Frequently 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…
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Continue ReadingCassava tortillas are both easy and delicious (check out my three-ingredient recipe), but even one tortilla can be too filling and too much starch for my keto readers. They’re also difficult to make crunchy without getting brittle. The solution? TACO CUPS. I am no food genius, but these are pretty darn clever, if I do…
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Continue ReadingWhat happens when you can no longer eat wheat flour noodles? You die of a broken heart. Just kidding. You eat noodles made out of vegetables, and shirataki noodles are probably the most beneficial veggie noodles available. They’re made from the flour of the konjac root, which is a traditional medicinal plant native to the…
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Continue ReadingThere’s a real grieving process upon switching to a lectin-free diet. I don’t know what else to call it: the urge to eat old comfort-food favorites (like fettuccine alfredo) is so strong, many people have to remove them from the house altogether or even avoid eating out for several months. There were days I literally…
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Continue ReadingIn case you needed another way to eat coconut, I’ve come up with a creatively clever way to make ravioli without the…uh, pasta. Actually, I’m not sure if I can technically call these ravioli, as pasta may literally define the dish. According to Google Dictionary, ravioli are “pasta envelopes containing ground meat, cheese, or vegetables.” Thanks Google,…
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Continue ReadingThere’s a sad truth that comes with starting to turn your health around: it is a lot more expensive to eat healthfully than it is to eat a standard American diet. When you decide to stop eating the 3 major subsidized crops–wheat, corn, soybeans–you essentially give up every packaged food item in the grocery store. And your…
