EGGS BENEDICT WITH AVOCADO HOLLANDAISE FOOD AS MEDICINE This is an indulgent yet very low carb recipe perfect for lazy Sunday mornings or a small brunch gathering! Avocado contributes B vitamins and fatty acids that aid to manage stress response and reduce excess cortisol stress hormone! Avocados are also higher in potassium than bananas and…
SPAGHETTI SQUASH BOLOGNESE 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…
CAULIFLOWER AVOCADO TOAST FOOD AS MEDICINE Avocados are higher in potassium than bananas. They also offer a great source of vitamin E, K, B6, and folate. They have a healthy fatty acid profile that has demonstrated through research to protect against prostate and breast cancer as well as heart disease. This avocado toast recipe has…
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…
OLIVE TAPENADE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Olives satisfy a craving for a salty snack while maintaining a low carb or ketogenic lifestyle. Olives and olive oil are bursting with phytonutrients and are a great source of Vitamin E as well as cancer-fighting antioxidants. Olives can help to lower blood pressure as well as cholesterol due to…
QUICK PICKLED JALAPENOS FOOD AS MEDICINE: All chili peppers 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 jalapenos may help inhibit the growth of cancer cells. This compound is known for…
HEIRLOOM TOMATO PICO DE GALLO 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…
NATURALLY NOURISHED TACO SALAD 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…
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE KETO BITES 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…
