Nutrient deficiencies are very common on a gluten-free diet regardless if you have celiac, gluten-sensitivity, or are gluten-free for another health reason. Depending on the vitamin or mineral and its specific roles, correcting a deficiency could support your… Digestive function Metabolism Thyroid Energy levels Bones Cognition and brain function Hormone production Immunity Tissue repair If…
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Creamy, Dairy-Free, Cabbage Slaw
Do you like coleslaw but don’t feel super crazy about mayo or buttermilk? Or maybe you’re just looking for a slaw recipe that’s dairy-free and egg-free. If so, you’re in the right place! The sauce for this slaw is made with cashew butter, which gives a mild sweetness and makes it creamy… without dairy! It…
Easy Banana Teff Porridge
Teff is a great gluten-free grain option. It’s high in fiber, protein, and minerals such as manganese, calcium, and iron. I see so many clients with low iron levels, and in these cases, the more high iron foods you can add in, the better! Traditionally, teff flour is used to make injera, the Ethiopian flatbread. However,…
Honey Orange Cake with Vanilla Sweet Potato Frosting (Creamsicle Cake)
This tasty Honey Orange Cake with Vanilla Sweet Potato Frosting is a sunny and bright dessert for the greyest winter days. The orange and vanilla flavors give off major creamsicle vibes, and it’s all gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and dairy-free. The cake itself is not super sweet, and can be eaten by itself or with raspberry…
Warming Squash and Fennel Curry
In the midst of winter, we start running lower on produce that’s actually in season and good-looking. Winter squash, however, are still going strong this time of year! It’s hard to pick a favorite way to use winter squash, but in my Top 5 would probably be curries. How about you? This Squash and Fennel…
Coconut Rum Balls to Ring in the New Year
2021 here we come! May this year be the light at the end of that bizarre and often dark 2020 tunnel. A friend recently sent me this, and I thought it was fitting in terms of what we can hope for this coming year: Anywho, what better way to say good-bye to 2020 and ring…
3 Reasons to Love Ghee
Ghee, sometimes called clarified butter, is made by a heating process that removes the milk solids and water, concentrating the fat. There are so many reasons why I love ghee and always have it as a cooking fat in my pantry, but these are my top three: Great for High Heat Cooking Ghee is a…
Creamy Celeriac and Kabocha Squash Soup
More delicious Fall flavors coming your way, this time in a soup that includes two of my favorite and generally under-appreciated veggies: celeriac (otherwise known as celery root) and kabocha squash. Although celery and celeriac are basically the same plant, celeriac is cultivated for it’s bulb (instead of the stalks). The celery flavor is a…
Fall-Inspired Quinoa Breakfast Porridge: 2 Ways!
If you’re someone like me who doesn’t do well with oats (even gluten-free ones), or if you’re just looking to mix up your breakfast, quinoa porridge is a great oatmeal alternative. Quinoa is unlike other grains because it’s actually not a grain at all; it’s a seed! It is one of only a handful of…
Banana Coffee Smoothie: A Pick-Me-Up For All Seasons
Happy Fall, everyone! So many things to look forward to this season… In my top 5 are: Crunchy leaves Puppies running through crunchy leaves Flannel Soup and hot drinks Pumpkin and winter squash I’ll definitely be sharing more Fall-flavored things (yes, Fall can be a flavor!) coming up, but for now I’ll leave you with…