Recently I wrote about 15 ways to increase fiber on a gluten-free diet, and one of them was to snack on chia pudding. Chia seeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids, minerals, and FIBER. You can throw them in smoothies or baked goods, or mix them together with a milk of choice to make chia…
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15 Ways to Increase Fiber on a Gluten-Free Diet
Gluten-free diets are notoriously low in fiber. Many gluten-free products, especially packaged items such as crackers, breads, baked goods, and flours tend to be lower in fiber than their gluten-containing alternatives. Fiber feeds our gut microbes, who turn around to keep our gut lining healthy, balance our immune system, and decrease inflammation. Fiber also helps…
Gut-Friendly, Immuni-Tea
Is there anything better than cozying up to a cup of hot tea in winter? I view it as one of the most comforting things on a cold day, and it’s also a great opportunity to bring more herbs into our lives. In my opinion, herbs are one of the most underrated powerhouses for our…
5 Reasons I Don’t Recommend Juice Cleanses
The hallmark of most “cleanses” or “detoxes” out there is…restriction. Juice cleansing, where you drink nothing but juice, fits perfectly into this. Although the word “detox” has been co-opted in many cases simply to sell ways of dieting, your body actually does have very real detoxification pathways. Ironically, these pathways actually need MORE nutrients to…
Easy Turkey & Squash Chili
Cold months call for chili! This Turkey and Squash chili is super easy to pull together. The only chopping you have to do is a little celery and a winter squash, but you could probably use frozen, chopped butternut squash if you wanted to skip that step. Although I use ground turkey here, you could…
Salted Caramel Raspberry Yogurt Popsicles
Popsicles might just be one of the best things about summer. Cold, semi-portable, and satisfying to any sweet tooth. I usually go for pops with a slight creaminess rather than completely fruit-based ones, and I’ve found that yogurt (whether dairy-free or dairy-full) is a great way to make this happen without making the flavors and…
The Ultimate Guide to Fiber & How it Affects Gut Health
Did you know that we aren’t able to break down or directly use fiber? That’s right, fiber is entirely food for the trillions of microbes in our gut, called our gut microbiome! They eat the fiber, and make by-products called short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that, among many benefits, are incredibly anti-inflammatory and immune-supportive. That…
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…
Are wheatgrass and barley grass safe on a gluten-free diet?
Wheatgrass and barley grass powders are showing up in many products, from drink mixes to protein powders to snack bars. They’re high in vitamins and minerals, can have blood sugar balancing effects, and may be immune-supportive based on the high chlorophyll content. But are they safe for those on a gluten-free diet? Wheat and barley…
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…