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Oatmeal is my preferred breakfast food. Note for quite some time, it was not part of my diet because it caused stomach upsets [update 10-30-2020]. BUT, now I can eat oatmeal and I have it almost daily! It is fast and easy to prepare and can be flavored any way you like. I add 1/2 […]
Continue ReadingIngredients: 1/2 cup popcorn kernels Possible toppings: sea salt turmeric nutritional yeast cinnamon Directions (air popped): 1. Pop the kernels in your air-popper, following directions for use. 2. Melt coconut oil & drizzle it on the popped corn. 3. Sprinkle with turmeric & salt. Enjoy! I use a POPCO Popcorn Popper to make popcorn. I am […]
Continue ReadingPotato chips are not currently in my diet because potatoes should be avoided on the GAPS, SCD and Candida Free Diets. So, when I want something crunchy other than my homemade crackers, I make kale chips. I’m saving so much money by making them on my own also. Additionally, I prefer to make them myself […]
Continue ReadingLooking for an alternative to juicing? Well not really an alternative because juicers perform very specific jobs, but here is another option for getting some good nutrients. Nothing like a cool drink of water, right? I like to infuse my water with fruits and veggies from time to time when I feel like I need […]
Continue ReadingColeslaw is a great salad option. What I like about it mostly is that it won’t get soggy like romaine, green leaf and other softer lettuces. I can season and put dressing on it, store in the fridge and have a tasty salad immediately when I’m ready to eat. It’s very flexible I like to […]
Continue ReadingI cannot seem to get enough of zucchini noodles. Today I had zucchini noodles and sauce. Here is the recipe: ┬áI made the sauce in the Vitamix. ┬áI made just a few changes from the “Fresh Tomato Sauce” recipe in the Vitamix Whole Food Recipes Book. This recipe is for one serving. Step 1. ┬áPlace […]
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This is my morning “go-to” smoothie. Of course, you can change it up or add more ingredients/spices. ┬á INGREDIENTS: 2 bananas, frozen 1 date, pitted 2 handfuls of spinach 1/8 tsp ginger a few sprigs of parsley 1 1/2 – 2 cups of water or plant-based milk 1 tsp barley green powder (or supplement powder […]
Continue Reading(Just one more fermented recipe to add this week. Hopefully this will give you a variety of fermented foods to try while you are seeking healing. I originally began writing this article a few months ago. So, now the pickles are gone and I need to make more. Everyone in my family who likes pickles […]
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Just yesterday I posted an article about how to make homemade yogurt using a homemade yogurt maker. So today I would like to talk about another fermented food that I eat often – sauerkraut. I had never eaten (or even tasted) sauerkraut until I started the GAPS Diet. I’d heard a bit about sauerkraut in […]
Continue ReadingJuicing is a way to get a good source of nourishment into your body immediately. Juicing bypasses the digestive process because the fiber has been removed and the vitamins and minerals enter your bloodstream in the most efficient manner possible. I began juicing at the age of 20. ┬áI would juice some carrots and apples […]
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