FOOD AS MEDICINE We’ve been getting a ton of carrots in our CSA recently and while they are a great kid-friendly crunchy snack, addition to bone broth or side, the same old carrots can get a little boring. Pairing them with a creamy sauce and fresh herbs helps to elevate rainbow carrots into a warm…
FOOD AS MEDICINE Did you forget about carrots when you went keto? Time to bring them back! The health benefits of carrots are numerous, but they are best known for their antioxidant qualities. Beta-carotene is the compound found in orange-yellow fleshed produce that has a wide-range of disease-fighting qualities. Other varieties of carrots, like cosmic…
AHI TUNA POKE BOWL FOOD AS MEDICINE Fatty fish like tuna and salmon are one of the best sources of omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids are responsible for reducing inflammation in the body and preventing plaque build up in the arteries as well as promoting healthy cognitive function and skin health. While…
THAI KOHLRABI SLAW FOOD AS MEDICINE If you’ve never heard of kohlrabi, you are probably not alone! But perhaps you have spotted it at your local farmers market or come across it tucked in amongst broccoli and cauliflower at your natural foods grocery store. Kohlrabi is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family (along with…
CARROT PUREE DIP FOOD AS MEDICINE: The health benefits of carrots are numerous, but they are best known for their antioxidant qualities. Beta-carotene is compound found in orange-yellow fleshed produce that has a wide-range of disease fighting qualities. Other varieties of carrots, like cosmic carrots and rainbow carrots, have plant pigment based compounds in addition…
MISO HEALTHY SALAD FOOD AS MEDICINE: Cruciferous vegetables contain sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinols (IC3s) which drive the phase 2 detox pathways functioning to excrete carcinogenic substances, prevent precancerous cell growth and promote Natural Killer cells (NK cells) to build an army against cancer. Turmeric contains powerful anti-inflammatory activity from curcumin, which inhibits the growth of cancer…
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…
CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Cauliflower is low in carbohydrates and is incredibly nutrient dense, making it a great base for soups, purees and mashes as well as a starch replacement! Cauliflower contains powerful sulfur compounds that have the ability to protect against cancer and detoxify the body, as well as significant amounts…
CARROTS: TWO WAYS Our whole team is crazy for carrots! Whether they’re raw, steamed or mashed, they’re a delicious and healthy treat. We previously wrote a blog on the health benefits of this root vegetable. Today, we’re featuring carrots two ways. Maple-Glazed Carrots Ingredients: 1 bunch of carrots 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup 2 teaspoons…
