NATURALLY NOURISHED CONGEE FOOD AS MEDICINE Congee is a traditional rice dish made with 4-5x the amount of cooking liquid such as broth with long grain rice to form a porridge. This nourishing dish can work to solidify bowel movements if dealing with diarrhea while providing nourishment and therapeutic nutrients from the bone broth plus…
PUMPKIN PANNA COTTA FOOD AS MEDICINE Pumpkin is a rich source of Vitamin A (200% of your daily need in one cup) in the form that best protects your vision. The soluble fiber and zinc in pumpkin play a role for blood sugar and insulin regulation while the phytosterols in the seeds aid in lowering your…
OLIVE TAPENADE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Olives satisfy a craving for a salty snack while maintaining a low carb or ketogenic lifestyle. Olives and olive oil are bursting with phytonutrients and are a great source of Vitamin E as well as cancer-fighting antioxidants. Olives can help to lower blood pressure as well as cholesterol due to…
GRASSFED BEEF AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHILI FOOD AS MEDICINE: Grassfed beef is rich in anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and CLAs (conjugated linoleic acids) and is free from added hormones and antibiotics found in conventionally raised animal products. For meats, eggs and dairy there are significant nutritional differences in pastured animal products resulting in increased…
DARK CHOCOLATE ALMOND BUTTER CUPS FOOD AS MEDICINE: Cacao is high in antioxidants, exceeding red wine, green tea, and other exotic superfoods. It is also high in magnesium, which aids in lowering blood pressure levels and helps to relax muscles. When choosing chocolate, always look for at least 70% cacao. These dark chocolate almond butter cups…
NOURISHING TOMATO BASIL SOUP FOOD AS MEDICINE: Tomatoes are jam-packed with vitamins A, B, C, and K. They also contain high levels of potassium and chromium, which aid in stabilizing blood sugar and ward off those pesky sugar cravings. Tomatoes can be eaten in a variety of ways, both raw and cooked. Eating them both…
DETOX-SUPPORTING TURMERIC LEMONADE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Turmeric is the main ingredient in curry dishes and is one of the most potent anti-inflammatory spices. Curcumin is the active component in turmeric and has been shown to reduce formation of fat tissue as well as improve insulin resistance. Curcumin is also beneficial for reducing symptoms and preventing…
SALTED MAPLE PECAN BUTTER FOOD AS MEDICINE: Making your own nut butters is easy and a great way to avoid unwanted added oils and sweeteners often found in the store bought variety. Nut butters that are not often found on shelves like pumpkin seed, brazil nut and pecan can be easily made in your food…
QUICK PICKLED JALAPENOS FOOD AS MEDICINE: All chili peppers contain capsaicin, the compound that is responsible for the spicy sensation associated with eating a hot pepper. The spicier the pepper is, the more capsaicin it contains. Eating capsaicin rich sources like jalapenos may help inhibit the growth of cancer cells. This compound is known for…
