FOOD AS MEDICINE These braised short ribs and melt-in-your-mouth good and channel flavors of holiday nostalgia with cherries, cinnamon and rosemary. Using the slow cooker makes for an easy make-ahead meal (plus it makes your house smell amazing!) Cherries are rich in anthocyanins, which contributes their dark pigmentation while providing anti-inflammatory benefits for joint pain…
FOOD AS MEDICINE We love grassfed beef for its anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids as well as CLAs to support metabolism. These short ribs came from our friends at Yonder Way Farm here in Texas and they were AMAZING braised in the Instant Pot along with pungent Korean flavors. Finding and supporting your…
Slow Cooker Keto Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo FOOD AS MEDICINE This gumbo uses arrowroot to replace four in a traditional roux, which adds thickness without the inflammatory effects of gluten. While making this in a slow cooker might break some of the traditional rules of gumbo, it makes for a hearty winter meal that is ready…
SLOW COOKER LAMB VINDALOO FOOD AS MEDICINE Lamb is an often overlooked protein source that lends itself well to Mediterranean and Indian flavor profiles. When concerned about sourcing and grass-fed vs. conventional, lamb is actually very likely to be pasture-raised as it will typically come from a smaller farming operation. Lamb is a great source…
BISON PUMPKIN CHILI FOOD AS MEDICINE Just 1 cup of cooked pumpkin offers 200% your daily needed vitamin A 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 bad cholesterol…
KETO CHICKEN MOLE 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 green chili peppers may help inhibit the growth of cancer cells. This compound is…
SLOW COOKER CARNITAS RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: This healthy slow cooker carnitas recipe is seared with lard or bacon grease before being added to the slow cooker. Lard has been given a negative health connotation from the lipid hypothesis and misinformation on saturated fat in relationship to cardiovascular disease. If you are following my blog or…
