FOOD AS MEDICINE: We’ll be the first to admit that eating organs can be intimidating and come with a little bit of “yuck” factor, but it is a recommendation I come back to time and time again when talking about eating snout-to-tail, supporting optimal health and repleting nutrient deficiencies! Eating organs is one of the…
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…
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 Tequila as medicine? Debatable, but cocktails happen especially in the summertime and there are definitely better-than choices when it comes to alcohol. Beware of pre-mixed cocktails, especially the frozen variety which can be a sugar and carbohydrate bomb and leave you with a splitting headache! This Avo-Rita is a fun take on…
FOOD AS MEDICINE We love adding gelatin to recipes whenever possible whether using to thicken sauces or soups, create gut supporting warm beverages or in gelatin gummies! These gummies combine cold brew for a caffeinated kick with pasture-raised gelatin for gut support, heavy cream for a dose of healthy fats and CBD for a mellow-out…
FOOD AS MEDICINE These Chorizo Meatballs are a great way to change up your weekly meal prep game by combining spicy chorizo with grassfed ground beef for a nutrient-dense and flavor-packed meal. The addition of pork rinds gives structure (think breadcrumb replacement) while also providing glycine to support neuromuscular relaxation, depth of sleep and gaba…
FOOD AS MEDICINE There is something so nostalgic about the combination of peanut butter and chocolate! This skillet blondie calls forth nostalgia while keeping carbs low and inflammatory ingredients like gluten out and is great to make for a celebratory meal or a kid’s birthday party! The combination of pasture-raised butter and peanut butter (yes…
FOOD AS MEDICINE You guys know by now that the FAT is where it’s at and these chicken thigh skewers are an awesome way to keep your low carb diet interesting! Satay is a southeast Asian dish popular in Indonesia that is made with some form of delicious skewered, grilled meat served with a sauce.This…
FOOD AS MEDICINE Homemade nut milks can be an awesome way to ramp up the nutrient density of smoothies and shakes while keeping a tight eye on ingredient quality, and they are easier to make than you would think! many store bought nut milks have added binders, fillers and stabilizers such as carageenan which has…
