Food is Medicine
This Pumpkin Pie Smoothie is a healthy way to start the day during fall season. Pumpkin is high in vitamins and minerals while being low in calories. In addition to beta carotene, pumpkin offer vitaminc C, E, iron, and folate – all of which strengthen your immune system. More pumpkin […]
This crispy Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing is easy to make, and will not disappoint any family member. The Tahini Dressing with lemon has a rich, nutty flavor and is a great match for the cauliflower. Roasted chickpeas add a crunch to this simple, yet satisfying dish. Serve […]
This Four Grain Sandwich Bread is a quick lectin-free/gluten-free compliant bread made from ancient grain flours, sorghum, millet, teff, and fonio. If you like soft and fragrant bread for sandwiches, this is a great fit for you! About the Flours Both Millet and Sorghum belong to a grass family and […]
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 […]
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, […]
Have you decided on what Thanksgiving salad to serve yet?! This kale salad is full of tempting contrasts of flavors and textures. The earthiness of the kale, the creaminess of the avocado, and the juiciness of the grapefruits splashed with EVOO dressing made with grapefruit juice, a little bit of […]
Your Thanksgiving meal doesn’t have to be the traditional turkey, stuffing, and cornbread dinner. There are plenty of other options you can choose from, like this Cabbage with Cranberries and Pecans that make a great side dish. How did I come up with this idea? Sweet and sour cabbage was […]
There’s nothing better than a bowl of soup on a cold day! Especially if it’s as easy to make as this 2-minute Pressure Cooked Red Lentil Soup. Middle Eastern-inspired, made with red lentils, turmeric, spinach, carrots, and lemon. Delicious, filling, healthy, and leftovers are freezer-friendly. Lentils similar to other legumes […]
Naturally fermented products are the best for our gut microbiome because they contain naturally occurring probiotics. Probiotics are not only important for our guts but mainly to promote a healthy immune system! Foods rich in natural probiotics: Sauerkraut Fermented pickles Kimchi Kefir Yogurt Kombucha I have wanted to make fermented […]
This Fennel-Mango Salad is pleasing for your gut. It is packed with a good source of vitamin C, and resistant starch! It is perfect all year round, but it’s especially refreshing during warm months. It pairs great with my grain-free crackers for a light lunch or dinner. You wonder what […]
You will love this warming Vegetable Soup with Millet that is full of flavor and nutrients! This soup is made from ingredients you probably already have in your fridge. It’s one of those comforting soup recipes that’s so easy to make, loaded with vegetables, and keeps you feeling full and […]
Need a sweet way to cool down? Try this easy, refreshing, sweet, but healthy sorbet! It sure will be your family’s favorite treat! It’s better to use frozen strawberries to make this sorbet, but fresh strawberries also work. It just takes a little longer time to make it. You will […]
Okra, the nutritious wonder, is a fruit containing not only fiber but also protein, which is very rare for a fruit or vegetable! It is a great lectin blocker containing a lot of vitamins and minerals like C, K1, A, B6, magnesium, folate, and polyphenols.Okra also contains a thick gel-like […]
I made this salad in honor of National Polyphenol Day and Dr. Gundry’s Birthday on July 11th, but it can be made any time of the year! All the ingredients used are packed with polyphenols. What are Polyphenols? Polyphenols are chemical compounds found in plants that give plants their color […]
This easy creamy soup made with asparagus, sweet potatoes, avocado, and spinach is a perfect nutritious dish. Served with compliant bread, it is filling enough to be your main course. The sautéed asparagus heads on ghee or oil will take care of the delicious taste and give you something to […]
I needed to empty our fridge and really improvised with the veggies that were in there. Spaghetti squash, celeriac, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, and I gave a try to popped mustard seeds. I made two versions of this veggie dish, one with Manchego sheep cheese and one with nutritional yeast […]