SIMPLE OLIVE OIL MAYONAISE Food as Medicine: Industrialized oils are oils extracted from things like grains, seeds and beans such as canola oil, cottonseed and soybean oil. They began to largely replace traditional saturated fats in the diet as saturated fats became demonized and as processed, packaged food became more common in the American Diet.…
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…
SIMPLE BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES FOOD AS MEDICINE: Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene (which the body then converts to Vitamin A) and are also good sources of Vitamin C, manganese, copper, Vitamin B6, potassium, iron, and dietary fiber. Sweet potatoes come in about 400 varieties and two main hues, with either cream- or orange-colored…
GREEN GODDESS DRESSING FOOD AS MEDICINE: Avocados are a great source of vitamins E, K, and B6, as well as folate. The healthy fatty acid profile of avocados has been proven to protect against prostate and breast cancers and heart disease. Their combination of B vitamins and fatty acids aid to manage stress response and…
CHOCOLATE BOOST SMOOTHIE RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Maca stimulates the pituitary gland which stimulates human growth hormone, oxytocin, and progesterone production. Progesterone aids in healthy implantation of the fertilized egg and provides support for healthy placental production to prevent miscarriage. Maca also aids in healthy libido which can make the fertility process a lot more…
CACAO MINT KETO BITES FOOD AS MEDICINE: This minty keto bite is a refreshing way to start the day and blends nicely in a dark roasted coffee. Eaten alone during Intermittent Fasting or in a keto coffee or tea, it is a great way to boost your fat burn while indulging in dark chocolate. INGREDIENTS: …
SMOKED SALMON SCRAMBLE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Salmon is one of the best sources of cardioprotective Omega 3 essential 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. We also love the Omega…
AVOCADO ARAME SALAD Sea vegetables are unique because of their intense mineral content. Some say the 30% of every bite of sea vegetables is minerals. This is because sea vegetables are bathed in seawater where over 100 minerals and trace elements can be found. Sea vegetables have 10 -20x the minerals of land plants. They…
