FOOD AS MEDICINE Ripe juicy peaches and fresh whipped cream are a super easy summer treat that can easily satisfy a crowd at your next dinner party or cookout. I love that this recipe doesn’t require time slaving over a hot stove in the dead of summer and if already grilling proteins and veggies can…
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 You guys know by now that the FAT is where it’s at and these chicken thigh skewers are an awesome way to keep your low carb diet interesting! Satay is a southeast Asian dish popular in Indonesia that is made with some form of delicious skewered, grilled meat served with a sauce.This…
GRILLED PEACHES WITH PROSCIUTTO, GOAT CHEESE + BALSAMIC FOOD AS MEDICINE Stone fruits like peaches, plums and nectarines have been shown to ward off obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. They also have bioactive and phenolic compounds including quercetin and anthocyanins with anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties and their soluble fiber helps…
GRILLED CAESAR SALAD FOOD AS MEDICINE Anchovies are a great source of omega 3 fatty acids that support brain function, heart health and combat inflammation. As they are a whole fish (bones and all), anchovies contain a solid dose of calcium to support skeletal health. They are also very low in mercury and other heavy…
SLIDERS 3 WAYS FOOD AS MEDICINE Grassfed beef is rich in anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and CLAs (conjugated linoleic acids) and is free from added hormones and antibiotics found in conventionally raised animal products. For meats, eggs and dairy there are significant nutritional differences in pastured animal products resulting in increased amounts of CLAs,…
MEXICAN STYLE BLISTERED SHISHITO PEPPERS 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…
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BOURBON PEACH GLAZE RECIPE 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, which we usually associate with our Thanksgiving turkey,…
