I am not Jewish (for better or for worse). I 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…
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Continue ReadingYou know, there was a time when squashes, pumpkins, potatoes, and corn served a good purpose (other than filling you up on Thanksgiving). For indigenous or any self-sufficient peoples who ate seasonally, it was actually important to use an abundant Fall harvest to prepare for a time of scarcity. Those starchy vegetables (and technically fruits)…
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Continue ReadingIt’s simply not the holiday season without small slabs of sugar, butter, and flour. I’m talking about Christmas cookies, of course (well, on this site, lectin-free Christmas cookies ). Peanut butter blossoms, Mexican wedding cakes, cannonballs, cut-out sugar cookies, date cookies, gingersnaps–crunchy and sugary or soft and buttery. Pick your favorite, and usher in the…
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Continue ReadingDespite being symptom-free for about six months, the “September POTS/MCAS flare” did not escape me this year. During a flare-up, it’s like I suddenly become allergic to everything, so I’m left with few foods I can actually stomach. This means I make whatever I can throw into an Instant Pot with some broth. Then I…
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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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Continue ReadingFrequently asked question: “What are your go-to lectin-free snack ideas?” Unfortunately, I’m a little boring when it comes to snacks. I generally snack on the same handful of nuts every single day and wait until dinner to unleash my inner kitchen Goddess. My daughter starts pre-school this week, so that’s all about to change. I…
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Continue ReadingAre you the kind of person that brings a bag of chips and a tub of dip to a party? Cause I totally am…er, was. It’s not that I’m sometimes lazy or a procrastinator (just kidding, I am). It’s that I’ve got things to do, and spending 4 hours in the kitchen on a likely…
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Continue ReadingThis recipe comes from fellow blogger Cristy Powers over at Powersbeing.com. As a patient of Dr. Gundry’s and a follower of the Plant Paradox, Cristy has successfully put Lupus into remission. She’s since dedicated her time to spreading the lectin-free message. Cristy loves crafting original compliant recipes like this Artichoke Gazpacho, curating wellness tips, and…
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Continue ReadingIf you thought yams and sweet potatoes were the same thing, you’re not alone. If you live in the US, it’s not even your fault, because we do label certain varieties of sweet potatoes as yams. Throw in the tropical varieties of root vegetables whose names all translate to “yam” and it’s nothing less than a YAM-tastrophe…
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Continue ReadingEvery year, for two glorious weeks, the reddest, sweetest, juiciest berries on earth make an appearance, causing a frenzied berry-picking extravaganza amongst the local populace. Even the “city folk” show up in white pants and wedge heels to carefully extract red gold from under the green leaves. Yes, it’s strawberry season, and I’m not eating…