The Dopamine Dip I Didn’t Expect During My 30-Day Break From Alcohol
Learn why cutting back on alcohol can feel harder before it feels better. This post explains the dopamine dip, mood changes, and how your brain resets.
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Two-Ingredient Coconut Carob Cups {The Sugar-Free Treat That Helped Me Quit Sugar}
These easy Two-Ingredient Carob Cups are a naturally sweet, sugar-free treat made with coconut butter and carob powder. Gut-friendly, caffeine-free, and perfect for healing diets, they’re the simple dessert that helped me break my sugar cravings.
How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Seed Butter & Why You Would Want To (Gut-Healthy, Nut-Free)
Learn how to make creamy homemade pumpkin seed butter with simple ingredients. A nut-free, gut-friendly spread packed with minerals, protein, and healthy fats.
Rediscovering Yourself in Motherhood: What It Means to “Wake Up” to Your Authenticity
My friend from college, Mallory Andrews, and I recently reconnected online. A few months ago, I noticed she had started a new Instagram account, and her content immediately caught my…
Healthy Jerk Chicken Bowls with Plantains and Pineapple Sauce {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
Healthy jerk chicken bowls with plantains and a pineapple sauce for a gluten free and dairy free weeknight dinner ready in about 35 minutes.
One-Pot Mongolian Beef with Rice Noodles {Gluten-Free, Water-Based Cooking}
A lighter, gut-friendly Mongolian beef made with flank steak, coconut aminos, and rice noodles for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
7 Simple Tips to Stay Balanced During the Holiday Season
The holiday season seemed to creep up on me this year. One day I was trick-or-treating with my children, and the next I was testing my Thanksgiving pie recipe. When…
Healthier No-Bake Egg-Free Pumpkin Pie {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option}
This egg-free pumpkin pie is creamy, perfectly spiced, and simple to make with wholesome ingredients. A gluten-free crust and a silky pumpkin filling set with gelatin make it a lighter, no-bake alternative to traditional pumpkin pie. Perfect for anyone avoiding eggs or looking for a healthier holiday dessert.
Easy Asian-Inspired Salmon Bowls {Healthy, 30-Minute Dinner, Water-Based Cooking}
These Easy Asian-Inspired Salmon Bowls are a healthy, 30-minute dinner packed with flavor and gut-friendly ingredients. Made with steamed salmon, veggies, and a simple coconut aminos sauce, this gluten-free and soy-free recipe uses the water-based cooking method for a light, nourishing meal that tastes like takeout, only better.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Water-Based Cooking)
This Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a comforting, one-pot meal made lighter with a water-based cooking method and dairy-free creamy sauce. Juicy chicken and sun-dried tomatoes come together in a flavorful, gut-friendly dish that feels indulgent yet nourishing.
Spaghetti Squash & Salmon Bowls with Piccata Sauce {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
While I was perusing a cookbook recently (as I am wont to do), a salmon piccata recipe caught my eye. Not only had I never made salmon piccata, I don’t…
Water-Based Bison and Butternut Squash Chili {Oil-Free, Gut-Friendly, High Protein}
Cozy up with this nourishing Bison and Butternut Squash Chili. It's a hearty, water-based, gut-friendly recipe that’s comforting, light, and full of flavor.
Weeknight Curry Chicken Featuring a Fiber-Filled Twist
This easy weeknight curry chicken recipe comes together in under 30 minutes with just a handful of ingredients. A jar of Masala Mama Boom Boom Curry sauce and a touch of pumpkin purée create a creamy, fiber-filled sauce that’s flavorful yet light. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a nourishing, one-pan meal you’ll want to make again and again.
Healthy Korean Beef Bowls with Yum Yum Sauce {Gluten-Free, Low Sugar}
Quick, healthy Korean Beef Bowls with Greek yogurt Yum Yum Sauce. Oil-free, gut-friendly, and ready in 30 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.
How I Healed SIBO Naturally: What Worked {& What Didn’t}
Learn why I consider myself a gut-healing success story, having healed SIBO naturally through diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes to restore gut balance and reduce bloating.
Healthy Sweet & Sour Chicken {Water-Based Cooking}
A healthy takeout-style sweet and sour chicken made without oil or frying. Light, tangy, and gut-friendly thanks to water-based cooking.