FOOD AS MEDICINE These braised short ribs and melt-in-your-mouth good and channel flavors of holiday nostalgia with cherries, cinnamon and rosemary. Using the slow cooker makes for an easy make-ahead meal (plus it makes your house smell amazing!) Cherries are rich in anthocyanins, which contributes their dark pigmentation while providing anti-inflammatory benefits for joint pain…
FOOD AS MEDICINE Delicata squash has a sweet flesh similar to butternut or acorn squash but is smaller in size and way easier to handle and cooks in way less time! It is low enough in carbs that it can fit within the macros of a keto diet while providing a ton of vitamin A…
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…
MINI MEATLOAVES WITH LIVER AND BACON FOOD AS MEDICINE Liver, which is often regarded as an old-school superfood, is making a resurgence in traditional foods communities, and rightly so! Grandma got something right—liver is incredibly rich in vitamins, minerals, quality protein and fat. It is particularly rich in nutrients that support optimal brain function, including…
HARVEST KALE SALAD FOOD AS MEDICINE Researchers have identified over 45 different flavonoids in kale: kaempferol and quercetin top the list. These flavonoids combine both antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer benefits in a way that gives kale a leading dietary role. Kale can provide great benefit in combating chronic inflammation and oxidative stress. In addition, kale…
WATERMELON, CUCUMBER, AND FETA SALAD RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Stay hydrated this summer by choosing fresh fruits and veggies, which help to volumize our intake and create a feeling of fullness. Watermelon and cucumber both boast particularly high water content, which help to increase hydration while holding over our appetite and also providing a nice…
