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How To Build an Epic Salad
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is, “What is your signature dish?” My answer is hard to explain, but it comes down to: I can build an EPIC SALAD. I love a vibrant plate filled with color- vegetables, protein, fat, carbohydrates and tons of flavor. Usually I give my answer in pictures. My strength is aesthetic plates of food. The good news for you? It really takes very little cooking skill. And I’m going to teach you how to build an EPIC SALAD for yourself. No. Boring. Salads. Salads are an easy way to incorporate a huge variety of vegetables into your diet, and by using different…
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AIP Lemon Coconut Balls: Snacking on a Restricted Diet
Lemon Coconut Balls are the AIP-approved snack you’ve been looking for. Not to mention keto-friendly and loaded with healthy fat and protein. It’s summertime and my fridge is filled with all things bright and citrusy. I like having quick snacks that I can grab when I’m living an active life: out hiking, biking, paddle boarding, and exploring. Instead of reaching for a packaged snack, I take time to prep some clean-ingredient treats that I can store in the freezer. These AIP lemon coconut balls are just that! The best part? They are gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, seed-free, and hater-free. Unless you don’t like coconut. I like this recipe because it…
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One Pot Spinach & Green Pea Pasta: With Willa’s Oat Milk
Spring has sprung, summer’s on the way, and I’m looking for ways to lighten up my meals. I enjoy leaning into seasonal eating and there is a natural transition into brighter flavors as the weather warms. This lightened up Spinach & Green Pea pasta dish brings that brightness with lemon and fresh greens. It’s still made all-in-one-pot for quick prep and cleanup! This pasta dish is great warm, but it shines as a leftover cool pasta salad the next-day! This meal gets bonus points with a gluten-free pasta, dairy-free milk, and protein from broth. It’s clean as can be and I feel good about eating it. Oat milk offers a…
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Homemade Pizza Night is BACK with SIMPLE Sourdough Crust
Homemade Pizza Night is the BEST! Now that I’ve found the easiest, simple sourdough pizza crust, I’ll never go back to takeout. This homemade pizza night is tons of fun for the whole family: each person can customize their own toppings and spark the creativity that comes with cooking. Just as we were getting tired of the same boring dinners in, Homemade Pizza Night saves the day! When navigating a gluten-free/dairy-free diet (especially with kids), pizza night can be a challenge. Use this sourdough base as a better option than traditional wheat dough. The toppings can be perfectly customized with dairy-free cheese, fresh veggies, and even fruit! If Sourdough still…
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High-Fiber Avocado Toast: Upgrade A Classic
Looking for a high-fiber, high-protein filling and delicious breakfast? Try some High-Fiber Avocado Toast. I love avocado because it is loaded with healthy fats, micronutrients (hellllllo magnesium), and it’s a relatively high fiber fruit on its own. Avocado also tends to be well-tolerated on restricted diets, such as the AIP or Hormone-Healing Diet. While I’m not a huge fan of gluten-free replacement products; I understand the craving for a crunchy, warm piece of toast every once in a while. Adding extra fat and fiber helps to control the blood glucose response from a high-carbohydrate food like bread. Related: Understanding Soluble vs. Insoluble Fiber Related: Gluten-Free Oat + Almond Bread Simply…
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Lucky Green Smoothie: with Willa’s Oat Milk
This simple green smoothie made with Willa's Oat Milk is a lightened up ready-for-spring treat! No sugar, clean ingredients.
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Potacos: Kid-Friendly, Corn-Free Hack for an Allergen-Free Taco Night
Taco Night is Back with Potacos! Loaded sweet potatoes filled with all the toppings you would put on a taco. Gluten-free and Corn-free recipe.
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Blueberry Chia Oat Milk Pudding – with Willa’s Oat Milk
Looking for ways to change up your breakfast routine? Chia Pudding is a great alternative because it can be made days in advance and it contains excellent fiber and Omegas from seeds. Willa’s oat milk works great for extra carbohydrates and flavor. I used Willa’s Organic Unsweetened Oat Milk in this recipe. Here’s why Willa’s is the only oat milk I will use. Chia pudding is versatile because there are plenty of topping options! For a more filling treat, try adding more fruit, or some granola for crunch. Change up the flavor profile with different herbs. I love pairing blueberries and basil with coconut cream. Other Willa’s Recipes: Pumpkin Spice…
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How to use L. Reuteri Yogurt to Exponentially Increase your Probiotics and Make Them Last
L. Reuteri yogurt is easy to make and keeps the probiotic species growing. While I’m not a big fan of most dairy, especially low-fat and adulterated dairy, I do see a valuable place for fermented dairy in our human diet. Traditional ferments, like yogurt, kefir, and skyr, provide optimal conditions for probiotics species to thrive AND to survive our gastrointestinal tract to confer a benefit for our intestines. Thus, when using probiotics, fermented dairy is an incredible functional food. Probiotic capsules and tablets have a shelf-life because they are living organisms which die off over time. However, when put into an optimal environment, they can also proliferate and thrive beyond…
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(Smaller) 2020 Thanksgiving Prep with Thrive Market
I imagine Thanksgiving gatherings are going to look quite different in 2020. Travel is more of a hassle, intimate gatherings are preferred, and grocery shopping just isn’t the same. Still want a holiday celebration a smaller scale? Check out these tips from Thrive Market‘s Erin Mossbog for prepping a turkey (or a smaller portion) at home: [Special coupon at bottom!] Thanksgiving Zoom background? Check. All the Thrive Market ingredients you need for a wholesome, stress-free holiday feast—including the highest quality meats, plenty of clean wine, and better-for-you sides? Check, check and check. Now, it’s time to get your day-of game plan ready, and that includes figuring out the timing for…
