred to as the energy density or…
KETO SHEPHERD’S PIE 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…
MATCHA COCONUT GUMMIES FOOD AS MEDICINE: Matcha is a powdered form of a Japanese green tea that is grown in shade to increase certain properties and make the taste more smooth with a less astringent aftertaste. Matcha is a ground powder of the entire leaf of tea which is consumed whole rather than steeping the leaf and discarding,…
