FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: SPINACH + RECIPE FOR SPINACH SALAD WITH MISO VINAIGRETTE Choose bright leaves that are crisp to touch for highest vitamin C content and freshness. Store spinach in air-tight plastic bag in your fridge. Wash spinach just before using. Spinach has vitamin K and calcium to aid with bone health. Be aware that if you…
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…
DETOX DIET BASICS Your body has the natural ability to rid itself of toxins and waste; however, most of our systems are overwhelmed with far more toxins than the body can get rid of. Excess toxins and waste in the body can lead to depression, lack of energy, skin conditions, weight gain, joint pain, headaches,…
STRESS AND DIGESTION Throughout people’s quest for the ideal diet and ultimate wellness, many underestimate the importance of the mind when evaluating their health. One of the first things that I ask my clients is to rank their stress level and determine the primary causes of stress in their lives. Following an assessment of how…
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…
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE: ORGANIC GARDENING FOR THE BODY With an emphasis of food as medicine in my practice, I feel a sense of urgency to protect the quality of our food and accessibility to our growers, local producers, and real traditional unadulterated foods. When examining farming methods, I think of sustainable farming as a way of…
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…
