by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Jan 22, 2018 | Blog & Video Categories, Food Supply
Healthy eating can be expensive And for many, it is simply cost-prohibitive.But things are changing and health is truly becoming a mainstream movement. We had a local, conventional grocery store chain here recently change over to a new name. Out of curiosity, (and...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Jan 16, 2018 | Blog & Video Categories, Food Supply, Quick Meals, Relationship with Food
We're curious, do you love grocery shopping or do you dread it? We’d love to know in the comments below. Maybe you're somewhere in between depending on how much time you have and how familiar you are with the store? When I know the store and have plenty of time, the...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Oct 2, 2017 | Blog & Video Categories, Food Supply
The heart-healthy benefits of wine have been well documented. Grapes have heart protective properties that come from their skin, flesh, and seeds. The Mayo clinic lets us know that certain substances in red wine called antioxidants may help prevent heart disease by...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Sep 25, 2017 | Blog & Video Categories, Food Supply
One thing we can all agree on in this controversial health world is that extra virgin olive oil is a very healthy oil. It's a monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) that according to the Mayo clinic: “May help lower your risk of heart disease by improved related risk...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Aug 27, 2017 | Blog & Video Categories, Detoxification, Food Supply
It’s so easy to forget to drink enough water. We all need good reminders as to why we should, how we should, and what type of water is best to keep us functioning optimally. Not only does water improve the way we function, but it also improves the way we feel and...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | May 1, 2017 | Blog & Video Categories, Food Supply
The answer is, it depends! It's all about quality, current health situation, quantity, and frequency that makes it good or bad. I also like to take blood type into consideration. Beef has gotten a bad wrap for being high in saturated fat, raising cholesterol, and in...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Dec 12, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Food Supply
There is nothing like being around wide-eyed adorable children to get you into the holiday spirit. Today I brought on the youngest gluten- and dairy-free, low-sugar chefs you'll meet. Tia, age 8 and Talia, age 6 join us on Food as Medicine to make Flourless Chocolate...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Nov 21, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Food Supply, Seasonal Eating
In this Food as Medicine episode, we explore the underlying stress that makes us want to use food as the antidote, and we dive into practical, proven ways to overcome stress eating. If food becomes our only tool to manage stress, we find ourselves in big trouble –...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Oct 31, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Food Supply
These are four fun and healthy treats you can make for your kids during the month of October when you are in the Halloween spirit. The line-up includes: Mad Mouth Apples Ingredients: Organic apples Unsweetened almond butter Macadamia nuts or slivered almond Lemon...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Oct 24, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Food Supply
Is it possible to have a gluten-free beer that also tastes good? We think so. This Food as Medicine episode gives you seven options of gluten-reduced and gluten-free beer that actually do taste good. Most of these have been taste-tested by the professionals at Bon...
