GINGER ZINGER TEA RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: As a Keto Tea option, this recipe features all the benefits of starting your day with pure concentrated fats combining MCT oils from coconut oil and CLAs from grassfed butter to boost metabolism and fat burn on the body while sustaining the release of caffeine into the blood…
HOW TO STAY COOL THIS SUMMER WITH FOOD AS MEDICINE Summer is synonymous with cold beers, days by the pool, and frozen desserts. It’s all about beating the heat. However, foods that seem like chill choices may have the opposite effect. As things heat up this summer, Houstonians especially are looking for ways to cool…
Eating foods grown locally is a great way to purchase affordable produce and ensure you are getting the most nutritionally dense items and although we think of abundance in summer or fall, in Houston Citrus and Greens are in full swing in the winter months. From Texas Ruby Red grapefruits and beyond, integrative dietitian and…
BOOSTING YOUR MOOD WITH FOOD During times of increased stress, our bodies use higher levels of neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and serotonin. Dopamine is the “reward seeking” hormone related to addiction and when depleted, can cause cravings for high fat or high sugar food. The combination of sugar and fat causes a temporary spike in…
FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: ZUCCHINI! This long sweet summer squash varietal is a cousin to cucumbers and melons in the Cucurbitaceae family. While each variety may have a distinct shape, color (both yellow and green), size and flavor, all varieties share some common characteristics. Regardless of variety, all parts of summer squash are edible, including the flesh, seeds…
GRAINLESS CHOCOLATE SUNBUTTER COOKIES FOOD AS MEDICINE: The main ingredients of traditional cookies are enriched wheat flour and sugar, which are pro-inflammatory, leading to abnormalglucose and fat metabolism. These cookies embrace the anti-inflammatory properties of sunflower and chia seeds, coconut and raw cocoa powder to create an indulgence that is anti-inflammatory, nutritious and delicious! INGREDIENTS: (Serves…
FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: ONIONS Onions along with garlic, leeks, shallots, and scallions, are members of the pungent sulfur-containing allium family. These foods all contribute as aromatics in culinary applications and potent detoxifiers in the food-as-medicine realm. Onions are a great source of antioxidants and polyphenols, two of the most potent are glutathione and quercetin. These compounds are…
FOOD-AS-MEDICINE RECIPE: GINGER PECAN ENERGY CRUMBLE! Burnt out on almonds? Pecans, the star of this recipe contain epigallocatechin 38 gallate,better known as EGCG, the primary flavanol found in green tea. An extensive amount of studies have shown EGCG to be effective in stunting cancer cell growth and promoting healthy fat metabolism, which could help those…
FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: SPINACH + RECIPE FOR SPINACH SALAD WITH MISO VINAIGRETTE Choose bright leaves that are crisp to touch for highest vitamin C content and freshness. Store spinach in air-tight plastic bag in your fridge. Wash spinach just before using. Spinach has vitamin K and calcium to aid with bone health. Be aware that if you…
