Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Special Diets”
Sometimes learning something new can be intimidating. We can feel a bit out of control the first few times because we don’t know the steps and are not quite sure what the outcome will be. Perhaps you recall the first time you made a cake from scratch or rode a bike. That small nagging feeling in your stomach was the …
Do you believe in the power of tarot? I do. Err, I mean, I did. Sort of. Once. I’m not really sure, to tell you the truth. What I do know is that tarot predicted my stint as a vegetarian. Years ago, on a Friday afternoon, when this Scratch Mommy’s Scratch Hubby was just “Scratch The-Guy-I-Had-Been-Set-Up-With,” a student of mine …
There’s no denying that a diet rich in fresh, local, organic, in-season produce is a diet that will be nutritious and vitamin rich. In the summer it’s easy to eat this way, whether picking fruit or veggies from your backyard or heading to the local farmer’s market for the best your local farmer has to offer. But then winter rolls …
A few months ago I introduced a new ingredient to my kitchen: carob powder. I’m extremely sensitive to caffeine and the dark chocolate in which I sometimes indulge has a negative impact on my nervous system, causing jitters and poor sleep. But I really didn’t want to give up my chocolate treats, so I started experimenting and cooking with carob powder …
No matter what part of the country you live in, it’s right about now that people start itching to get outside and start entertaining! If you’re in a cold spot, you’re probably soaking in the sun while also wearing a scarf, and if you’re a lucky one who lives in a place that’s eternally warm, you’re just laughing at us …
Some recipes are so simple and delicious, they call for poetry… Smoothie bags for all. Strawberry and blueberry. Spinach, banana. Don’t worry, I don’t plan on writing this whole post in haiku, but the haiku expresses the smoothie bag so perfectly. Simple, quick, easy, and completely no fuss! I love a hot meal, but come summertime, I would much rather …
Juice bars are everywhere, and this health trend seems to be here for the long haul. Maybe you’ve been intrigued by doing a juice detox, but don’t know where to start. Or maybe you’d like to, but are scared off by the high price tags on the cold pressed, store bought bottles. Let me help you by sharing why you should …
These perfect grain-free, dairy-free AIP Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (which are made without oats!) were inspired by my long-term health journey. Several months after the birth of my son, my anxiety and depression hit me full force, and I began connecting my panic attacks to certain foods. Fast forward three years, and I’m still baking for my brain using the Autoimmune …
There are so many delicious potato salad varieties and this combination is right up there as one of the best! This beautiful red potato salad recipe is like a cross between a traditional potato salad and a creamy egg salad. The made from scratch creamy dressing in this salad is a delicious mayonnaise alternative that includes just two nourishing ingredients …
The writer Jonathan Safran Foer once said, “Food is not just what we put in our mouths to fill up; it is culture and identity.” I couldn’t agree more, and perhaps that is why, as I grow older, I have begun to appreciate and enjoy Indian food more than ever before. Not only do I enjoy and crave the flavour …
