Quick, Easy, & Healthy Red Thai Pumpkin Soup {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
This soup surprised me in the best way. Not only does it come together in about twenty minutes, but it’s made with minimal ingredients – including a simple can of…
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Healthy Pumpkin Turkey Chili {Dairy-Free, Oil-Free & Easy to Digest}
Cozy, healthy, and easy to digest, this Pumpkin Turkey Chili is made with water-based cooking methods for light yet satisfying comfort food. Oil-free, dairy-free, and gut-friendly.
Healthified Marry Me Chicken Soup with Water-Based Cooking
Try this viral-inspired Marry Me Chicken Soup made lighter with water-based cooking. Creamy from coconut milk, hearty with chicken + white sweet potatoes, and full of Italian flavor—perfect for a cozy, gut-friendly dinner.
White Sweet Potato & Leek Soup
This White Sweet Potato Leek Soup is creamy, cozy, and nourishing - made with simple, wholesome ingredients. The subtle sweetness of white sweet potatoes pairs beautifully with the mild onion flavor of leeks, creating a gut-friendly soup that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Water-Based Cooking: Korean-Inspired Chicken & Rice Bowl
This Korean-inspired chicken and rice bowl is a healthy, gut-friendly twist on a street food classic. Made with water-based cooking methods - simmered chicken, steamed carrots, and fluffy rice - it’s easier to digest, anti-inflammatory, and full of flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Easy Butternut Squash & Apple Soup {Gut-Friendly, Perfect for Fall}
This cozy butternut squash and apple soup is made with water-based cooking for a lighter, gut-friendly twist. Steamed and simmered in broth, it’s nourishing, flavorful, and perfect for fall or the holidays.
Meals I Have Made Since Learning I Have SIBO
Looking for simple, nourishing meals for SIBO? In this post I share what I’ve been cooking since my diagnosis. Easy, gut-friendly recipes that reduce symptoms and support healing.
Poached Salmon “Sushi” Bowl {Low-FODMAP, Gut-Friendly}
This Poached Salmon Sushi Bowl is a fresh, gut-friendly twist on sushi that’s simple to make at home. Flaky poached salmon, fluffy white rice, steamed vegetables, juicy mango, and crisp nori strips come together for a balanced, nourishing meal without the hassle of rolling sushi. Using gentle, water-based cooking methods keeps the salmon tender and the veggies easy to digest, making this bowl both satisfying and supportive for gut health.
Air Fryer 5-Spice Crispy Chickpeas
By Sara McGlothlin Something I have been loving lately is topping my salad bowls with air fryer crispy chickpeas! They are so easy to make and versatile too. You can…
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Patties
By Sara McGlothlin Years ago, I took a blood sugar balancing “boot camp” with my friend and mentor Elisa Haggarty. She had provided multiple recipes to cook and enjoy, and…
Your Healthified Cinco de Mayo Menu
By Sara McGlothlin I always love an excuse to consume Mexican food, and you can do so in a home-cooked and Healthified way! Here is a menu of options, ranging…
Carrot, Ginger, And Butternut Squash Soup
By Sara McGlothlin When the weather gets cooler, there is something about a warming soup. I’m not only talking about warm to the touch, but the grounding that happens when…
Grain-Free Chicken Tenders
By Sara McGlothlin When I was little, my favorite dish at any eating establishment that had them was chicken fingers and fries. When it comes to nutrition and health, sometimes…
Chorizo & Kale Frittata
By Sara McGlothlin Sometimes when it comes to dinner prep, my dish ideas are very planned. I take time to scour blogs or Paleo Pinterest creations, make a list, and…
A Hack For Healthy Lunch Inspiration & Preparation
Meal planning and preparation can be a major pitfall when it comes to eating healthy during a busy work week. Very often, I am supplementing this midday meal with an…
A Veggie Based Reset Soup For Your Gut
While I am not one to recommend juice cleanses or detoxes, sometimes our digestive systems need some support. I once heard a quote from an Ayurvedic practitioner, that our food…