Have you heard of a little island in the Caribbean named St. Lucia? No? Two years ago, that was my answer too! But last March, I had the opportunity to venture 4,000 miles from home with my mom to celebrate her 60th birthday. And I fell in love. With the culture, the people, the landscape,…
Beverages
Warming Digestive Tea (Low FODMAP, SCD, Vegan)
I LOVE tea. Or as I recently learned from tea aficionados, I love “herbal infusions.” If you are in the company of tea experts, the word “tea” is used exclusively for brews coming from the tea plant (think white tea, black tea, and green tea). But personally, if I infuse plants in water, I call…
Lemon Ginger Turmeric Juice (Low FODMAP, SCD, Vegan)
I’m sure you’ve heard by now that ginger and turmeric are good for your health. But have you ever wondered why? Or how you can get more of these anti-inflammatory roots in your diet without having to take them in pill form? I’ve created a delicious and refreshing juice recipe utilizing these anti-inflammatory foods. It…
Chocolate Orange Smoothie (Low FODMAP, GF, Vegan)
Where are my fellow CHOCOLATE + FRUIT lovers? For those with food sensitivities or digestive disorders (or just care about your health!), you will be glad to know that this recipe is low FODMAP, dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, contains no added sugars, and is made with real food ingredients. The chocolate + fruit combo seems…
Fresh Lemon Ginger Tea (Low FODMAP, SCD, Vegan)
Happy New Year! Are you looking for a simple, yummy something to add health & cleansing to your New Year? This recipe will do just that! Ginger Ginger is one of my favorite things ever. I eat fresh ginger root straight up. Seriously. But I know that’s not enjoyable for everyone! Tea is a much…
Spiced Pumpkin Smoothie (Low FODMAP, SCD, Vegan)
Wondering what to do with that extra pumpkin hanging around in your fridge? Make a smoothie! When you are all tired out from the cooking that goes along with Thanksgiving, a smoothie is the perfect snack or breakfast for using up leftovers without much fuss. Pumpkin Nutrition Pumpkin is a rich source of alpha-carotene and…
Ginger Berry Smoothie (Low FODMAP, GF, Vegan)
I really love ginger. But when I heard people put it in smoothies…I thought YUCK! Until I tried it myself and became a ginger smoothie believer! I’ve found that the key when adding ginger to smoothies is using the right flavor combination and not adding too much or too little. It goes great with berries,…
Blueberry Banana Smoothie (Low FODMAP, GF, Vegan)
Smoothies have become a daily thing for me lately. Maybe it’s the nice weather, the simplicity, the deliciousness, or all of the above! Many smoothie recipes out there contain fruits that give me acne or contain way too much sugar. I mean, come on, don’t call it a smoothie when it’s really a milkshake. This low…
Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Porridge (Low FODMAP, GF, Vegan)
Want a protein-packed REAL food breakfast that’s super easy to prepare? I’ve got you covered! In fact, there is more protein (9 grams) in this porridge recipe than you will find in a single egg. One of the difficulties with obtaining protein from non-animal sources is that it often lacks one or more of the…
Chocolate Banana Smoothie w/ PurePaleo Protein (Low FODMAP, GF, DF)
Sometimes you just need something easy for breakfast… Living with a chronic illness is exhausting. Individuals with chronic illnesses often have less hours in the day to get everything done. They typically need at least 9-10 hours of sleep per night in order to function somewhat normally. Additionally, there is cooking the majority of meals…
