One of my favorite things to do with my husband is hover around the kitchen while he creates unconventional desserts. He really is a genius at creating treats out of …
Leaky gut: a case study
Life can be ironic. I’m not talking about hipster ironic, I mean eerie coincidence ironic. This story is full of so much simultaneous bad and good luck, it might blow …
Bell pepper quiche: a beautiful idea for brunch
Breakfast is the toughest meal of the day for carb lovers. But starting the day out right will make a huge impact on how you feel the rest of the …
How to use nature and technology to heal
The world is full of things that speed us up and stress us out. But it’s also full of beautiful simplicity to slows us down and calm our spirit. We …
Grain-free breakfast “cereal”
The first thing people ask me when they give up grains is “what can I eat for breakfast”? When bacon and eggs, fruit, yogurt or sweet potatoes get old and …
Boosting serotonin: a case study
It started with my jaw. I’ve had an issue with teeth grinding at night for a long time and it has gotten worse lately. While researching the issue I discovered …
Perfectionism and the gut
The gut-perfection connection I’ll admit it. I’ve been a perfectionist all my life. Not about everything, just the things I really care about. One way perfectionism shows up in …
Life after IBS: oxtails, open hearts and lessons on eating
I have to admit I’ve been a bit vacation deprived lately. So when my birthday rolled around recently, I grabbed the chance to get away. My husband and I could …
Cabbage frittata (with FODMAP substitution)
International adventures with grain-free cooking My favorite part of international travel is the food. I love Japanese food and after traveling to Japan I returned obsessed with a savory pancake …
Eating out with IBS
Eating out is a challenge on a strict diet. Not only is it stressful to not have control of your food or ingredients, but ordering a dish turns into a …