Avocado Toast on This Ingredients: 1 cup almond flour 1/2 cup coconut flour 1/4 cup ground flaxseed 1/4 cup buckwheat flour 2 tablespoons chia seeds 2 tablespoons sweetener (I use 50/50 coconut sugar/Allulose) 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk Instructions:…
Fatigue & Update
I’ve been in bed most of the day every day since 1/1. Pain has been higher, I’ve had rashes, headaches and digestive issues - but that’s not why I’ve been in bed. Fatigue is. Fatigue is one of the hardest issues I deal with on a daily basis. And it’s one we don’t talk about…
Lemon Elixer
Start the day with 2-4 ounces of this elixer to help boost digestion, liver & lymph function, reduce inflammation, & balance alkalinity. Add all ingredients to a strong blender & blend for a minute or two. 1 whole organic lemon, washed, ends removed and quartered 3 cups water 4 Tbsp organic real olive oil 3…
Hummus
1 cup cooked chickpeas or white beans (3/4 cup beans + 3 cups water in instant pot) 1/3 cup tahini (see below) Lemon juice to taste Salt to taste Olive oil or water to desired thickness Start by blending the beans and salt, add tahini & lemon juice. Add olive oil as needed. Tahini 1…
Needs adjustment! Needs salt & maybe coconut flour? Ingredients: 3/4 cup Greek yogurt 1 cup almond flour 1 tsp baking powder 3 tbsp diced jalapeños 1/4 cup shredded cheddar Instructions: Preheat oven to 375° and line cookie sheet with parchment. Mix all ingredients & knead into a dough. Form a log and slice into 8…
2 cups almond flour 2 tablespoons coconut flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 large egg 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Mix well to…
Ask For Help
My life changed literally overnight. I’d been sick for a long time but was still able to function most of the time by working, volunteering at church several times a week, hiking, kayaking, having friends over for dinner and living a somewhat normal life. Then suddenly I was unable to walk without help, unable to…
Be Deliberate
I read this and it got me thinking about July 10, 2013. Really it started long before, but that was the date I became disabled - the date my body finally said ENOUGH! I have always been an over-do’er. I slept 4-5 hours a night for years. I had high stress jobs, which I justified…
3 large sweet potatoes 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon regular or hot honey (spicy is delicious!) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Toppings after bake A drizzle of honey 1/3 cup crumbled…
In a shallow bowl, mix: ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Stir in: 2 tablespoons finely chopped sundried tomatoes 1 tablespoon finely chopped Kalamata olives 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary 1 tablespoon thyme leaves 3 crushed garlic cloves Sprinkle with: 2 teaspoons red chili flakes 1…