EPIGENETICS: THE INFLUENCE YOU HAVE ON YOUR GENES! You may have heard some of the scary statistics about disease trends in family history and you may have been told that there is nothing you can do about it as it is “genetic”. What if I told you your genes are NOT your destiny, instead your…
GRASSFED BEEF AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHILI 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…
DARK CHOCOLATE ALMOND BUTTER CUPS FOOD AS MEDICINE: Cacao is high in antioxidants, exceeding red wine, green tea, and other exotic superfoods. It is also high in magnesium, which aids in lowering blood pressure levels and helps to relax muscles. When choosing chocolate, always look for at least 70% cacao. These dark chocolate almond butter cups…
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…
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…
OATMEAL RAISIN LACTATION COOKIES Galactagogues are compounds that aid in increasing milk production and flow. Herbs such as alfalfa, blessed thistle and fenugreek have historically been used to aid with low milk production. These cookies use brewer’s yeast, rolled oats and flaxseeds which are all considered galactagogues and turn them into a delicious, satiating snack…
WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER FOOD AS MEDICINE: Cauliflower has a mild and sweet flavor and can be prepared in a variety of ways including, roasted, sautéed, steamed or even chopped as a rice substitute or mashed as a potato substitute. Cauliflower has a variety of nutritional benefits one of them being cancer prevention. The I3C compound…
