FOOD AS MEDICINE Romesco sauce is a Spanish tomato-based sauce that is traditionally served with seafood but we think it pairs well with just about anything! It uses red bell peppers, tomatoes and a heavy hit of garlic as a base and almonds are added to give it a creamy texture and good punch of…
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 both ways provides for the…
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…
CAULIFLOWER PIZZA CRUST 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…
TOMATO AND BURRATA SALAD WITH PUMPKIN SEED PESTO FOOD AS MEDICINE Pumpkin seeds are a great source of zinc and essential fats to promote healthy testosterone levels and balanced estrogen in the body. When adding an acid to a mineral rich food, such as lemon juice with vitamin C and other limonene antioxidants, it increases…
GAME DAY GUACAMOLE FOOD AS MEDICINE Avocados contribute B vitamins and fatty acids that aid to manage stress response and reduce excess cortisol stress hormone! Avocados are also higher in potassium than bananas and offer a great source of vitamin E, K, B6, and folate. They have a healthy fatty acid profile that has demonstrated…
SPAGHETTI SQUASH BOLOGNESE 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…
NOURISHING TOMATO BASIL SOUP 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 both…
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…
