HOW TO MAKE GHEE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Ghee is clarified butter and is able to tolerate higher heat treatments because it has the milk solids removed. While it is historically used in Indian cooking, it can be used in any recipe in place of butter or cooking oil and is often better tolerated by those who…
BLT SKEWERS WITH BLUE CHEESE DIPPING SAUCE 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, usually associated with our Thanksgiving turkey, which the…
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…
MATCHA LATTE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Matcha is a powdered form of a Japanese green tea that is grown in shade to increase certain properties and make the taste more smooth with a less astringent aftertaste. Matcha is a ground powder of the entire leaf of tea which is consumed whole rather than steeping the leaf and discarding, which…
REHYDRATING BEET SMOOTHIE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Coconut water is a great beverage to maintain optimal hydration and balance electrolytes while preventing nausea. Be sure to choose a product without added sugars and organic if possible. The berries contain anthocyanins which are an antioxidant with properties that support healthy blood cell formation and protect blood vessels…
PARMESAN TRUFFLE CAULIFLOWER MASH 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…
DYSBIOSIS AND PROBIOTICS The word probiotic, meaning “for life,” is a live microbial organism that is beneficial to health, having direct and indirect effects on the physiology of the body. In 1994, the World Health Organization claimed probiotics to be “the next-most important immune defense system when commonly prescribed antibiotics are rendered useless by antibiotic…
GRAINLESS CHOCOLATE SUNBUTTER COOKIES FOOD AS MEDICINE: The main ingredients of traditional cookies are enriched wheat flour and sugar, which are pro-inflammatory, leading to abnormalglucose and fat metabolism. These cookies embrace the anti-inflammatory properties of sunflower and chia seeds, coconut and raw cocoa powder to create an indulgence that is anti-inflammatory, nutritious and delicious! INGREDIENTS: (Serves…
QUICK ONION SOUP RECIPE INGREDIENTS: 1-2 cups Caramelized onions (see above) 1 Tbsp arrowroot 3 cups of bone broth (chicken or beef) 1/2 cup white wine (or more broth) sea salt, black pepper to taste Grated Parmesan or Gruyere cheese DIRECTIONS: At the end of the caramelized onion process, stir in arrowroot allowing it to…
