With the holidays over, it’s time to restrain any indulging we allowed ourselves and get back on track with our healing. Are you ready? This vibrant smoothie will see you off to a great start. Apple, kiwi and kale on their own are worth their weight in Vitamin C gold but together they are dynamo. Make sure to choose a Granny Smith though. Some varieties have extremely high levels of sugar and ...
Green Detox Smoothie
Citrus-Herb Finishing Salts
Since beginning the Autoimmune Protocol I’ve come to a new appreciation for salt. It’s such a simple mineral, but there are so many ways it impacts our health. To name just a few, salt helps us maintain electrolyte balance, it helps us contract our muscles, it helps stimulate our adrenal glands, and it helps us produce stomach acid. Salt, importantly, also makes our food ...
Meatballs in Sticky Peach Sauce
My mom always used to reminisce about her childhood growing up in Montreal. Cold winters were spent playing outdoors in the snow, eating crepes for what seemed to me like every morning (lucky girl!), and coming inside for a “stick-to-your-ribs” dinner at sunset. Growing up in Florida, the last thing you want at any time of the year is for your food to stick ...
7 Ways to Make Lifestyle Changes Stick Around for the Long Haul
What better time to reflect on building healthy habits than the first of the year. The New Year can motivate us and give us hope of an improved life. I love how this season brings out our intention to thrive! However, if your experience has been anything like mine, New Year’s resolutions have become a disappointing joke. For me, they have often turned into the ...
AIP Holiday Gift Guide!
Sometimes the holidays can bring up some of the tougher aspects of dietary transition–like having to talk to your extended family about your health, or partaking in food-centered celebrations. If your family celebrates the season with gift-giving, however, it can be a good opportunity for you to request items that support your healing journey. I’ve put together a list of my favorite ideas, from big, more ...
Egg-less Nog!
When I was growing up, my best friend’s parents, who lived across the road from me, always had a New Year’s Day party. I remember it as a boring afternoon in my teenage eyes, but nonetheless I would show my face and help my friend hand out a few nibbles and serve a few drinks. One of those was eggnog. Then, later in the ...
Holiday Stuffed Mushroom Appetizer
If you’re looking for a yummy appetizer to add to your menus over the coming holiday season, I’ve got one for you! I love stuffed mushrooms for their elegant look. They are relatively easy to prepare, but they look super fancy-pants when set out for guests. You’ve probably noticed that theme in my recipes over the last year. I’m a big fan of creating ...
Cranberry-Glazed Chicken
These are absolutely gorgeous. Who doesn’t love the combination of cranberry and poultry this time of year? With a bit of mint thrown in, this glaze provides not only a riot of flavors but a beautiful holiday color scheme. You can make this with just about any cut of any bird, though cooking times will vary depending on how big your cuts are. Serve ...