FOOD AS MEDICINE: This salsa verde is a super versatile condiment that can be used as a dip for pork rinds, veggies or grain free chips and can also be used in recipes such as our Keto Chicken Enchiladas or Slow Cooker Carnitas. Salsa verde uses a base of tomatillos which are high in Vitamin…
FOOD AS MEDICINE When grilling or barbequing meat, using a marinade not only helps to tenderize and impart more flavor, it can also be protective against carcinogenic compounds that form at high temperatures. Using ample acid in a marinade such as vinegar or citrus helps to reduce the formation of heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and can…
FOOD AS MEDICINE No, that is NOT a typo and yes, this soup really does include 40 cloves of garlic in the recipe! Garlic has some pretty incredible immune-supporting properties–just look at our Master Tonic recipe which is a staple during cold and flu season! Many of garlic’s immune-boosting properties come from its sulfur-containing compounds…
FOOD AS MEDICINE Romesco sauce is a Spanish tomato-based sauce that is traditionally served with seafood but we think it pairs well with just about anything! It uses red bell peppers, tomatoes and a heavy hit of garlic as a base and almonds are added to give it a creamy texture and good punch of…
FOOD AS MEDICINE: We’ll be the first to admit that eating organs can be intimidating and come with a little bit of “yuck” factor, but it is a recommendation I come back to time and time again when talking about eating snout-to-tail, supporting optimal health and repleting nutrient deficiencies! Eating organs is one of the…
FOOD AS MEDICINE Kale chips are a great way to satisfy a craving for a salty, crunchy snack while staying low carb. Even when baked into crispy chips, kale maintains its superfood status and is packed with Vitamins A, C, and K as well as calcium and fiber. Kale can also help to combat chronic…
FOOD AS MEDICINE Avocado is a great source of the “grand-mama” antioxidant, glutathione, that plays a major role in immune function, cancer prevention, detox and beyond. Glutathione is found in every cell of the body and protects the cells from oxidative damage. More on how to boost glutathione in this blog! If you’re getting burned out on…
EVERYTHING PARM CRISPS FOOD AS MEDICINE Cholesterol is present in every cell membrane! Cholesterol helps keep nutrients in the cell to be used by its mitochondria (“energy factories”) to provide fuel for the body and prevent undesired toxins from entering the cells. Cholesterol also serves as a steroid hormone building block and aids in the…
EGGPLANT DIP WITH POMEGRANATE FOOD AS MEDICINE Eggplant, the star of this dip, is rich in the anthocyanins, particularly one phytonutrient called nasunin, which has been show to protect cell membranes from free radical damage. It is also high in chlorogenic acid, which is one of the most potent free radical scavengers found in plants…
