SAVORY SWEET ROASTED PEPITAS

SAVORY SWEET ROASTED PEPITAS This snack is a great blend of salty, crunchy, savory, and sweet! Pumpkin seeds or pepitas are rich in zinc which boosts immune system response and B-vitamins which aid in stress resilience, energy, and metabolism. Pepitas are a great blend of fat, protein, and fiber that can be consumed on their…

FOOD-AS-MEDICINE RECIPE: GRAINLESS CHOCOLATE SUNBUTTER COOKIES!

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

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…

CARAMELIZED ONIONS RECIPE

CARAMELIZED ONIONS RECIPE Cooking your onions may reduce the vitamin C content in them; however, you will not lose too much of the key ployphenols quercetin and glutathione. Carmelization is the most rich way to enjoy onions and they can complement a variety of recipes!   INGREDIENTS: Makes about 2 cups 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick)…

PARMESAN BRUSSELS SPROUTS

PARMESAN BRUSSELS SPROUTS You are NOT allowed to say you “don’t like brussels sprouts” until you have tried this dish and if you still don’t like it…just add bacon (pasture-raised nitrate-free)! INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp grass-fed butter 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1# brussels sprouts 1 Tbsp butter, divided 2 Tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp sea…

IMPROVING YOUR DIGESTION!

IMPROVING YOUR DIGESTION! Nutritional deficiencies, behavioral conditions such as ADHD, diabetes, heart disease and even cancer can be due to imbalanced nutrition and/or improper digestive function. The American diet plays a dual role in digestive concerns. Many of the foods offered are processed, acidic, and void of necessary nutrients leading to deficiency and sub-optimal functionality…