CARROT PUREE DIP FOOD AS MEDICINE: The health benefits of carrots are numerous, but they are best known for their antioxidant qualities. Beta-carotene is compound found in orange-yellow fleshed produce that has a wide-range of disease fighting qualities. Other varieties of carrots, like cosmic carrots and rainbow carrots, have plant pigment based compounds in addition…
ROCKIN ROOIBOS BLEND FOOD AS MEDICINE: Rooibos tea is a naturally sweet tasting herbal tea that is grown in the mountains of South Africa. It is naturally caffeine free and its sweet taste can help to curb post-dinner sugar cravings. Rooibos tea is a rich source of polyphenols and may contain up to 50% 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: …
BOOSTING THE THYROID GLAND FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH You may have heard about the importance of your thyroid gland, in fact the thyroid gland controls the way you metabolize food, the way you use energy, lose and gain weight, how well or poorly you sleep, and much, much more. Today’s post will explain how to support…
DECADENT CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CAKE RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Mindful Indulgence is just as much a part of optimal health as eating your vegetables! This cake is meant for a celebration and is incredibly rich and decadent, so a little sliver goes a long way. When choosing a chocolate bar, always look for at least 70%…
BLUEBERRY BANANA BAKED OATMEAL RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: This baked oatmeal is an easy make-ahead breakfast and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any brunch gathering. The soluble fiber from the oats helps to prevent blood sugar spikes and increase satiety, while also working to lower cholesterol as effectively as statin drugs. The almonds…
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…
