NATURALLY NOURISHED TACO SALAD 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…
FOOD AS MEDICINE: One of my favorite hacks during a busy clinic day is an adult lunchable that I can run downstairs and assemble in less than 5 minutes from items I already have on hand. Adult lunchables or bento boxes are a way to simplify lunches while maintaining your macronutrient goals and providing a…
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…
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…
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…
MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD FOOD AS MEDICINE: Fatty fish like tuna and salmon are one of the best sources of omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids are responsible for reducing inflammation in the body and preventing plaque build up in the arteries as well as promoting healthy cognitive function and skin health. Due to…
GRASSFED BURGER BOWL FOOD AS MEDICINE: 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 caloric density of a food. When we break down foods into their macronutrients, we know that fat at 9 calories per…
GRASSFED COWGIRL BURGERS 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…
