This vegan and gluten-free caesar salad is so flavorful, it's hard to stop eating it! The crispy oven-roasted chickpeas and cauliflower add texture, protein, and loads of flavor. Double the ingredients for the cashew caesar dressing so you can have a nutrient-dense homemade salad dressing on hand for the week. A high-powered blender is needed to make the dressing.
This uncomplicated, slow cooker chicken soup recipe is full of flavor and incredibly easy to make! Just make sure to soak the navy beans before you go to bed, then in the morning place everything into your slow cooker. Six to eight hours later, a nourishing dinner will be ready for you!
Serve these delightful little cookies with Hot Mulled Cider or spice tea on a chilly winter afternoon. You can make a cookie glaze if you wish by mixing powdered coconut sugar with a very small amount of non-dairy milk or water and a dash of vanilla. I use palm shortening in these cookies but organic unsalted butter would also work.
Here in Bellingham, Washington the temperature has dropped and its snowing! In fact, the cold weather moved in last weekend and we had a little snow then and now its a beautiful winter wonderland!
Here in Bellingham, Washington the temperature has dropped and its snowing! In fact, the cold weather moved in last weekend and we had a little snow then and now its a beautiful winter wonderland!
Serve this warming stew with bean tacos, baked fish, or a chipotle roasted chicken. If you eat dairy, try sprinkling each serving with some fresh cotija cheese or shredded jack cheese. The stew is also delicious served with chopped cilantro and lime wedges!
Serve this healthy apple walnut cake as part of your next holiday gathering, or simply serve it after a nutrient-dense autumn meal. It can be baked in an 8x8-inch baking dish, round cake pan, or easily doubled and baked in a 9x13-inch baking dish. The walnuts add a delicious crunchiness, but they can also be omitted if desired. The best apples to use in this cake recipe are those that break down faster during baking such as Golden Delicious, McIntosh, and Granny Smith varieties.
Pungent curry spices, sweet butternut squash, and earthy lentils create a comforting autumn soup that is high in protein and antioxidants! Serve this easy soup recipe with cooked short grain brown rice, and plenty of chopped, fresh cilantro for a nourishing plant-based meal!
Serve this nutrient-dense paleo pumpkin chili with sliced avocados, extra cilantro, lime, and chili peppers for an easy weeknight meal! Double the recipe and freeze portions so you can have a ready-made meal on nights when you are too busy to cook. I always use organic, pasture-raised beef in my recipes. This type of beef has a fat profile that is more anti-inflammatory compared to conventionally-raised beef.
This easy, legume-free and tomato-free chili recipe is ideal for the Low-FODMAP diet and SIBO-specific diet. These diets omit onions and garlic, however, the green parts of leeks can be used to provide a rich flavor base for soups and stews. If you are not following one of these diets, feel free to use the entire leek or replace the leeks with one large chopped onion.
The rich flavors of autumn come together beautifully in this spicy gluten-free and vegan pumpkin cake. It is baked in a stone bundt pan to make sure it cooks evenly.
This easy slow-roasted leg of lamb recipe is bursting with flavor and full of anti-inflammatory spices. Serve it as a holiday main dish, or meal prep this recipe to have easy-to-digest meat on hand for simple meals throughout the week. Leftover lamb can be warmed and added to romaine lettuce leaves with chopped cucumber, onion, and a lemon-tahini dressing for a nutrient-dense, high-protein lunch. I use a cast iron braiser to slow-roast meat.
As either a delicious, savory addition to your holiday table, or a wholesome side to be enjoyed anytime, this recipe makes enough to stuff one turkey and fill one medium casserole dish. You can easily prepare this recipe ahead of time and then reheat for your holiday meal.
Serve this warming vegan black bean pumpkin chili on a cold Autumn evening with a pot of brown rice. Set out bowls of diced red onion, chopped fresh chili peppers, sliced avocado, and extra cilantro for garnishes if desired. Black beans are high in polyphenols called anthocyanins. This is what gives black beans their dark purplish-black color. Anthocyanins have a high degree of antioxidant activity and help to reduce oxidative stress in the body.
Craving something sweet and chocolatey? Try this easy, nutrient-dense fudge recipe! All you need is a food processor and four ingredients!
Serve this salad when cranberries, pears, and hazelnuts are in season in autumn. It is also delicious served at a festive holiday meal.
This detox soup is full of anti-inflammatory ingredients and is incredibly easy to make. Just add everything to your slow cooker or your pressure cooker (both directions are below) and come back to a nourishing soup!
Serve this hearty, warming stew with freshly baked gluten-free bread and sautéed dark leafy greens. This chowder doesn't have any dairy in it; it gets its creaminess from mashing the cooked potatoes with the back of a spoon.
When you don't have much time or energy to cook, make something incredibly easy that everyone will love! This simple gluten-free and dairy-free meal cooks in under 30 minutes and requires very little preparation!
Use this creamy, salty, rich green sauce made from pumpkin seed butter, coconut milk, fresh cilantro, Herbamare, raw garlic and ginger to top any Elimination Diet meal, from baked fish and roasted vegetables to lettuce wraps. Don't worry about using the exact amounts called for in this recipe; use your taste buds and intuitions to find the right balance of flavors.
Serve these antioxidant-rich poached pears as part of a holiday meal. Once cooled, they are delicious served over a thick dairy-free or dairy yogurt. Add extra pomegranate arils for a garnish.
Warming, and slightly spicy, with a hint of nutmeg and cinnamon, these gluten-free pancakes are perfect for a chilly autumn morning. Serve them with pure maple syrup and sautéed kale on the side; add some sausages or eggs for more protein!
This quick and easy anti-inflammatory slaw can be served with any type of main dish. Leftovers are also delicious the next day tossed with leftover grains, beans, or cooked meat!
This is a great snack to take with you on a long hike or a long day at work. You can also add one to your child’s lunchbox for a sweet, nutritious treat. This recipe can also be found in my first cookbook, The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook. The almonds in this recipe can easily be replaced with raw walnuts if desired.
A high-powered blender is essential for breaking down the greens to create a smooth and creamy smoothie! Use whatever spring greens you have on hand. Sorrel, kale, collards, nettles, and fresh mint leaves all work very well! Add less fruit if you need to reduce the amount of fruit sugars in your diet.
Serve this anti-inflammatory soup with toasted pumpkin seeds and micro-greens for a nutritious lunch! Since this soup will be pureed you don't have to worry about chopping things nicely and evenly. The smaller you chop the less time it will take to cook! Use your favorite homemade vegetable broth or chicken broth in place of the water for richer flavors.
One of the most powerful things you can do on a daily basis for your long-term health and well-being is to cook most of your meals at home with whole food-based ingredients. The second step in taking control of your health and using food as medicine, is to remove the foods or food groups that are irritating your immune system. Gluten and dairy are two of the largest dietary contributors to immune system over-activation.
One of the most powerful things you can do on a daily basis for your long-term health and well-being is to cook most of your meals at home with whole food-based ingredients. The second step in taking control of your health and using food as medicine, is to remove the foods or food groups that are irritating your immune system.
Cupcakes that are grain-free and egg-free, yay! Serve these cupcakes for birthdays or holidays. They are best served warm, with warm ganache. You can also serve them with Whipped Coconut Cream and fresh berries for a festive treat! I used Dagoba organic cocoa powder which is gluten-free, but any type of organic, gluten-free cocoa powder or raw cacao powder will work. I also use full-fat organic canned coconut milk for both the frosting and cupcakes.
Serve this easy-to-make gingered split pea stew over cooked brown rice or quinoa along with a dollop of coconut yogurt on top.
This classic creamy tomato-basil soup is so quick and easy to make! I use Jovial brand jarred diced tomatoes. Serve each bowl of soup with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, freshly grated parmesan cheese, extra basil, and freshly ground black pepper.
Filet mignon is the most tender cut of beef available. If you are not accustomed to eating meat, and would like to incorporate more of this nutrient-dense food, I would suggest going to your local butcher or market and looking for pasture-raised or pasture-finished filet mignon. It is very easy to cook and incredibly flavorful and tender. Serve with a simple dinner salad and roasted winter squash for a nourishing, balanced meal.
These cookies are a perfect, nutritious snack to take on outings for your toddler or child. They can even be frozen for later use. Serve with a cup of warm herbal tea for an after school treat.
This anti-inflammatory rice and kale salad is great to make on a meal prep day; it lasts in your fridge for days and is perfect for a quick, nutritious lunch! If you can't find unsweetened organic dried cherries then either replace them with raisins or currants, or omit them altogether.
These vegan and gluten-free cranberry bars are tart and sweet, and full of citrus flavors. Serve them as a healthy holiday dessert or make a batch on the weekend so you can have a healthy snack to pack in your child's lunchbox for the week.
This easy chicken stew is a great way to use leftover cooked chicken from a whole roasted chicken or Poached Chicken Breasts! Feel free to vary the vegetables to what you have on hand. Green beans and chopped kale also make excellent additions! This recipe isn't finicky, it works just about any way you do it. Any type of potatoes can work here—russet, red, or yellow potatoes!
These zucchini fritters were developed for the low-oxalate diet, but are also perfect if you are following a low-FODMAP or gluten-free diet! They work best cooked in a cast iron skillet. Watch the heat carefully so they don't burn! Serve fritters with a green salad for dinner, or serve for breakfast over a bed of baby arugula.
If you are a big tofu fan like I am, add this recipe to your weekly meal rotation today! As an athlete, I strive to create balanced meals that are rich in protein without sacrificing flavor and creativity. When made with high-protein tofu, this stir-fry accomplishes just that! Serve over a scoop of white or brown rice for a very satisfying meal.
This bread is dark and rich with a full-bodied flavor. It is excellent toasted and spread with almond butter or pumpkin seed butter.
Great wraps can be made with any type of "tortilla." Try collard greens, kohlrabi leaves, homemade Injera (from gluten-free sourdough starter), or your favorite store-bought gluten-free tortilla. Pictured here are Siete brand Grain-Free Burrito Size Tortillas.
Teff, a very small Ethiopian grain, is now cultivated in Idaho. These gluten-free and egg-free pancakes will give you staying power until lunchtime, especially if combined with a green smoothie. For more banana flavor, try chopping up a small banana and fold it into the batter.
