KETO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS VERDES CASSEROLE FOOD AS MEDICINE Zucchini and summer squash are cousins to cucumbers and melons in the Cucurbitaceae family. While each variety may have a distinct shape, color (both yellow and green), size and flavor, all varieties share some common characteristics. Regardless of variety, all parts of summer squash are edible, including…
ELIMINATION DIET 101 While many of you are likely already avoiding gluten and processed and refined foods, it can be tricky to figure out what foods work for your body and which ones are truly driving bothersome symptoms like joint pain, GI distress or skin conditions. When starting with diet overhaul, we often use a basic Elimination…
NATURAL SOLUTIONS FOR INSOMNIA Are YOU Getting Enough Sleep? Sleep can be seen as a hot commodity these days–so much so that the “sleep industry” is a $32 billion market and growing according to a recent article in the New York Times! From sleep clinics to weighted blankets to apps for tracking sleep, it seems like…
KETO BROCCOLI GRATIN FOOD AS MEDICINE Cruciferous vegetables are rich in detoxifying sulfur-rich compounds. Beyond detox support, broccoli is also high in Indole-3-Carbonoles (I3Cs) which are cancer-fighting while supporting immune and cellular function. Beyond the ability to fight against disease I3C also aids in hormonal balance and can help fight estrogen dominance by detoxing out…
REUBEN IN A BOWL FOOD AS MEDICINE Cabbage is sometimes overlooked as a vegetable with so many health-promoting nutrients. The compounds called glucosinolates in cabbage have been shown in research to by cancer preventative. They help by regulating the body’s inflammatory system and promoting the detoxification process. The fiber in cabbage helps to remove excess…
EVERYTHING PARM CRISPS FOOD AS MEDICINE Cholesterol is present in every cell membrane! Cholesterol helps keep nutrients in the cell to be used by its mitochondria (“energy factories”) to provide fuel for the body and prevent undesired toxins from entering the cells. Cholesterol also serves as a steroid hormone building block and aids in the…
CAULIFLOWER PIZZA CRUST FOOD AS MEDICINE: Cauliflower has a mild and sweet flavor and can be prepared in a variety of ways including, roasted, sautéed, steamed or even chopped as a rice substitute or mashed as a potato substitute. Cauliflower has a variety of nutritional benefits one of them being cancer prevention. The I3C compound…
THAI LETTUCE WRAPS FOOD AS MEDICINE Adding fresh herbs to meals is a great way to contribute flavor with increased nutrients for a balanced diet! Simple flavors allow for a true appreciation for the bounty of the season. Fresh herbs are also very nutrient dense and can add antioxidant and detoxification support to any meal!…
MACA CACAO FAT BOMBS FOOD AS MEDICINE Maca is a Peruvian root consumed in a ground form that can be added to smoothies, shakes, desserts and more. It works to stimulate the pituitary gland which in turn stimulates human growth hormone, oxytocin, and progesterone production as well as thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Maca is known…
