HEALTHY SUPER BOWL SUNDAY RECIPE The big day is almost here: Super Bowl Sunday! Fans are excited to cheer on their favorite teams, but there’s a long to-do list to cross off before Sunday’s game. For many hosts, the biggest task is getting their party menu ready. As tempting as it is to consume unhealthy…
STUFFED POBLANO PEPPERS RECIPE 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 cancer…
PARMESAN CRISPS RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Fun fact: cholesterol is present in every cell membrane! Cholesterol helps keep nutrients in the cell to be used by its mitochondria (“energy factories”) to provide fuel for the body and prevent undesired toxins from entering the cells. Cholesterol also serves as a steroid hormone building block and aids…
THE BEST FOODS FOR BEAUTIFUL SKIN Have you been searching for the best foods for beautiful skin? Beauty is in fact more than skin deep. If your diet is nutrient deficient, the evidence will appear in your skin quality – dry, washed out, and wrinkled! Instead of eating foods that are processed, refined, and full…
CRUNCHY SPICED CHICKPEAS RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are an excellent source of soluble fiber and aids in lowering cholesterol. Although chickpeas are a carbohydrate, they’re also a great source of protein. The combination of protein and fiber increases satiety, while stabilizing blood sugar. Chickpeas also contain high levels of…
HEALTH BENEFITS OF SUNCHOKES FOOD AS MEDICINE: There are many health benefits of sunchokes! Known as a member of the sunflower family, this knobby ginger lookalike can be found in a tan or yellowish hue through a reddish purple. When raw, sunchokes have a nutty flavor and crunchy texture. Store sunchokes in a cool, dark…
RAW WALNUT FUDGE RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: This raw walnut fudge recipe is loaded with healthy fats from coconut oil! Coconut oil is a medium chain fatty acid that can rev up your daily caloric burn and aid in weight loss. Studies have shown that coconut oil can improve the ratio of good cholesterol (HDL)…
BACON WRAPPED DATES RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Bacon is chock full of a very important nutrient called “choline,” which helps increase our intelligence and memory, from conception to Senior Status, and has been shown in university studies to help fight off the debilitating effects of Alzheimer’s Disease and other chronic mental impairments. Bacon provides us with substantial amounts…
AVOCADO CHOCOLATE MOUSSE RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: We love a sweet treat after (or before) dinner! Fight off stress, lower blood pressure and curb your sweet cravings with our Avocado Chocolate Mousse recipe. Avocados and chocolate? Naturally, it doesn’t sound like the most pleasing combination, but don’t knock it till you try it! It’s sweet, satisfying…
