FOOD AS MEDICINE: These bars are a total throwback to the original Naturally Nourished Cookbook and the recipe totally stands the test of time as a fat-forward indulgence that satisfies cravings for comfort food while keeping carbs low! Of course, I had to make some modifications to change things up and in this recipe include…
FOOD AS MEDICINE There is something so nostalgic about the combination of peanut butter and chocolate! This skillet blondie calls forth nostalgia while keeping carbs low and inflammatory ingredients like gluten out and is great to make for a celebratory meal or a kid’s birthday party! The combination of pasture-raised butter and peanut butter (yes…
FOOD AS MEDICINE Chocolate Avocado Mousse is a tried and true favorite and the best way (in our opinion) to use up slightly overripe avocados! This Spicy Maca version elevates Ali’s classic recipe with a sexy twist just in time for Valentine’s Day! Maca stimulates the pituitary gland in production of oxytocin and progesterone, not…
PEPPERMINT PANNA COTTA FOOD AS MEDICINE This peppermint panna cotta is one blender miracle dessert that makes for an amazing after dinner treat without the guilt. It is light and fluffy in texture and super rich thanks to the raw cacao, which also boasts one of the highest antioxidant contents of all foods and is…
BLACKBERRY LIME COCONUT MILK POPSICLES FOOD AS MEDICINE Citrus zest can be a great source of nutrients on a low carb diet as it is packed with immune boosting vitamin C and antioxidants. It also provides potassium to help keep blood pressure in check and limonene, a phytochemical that may have anti-cancer effects. Using the…
GRASSHOPPER BARS FOOD AS MEDICINE Artificial food colorants are responsible for the bright colors of candies, sports drinks like gatorade and certain baked goods. They are even used in certain brands of pickles, smoked salmon and salad dressing as well as medications, oral hygiene products and beauty products! Artificial food dye consumption has increased by…
MATCHA MINT PANNA COTTA FOOD AS MEDICINE This indulgent treat is reminiscent of grasshopper pie and uses fresh mint as well as peppermint extract in a creamy, decadent filling. Mint can aid in digestion and soothe stomach pain and is also known to increase memory and alertness. The gelatin in this recipe is a therapeutic…
PUMPKIN PANNA COTTA FOOD AS MEDICINE Pumpkin is a rich source of Vitamin A (200% of your daily need in one cup) in the form that best protects your vision. The soluble fiber and zinc in pumpkin play a role for blood sugar and insulin regulation while the phytosterols in the seeds aid in lowering your…
DARK CHOCOLATE ALMOND BUTTER CUPS FOOD AS MEDICINE: Cacao is high in antioxidants, exceeding red wine, green tea, and other exotic superfoods. It is also high in magnesium, which aids in lowering blood pressure levels and helps to relax muscles. When choosing chocolate, always look for at least 70% cacao. These dark chocolate almond butter cups…
