STAYING ON TRACK DURING TRAVEL AVOIDING MAJOR PITFALLS With summer travel plans on the horizon, it can be difficult to stay on track with a clean eating or keto lifestyle. However, with the right planning and a little navigation, it is entirely possible to avoid the dreaded vacation weight gain and come back feeling vibrant…
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…
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…
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…
NOURISHING TOMATO BASIL SOUP FOOD AS MEDICINE: Tomatoes are jam-packed with vitamins A, B, C, and K. They also contain high levels of potassium and chromium, which aid in stabilizing blood sugar and ward off those pesky sugar cravings. Tomatoes can be eaten in a variety of ways, both raw and cooked. Eating them both…
SALTED MAPLE PECAN BUTTER FOOD AS MEDICINE: Making your own nut butters is easy and a great way to avoid unwanted added oils and sweeteners often found in the store bought variety. Nut butters that are not often found on shelves like pumpkin seed, brazil nut and pecan can be easily made in your food…
HEIRLOOM TOMATO PICO DE GALLO FOOD AS MEDICINE: Tomatoes are jam-packed with vitamins A, B, C, and K. They also contain high levels of potassium and chromium, which aid in stabilizing blood sugar and ward off those pesky sugar cravings. Tomatoes can be eaten in a variety of ways, both raw and cooked. Eating them…
NATURALLY NOURISHED TACO SALAD FOOD AS MEDICINE: Grassfed beef is rich in anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and CLAs and is free from added hormones and antibiotics found in conventionally raised animal products. For meats, eggs, dairy there are significant nutritional differences in pastured animal products resulting in increased amounts of CLAs, which are omega fatty…
