GLUTEN FREE VEGGIE SPRING ROLLS RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: These spring rolls are a wheat free snack or meal that is surprisingly low in carbohydrates! Full of fresh herbs and vegetables, these rolls can help detoxify the system and are full of antioxidants to protect you from oxidative damage on a cellular level. Feel free…
SURPRISING SYMPTOMS OF GLUTEN INTOLERANCE Over two million Americans have celiac disease and should avoid eating gluten. However, as little as a decade ago, virtually no one in the U.S. seemed to have a problem eating this protein that’s found in bread and other foods. Research confirms that about 1 percent of U.S. adults have…
RECIPE RE-DO: BAKED FISH AND CHIPS FOOD AS MEDICINE: Fish and chips are typically beer-battered and deep-fried, filled with nearly a day’s worth of calories and lacking in any significant nutrient value. This version is baked instead of fried and uses sweet potatoes and parsnips for the chips and a gluten-free crust for the fish.…
CABBAGE ROLLS WITH GRASS-FED BISON FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: When choosing a ripe cabbage, select a head that is both firm and feels dense. A fresh cabbage will have bright colored, crisp outer leaves and still have its stem in tact. Cabbage should be stored in the crisper of your refrigerator, where it will stay fresh for about…
SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: Volumetrics is the focus on eating foods that are high in nutrients and volume but low in calories. These foods yield satisfaction while promoting weight loss. Cup for cup, swapping out pasta for spaghetti squash saves over 180 calories and provides less than 1/3 of the carbohydrates. Using non-starchy vegetables such as spaghetti squash…
HERB ROASTED AND SPICED SQUASH CUBES INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds winter squash 2 Tbsp grass-fed butter or coconut oil EITHER 4 Tbsp chopped herbs (choose 1-2 from: Basil, Tarragon, Oregano, Sage, Rosemary, Thyme, Marjoram) OR 1 Tbsp (Choose 1: chili powder, cumin, turmeric, ginger, etc.) Coarse sea salt, to taste DIRECTIONS: Follow Simple Roasted Squash Halves…
MINI PUMPKIN PIES WITH HAZELNUT CRUST FOOD-AS-MEDICINE Pumpkin can be used as a treatment for heart health, inflammation, cancer and eye health. The seeds contain a compound called phytosterols, which have been shown to help lower the bad cholesterol levels in your blood. The flesh is high in vitamin A, which is known to promote…
SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: Sweet potatoes are an under appreciated treatment for inflammation and cancer. Being rich in beta-carotene, a compound that is converted to Vitamin A within the body, this vegetable can help decrease your risk for cancer. Sweet potatoes are also good sources of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, potassium, iron, manganese and…
ADHD AND CHOCONANA SMOOTHIE RECIPE BALANCED NUTRITION FOR YOUR CHILDREN: FOOD AS MEDICINE ADHD Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often persists into adulthood. ADHD includes a combination of problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior that is often paired with low self-esteem,…
