SIMPLE BOLOGNESE FOOD AS MEDICINE This bolognese sauce is one of my go-to weeknight dinners that comes together in less than 30 minutes (and half of that is cook time so you can clean the dishes as it finishes!) This dish is literally a savior after a busy workday and hits all of the right…
SHAVED ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH MARCONA ALMONDS & MANCHEGO FOOD AS MEDICINE Zucchini are an excellent source of manganese and vitamin C as well as a good source of vitamin A (through its concentration of carotenoid phytonutrients), B vitamins, and a combination of antioxidant nutrients. Some antioxidants deserving of special attention include carotenoids (found in vitamin…
FOOD-AS-MEDICINE This high fat nut flour based zucchini muffin is amazing. It is 70% fat macros without adding the couple teaspoons or a generous tablespoon of grassfed butter on top and it has six eggs and collagen peptides to provide protein as well as gut and connective tissue support. The addition of a whole cup…
ZUCCHINI FRIES WITH SPICY AIOLI FOOD AS MEDICINE Zucchini are an excellent source of manganese and vitamin C as well as a good source of vitamin A (through its concentration of carotenoid phytonutrients), B vitamins, and a combination of antioxidant nutrients. Some antioxidants deserving of special attention include carotenoids (found in vitamin A concentration) lutein…
KETO ZUCCHINI FRITTERS FOOD AS MEDICINE As a veggie loving momma, I am always working to find creative ways to keep Stella nourished and excited about eating a variety of vegetables. Eggs are a great vehicle for me to add in nutritional density and they are pretty amazing on their own providing fat soluble nutrients…
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…
SIMPLE ROASTED VEGGIES FOOD AS MEDICINE Roasted Vegetables are a simple, easy side that can have so many applications and a lot of potential for different flavor combinations. Based on their water content and whether they are classified as a root vegetable that grows below ground like a beet, a cruciferous veggie like cauliflower or…
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…
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…
