FOOD AS MEDICINE This spinach artichoke dip is the perfect indulgent dish to bring to your Super Bowl party to stay fat-fueled through the big game! Spinach is high in antioxidants including lutein and zeaxanthin known to support vision and eye health. It also is high in neoxanthin and violaxanthin, carotenoids shown to protect cells…
FOOD AS MEDICINE This creamy, dreamy sauce uses pumpkin puree as its base combined with bone broth and parmesan. It is super versatile (served here over spaghetti squash) and can be drizzled over zoodles or roasted vegetables and protein of choice. We made a big batch and served as pictured alongside chicken thighs, then used…
FOOD AS MEDICINE Kale chips are a great way to satisfy a craving for a salty, crunchy snack while staying low carb. Even when baked into crispy chips, kale maintains its superfood status and is packed with Vitamins A, C, and K as well as calcium and fiber. Kale can also help to combat chronic…
GRILLED CAESAR SALAD FOOD AS MEDICINE Anchovies are a great source of omega 3 fatty acids that support brain function, heart health and combat inflammation. As they are a whole fish (bones and all), anchovies contain a solid dose of calcium to support skeletal health. They are also very low in mercury and other heavy…
SPAGHETTI SQUASH CARBONARA FOOD AS MEDICINE This carbonara is an indulgent way to keep your low carb or keto lifestyle fresh and is remarkably simple to make. Spaghetti squash provides the texture of pasta without all the carbs and creates volume without excessive calories, leading to a feeling of satiety or fullness. Cup for cup, swapping…
PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS FOOD AS MEDICINE Asparagus is very high in the amino acid, Asparagine. Asparagine is synthesized from aspartate and glutamine and can be readily converted into aspartate for cellular functions including energy production. It is also a component of the urea cycle, helping to remove excess ammonia to prevent toxic overload. Asparagine can…
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…
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…
