When most people think of food, they think about the effects it has on their physical body. However, the more research we do about the foods we eat, the more we learn that they can also affect us mentally as well. This is actually good news for those who are following the GAPS Diet. What Is the GAPS … [Read more...]
Why I Don’t Like the Blood Type Diet
I frequently run into people in the health world who are all gung-ho over the blood type diet. This is a diet that divides people on the basis of their blood type - O, A, B, and AB. This diet was developed by naturopathic physician Peter J. D'Adamo, N.D. and popularized in his book Eat Right 4 Your Type. … [Read more...]
Who Doesn’t Like Good Chocolate?
I was discussing candy with my kids tonight and various candies were mentioned as favorites, including gummies and nerds. I was quiet until they asked me and I said, "Hands down my favorite and only really candy is chocolate." So although cocao powder is not chocolate candy, it can be used to make a … [Read more...]
In Which I Have to Face my Gut Health Head-On…….
If you read my blog you know gut health is one of my favorite topics, but so far it has been someone else's gut health. Until this week.....when I was diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis, an auto-immune disease. I am experienced enough to know that the word auto-immune means the root of the problem is in … [Read more...]
Coconut Flour Recipes
When my daughter went grain free I had to learn to cook with some new flours. One of those was coconut flour. I found it to be VERY different from anything I was used to, but after some time and some great recipes from some awesome bloggers I have not only gotten used to coconut flour but really enjoy it. It … [Read more...]
Without Grain Cookbook Review
I received a copy of Without Grain by Hayley Barisa Ryczek in exchange for my honest review. I have to say I LOVE this cookbook. So far I have made 1 maindish, the Hungarian Goulash, which turned out really wonderfully. It was not hard to make and tasted great. Thumbs up from all the family. I also … [Read more...]