Navigating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (and/or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency) and following a restrictive diet such as the low FODMAP diet, Paleo, GAPS, and/or a sucrose intolerance diet can be challenging, but it doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy delicious food! (I speak first hand as a foodie and former IBS sufferer, who also happens to come from …
Low FODMAP Spaghetti Bolognese (Paleo, GAPS, Low Sucrose) Read More »
Chronic digestive health issues such as IBS and leaky gut are on the rise, now impacting millions of people worldwide. The fields of holistic nutrition and herbal medicine also grown exponentially in the last decade, since more people are realizing symptom management is not the answer to digestive ailments. As a result, those seeking out …
If I could hit rewind and go back in time (wouldn’t that be amazing!?) … I’d make sure to pay a visit to my younger self, and teach her how to make this amazing herbal iron syrup (or “iron tonic”) to help manage my iron deficiency anemia! (Of course I’d probably change lots of other …
For lots of people, the holidays mean time off, quality time with family/friends, tuning into gratitude, and enjoying lots of really tasty food! But for those of us dealing with a health condition impacted by food, eating a bunch of rich food for a day and then getting back to “normal” can feel more like …
Now more than ever, it’s time to start thinking about being proactive (versus reactive) in taking our health, immunity, and self-care habits to the next level. During the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and now moving into cold/flu season, preventive protocols such as handwashing, sanitizing, masks and social distancing will continue to go a long way to …
Labor Day weekend already?! Honestly, from March onward, most of the days have totally blended together and yet it also feels like 2020 is flying. And then of course there’s the whole “back to school” thing. I know everyone’s going about it differently, which is to be expected… But either way, kids or not, …
Back to School Meal Planning: September 2020 “Survival Guide” Read More »
This gluten free French toast recipe was actually something I threw together very last minute this past Sunday (as part of our Easter dinner), and we shamelessly enjoyed it while binge-watching Ozark. (#sorrynotsorry #quarantinelife #lazySunday) 😀 It was actually intended to be Easter brunch… sorry Michael! Gotta love breakfast for dinner, though – right? And …
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I was actually out of the country while the pandemic first started spreading globally. (Disclaimer: It was a wonderful trip and I got to enjoy lots of awesome quality time with my family!) I don’t want to be a part of the hysteria or fear mongering, especially since being fearful and stressed is actually known …
This adaptogen chai tea recipe is my go-to tea for immune system support, especially in the fall and winter! It’s warming, soothing, nourishing and super tasty when you add the right amount of sweetness. While you can use any kind of adaptogens you like in this tea, my original version of this recipe includes two …
Since lentils are low FODMAP in servings up to 1 cup cooked or less, this low FODMAP lentil soup recipe is wonderful for IBS sufferers on a gut-healing journey! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Affiliate disclosure: This post contains affiliate links*. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a small …
