THAI KOHLRABI SLAW FOOD AS MEDICINE If you’ve never heard of kohlrabi, you are probably not alone! But perhaps you have spotted it at your local farmers market or come across it tucked in amongst broccoli and cauliflower at your natural foods grocery store. Kohlrabi is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family (along with…
MATCHA SESAME ENERGY BALLZ FOOD AS MEDICINE Matcha is a powdered form of a Japanese green tea that is grown in shade to increase certain properties and make the taste more smooth with a less astringent aftertaste. Matcha is a ground powder of the entire leaf of tea which is consumed whole rather than steeping the leaf and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
HALLOWEEN GELATIN JIGGLERS FOOD AS MEDICINE: These adorable gelatin jigglers are a great alternative to Halloween candy that can have some scary ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, partially hydrogenated oils and artificial colors. By using pasture-raised gelatin along with real fruit juice, these gummies are a therapeutic, gut-healing and antioxidant-packed treat that can be…
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…
