EGGS BENEDICT WITH AVOCADO HOLLANDAISE FOOD AS MEDICINE This is an indulgent yet very low carb recipe perfect for lazy Sunday mornings or a small brunch gathering! Avocado contributes B vitamins and fatty acids that aid to manage stress response and reduce excess cortisol stress hormone! Avocados are also higher in potassium than bananas and…
SPAGHETTI SQUASH BOLOGNESE FOOD AS MEDICINE Grassfed beef is rich in anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and CLAs and is free from added hormones and antibiotics found in conventionally raised animal products. For meats, eggs, dairy there are significant nutritional differences in pastured animal products resulting in increased amounts of CLAs, which are omega fatty…
CAULIFLOWER AVOCADO TOAST FOOD AS MEDICINE Avocados are higher in potassium than bananas. They also offer a great source of vitamin E, K, B6, and folate. They have a healthy fatty acid profile that has demonstrated through research to protect against prostate and breast cancer as well as heart disease. This avocado toast recipe has…
BUTTERNUT AND BRUSSELS BREAKFAST HASH FOOD AS MEDICINE: Brussels sprouts have a wide array of health benefits ranging from cardiovascular health, cancer prevention and detoxifying properties. Sulforaphane compounds in Brussels sprouts are known to promote anti-inflammatory activity in the cardiovascular system and help repair any damage in the blood vessels. Being a sulfur-rich vegetable, the…
BLT SKEWERS WITH BLUE CHEESE DIPPING SAUCE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Pasture-raised pork is an excellent source of B vitamins and is high in anti-inflammatory, heart healthy and cancer-fighting omega 3 fatty acids as well as CLAs. Pork is also an excellent source of the amino acid tryptophan, usually associated with our Thanksgiving turkey, which the…
BRUSSLES SPROUTS WITH BACON & CRANBERRIES FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: Brussels sprouts have a wide array of health benefits ranging from cardiovascular health, cancer prevention and detoxifying properties. Sulforaphane compounds in Brussels sprouts are known to promote anti-inflammatory activity in the cardiovascular system and help repair any damage in the blood vessels. Being a sulfur-rich vegetable, the body…
BACON AVOCADO “FRIES” FOOD AS MEDICINE: Bacon is chock full of a very important nutrient called “choline,” which helps increase our intelligence and memory, from conception to Senior Status, and has been shown in university studies to help fight off the debilitating effects of Alzheimer’s Disease and other chronic mental impairments. Bacon provides us with substantial amounts of…
BAKED EGGS IN AVOCADO FOOD AS MEDICINE: Eggs are a nutritionally dense food, providing about 7 grams of protein each, as well as choline for brain development and omega-3’s for heart health. Eggs are also high in sulfur, which supports detoxification as well as cysteine and Vitamin D. Avocados are a great source of B vitamins…
GRASSFED COWGIRL BURGERS FOOD AS MEDICINE: Grassfed beef is rich in anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and CLAs and is free from added hormones and antibiotics found in conventionally raised animal products. For meats, eggs, dairy there are significant nutritional differences in pastured animal products resulting in increased amounts of CLAs, which are omega fatty…
