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…
BRAISED COLLARD GREENS WITH BACON FOOD AS MEDICINE Collard greens are in abundance in the fall and winter months and sadly they get a little neglected as far as greens go though they are incredibly nutritious as a rich source of bioavailable folate, magnesium iron, vitamin K as well as Vitamins A and C. These…
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…
SIMPLE OLIVE OIL MAYONAISE Food as Medicine: Industrialized oils are oils extracted from things like grains, seeds and beans such as canola oil, cottonseed and soybean oil. They began to largely replace traditional saturated fats in the diet as saturated fats became demonized and as processed, packaged food became more common in the American Diet.…
SWEET AND SOUR PORK MEATBALLS RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Pasture-raised pork is an excellent source of B vitamins and is high in anti-inflammatory, heart healthy and cancer-fighting omega 3 fatty acids as well as CLAs. Pork is also an excellent source of the amino acid tryptophan, which we usually associate with our Thanksgiving turkey, which…
CRUNCHY SPICED CHICKPEAS RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are an excellent source of soluble fiber and aids in lowering cholesterol. Although chickpeas are a carbohydrate, they’re also a great source of protein. The combination of protein and fiber increases satiety, while stabilizing blood sugar. Chickpeas also contain high levels of…
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BOURBON PEACH GLAZE RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Pasture-raised pork is an excellent source of B vitamins and is high in anti-inflammatory, heart healthy and cancer-fighting omega 3 fatty acids as well as CLAs. Pork is also an excellent source of the amino acid tryptophan, which we usually associate with our Thanksgiving turkey,…
