THE BEST FOODS FOR BEAUTIFUL SKIN Have you been searching for the best foods for beautiful skin? Beauty is in fact more than skin deep. If your diet is nutrient deficient, the evidence will appear in your skin quality – dry, washed out, and wrinkled! Instead of eating foods that are processed, refined, and full…
MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP SMOOTHIE RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Which is higher in potassium: an avocado or a banana? If you said, avocado – you’re right! This deliciously creamy fruit is a great source of vitamins E, K, and B6, as well as folate. The healthy fatty acid profile of avocados has been proven to protect…
AVOCADO CHOCOLATE MOUSSE RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: We love a sweet treat after (or before) dinner! Fight off stress, lower blood pressure and curb your sweet cravings with our Avocado Chocolate Mousse recipe. Avocados and chocolate? Naturally, it doesn’t sound like the most pleasing combination, but don’t knock it till you try it! It’s sweet, satisfying…
KALE APHRODISIAC SALAD RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: This Kale Aphrodisiac Salad recipe is sure to please! Researchers have identified over 45 different flavonoids in kale; kaempferol and quercetin top the list. These flavonoids combine both antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer benefits in a way that gives kale a leading dietary role. Kale can provide great benefit…
SIMPLE DRESSED AVOCADO RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: A fun take on Tex-Mex flavor profiles provides support for metabolism and detox. The avocado contributes B vitamins and fatty acids that aid to manage stress response and reduce excess cortisol stress hormone, while the spice and zing of onions aid to boost metabolism and detoxification. This is…
STRESS BUSTING SMOOTHIE FOOD AS MEDICINE: This smoothie combines compounds that support adrenal health while providing balance in the brain. Rich in amino acids for and cofactors for healthy stress hormone production, this smoothie helps to reset the brain and prevent depletion of serotonin and dopamine. It also provides anti-inflammatory support and L-theonine to aid…
AVOCADO DETOX SOUP RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Cucumbers are incredibly hydrating, and staying adequately hydrated during the hotter months is crucial. It has a diuretic property (especially helpful in the dry summer months), which acts to flush toxins out of the body and maintain healthy tissue and skin. Cucumber is extremely low in calories and…
GLUTATHIONE: THE ANTIOXIDANT AND IMMUNE SUPER NUTRIENT This super nutrient is made naturally in the liver but many Americans are deficient in it. This antioxidant is added to prevent toxic overload of cancer treatment and to aid in treatment of AIDS. Many diseases such as cancer, autoimmune conditions, and symptoms such as fatigue and brain fog,…
