ROASTED BEET AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH THE BEST BALSAMIC DRESSING When choosing beets, select firm roots; smaller roots will be sweeter, quicker to cook, and won’t require peeling! While the quality of the greens does not reflect that of the roots, if you are going to consume this very nutritious part of the plant…
CHARD GRUYERE FRITATTA Chard is a fabulous blend of an edible crisp stem with soft sweet leaves. Look for bright firm leaves. Wrap in cloth or plastic and store in refrigerator for up to 3 days. A member of the beet family, this nutrient-dense produce item sends its energy to the leaves rather than dense…
RAINBOW CHARD WITH LEMONY GARLIC SAUCE With its rainbow spectrum of color, rainbow chard has a variety of antioxidant biocompounds or pigment-based nutrients! Beyond the variety of spectrum within the stem…Did you know greens contain the full spectrum of antioxidants? Think of leaves on a tree, they have the ability to change colors! So they…
GINGERED APPLE CRUMBLE This crumble contributes just enough sweetness for a dessert while providing soluble fiber and anti-inflammatory effects. Apples contain flavonoids including quercetin which is anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-tumorigenic. Ginger juice is made by chopping fresh peeled ginger finely and smashing the pulp between two spoons, this is a great way to add zing…
GREEN BEAN SALAD 2 WAYS FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: GREEN BEANS/STRING BEANS GREEN BEANS ARE TREATMENT FOR: Heart and blood vessels Cancer Osteoporosis (bone health) Stress management Green beans are a rich source of phytocompounds including carotenoids, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. High in folic acid, fiber, and B vitamins, they work to protect our heart improving vessel health.…
PUMPKIN “PALEO-ISH” MUFFINS From pumpkin lattes to pumpkin bread tis the season to begin to introduce warming comfort foods! Don’t bog down your nourishment with refined sugars and additives, use pumpkin as a whole food to boost your body’s functionality! Just 1 cup of cooked pumpkin offers 200% your daily needed vitamin A in the…
MISO-HEALTHY CANCER FIGHTING SALAD FOOD IS MEDICINE! NURTURE OR LIFESTYLE PLAYS A GREATER ROLE THAN NATURE OR GENETICS IN CANCER! The most common cancers that effect us in the West (breast, colon, prostate) are 10-60xs more prevalent than areas such as Asia and yet, population studies have identified the same amount of precancerous cells in…
ADHD AND CHOCONANA SMOOTHIE RECIPE BALANCED NUTRITION FOR YOUR CHILDREN: FOOD AS MEDICINE ADHD Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often persists into adulthood. ADHD includes a combination of problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior that is often paired with low self-esteem,…
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA SALAD This salad is a great food-as-medicine approach to lowering cholesterol levels, busting belly fat, fighting off breast cancer, and maintaining bowel regularity! The fiber in chickpeas is predominantly soluble fiber which helps to pull toxins out of the body and sequester excess cholesterol. The fresh squeezed lemon juice helps to cleanse the…
