KETO SHEPHERD’S PIE 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…
MATCHA COCONUT GUMMIES FOOD AS MEDICINE: Matcha is a powdered form of a Japanese green tea that is grown in shade to increase certain properties and make the taste more smooth with a less astringent aftertaste. Matcha is a ground powder of the entire leaf of tea which is consumed whole rather than steeping the leaf and discarding,…
BLT SKEWERS WITH BLUE CHEESE DIPPING SAUCE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Pasture-raised pork is an excellent source of B vitamins and is high in anti-inflammatory, heart healthy and cancer-fighting omega 3 fatty acids as well as CLAs. Pork is also an excellent source of the amino acid tryptophan, usually associated with our Thanksgiving turkey, which the…
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…
REHYDRATING BEET SMOOTHIE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Coconut water is a great beverage to maintain optimal hydration and balance electrolytes while preventing nausea. Be sure to choose a product without added sugars and organic if possible. The berries contain anthocyanins which are an antioxidant with properties that support healthy blood cell formation and protect blood vessels…
MANGO COCONUT GELATIN FOOD AS MEDICINE: Gelatin is comprised of glycine and proline, two amino acids that are generally limited in the American diet as they are found abundant in organs, bones, and fibrous animal tissues not commonly consumed in our modern diet. These amino acids contribute to healthy skin and promote collagen formation as…
SWEET POTATO LATKES 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 flesh. Anthocyanin…
CHOCOLATE BOOST SMOOTHIE RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Maca stimulates the pituitary gland which stimulates human growth hormone, oxytocin, and progesterone production. Progesterone aids in healthy implantation of the fertilized egg and provides support for healthy placental production to prevent miscarriage. Maca also aids in healthy libido which can make the fertility process a lot more…
BOOSTING THE THYROID GLAND FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH You may have heard about the importance of your thyroid gland, in fact the thyroid gland controls the way you metabolize food, the way you use energy, lose and gain weight, how well or poorly you sleep, and much, much more. Today’s post will explain how to support…
