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…
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER “HUMMUS” FOOD AS MEDICINE: Cauliflower is low in calories and carbohydrates and is nutrient dense, making it a great base for soups, purees, and mashes. Cauliflower contains powerful sulfur compounds that have the ability to protect against cancer and detoxify the body. This vegetable also has high amounts of vitamins C and K,…
ZOODLES WITH PESTO FOOD AS MEDICINE: Zucchini is an excellent source of manganese, vitamins C, A, and B, and antioxidants, particularly lutein and zeaxanthin. These antioxidants are especially beneficial in protecting against age-related macular degeneration cataracts. The manganese, zinc, and B vitamins in zucchini help maintain blood sugar metabolism support. The pectin form of soluble fiber…
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…
SIMPLE OLIVE OIL MAYONAISE Food as Medicine: Industrialized oils are oils extracted from things like grains, seeds and beans such as canola oil, cottonseed and soybean oil. They began to largely replace traditional saturated fats in the diet as saturated fats became demonized and as processed, packaged food became more common in the American Diet.…
GREEN GODDESS DRESSING FOOD AS MEDICINE: Avocados are a great source of vitamins E, K, and B6, as well as folate. The healthy fatty acid profile of avocados has been proven to protect against prostate and breast cancers and heart disease. Their combination of B vitamins and fatty acids aid to manage stress response and…
GRAPEFRUIT, BUTTER LETTUCE AND AVOCADO SALAD FOOD AS MEDICINE: Grapefruit is rich in lycopene and ranked in the top superfood juices based on concentration of polyphenols and antioxidants including vitamin C. Citrus is a rich source of bioflavanoids which can promote detoxification and fight against cancer. The nobiletin and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) are compounds…
HEALTH BENEFITS OF ZUCCHINI FOOD AS MEDICINE: Did you know: zucchini is the cousin to squash and melons? Zucchini is an excellent source of manganese, vitamins C, A, and B, and antioxidants, particularly lutein and zeaxanthin. These antioxidants are especially beneficial in protecting eye health, age-related macular degeneration, and cataracts. The manganese, zinc, and B vitamins…
INDONESIAN CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Capsaicin is responsible for giving pepper and other spices like cayenne their heat. This compound is know for increasing thermogenesis in the body by promoting the body to burn fat for fuel. Capsaicin is also known to prevent a decline in metabolic rate that typically follows weight loss.…
