FOOD AS MEDICINE: This salsa verde is a super versatile condiment that can be used as a dip for pork rinds, veggies or grain free chips and can also be used in recipes such as our Keto Chicken Enchiladas or Slow Cooker Carnitas. Salsa verde uses a base of tomatillos which are high in Vitamin…
CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE 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, which…
MINI MEATLOAVES WITH LIVER AND BACON FOOD AS MEDICINE Liver, which is often regarded as an old-school superfood, is making a resurgence in traditional foods communities, and rightly so! Grandma got something right—liver is incredibly rich in vitamins, minerals, quality protein and fat. It is particularly rich in nutrients that support optimal brain function, including…
BUTTERNUT AND BRUSSELS BREAKFAST HASH FOOD AS MEDICINE: Brussels sprouts have a wide array of health benefits ranging from cardiovascular health, cancer prevention and detoxifying properties. Sulforaphane compounds in Brussels sprouts are known to promote anti-inflammatory activity in the cardiovascular system and help repair any damage in the blood vessels. Being a sulfur-rich vegetable, the…
SIMPLE ORGAN PUREE & PÂTÉ FOOD AS MEDICINE: Pasture-raised liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods you can eat. Organs are rich in important nutrients like Vitamins A, D, E, K, B12, folic acid, and minerals such as copper and iron. Most importantly these nutrients are in a bioavailable form meaning they are…
CARAMELIZED ONION, TURKEY, AND KALE EGG MUFFINS FOOD AS MEDICINE: Eggs are a nutritionally dense food, providing about 7 grams of protein each, as well as choline for brain development and omega-3’s for heart health. Eggs are also high in sulfur, which supports detoxification as well as cysteine and Vitamin D. Choose pasture raised eggs…
QUICK ONION SOUP RECIPE INGREDIENTS: 1-2 cups Caramelized onions (see above) 1 Tbsp arrowroot 3 cups of bone broth (chicken or beef) 1/2 cup white wine (or more broth) sea salt, black pepper to taste Grated Parmesan or Gruyere cheese DIRECTIONS: At the end of the caramelized onion process, stir in arrowroot allowing it to…
FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: ONIONS Onions along with garlic, leeks, shallots, and scallions, are members of the pungent sulfur-containing allium family. These foods all contribute as aromatics in culinary applications and potent detoxifiers in the food-as-medicine realm. Onions are a great source of antioxidants and polyphenols, two of the most potent are glutathione and quercetin. These compounds are…
