FOOD AS MEDICINE You guys know by now that the FAT is where it’s at and these chicken thigh skewers are an awesome way to keep your low carb diet interesting! Satay is a southeast Asian dish popular in Indonesia that is made with some form of delicious skewered, grilled meat served with a sauce.This…
Slow Cooker Keto Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo FOOD AS MEDICINE This gumbo uses arrowroot to replace four in a traditional roux, which adds thickness without the inflammatory effects of gluten. While making this in a slow cooker might break some of the traditional rules of gumbo, it makes for a hearty winter meal that is ready…
GREEK LEMON CHICKEN SOUP (AVGOLEMONO) FOOD AS MEDICINE Lemons provide over 100% of your daily vitamin C requirements. Known for their high antioxidant content, lemons help fight free radicals in the body and protect your vessels. Lemons are also a good source of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, iron, calcium, and beyond and can support adrenal…
SLOW COOKER HATCH CHILE CHICKEN SOUP FOOD AS MEDICINE Hatch chiles are low in calories and rich in vitamins A, C and K and the phytonutrient capsaicin and are a great base for soups, stews and casseroles. The addition of bone broth to this soup provides glutamine to provide support for gut lining as well as…
CRISPY CHICKEN SKIN FOOD AS MEDICINE We’re all about leaving the skin on when cooking bone in chicken breast or thighs to seal in flavor and provide saturated fat to contribute to satiety or feeling of fullness. However, sometimes recipes like braises require removing the skin, like our Keto Chicken Mole. Don’t let that precious…
KETO CHICKEN MOLE FOOD AS MEDICINE All chili peppers contain capsaicin, the compound that is responsible for the spicy sensation associated with eating a hot pepper. The spicier the pepper is, the more capsaicin it contains. Eating capsaicin rich sources like green chili peppers may help inhibit the growth of cancer cells. This compound is…
KETO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS VERDES CASSEROLE FOOD AS MEDICINE Zucchini and summer squash are cousins to cucumbers and melons in the Cucurbitaceae family. While each variety may have a distinct shape, color (both yellow and green), size and flavor, all varieties share some common characteristics. Regardless of variety, all parts of summer squash are edible, including…
WINGS TWO WAYS FOOD AS MEDICINE Staying low carb during parties and social gatherings can sometimes feel difficult, but we promise with a little planning and navigating it can be fun! The Standard American Diet (SAD) is predominately made up of carbohydrates and devoid of healthy fats, nourishing proteins and disease fighting non starchy veggies. A…
GUT RESTORING BONE BROTH: FOOD AS MEDICINE: Chicken Soup has long been promoted as a “cure” for the common cold and University of Nebraska researchers validate that claim. They tested 13 brands, they found that all but one (chicken-flavored ramen noodles) blocked the migration of inflammatory white blood cells. Cold symptoms result from an accumulation of…
