FOOD AS MEDICINE: This recipe is inspired by a “fancy” coffee drink Brady and I used to get back in the day and while it is a little high carb for my intake nowadays it is still a welcomed treat for a carb cycle day and often a recommendation for those transitioning to a real…
FOOD AS MEDICINE Did you forget about carrots when you went keto? Time to bring them back! The health benefits of carrots are numerous, but they are best known for their antioxidant qualities. Beta-carotene is the compound found in orange-yellow fleshed produce that has a wide-range of disease-fighting qualities. Other varieties of carrots, like cosmic…
FOOD AS MEDICINE: Banana “ice cream” is a great way to incorporate whole, real foods into a frozen treat that can be equally enjoyed by kiddos as an after school treat and as a dessert by those who are carb cycling or on a low-glycemic protocol. I love the fact that you can load this…
NATURALLY NOURISHED ACAI BOWL FOOD AS MEDICINE Acai berries have been shown in some studies to be richer in protective antioxidants than cranberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, blueberries or goji berries. Their deep purple pigment tells us that they are a rich source of anthocyanins and concentration of this particular antioxidant is estimated to be between…
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…
PB AND JAM SMOOTHIE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Frozen grapes make a great snack and popsicle-like bite to tame sugar cravings. This recipe takes frozen grapes to the next level by bringing in almond butter to mimic a peanut butter and jelly sandwich! INGREDIENTS: ½ cup frozen grapes 1 Tbsp Almond Butter 1 cup almond milk,…
