I took my daughter to the farmer’s market, where they sell wood-fired organic sourdough pizza at the local college booth. It was peak strawberry season. The college kids did what any seasonal-eating, self-sustaining, homemade pizza makers do in mid-June: They put strawberries on the pizza. More specifically, strawberry mozzarella with a balsamic drizzle. “Strawberries on…
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Continue ReadingWhen I set out to make lectin-free muffins loaded with prebiotic fiber, I was expecting to make something like bran muffins–something “healthy” tasting. Like not the best muffins, but not so bad my sense of health-centered pride couldn’t overcome the taste and texture. After all, it took a certain sense of epicurean sacrifice to consume…
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Continue ReadingI did not grow up eating traditional latkes at Hanukkah, though, I certainly loved eating them when my friend’s mom made them. That being said, I hope I’m not setting myself up to be smited (smitten?) for taking the potatoes out of these lectin-free latkes. The God of Israel made the nightshades, but he also…
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Continue ReadingLunch is hard. If you’re not the plan-ahead type, it frequently becomes a lesson in…what happens when you don’t plan ahead. Or maybe you’re the type who thinks you’re going to fast until dinner. Then you see Nancy with a slice of pizza or a bagel or a salad or whatever in the cubicle over,…
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Continue ReadingWhen you start the Plant Paradox, salsa becomes a thing of the past. Those who like spicy food may be able to satisfy the craving with fermented hot sauce (which is compliant). But for former lovers of pico de gallo, there’s nothing quite like that chunky tomato goodness. Except for salsa verde. I was always…
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Continue ReadingMy 3-year old helps out in the kitchen now. Up until her third birthday, “helping” involved eating most of the ingredients before I could get them into the recipe. But now, she legitimately helps and I love to come up with recipes where she can partake in creating. Before we made these breakfast muffins together,…
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Continue ReadingI’m an advocate for doing things oneself. That is to say, buying food as whole as possible and doing the processing at home. I realize this doesn’t make me “brand-friendly.” Rather, I’m Mother Nature friendly. She’s the oldest and best brand there is. Take almonds, for example. They naturally contain anti-nutrients that protect the seeds…
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Continue ReadingIf you’re a Plant Paradoxer, your day isn’t done until you’ve enjoyed your 1 ounce square of dark chocolate (it’s for the polyphenols). I’m boring–I usually eat mine plain. I take small bites and savor it. But then I watch my toddler consume a Mickey Mouse pancake and I realize I’ve become the most insufferable…
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Continue ReadingI was never a fan of hot chocolate growing up. Why? Because we drank Swiss Miss (the horror!) and it was…meh. Even with the microscopic marshmallows. That’s why when we read my favorite Christmas book–The Polar Express–I dreamed about ” hot cocoa as thick and rich as melted chocolate bars.” Did such a thing exist?…
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Continue ReadingOne of the ideas from my extensive list of lectin-free snacks is to make mini pizzas from grain-free bagels. However, compliant bagels can be a little difficult to find. Fortunately, we have The Plant Paradox Cookbook, and Dr. Gundry has a tasty recipe for Plant Paradox mini-bagels. They’re perfect for mornings or for turning into…
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Hi there! My name is Autumn–I’m a wife, mother, and classical singer who has fully recovered from POTS, MCAS, IBS, and mold toxicity. Dr. Steven Gundry’s Plant Paradox was a very helpful piece of my healing journey, and I hope to share here what I’ve learned along the way. My goal with this site is to provide knowledge, resources, and healthy recipes to individuals and families recovering from inflammatory illnesses. Also, I want to give hope to the chronically ill that your story isn’t over yet–there are always more changes to pursue and more therapies to try. Never, ever give up scaling the cliff face–even when the top is not in sight. Check out my lectin-free meal planner (newsletter), recipes, tips, and research articles. Send me an email with any questions you have!
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