FOOD AS MEDICINE Delicata squash has a sweet flesh similar to butternut or acorn squash but is smaller in size and way easier to handle and cooks in way less time! It is low enough in carbs that it can fit within the macros of a keto diet while providing a ton of vitamin A…
FOOD AS MEDICINE Salads don’t always have to mean lettuce (though we always advocate for 2-3 cups leafy greens daily) and they definitely don’t have to be boring! This marinated cucumber salad is a great way to switch things up while reaping the benefits of cucumbers. Cucumbers are incredibly hydrating which is especially important as…
FOOD AS MEDICINE Wedge salads are a steakhouse classic but often get overlooked as iceberg lettuce is not known for its nutritional value. By loading up on fresh herbs, tomatoes and even bacon though, this salad can definitely have some redeeming properties. You can certainly use any head lettuce in this recipe and if your…
Food-as-Medicine: Lobster is really an indulgence that doesn’t have to be unapproachable, this symbol of luxury is also quite the aphrodisiac and when paired in this recipe is sure to get your love one “in the mood”. Lobster is a lean protein that is rich in B12, zinc, and selenium, all nutrients which aid in…
ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH SALAD FOOD AS MEDICINE This salad takes a “nose-to-tail” approach to consuming delicata squash and is an awesome way to incorporate fall produce into your diet. This philosophy of eating is often applied to animals but when treating vegetables in the same way we reap the benefits of a vast array of…
SHAVED ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH MARCONA ALMONDS & MANCHEGO FOOD AS MEDICINE Zucchini are an excellent source of manganese and vitamin C as well as a good source of vitamin A (through its concentration of carotenoid phytonutrients), B vitamins, and a combination of antioxidant nutrients. Some antioxidants deserving of special attention include carotenoids (found in vitamin…
GRILLED CAESAR SALAD FOOD AS MEDICINE Anchovies are a great source of omega 3 fatty acids that support brain function, heart health and combat inflammation. As they are a whole fish (bones and all), anchovies contain a solid dose of calcium to support skeletal health. They are also very low in mercury and other heavy…
EASY ANTIPASTO SALAD FOOD AS MEDICINE Leafy greens are a great way to volumize your meals. At 11-25 calories per cup but filled with antioxidants they are a great bang for your buck! Add greens not only to your salad bowl, but at the bottom of your soups, next to your eggs, and doctor up…
BIG GREEK SALAD FOOD AS MEDICINE Leafy greens are a great way to volumize your meals. At 11-25 calories per cup but filled with antioxidants they are a great bang for your buck! Add greens not only to your salad bowl, but at the bottom of your soups, next to your eggs, and doctor up…
