BRAISED COLLARD GREENS WITH BACON FOOD AS MEDICINE Collard greens are in abundance in the fall and winter months and sadly they get a little neglected as far as greens go though they are incredibly nutritious as a rich source of bioavailable folate, magnesium iron, vitamin K as well as Vitamins A and C. These…
ASSEMBLING THE PERFECT CHEESE BOARD FOOD AS MEDICINE If you’re hosting at all this holiday season, assembling a cheese board is a much needed skill that can pull any party together from a cocktail soiree to a formal dinner party to a ladies wine night. Choose at least one hard and one soft cheese to…
SLICE AND BAKE MATCHA ALMOND COOKIES FOOD AS MEDICINE Remember the slice and bake cookies from our childhood? Not to destroy the memory, but I’m sure we all know by now that the pillsbury variety of sliceable cookie dough with santa’s face stamped on it is NOT real food! These cookies have a sugar-cookie like…
CHILE EN NOGADA FOOD AS MEDICINE Chile En Nogada is a classic Mexican dish that features a stuffed poblano pepper with a dreamy walnut cream sauce accentuated by tart pomegranate seeds. This dish is traditionally served in August and September to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day but its green, white and red color also makes it…
GINGER MOLASSES COOKIES FOOD AS MEDICINE Molasses is the dark, syrupy part that remains after sugar has been extracted from raw sugar cane and has a rich and robust flavor that is not overly sweet. Molasses retains a ton of vitamins and minerals not found in refined sugar including B6, magnesium, manganese, potassium, selenium and…
PEPPERMINT PANNA COTTA FOOD AS MEDICINE This peppermint panna cotta is one blender miracle dessert that makes for an amazing after dinner treat without the guilt. It is light and fluffy in texture and super rich thanks to the raw cacao, which also boasts one of the highest antioxidant contents of all foods and is…
PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIPS COOKIES FOOD AS MEDICINE Pumpkin is an incredibly rich source of Vitamin A with 200% your daily need in one cup. It contains soluble fiber and zinc to support blood sugar balance as well as insulin regulation. It is used in this cookie recipe to provide moisture and texture while also being…
SPAGHETTI SQUASH LATKES FOOD AS MEDICINE These little latkes are an awesome way to use up leftover spaghetti squash and combine this low carb veggie superhero with pasture raised eggs and parmesan cheese for a savory breakfast or side dish. Spaghetti squash is low in carbs and is a good source of Vitamin A to…
GREEK LEMON CHICKEN SOUP (AVGOLEMONO) FOOD AS MEDICINE Lemons provide over 100% of your daily vitamin C requirements. Known for their high antioxidant 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 beyond and can support adrenal…
