FOOD AS MEDICINE Tequila as medicine? Debatable, but cocktails happen especially in the summertime and there are definitely better-than choices when it comes to alcohol. Beware of pre-mixed cocktails, especially the frozen variety which can be a sugar and carbohydrate bomb and leave you with a splitting headache! This Avo-Rita is a fun take on…
CILANTRO LIME CAULIFLOWER RICE FOOD AS MEDICINE Cauliflower rice is a tried and true keto staple but can get a little boring with just salt and pepper! Adding citrus zest to your keto recipes is a great way to reap the immune boosting benefits of Vitamin C and antioxidants going into the fall and winter…
NATURALLY NOURISHED LOW CARB MARGARITA FOOD AS MEDICINE Tequila is definitely the most keto-friendly alcohol choice in terms of its caloric influence and can be dressed up a number of ways. This is our favorite to make at home or order in a restaurant (though they likely won’t have coconut water or orange extract on…
SNAPPER CEVICHE IN CABBAGE CUPS FOOD AS MEDICINE Ceviche can seem like more of a restaurant dish and be intimidating to make at home, but it is actually remarkably easy! Many worry about consuming raw fish, but as long as you start with high quality wild caught fish that is very fresh there should be…
BLACKBERRY LIME COCONUT MILK POPSICLES FOOD AS MEDICINE Citrus zest can be a great source of nutrients on a low carb diet as it is packed with immune boosting vitamin C and antioxidants. It also provides potassium to help keep blood pressure in check and limonene, a phytochemical that may have anti-cancer effects. Using the…
THAI LETTUCE WRAPS FOOD AS MEDICINE Adding fresh herbs to meals is a great way to contribute flavor with increased nutrients for a balanced diet! Simple flavors allow for a true appreciation for the bounty of the season. Fresh herbs are also very nutrient dense and can add antioxidant and detoxification support to any meal!…
BERRY BLAST MOCKTAIL FOOD AS MEDICINE We tend to indulge in alcohol more over the holiday season and this can really slow down your metabolism. As few as 1-2 glasses of wine or cocktails can slow your metabolism by 70% for two reasons. First, alcohol dehydrates the body, lowering the water available for other biochemical…
CARNITAS BURRITO BOWL FOOD AS MEDICINE: This Carnitas Burrito Bowl uses our Slow Cooker Carnitas over a bed of leafy greens to add volume and nutrient density. Volumetrics is the principle of getting the most volume out of the least amount of calories. This concept can also be referred to as the energy density or…
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…
