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…
FOOD AS MEDICINE We LOVE using sea vegetables for snacking like in these Roasted Almonds with Nori and Sesame, in a simple roll up like the ones featured in this blog on Supporting Bone Health and in salads like this oldie-but goodie Avocado Arame Salad. A lot of times though, seaweed can sit on the…
FOOD AS MEDICINE Sardines are one of those foods that even functional medicine RDs have to psych themselves up to eat from time to time while uttering “this is good for me, this is good for me”. Sardines are known to pack a nutrient density punch and are high in omega 3 fatty acids, B-12…
FOOD AS MEDICINE Do you lettuce wrap?! A lettuce wrapped burger is a keto staple at home and on the go for a quick and satisfying meal that feels super indulgent while saving a ton of carbs! I made these Greek Lamb Burgers when doing my MRT Elimination Diet (no beef for 2 weeks!) and…
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 Crab is an often overlooked protein source that is a good source of calcium and phosphorus which are both needed for maintaining bone health in the aging process and prevention of osteoporosis. Crab meat has a wealth of B vitamins which support energy and cognition as well as immune boosting minerals copper…
FOOD AS MEDICINE Citrus is a rich source of bioflavanoids which can promote detoxification and fight against cancer. The nobiletin found in citrus peels and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) are compounds that have antiangiogenic properties virtually starving off the fuel source of tumors at the level of the vessel. The vitamin C found in lemon plays…
FOOD AS MEDICINE Plantains are very similar to bananas in terms of their nutritional properties, but when unripe they lend themselves better to savory preparations (treat them kind of like potatoes). This recipe is inspired by the plantain tostones (think a thick chip!) served with virtually ever meal in Colombia. Like bananas, plantains are a…
