FOOD AS MEDICINE: Weird pregnancy craving or best cookie combo ever? We’ll let you decide! Bacon is a great source of the powerhouse nutrient choline, which helps to support cognitive function, memory and mood starting from conception all the way through senior status with potential to prevent age-related decline and dementia! Choline also has many…
FOOD AS MEDICINE Wedge salads are a steakhouse classic but often get overlooked as iceberg lettuce is not known for its nutritional value. By loading up on fresh herbs, tomatoes and even bacon though, this salad can definitely have some redeeming properties. You can certainly use any head lettuce in this recipe and if your…
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…
BACON WRAPPED BUTTERNUT SQUASH FOOD AS MEDICINE Butternut squash has a range of health benefits from blood sugar regulation to its antioxidant functions. Being high in soluble fiber and pectins, this squash helps to prevent blood sugar spikes in the blood caused by the digestion of carbohydrates. The abundance of carotenoids available in butternut squash…
SCARY HALLOWEEN TREATS: BLOODY THUMBS WITH MCT KETCHUP FOOD AS MEDICINE There’s nothing scary about the ingredient list in these creepy Halloween treats! When choosing a hotdog or sausage it is essential to look at quality sourcing! Traditional hotdogs can have a scary list of ingredients including nitrites, a known carcinogen. Choosing uncured and 100%…
BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN THIGHS FOOD AS MEDICINE Chicken thighs are a quick and easy protein source that is higher in saturated fat than white meat, making it more satiating. Dark meat delivers more iron, zinc and selenium than white meat and is also abundant in the nutrient taurine, which can significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular…
BONE BROTH BLOODY MARY FOOD AS MEDICINE Cocktails as medicine? Especially in the traditional sense, a bloody mary can actually feel that way after a night of a little too much fun! This bloody mary uses bone broth to ramp up electrolyte profile, reduce gut distress and support a healthy gut lining and get you…
SPAGHETTI SQUASH CARBONARA FOOD AS MEDICINE This carbonara is an indulgent way to keep your low carb or keto lifestyle fresh and is remarkably simple to make. Spaghetti squash provides the texture of pasta without all the carbs and creates volume without excessive calories, leading to a feeling of satiety or fullness. Cup for cup, swapping…
MINI MEATLOAVES WITH LIVER AND BACON FOOD AS MEDICINE Liver, which is often regarded as an old-school superfood, is making a resurgence in traditional foods communities, and rightly so! Grandma got something right—liver is incredibly rich in vitamins, minerals, quality protein and fat. It is particularly rich in nutrients that support optimal brain function, including…
