FOOD AS MEDICINE We often think of sweet when it comes to pumpkin season–pumpkin pie, muffins, bread, pumpkin spice lattes and the list goes on, but going savory with pumpkin can add amazing richness of flavor and creamy texture! This Pumpkin Cashew Queso uses a base of soaked cashews and organic canned pumpkin as a…
FOOD AS MEDICINE A one-pan meal is like a dream come true after a long day in clinic and if that pan happens to contain everything that is amazing about tacos, even better! This tortilla-less taco skillet is a quick weeknight dinner that can be made with ingredients you likely already have kicking around the…
FOOD AS MEDICINE: Banana “ice cream” is a great way to incorporate whole, real foods into a frozen treat that can be equally enjoyed by kiddos as an after school treat and as a dessert by those who are carb cycling or on a low-glycemic protocol. I love the fact that you can load this…
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: We love adding collagen anywhere and everywhere to ramp up protein in a dish or beverage and provide support for hair, skin, nails, joints and beyond. Collagen is literally the glue that holds our bodies together and boasts an impressive array of research on its benefits including vascular health, treatment of pressure…
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: 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 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…
