KETO MOZZARELLA STICKS FOOD AS MEDICINE: Pork rinds as medicine?! Pork rinds are a great source of glycine, an amino acid that is very often deficient in the Standard American Diet because many of us are not focused on eating the whole animal or a nose to tail philosophy. Glycine is also found in bone…
KETO PORK RIND NACHOS FOOD AS MEDICINE Pork rinds are a great source of glycine, an amino acid that is very often deficient in the Standard American Diet because many of us are not focused on eating the whole animal or a nose to tail philosophy. Glycine is also found in bone broth as well…
FOOD-AS-MEDICINE This high fat nut flour based zucchini muffin is amazing. It is 70% fat macros without adding the couple teaspoons or a generous tablespoon of grassfed butter on top and it has six eggs and collagen peptides to provide protein as well as gut and connective tissue support. The addition of a whole cup…
GRILLED PEACHES WITH PROSCIUTTO, GOAT CHEESE + BALSAMIC FOOD AS MEDICINE Stone fruits like peaches, plums and nectarines have been shown to ward off obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. They also have bioactive and phenolic compounds including quercetin and anthocyanins with anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties and their soluble fiber helps…
CRISPY CHICKEN SKIN FOOD AS MEDICINE We’re all about leaving the skin on when cooking bone in chicken breast or thighs to seal in flavor and provide saturated fat to contribute to satiety or feeling of fullness. However, sometimes recipes like braises require removing the skin, like our Keto Chicken Mole. Don’t let that precious…
CACAO HAZELNUT SPREAD FOOD AS MEDICINE This spread is reminiscent of Nutella without all the preservatives and sugar! It can be eaten alone, used as a dip for fruit or added to keto coffee on non-fasting days! The antioxidants in cacao exceed red wine and even green tea. Cacao is high in magnesium, which can…
ROOIBOS GUMMIES FOOD AS MEDICINE Gelatin is comprised of glycine and proline, two amino acids that are generally limited in the American diet as they are found abundant in organs, bones, and fibrous animal tissues not commonly consumed. The amino acids contribute to healthy skin with promoting collagen formation as well as promoting hair and…
EVERYTHING PARM CRISPS FOOD AS MEDICINE Cholesterol is present in every cell membrane! Cholesterol helps keep nutrients in the cell to be used by its mitochondria (“energy factories”) to provide fuel for the body and prevent undesired toxins from entering the cells. Cholesterol also serves as a steroid hormone building block and aids in the…
LEMON SHORTBREAD CBD BALLZ FOOD AS MEDICINE With the growing popularity of marijuana use in US adults and increased access with legalization in many states, more people are shifting their attitude towards its use and perceived dangers. As we learn more about the medicinal benefits of cannabis, the stigma surrounding it is slowly starting to fade. One…
