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 can balance the demands of society and the overwhelm of […]
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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 cravings for cereal or oatmeal strike, this grain-free breakfast cereal […]
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 the hidden cause for my grinding. Low serotonin production. Last […]
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 my life is procrastination. Not normally a procrastinator, I notice […]
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 only take three days off so we headed 2 hours […]
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 dish called “Okonomyaki.” The night I discovered Okonomyaki I was […]
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 game of 20 questions. And if the waiter is not […]
IBS metabolic type
The IBS metabolic and emotional type What I love about Ayurveda, the traditional medical system of India, is it accounts for different body types. Because we are not built the same way, our medical issues should not be treated […]
Grain and dairy-free butternut squash “mac n’ cheese”
The recipes I publish on my blog are mostly SCD (Specific Carbohydrate Diet) and GAPs (Gut and Psychology Diet) friendly. I’m aware that some people with IBS, (those with bacterial overgrowth in their small intestine) have a hard time digesting […]
Is there an IBS type?
Food is medicine but healing IBS is not just about food. Understanding yourself, body, mind and nervous system is also important. That’s why I’m writing this 3-part series on what type of person is likely to get IBS. […]
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