SIMPLE ORGAN PUREE & PÂTÉ FOOD AS MEDICINE: Pasture-raised liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods you can eat. Organs are rich in important nutrients like Vitamins A, D, E, K, B12, folic acid, and minerals such as copper and iron. Most importantly these nutrients are in a bioavailable form meaning they are…
HOW TO MAKE GHEE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Ghee is clarified butter and is able to tolerate higher heat treatments because it has the milk solids removed. While it is historically used in Indian cooking, it can be used in any recipe in place of butter or cooking oil and is often better tolerated by those who…
BLT SKEWERS WITH BLUE CHEESE DIPPING SAUCE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Pasture-raised pork is an excellent source of B vitamins and is high in anti-inflammatory, heart healthy and cancer-fighting omega 3 fatty acids as well as CLAs. Pork is also an excellent source of the amino acid tryptophan, usually associated with our Thanksgiving turkey, which the…
GUT RESTORING BONE BROTH: FOOD AS MEDICINE: Chicken Soup has long been promoted as a “cure” for the common cold and University of Nebraska researchers validate that claim. They tested 13 brands, they found that all but one (chicken-flavored ramen noodles) blocked the migration of inflammatory white blood cells. Cold symptoms result from an accumulation of…
MATCHA LATTE 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, which…
REHYDRATING BEET SMOOTHIE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Coconut water is a great beverage to maintain optimal hydration and balance electrolytes while preventing nausea. Be sure to choose a product without added sugars and organic if possible. The berries contain anthocyanins which are an antioxidant with properties that support healthy blood cell formation and protect blood vessels…
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA Food as Medicine: Turmeric is one of most powerful anti-tumorgenic spices on the planet, helping to starve off blood supply to tumors and inhibiting their growth. Turmeric contains curcumin, which is what gives curry its yellow color and is a very strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound! Ingredients: For the marinade: 2 lbs…
MANGO COCONUT GELATIN 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 in our modern diet. These amino acids contribute to healthy skin and promote collagen formation as…
THE TOXINS HIDING IN YOUR BEAUTY PRODUCTS AND NATURAL ALTERNATIVES Changing the way that you eat and becoming more aware of what you are putting in your body are lifestyle changes that help you take control of your own heath. Most everyone is familiar with the phrase “you are what you eat” because it stresses…
