Recipes
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Swordfish Steaks Recipe
Fish is a stable in my diet. More specifically fresh, wild caught fish. One of my favorite kinds of fish to eat are swordfish steaks as they are nutrient dense and very easy to find in most grocery stores. Swordfish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, selenium, and vitamin D. (The thyroid appreciates those nutrients!) While creating this recipe I was on a very strict low FODMAP and AIP diet.…
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Air Fryer Stuffed Apple Dessert
The Air Fryer Version of Baked Apples Dessert for me generally means some sort of a fruit concoction. Due to the cooler temperatures warm fruit is a great ayurvedic option for dessert. Since the air fryer is a quick and easy alternative to the oven, I decided to try making baked apples in the air fryer. This fruit dessert is sweetened by nature, paleo, gluten free, dairy free, and has…
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Fall Date Balls
The holiday season is upon us! When company is visiting for the holidays it’s always a good idea to have some snacks and treats around the house. These dates balls are perfect for that! They are healthy, nutrient dense, and easy. One characteristic that I love most about this date ball recipe is that the recipe allows for creativity. Most of the ingredients in this recipe are interchangeable. Keep the…
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Game Day Grub
Football season is upon us and so is the delicious game day grub. Who says that in order to eat for sustainable wellness we have to compromise fun food we love? No one! We can just learn how to alter it for our own particular health goals. I love to entertain and embrace the challenge of making healthy food delicious. (It’s even an added bonus when I impress my guests…
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Carrot and Beet Salad
Carrots and beets are two of my favorite grounding foods. They are loaded with nutrients and are great any time of year. This recipe is an easy way to switch up your typical salad and you can make so many different variations of this salad. Ingredients Salad Ingredients: One package of shredded organic carrots One package of organic beets cut julienne style (you can add more if you like more…
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Oven Baked Maduros (Sweet Plantains)
As a “super food for your gut”, plantains are a staple food in my diet. This resistant starch is packed with nutrients and loaded with health benefits. As a resistant starch, plantains don’t get digested in the small intestine. Instead, they ferment in the large intestine and feed beneficial gut bacteria. This improves gut health, encourages high levels of insulin sensitivity, and helps keep the colon healthy (thank you too,…
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Labor Day Eats
Holidays can be a stressful time for those who are following specific dietary protocols. There may be influence to veer off track or pressure of having to explain why we can’t (or choose not to) consume certain foods. The holidays don’t need to be stressful. We can always find ways to indulge AND stay on our sustainable wellness protocol. Yes, there have been times when I have had to eat…