FOOD AS MEDICINE: We love adding collagen anywhere and everywhere to ramp up protein in a dish or beverage and provide support for hair, skin, nails, joints and beyond. Collagen is literally the glue that holds our bodies together and boasts an impressive array of research on its benefits including vascular health, treatment of pressure…
BONE BROTH BLOODY MARY FOOD AS MEDICINE Cocktails as medicine? Especially in the traditional sense, a bloody mary can actually feel that way after a night of a little too much fun! This bloody mary uses bone broth to ramp up electrolyte profile, reduce gut distress and support a healthy gut lining and get you…
THE STRESS THYROID CONNECTION When working with clients, my job as the “detective of their body” is to determine where imbalance started and how we can get to the root cause. When dealing with stubborn metabolism, hormonal imbalance, and inflammation, often stress is the driving force of dysfunction. The thyroid has a significant connection to…
IMMUNE SUPPORTING ELDERBERRY GUMMIES FOOD AS MEDICINE Elderberry based medications are thought to date back to Ancient Egypt and this potent plant was described by Hippocrates as a “medicine chest” because of the wide range of conditions it seemed to benefit. Elderberry is one of the top antiviral herbs on the planet and can aid…
FOOD AS MEDICINE Bone broth contains the amino acid glutamine, which aids in rebuilding the gut where most of the immune system is regulated. Bone broth is like a “facelift” for the gut as the glutamine sealant is paired with collagen, which tightens gut junctions to aid in repair from “leaky gut” while supporting improved…
PUMPKIN PANNA COTTA FOOD AS MEDICINE Pumpkin is a rich source of Vitamin A (200% of your daily need in one cup) in the form that best protects your vision. The soluble fiber and zinc in pumpkin play a role for blood sugar and insulin regulation while the phytosterols in the seeds aid in lowering your…
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…
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…
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 well as hair…
