The Best Gluten Free and Vegan Stuffing I think the best part of Thanksgiving dinner is the stuffing. Wait, no… pumpkin pie. Mmmmmm…. pumpkin pie. But second place is definitely stuffing. Ok, solid second. I’ve been trying for awhile to perfect a gluten free and vegan stuffing and I think I finally got it. It’s…
Leaky Gut Bone Broth Bone broth (or stock) is fabulous for healing intestinal permeability. It contains collagen, which nourishes the intestinal lining and reduces inflammation. Plus, it’s easy for a damaged gut to digest and reap the benefits of its protein and minerals. Our version contains added gut superfoods that will take its gut-restoring potential…
Saturday Afternoon Chili This weekend I had craving for some chili! So, I asked my mother in law if she had an easy chili recipe to share, which of course she did! The next thing you know I am adding and modifying the recipe she sent over, until I had the final product, which I…
Cashew Roasted Red Pepper Dip Serve this Cashew Roasted Red Pepper Dip with a platter of crackers and vegetables such as cauliflower florets, raw green beans, celery sticks, cucumber slices, and kohlrabi slices. A great cheese-like dip for the holidays! It’s also grain-free! This recipe is from Alissa at Nourishing Meals. Her new Nourishing Meals book releases on…
Power Protein Smoothie Recipe Jamie Ward’s Power Protein Smoothie recipe is super filling and great after a workout to help replenish amino acids. It is also wonderful as an afternoon snack. Just place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Check out My Nutritious Life for recipes free of wheat, gluten, and the 6 other foods…
Mexican Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry Recipe “You don’t need to do an intense diet cleanse to eliminate toxins from your body. In fact, our body’s designed for detoxification. For example, your kidneys and liver filter toxins from your blood. But your body can get overloaded. Simple steps can help detoxify your body and improve your…
Massaged Kale Salad with Almond Butter Drizzle from The Healthy Apple “Tiny tweaks can lead to big changes in your life and I’m living proof. When I had to cut out inflammatory foods, I was lost. I was chronically ill and had no idea how to create flavor with my food without feeling deprived. But…
Basily Roasted Red Pepper Hummus “Hummus is healthiest served with raw vegetables such as carrots, celery, jicama, bok choy, cucumbers, etc. Try this Basily Roasted Red Pepper Hummus as a topping over fish or chicken, as a sandwich spread, or even in a fresh green salad as the dressing. Of course, organic corn chips and crackers…
Creamy Fennel & Thyme Soup {Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan} “I have a lot of goals in life, but in regards to my food & diet, one of my goals is to eat a WIDE variety of plant foods. I believe they are all medicinal although we don’t always have the research to prove it. Yet. Anyway, …
“Are you looking for a quick and easy breakfast to make for a crowd? And BTW – is healthy AND paleo AND Whole30 friendly? This vegetable frittata is sure to please. It sounds and looks fancy, but it’s so easy to make. Trust me! I’ve always been intimidated with the frittata, and was nervous to…
“I love salmon. I also love pesto which makes this wild salmon with basil pesto a recipe to come back to over and over again. I personally make a dairy-free basil version that is still packed with flavor. You can enjoy the pesto on ANY fish really making it really versatile.” via Shirley Plant at…
I love this delicious gluten-free Organic Sunflower Butter Muffin recipe from Forbes Nutritional Consulting! Even for the picky eaters, this is sure to be a big hit! Enjoy! Sunflower butter, also known as sunflower seed butter or sunbutter, is a food paste made from the oil of sunflower seeds. Sunflower butter contains a great amount…
Coconut Chai Tea This delicious and comforting Coconut Chai Tea is packed with antioxidants like decaf black tea, clove, cinnamon and black pepper. Combined with cardamom and coconut milk for digestive support. And xylitol has been shown to help improve dental health and combat Candida/yeast overgrowth in the digestive tract. {via Jamie Ward at My…
YUM Strawberry Jelly Because of the use of low-glycemic sugar-free sweetening, combined with the naturally low carbohydrate density of strawberries, this delectable dessert is diabetic-friendly! The test kitchens said it all about this recipe: “Loved it. Can’t wait to make it again.” “Easy peasy… Perfect as-is.” “ My young daughter loved it and I love…
Make this as a creamsicle smoothie to enjoy right away, or freeze in freezer pop forms and enjoy on a hot day. Adjust to your desired of tartness or sweetness. Dairy free, soy free, and still creamier than can be. Full of healthy fats, without any added sugar. Creamy, nourishing, and lip-smacking lime-y. Give your…
Dr. Em’s Nutrient Packed Salad with Quick Homemade Lemon Vinaigrette “I came up with this salad over the years of trying different homemade dressings and versions of ingredients, and this is my latest favorite!! I usually have these ingredients in the fridge, or close to it and can always throw it together quickly. Feel free…
“These tangy roasted beets go perfectly on top of an arugula salad…just add some slivered almonds, crumbled goat cheese and a balsamic vinaigrette!” Thank you Nutrition by Erin for sharing this wonderful recipe with us! History of Beetroot: The beetroot is the taproot portion of the beet plant, usually known in North America as the beet, also…
Try this healthy and delicious Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Veggies recipe from Megan Forbes at Forbes Nutritional Consulting. Your family will love it! Enjoy! (source) History of the Sweet Potato The origin and domestication of sweet potato is thought to be in either Central America or South America. In Central America, sweet potatoes were domesticated…
“I know. It sounds AWFUL. I saw a post for raw spinach soup and how nutritious it was but it took me MONTHS to actually try it. It was okay. I’d eat it again. But, I like my new & improved version a lot better. I PROMISE if you try this, you will like it. …
“Cooking is all about creativity. Something I taught myself on my journey of 10 years of chronic illness was to include my creativity in my life- especially my food! While everyone else was out drinking beer and eating pizza (which I couldn’t do) I made my life extra special by using ingredients such as tahini,…
