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Posted on: September 11, 2021 Posted by: Dominique Comments: 0

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,…

Posted on: September 5, 2021 Posted by: Dominique Comments: 0

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…