This dish is so good and filling you won’t miss the pasta or the meat!
Add more of your favorite veggies to make it your own. (Always use Organic ingredients when available)
Ingredients:
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- 2 med. Zucchini, chopped into bite-size pieces
- 1 red pepper, seeded and cut into strips
- 1 yellow pepper, seeded and cut into strips
- 1 cup broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2-3 large cloves chopped garlic
- 1/2 red onion, minced
- ½ cup Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 jar of Jovial foods diced tomatoes Italian style
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut spaghetti squash lengthwise with a sharp knife (be careful, it can be tricky).
- Remove all seeds using a spoon to spoon it out.
- Place face down on a cookie sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes or until tender. Once done, set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- While spaghetti squash is cooling, sauté the rest of the ingredients in a large skillet with olive oil for about 10 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
- Take a fork and scrape the inside of the spaghetti squash into a large bowl. It will come out looking like spaghetti strands.
- Pour the veggies over the spaghetti squash strands.
- Mix, plate and enjoy!
Dr. Jenn
Frequently Asked Questions
Are low-carb diets helpful for inflammation?
Low-carb diets reduce blood sugar spikes that trigger inflammatory responses. They decrease insulin levels linked to chronic inflammation. Many patients experience reduced joint pain and stiffness with carbohydrate reduction.
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Can vegetable-based meals improve recovery?
Vegetables provide antioxidants that combat exercise and injury-induced inflammation. Their fiber supports gut health linked to pain perception. Phytonutrients accelerate tissue healing and reduce oxidative stress.
Proper nutrition combined with our specialized care optimizes your body’s natural healing capabilities.
How does blood sugar affect pain levels?
Blood sugar fluctuations increase inflammatory markers and pain sensitivity. Stable glucose improves pain tolerance and reduces inflammatory cytokines. Insulin resistance correlates with increased musculoskeletal pain.
Our comprehensive wellness approach includes dietary guidance to stabilize blood sugar and reduce pain naturally.