NOURISHING TOMATO BASIL SOUP FOOD AS MEDICINE: Tomatoes are jam-packed with vitamins A, B, C, and K. They also contain high levels of potassium and chromium, which aid in stabilizing blood sugar and ward off those pesky sugar cravings. Tomatoes can be eaten in a variety of ways, both raw and cooked. Eating them both…
HEALING THE GUT WITH FUNCTIONAL APPROACHES AND MY POST C-SECTION GUT HEALING As a functional medicine dietitian, I spend a lot of time with clients discussing and examining the role the gut has on their whole body health. Your gut or GI tract influences your digestion, immune health, nutritional status, stress response, mood stability, inflammatory…
It is believed that 1 in 3 women will experience an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime leading to a long and painful recovery process and debilitating medical bills. Osteoporosis occurs when there is a loss of bone mass increasing fragility of bones and risk of fracture; most common in pelvis, wrist, scapula, and vertebrae. Stress,…
KETO SHEPHERD’S PIE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Grassfed beef is rich in anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and CLAs and is free from added hormones and antibiotics found in conventionally raised animal products. For meats, eggs, dairy there are significant nutritional differences in pastured animal products resulting in increased amounts of CLAs, which are omega fatty…
SIMPLE ORGAN PUREE & PÂTÉ FOOD AS MEDICINE: Pasture-raised liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods you can eat. Organs are rich in important nutrients like Vitamins A, D, E, K, B12, folic acid, and minerals such as copper and iron. Most importantly these nutrients are in a bioavailable form meaning they are…
GUT RESTORING BONE BROTH: FOOD AS MEDICINE: Chicken Soup has long been promoted as a “cure” for the common cold and University of Nebraska researchers validate that claim. They tested 13 brands, they found that all but one (chicken-flavored ramen noodles) blocked the migration of inflammatory white blood cells. Cold symptoms result from an accumulation of…
Broccoli Cheddar Soup This soup is a total nostalgia indulgence for me. I used to order it from any sandwich shop and craved it! As I stopped really eating sandwiches and started eating more whole foods, it was quickly removed from my life. Especially when I found out most versions are made from a brick…
GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE REDO FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: The benefits of eating green beans range from cardiovascular heath to cancer prevention to bone health. Green beans contain both Vitamin C and Vitamin A; antioxidants that work to remove free radicals from the body and help prevent any oxidative damage that can lead to cancer. The Vitamin K in…
PACKED BONE BROTH – THE REAL DEAL OR ALL HYPE? In case you missed it, bone broth is the latest health craze. But bone broth is actually nothing new! in fact, it is a very traditional food and probably even a prehistoric food. Traditional or home-made bone broth is made simply by simmering the bones…
