FOOD AS MEDICINE These nut balls incorporate everything you love about gingerbread into a no-bake and grain-free option that is easy to make (and totally detox friendly for those of us on a 10 Day Detox right now!) These are a fun option to bring to a holiday cookie exchange or to enjoy as a…
FOOD AS MEDICINE Fat bombs are a great tool in a keto diet to enhance fat burn while providing satiety and promoting successful outcomes with intermittent fastings. You’ll notice that none of our fat bomb recipes use non-caloric sweeteners and are instead subtly sweet from things like coconut, herbs and spices, citrus zest and extracts.…
GINGER MOLASSES COOKIES FOOD AS MEDICINE Molasses is the dark, syrupy part that remains after sugar has been extracted from raw sugar cane and has a rich and robust flavor that is not overly sweet. Molasses retains a ton of vitamins and minerals not found in refined sugar including B6, magnesium, manganese, potassium, selenium and…
KOMBUCHA COLLAGIN FIZZ FOOD AS MEDICINE Alcohol can be sterilizing to the microbiome–think about using an alcohol swab to sterilize! The same thing can happen in the gut with overconsumption of alcohol and this can drive dysbiosis or overgrowth of bad bacteria. Kombucha provides beneficial yeast and bacteria to protect the biome and helps combat…
EGGROLL IN A BOWL FOOD AS MEDICINE The anti-inflammatory effects of cabbage come from it being rich in Vitamin C and also containing polyphenols. These compounds help by deactivating oxidized molecules in the body, which are known to cause damage and inflammation to cells. The fiber in cabbage helps sequester excess cholesterol in the bowel…
GREEN SMOOTHIE BOWL FOOD AS MEDICINE Smoothies can be an amazing way to jam-pack nutrients into a quick and easy meal that is predigested by the blending process, making it easy to break down and assimilate. However they can just as easily become “carb bombs”, with some popular smoothie shops packing in 90+ grams of…
NATURALLY NOURISHED CONGEE FOOD AS MEDICINE Congee is a traditional rice dish made with 4-5x the amount of cooking liquid such as broth with long grain rice to form a porridge. This nourishing dish can work to solidify bowel movements if dealing with diarrhea while providing nourishment and therapeutic nutrients from the bone broth plus…
PUMPKIN PANNA COTTA FOOD AS MEDICINE Pumpkin is a rich source of Vitamin A (200% of your daily need in one cup) in the form that best protects your vision. The soluble fiber and zinc in pumpkin play a role for blood sugar and insulin regulation while the phytosterols in the seeds aid in lowering your…
DETOX-SUPPORTING TURMERIC LEMONADE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Turmeric is the main ingredient in curry dishes and is one of the most potent anti-inflammatory spices. Curcumin is the active component in turmeric and has been shown to reduce formation of fat tissue as well as improve insulin resistance. Curcumin is also beneficial for reducing symptoms and preventing…
