Tag: recipes
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Are Probiotic Sodas Beneficial for Your Gut Health?
What Science Says About Probiotic Soda Trends If you’re like me, you have noticed a sudden wave of probiotic sodas on store shelves. While the trend isn’t exactly new, it does indicate that consumers are more health-conscious about what they’re putting into their bodies. So, are these sodas actually as good for us as they…
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CSID-Friendly Thanksgiving Leftover Ideas
Thanksgiving can be tricky for those of us with Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID). Many of our long-time favorite recipes have a lot of added sugar and starch, which are difficult for us to digest, so it can be a challenge to navigate safe alternatives. Don’t worry—there are still plenty of creative ways to enjoy the…
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Improving Sleep Quality: Healthy Alternatives and Bedtime Patterns
I’ve never been one to say supplements, and prescription medication isn’t great because if you’ve ever experienced 48 hours or more straight without getting a good night’s sleep–you’ll probably do just about anything to achieve it. I’m also not a doctor, and I’m not an expert in the neuroscience of sleep. Did you know we don’t all require…
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CSID-Friendly Three Cup Chicken
I realized I hadn’t written a blog post in a while, but I finally got inspired to step back into the kitchen last night. We’ve been busy doing a bit of travel this summer and moving, but I’ll keep better tabs on doing more updates than I have been. One of the cool things about…
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3-Ingredient Strawberry Jam
There’s something special about homemade strawberry jam that goes beyond just its sweet taste. From the smell of fresh strawberries to the satisfaction of preserving something you grew in your own garden, making strawberry jam has always been a nostalgia trip for me. It reminds me of being in Germany with my mom in the…
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Breakfast: Myth or Legend?
I love breakfast. I remember growing up loving the smell of maple syrup, bacon, eggs, and pancakes being cooked by my dad and grandpa on the weekends. There has always been a big nostalgia factor in my love of eating breakfast, but I also went through a phase where I absolutely hated breakfast and I…
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CSID-Friendly Valentine’s Day Menu
Are you stumped on what to eat today with your loved ones? I’ll make it easy for you with a specially crafted menu that includes dinner, desserts, and drinks to inspire and wow those special people in your life. If you’re like me you find yourself meal-planning or considering ingredients ALL the time because that’s…
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Turkey Picadillo
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I love using my leftover turkey for every meal as creatively and inventively as I can. This is the perfect recipe to do just that! I learned from a friend a few years ago about how to perfect picadillo and I’ve paired it with everything from ground turkey,…
Sugar and Starch Free, No Problem 