FOOD AS MEDICINE Plantains are very similar to bananas in terms of their nutritional properties, but when unripe they lend themselves better to savory preparations (treat them kind of like potatoes). This recipe is inspired by the plantain tostones (think a thick chip!) served with virtually ever meal in Colombia. Like bananas, plantains are a…
COPING WITH KETO FLU People transitioning to a very low carbohydrate diet sometimes experience mild, temporary side effects while their bodies adjust to this major change in their diet. The shift of using glucose as fuel to conversion of ketones as primary fuel source can have different effects. Some transition with ease while others go…
BRUSSLES SPROUTS WITH BACON & CRANBERRIES 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 body…
BRAISED CABBAGE FOOD-AS-MEDICINE The anti-inflammatory effects of cabbage come from it being rich in Vitamin C and also containing polyphenols. These compounds help by deactivating oxidized molecules in the body, which are known to cause damage and inflammation to cells. The fiber in cabbage helps sequester excess cholesterol in the bowel and lower LDL levels.…
