Hippocrates is known by many to be the father of medicine. He believed that the foods we consume have a direct and profound impact on our health and overall well-being. One of the quotes he is most recognized for is “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” As a supporter of this concept, I spend much of my spare time reading books, watching documentaries, and seeking knowledge and understanding of how the foods we eat (more specifically the nutrients we absorb) impact the way we feel. [Read more…]
Archives for April 2017
There is Hummus Among Us
When I accidentally go too long between eating I get a fierce hunger (and by fierce hunger I mean I turn into a huge B…. and by B I mean BRAT… 😜). Once I’ve reached this point I am no longer in control of my actions (or words) and will eat anything that is within my grasp regardless (or “irregardless” if you’re one of THOSE people) of whether or not what I’m eating (or saying) is health promoting. It is for this reason that I purposefully plan out snacks (like homemade hummus) each week. [Read more…]
Caramel Latte Frappé
I like treats just as much as the next guy (or gal). However, the lack of nutrients, inclusion of artificial ingredients, and empty calories in many sweet treats leaves me feeling less than my best. That’s why when I experiment with new recipes they have to meet two very important criteria: 1) they have to satisfy my sweet tooth (obviously!), and 2) they must provide my cells with the nutrients they need to thrive. In other words, I try to attain a high ratio of nutrients per calorie consumed (if you’re interested to know more about this concept read my post called Health = Nutrients/Calories). With that said, today I’m sharing my nutrient dense Caramel Latte Frappé recipe. Side note: I HAD to sample this recipe MULTIPLE times over the past week for quality assurance purposes. Some people say blogging is all fun and games, but I’m here to tell you it’s tough work! 🙂 [Read more…]
Caramel Recipe (Dairy Not Included)
If you haven’t already guessed, I have issues….. One of my (many) issues is an intolerance to dairy products. For years I continued to eat dairy regularly and live with the consequences of my decision, but in 2015 I decided it wasn’t worth the constant belly aches. Rather than give up the foods I loved, I took it as a challenge to find new dishes that I love just as much if not MORE than their dairy alternatives. As an added bonus these new recipes are more nutrient dense than the foods I used to indulge in AND I experience no ill digestive side effects. Whether you also avoid dairy, you are interested in a more nutrient dense version of an old favorite, or you just want to try something new, today I’m sharing my favorite caramel recipe. My family’s favorite way to eat the caramel is as a dip with sliced green apples and bananas. But I’ve also been known to add it to my caramel latte frappé and apple tacos! [Read more…]