TURMERIC ROASTED CASHEWS FOOD AS MEDICINE Cashews are a great source of healthy fats paired with protein and a moderate dose of carbs, yet still very keto friendly as long as serving size is kept in check! Nuts are correlated with increased life expectancy and this may be due to their content of monounsaturated fats…
GOLDEN BONE BROTH FOOD AS MEDICINE Whether you are having chicken or beef bone broth, adding fat and spices like turmeric can add nourishment in the form of anti-inflammatory compounds, nourishing fats and electrolytes! Dressing up your bone broth aids in making it a nourishing snack and can even be doubled to create a meal…
KETO MACADAMIA BREAD FOOD AS MEDICINE Macadamia nuts are an amazing keto treat–in fact we often eat them straight out of the bag frozen for a rich, creamy, fat-fueled snack! Macadamia nuts are packed with vitamin A, B vitamins, iron, manganese and folate. They are a great source of heart healthy monounsaturated fatty acids that…
KETO COCONUT FLOUR PANCAKES FOOD AS MEDICINE Grassfed butter and ghee contain conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which has been shown to aid in weight loss by promoting the reduction of belly fat and aids in muscle growth. When trying to lose weight, it’s important to maintain or increase lean muscle mass to prevent your body’s…
OATMEAL RAISIN LACTATION COOKIES Galactagogues are compounds that aid in increasing milk production and flow. Herbs such as alfalfa, blessed thistle and fenugreek have historically been used to aid with low milk production. These cookies use brewer’s yeast, rolled oats and flaxseeds which are all considered galactagogues and turn them into a delicious, satiating snack…
HOW TO MAKE GHEE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Ghee is clarified butter and is able to tolerate higher heat treatments because it has the milk solids removed. While it is historically used in Indian cooking, it can be used in any recipe in place of butter or cooking oil and is often better tolerated by those who…
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA Food as Medicine: Turmeric is one of most powerful anti-tumorgenic spices on the planet, helping to starve off blood supply to tumors and inhibiting their growth. Turmeric contains curcumin, which is what gives curry its yellow color and is a very strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound! Ingredients: For the marinade: 2 lbs…
SIMPLE BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES FOOD AS MEDICINE: Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene (which the body then converts to Vitamin A) and are also good sources of Vitamin C, manganese, copper, Vitamin B6, potassium, iron, and dietary fiber. Sweet potatoes come in about 400 varieties and two main hues, with either cream- or orange-colored…
STUFFED POBLANO PEPPERS RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: All chili peppers, including green chilis, 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…
