Holiday Gift Guide for the Health Nut in Your Family

This post may contain affiliate links I've never done this before, but I thought it would be fun to put together a little gift guide for that health nut or spoonie in your family. I know it can be hard to figure out what to get someone to begin with, let alone someone who deals with…

AIP+Vegan Salted Caramel Ice Cream (Paleo, Nightshade Free)

What's a holiday pie without a scoop of ice cream on top? Nada. That's what. So of course I had to make a creamy vegan and paleo friendly ice cream for the occasion! Since we are having apple pie this year for Thanksgiving, I decided that a salted caramel ice cream would be perfect. Also,…

Cinnamon & Ginger Roasted Rainbow Carrots (AIP, Vegan, Low FODMAP, Nightshade Free)

Thanksgiving is coming up in America, which means HOLIDAY RECIPES! I recently got a chance to work with Vitacost and Simply Organics and dreamed up these spiced carrots just in time for the food holiday of the year. This recipe is only 4 ingredients (okay 5 if you count the salt) and honestly they're 4…

Why Movement IS Important EVEN When You Have a Chronic Illness

In case you didn't know, I have a degree in Exercise Science and I've been a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine for 7 years now. I have speciality certifications in kettle bells and TRX. I don't often talk about the fitness side of things because, well, let's face it, food…

No-Sugar Added Banana Bread (Paleo, Vegan, AIP option, medium FODMAP, Nightshade Free)

I've been in the midst of trying to master an allergy-friendly pumpkin bread, but so far I've failed. So this past weekend I decided to give banana bread a shot. This recipe is based off Eat Heal Thrive's banana bread. I've never had success baking with arrowroot/tapioca starch or cassava flour. It always leaves the…

Cilantro-Mint Lamb Burgers (AIP, Low FODMAP, Nightshade free)

These burgers are health bombs! They are filled with ingredients that are nutritionally packed and provide a handful of other health benefits. Lamb is probably one of the best meat sources out there, especially for those with chronic illness. Here is why: Lamb: Lamb is a rich source of iron and zinc. The high iron is…

Crockpot Beef Stew (AIP, Nightshade Free, Medium FODMAP)

I shared this recipe on my Instagram, both via my stories (I showed how I made it step by step) and as a post. I figured it was worth posting on the blog, too, so if you don't follow me on IG you wouldn't miss out! Plus then it is archived for me to easily…