Food is Medicine
A healthier version of the famous Italian olive oil cake, this uniquely flavored cake with lime and rosemary is baked with gluten-free flours – cassava, tapioca, and tigernut (which is a tuber rather than a nut). It perfectly captures the essence of the Mediterranean. Natural, diabetic-friendly Allulose, high in prebiotics, […]
This Turkey Stuffed Buttercup Squash is comforting and nourishing at the same time and is filled with all the goodies – lean protein, walnuts, onions, garlic, ginger, sage, and red beets in combination with tomato sauce and Dijon mustard for a little spicy touch. The sweet and creamy texture of […]
These Soft-Baked Pumpkin cookies are a perfect fall treat with just the right sweetness and a balance of fall spices! No one will notice they’re gluten-free, lectin-light, and paleo. I got obsessed with pumpkin lately as it can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, I like the gut […]
These Gut-Healthy Pumpkin Waffles are a delicious breakfast on weekends or even a busy weekday morning during the fall pumpkin season. Pumpkin is incredibly healthy as it’s rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. In addition to beta carotene, pumpkins offer vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, and folate — all of […]
Hot Cross Buns are Easter special, but you will want to make these low-carb, protein-rich buns on repeat all year! They are extra fluffy, made with actual yeast, without gluten and dairy, and filled with prebiotic fiber, healthy omega-3 fats, and a lot of protein. Added spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, […]
The chilly season has arrived but you won’t mind because you’ll be able to cozy up with a bowl of warm, dairy-free creamy butternut squash soup. Sauté onions and squash in ghee before stirring in chicken broth and coconut milk. To season the soup and deepen the flavor, I added […]
This Almond Flour Strawberry Shortcake is a delicious healthy treat for your mom on Mother’s Day or any special occasion. It’s so delicious and light at the same time, your loved one will not recognize they are not eating the real cake. The shortcake is made with 100% almond flour, […]
This creamy, hearty Cream of Celery Soup is great for winter months or early spring as it contains many nutrients from root vegetables, fresh herbs, and nuts. Celeriac Benefits Celeriac (celery root) is a low-carb root vegetable closely related to celery, parsley, and parsnips. It has an impressive nutrient profile […]
These Chocolate Avocado Cupcakes with Dairy-Free Strawberry Frosting are a delicious healthy treat for your Valentine, or any special occasion. The cupcakes are so chocolaty and moist thanks to the avocado and cocoa combination and sweet just enough thanks to a low-calorie 100% natural Yacon syrup that can be replaced […]
The inspiration for this Winter Cabbage Salad is from the well known Waldorf Salad named after the famous New York City hotel. The Waldorf Salad was always made from cabbage, apples, celery, walnuts, grapes, and also mayonnaise. To maintain a sweet flavor I replaced grapes with figs which are also […]
In honor of the Chinese New Year I have made this traditional Dim Sum – Shumai dish in a gluten-free, lectin-free way. Shumai is a traditional steamed chinese pork dumpling dipped in Umami sauce served in dim sum. Dim sum is a large range of small Chinese dishes that are […]
Tired of pancakes? These Fluffy Grain-free & Dairy-free Waffles are a delicious replacement on weekends or even a busy weekday morning. I was gifted a waffle maker for Christmas and I don’t know why I didn’t invest in a waffle maker sooner. It’s a total time saver compared to pancake […]
Tomato Gravy in Czech called Rajská omáčka has a unique rich sweet & sour taste and is one of the most popular Czech sauces. It’s conventionally made with all-purpose flour, broth from beef, root vegetables, canned tomato paste, spices, regular sugar, and vinegar. My lectin-light version is made with cassava […]
This Rum infused Bundt Cake is our family favorite. Moist and flavorful, healthy and easy to make, sweetened with just the right amount of honey to make it Paleo and Lectin-free friendly. The added rum is the perfect finishing touch. Serve this cake with your favorite cup of tea or […]
This Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip with Avocado is a perfect appetizer for any occasion. I like to serve it during summer picnic season with family and friends or during the winter holiday season. It’s a perfect dip for a New Year’s Eve party as well. The dip is mayo free, […]
Do you like Tahini (sesame paste) as much as I do? You can’t go wrong with these Sugar-Free Tahini Cookies filled with healthy fats, protein, B vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. I also added dark chocolate with polyphenols and coconut flakes for the crunch. The cookies are naturally sweetened with […]