CILANTRO LIME CAULIFLOWER RICE FOOD AS MEDICINE Cauliflower rice is a tried and true keto staple but can get a little boring with just salt and pepper! Adding citrus zest to your keto recipes is a great way to reap the immune boosting benefits of Vitamin C and antioxidants going into the fall and winter…
SEEDY KETO PUMPKIN BREAD FOOD AS MEDICINE Did you know that pumpkin contains more potassium than a banana? Pumpkin is jam packed with nutrients including a hefty dose of Vitamin A to support vision and Vitamin K to support bone health. he soluble fiber and zinc in pumpkin play a role for blood sugar and insulin…
QUICK PICKLED RED ONIONS FOOD AS MEDICINE Onions along with garlic, leeks, shallots, and scallions, are members of the pungent sulfur-containing allium family. These foods all contribute as aromatics in culinary applications and potent detoxifiers in the food-as-medicine realm. Onions are a great source of antioxidants and polyphenols, two of the most potent are glutathione…
ZUCCHINI FRIES WITH SPICY AIOLI FOOD AS MEDICINE Zucchini are an excellent source of manganese and vitamin C as well as a good source of vitamin A (through its concentration of carotenoid phytonutrients), B vitamins, and a combination of antioxidant nutrients. Some antioxidants deserving of special attention include carotenoids (found in vitamin A concentration) lutein…
GRILLED PEACHES WITH PROSCIUTTO, GOAT CHEESE + BALSAMIC FOOD AS MEDICINE Stone fruits like peaches, plums and nectarines have been shown to ward off obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. They also have bioactive and phenolic compounds including quercetin and anthocyanins with anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties and their soluble fiber helps…
KETO MACADAMIA BREAD FOOD AS MEDICINE Macadamia nuts are an amazing keto treat–in fact we often eat them straight out of the bag frozen for a rich, creamy, fat-fueled snack! Macadamia nuts are packed with vitamin A, B vitamins, iron, manganese and folate. They are a great source of heart healthy monounsaturated fatty acids that…
KETO ZUCCHINI FRITTERS FOOD AS MEDICINE As a veggie loving momma, I am always working to find creative ways to keep Stella nourished and excited about eating a variety of vegetables. Eggs are a great vehicle for me to add in nutritional density and they are pretty amazing on their own providing fat soluble nutrients…
PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS FOOD AS MEDICINE Asparagus is very high in the amino acid, Asparagine. Asparagine is synthesized from aspartate and glutamine and can be readily converted into aspartate for cellular functions including energy production. It is also a component of the urea cycle, helping to remove excess ammonia to prevent toxic overload. Asparagine can…
KETO BROCCOLI GRATIN FOOD AS MEDICINE Cruciferous vegetables are rich in detoxifying sulfur-rich compounds. Beyond detox support, broccoli is also high in Indole-3-Carbonoles (I3Cs) which are cancer-fighting while supporting immune and cellular function. Beyond the ability to fight against disease I3C also aids in hormonal balance and can help fight estrogen dominance by detoxing out…
