Sticking to organic products is one of the best ways to control my allergies. This includes food, personal care products, and clearing products. I am allergic to many antibiotics so I can only eat organic meats where the animals were not given antibiotics, and I only...
Crab cakes are a treat, and a healthy one at that! They’re packed with protein, as well as long chain omega-3’s. They too are a good source of selenium, which facilitates our antioxidants to prevent cell damage. They’re a great source of B12 too, which is great for...
Moroccan dishes are quite unique, and this chicken stew is no different. I love how their cuisine uses uniquely flavorful spices to take their dishes to new depths. They definitely know how to turn a simple chicken stew into something hearty and nutritious! The...
Here’s a quick soup for you folks! Sometimes I feel like I take chicken for granted since we eat it so often. Today I’d like to take a quick look at its benefits to appreciate the delicious nutrition of chicken. I’m sure we all know it’s packed with protein with less...
This one is a quick and easy one folks! I like having sausage seasoning on hand just like I love having a taco seasoning on hand. If some ground pork looks good at the store and/or is on sale, then I know I can come home and quickly cook up some mean sausage patties....
Eating gluten and allergy free doesn’t mean you can't ever have a desert. If you ever want to treat yourself, try this recipe for honey buns! One thing I like about this recipe is that the sweetening option is flexible. You can utilize normal sugar mix, agave,...
Ever have extra ingredients in the fridge and pantry? For me, it’s always some bacon and potatoes. And you can reliably make a quick and tasty soup out of it! This can even be done in the microwave! But of course, you can always stew it in a pot. Ingredients: 4 cups...
Oat cookie bars are fantastic options to have available if you are in a rush and need something on the go. Oats are not only beneficial for your digestive health, but oats are also very nutritious. Oats are typically thought of as a good source of carbohydrates, but...
Sometimes you need to tweak egg recipes just a little to change things up. So, here’s a twist on scrambled eggs with some delicious smoked salmon! And I’m sure we’ve heard salmon is healthy for us in one way or another. It is often touted as a great source of...
I have found that when I eat a lot of sweets, my allergic reactions tend to be much more intense. I learned through my doctor that this is normal because eating a lot of sweets at one time leads to a high inflammation response within the body. This is why I love low...
I’ve never really been the biggest fan of raw fruits and have always found it hard to work fruits into my diet consistently. Due to this, I have explored many different methods of using fruits to make healthy snacks and have found that fruit rolls have become one of...
If you are on the go and looking for a faster recipe for a morning before a big day, hot quinoa breakfast cereal is a great option. Quinoa is a healthy alternative to typical cereal options. Most popular cereal brands utilize some form of ultra-refined grains, cereal...
Worcestershire sauce presents a unique savory flavor for many protein dishes, especially with red meat. However, it is difficult to find any worcestershire sauce option that isn’t high in sodium or gluten. The below recipe provides an option for worcestershire sauce...
Wild-caught salmon is super healthy for us! The wild ones swim freely in the ocean and can eat a healthier diet than farmed. Which means you get those great omega-3 fats that help your cells maintain a strong yet flexible shape (and function)! Like many herbs,...
Who doesn’t like a subtly sweet, nutty banana bread? It’s easy to eat and packed with chewy and crunchy textures. Despite having “wheat” in its name, buckwheat is naturally free of any gluten, making it a great substitute for regular flour. So if you can’t eat gluten...
Sometimes you have to make do with what you have, what’s nice about this recipe is that it can be made with different substitutes for the meat, so can be adapted to what you have or whatever you prefer. You can use turkey, chicken breast or tenders, a lean pork loin,...
When you need a cream substitute for your coffee or even desserts, this recipe is my go-to! This is great for people who can’t drink dairy. Instead, this little recipe uses soymilk! Soymilk is great in that it has all nine essential amino acids! That’s impressive as...
Ingredients: 2 cups GFCF flour 1 cup muscovado sugar 1 1/2 tsp. GFCF baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 egg 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. GFCF vanilla extract 3/4 cup orange juice 2 tsp. orange zest 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped...
Ah crispy fried fish. What else needs to be said? Feel free to substitute your favorite GFCF flour! Halibut packs loads of protein of course, great omega-3 fatty acids, and plenty of B vitamins and minerals ranging from selenium to phosphorus. It has also been shown...
Quick, easy, yet delicious. This recipe uses Asian aromatics with soy sauce and/or hoisin sauce. What I believe is the most unique ingredient here is the very powerful ginger, containing more than 400 natural compounds! It’s good for nausea relief, bloating and gas,...
Pressure cookers are a great addition to any kitchen. I recently got one and my roommate had the idea of making this hearty dish his mom used to make at home. What’s special here is the Hungarian sweet paprika. It’s a great source of antioxidants and antibacterial...
With some of us sensitive to lycopene found in the skin of nightshades like tomatoes and peppers, here is a tomato-free alternative. The star of the show this time is mango! It’s packed full of anti-aging antioxidants and immune-boosting vitamins. It contains minerals...
After hearing great feedback on the tomato-free salsas, I took it one step further to make tomato–free, pasta sauce! All using the nutritious and delicious zucchini we’ve talked about before. Use this for pastas, pizzas, or a nice dip! Ingredients: 3 zucchinis 2...
Here’s another salsa off the beaten path for you guys. This time featuring honeydew! This green cousin of cantaloupe boasts nutrients for maintaining strong bones, such as folate, vitamin K, and magnesium. It also has other vitamins and minerals to boost your immune...