Being based in Florida, it sure doesn’t feel like fall, so we have to create some of the magic of fall ourselves, with our food choices: enter my Favorite Fall Recipes! Finding ways to do this and stay Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Corn-Free, Sugar-Free… can be tricky, but it Can Be Done! Butternut squash soup, Sweet Potato-based “Fall Shepherd’s Pie” Stuffed Acorn Squash, Pumpkin French Toast!! Pumpkin Smoothie, Apple Crisp! Cooking and Baking have been something I’ve enjoyed since I was little. Not so much the cleanup, but I’ve gotten to the point where I see the blessing in that, too. Many … Read More
Living Corn-Free and Finding Fantastic Flavors
I have officially been living corn-free for nearly 3 years. I will freely admit that for the first 6 months, I did cheat some. But I started catching on to how my body didn’t like that one bit! I had several things that had just been ‘normal’ in my life, that really are not normal. When I had been away from corn, and then had some corn based treat (Rice Krispy Treats, or Tacos, or …) I found myself most uncomfortable. Sluggish digestion, itchy skin all over, etc. Now, I avoid corn like the plague! Even small amounts leave me … Read More
Nightshade Free-What to do Without Potatoes!
When I was first tested using the Electrodermal Screening machine, one of the first things I was told was: You have to go Nightshade Free! This was primarily because of Inflammation, but also Digestive issues. When I was doing some research for you, this site seemed to explain things the best. Basically, not everyone has a problem with Nightshades, and not all inflammation is caused by Nightshades. But if you DO struggle with inflammation, it would definitely be a good idea to try a No More Nightshades lifestyle for a few weeks, just to see if it helps The hardest … Read More
3 Steps to Simplify Adopting a Gluten-Free Lifestyle
Welcome to the Prep-session for my little guy’s birthday party! What to make for dinner was pretty straightforward. Baked chicken and veggies. Dessert, with our health issues, seems much trickier. We’ve had to adopt a gluten-free lifestyle, and it’s been quite an adventure! Removing gluten from our diet isn’t easy, since it’s added to so many foods that you wouldn’t expect. I’ll share my gluten intolerance story here, in hopes that it will help you to be successful in adapting to a gluten-free lifestyle. *Remember, I’m Not a Doctor here! I’m a mom and only sharing my gluten intolerance story … Read More