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My recipe-creating process these days goes something like this: I start with traditional dishes, make them Healthified with upgraded ingredients, then simplify them down to the essentials. Here is what…

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My Go-To Gut Healing Carrot Ginger Soup – Two Ways {Low-FODMAP, 30 Minute Meal}

January 3, 2026

A simple carrot ginger soup that’s warm, blended, and easy to digest. This nourishing recipe comes together quickly and can be made with or without parsnips for a customizable, gut-friendly meal.

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Easy 3-Ingredient Crockpot Meatballs {Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free & Made with Upgraded Ingredients}

December 31, 2025

These easy 3-ingredient crock pot meatballs are a Healthified twist on a classic. Made with grass-fed beef, Primal Kitchen BBQ sauce, and sugar-free grape jelly, it's a perfect recipe for busy nights or gatherings.

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Oil-Free, Sugar-Free Granola {Gluten-Free & Just 3 Ingredients}

December 8, 2025

A simple, oil-free, sugar-free granola made with just three ingredients: oats, pumpkin seeds, and coconut butter. Easy, crunchy, and gut-friendly. Perfect for yogurt bowls and healthy snacking.

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The Dopamine Dip I Didn’t Expect During My 30-Day Break From Alcohol

December 3, 2025

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}

December 3, 2025

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.

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How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Seed Butter & Why You Would Want To (Gut-Healthy, Nut-Free)

November 27, 2025

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.

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Rediscovering Yourself in Motherhood: What It Means to “Wake Up” to Your Authenticity

November 24, 2025

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…

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Healthy Jerk Chicken Bowls with Plantains and Pineapple Sauce {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}

November 24, 2025

Healthy jerk chicken bowls with plantains and a pineapple sauce for a gluten free and dairy free weeknight dinner ready in about 35 minutes.

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One-Pot Mongolian Beef with Rice Noodles {Gluten-Free, Water-Based Cooking}

November 24, 2025

A lighter, gut-friendly Mongolian beef made with flank steak, coconut aminos, and rice noodles for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.

Tips for staying balanced during the holidays

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7 Simple Tips to Stay Balanced During the Holiday Season

November 22, 2025

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…

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Healthier No-Bake Egg-Free Pumpkin Pie {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option}

November 18, 2025

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.

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Easy Asian-Inspired Salmon Bowls {Healthy, 30-Minute Dinner, Water-Based Cooking}

November 12, 2025

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.

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Water-Based Cooking)

November 11, 2025

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.

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Spaghetti Squash & Salmon Bowls with Piccata Sauce {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}

November 7, 2025

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…

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Water-Based Bison and Butternut Squash Chili {Oil-Free, Gut-Friendly, High Protein}

November 7, 2025

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.