In trying to experiment with gluten-free and low FODMAP baking, I created this recipe for these absolutely delicious banana muffins. I was so surprised! It was my first time baking gluten-free and they were so yummy – not to mention a crowd pleaser with my family! These are proof that baking gluten-free and with natural […]
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Two weeks ago, I tried a low FODMAPs diet. I’ve been having some GI issues and wanted to see what following the diet is like and if I’ll find relief (and I did!). While I can’t feel each client’s exact physical pain, trying the diets I recommend helps me understand the daily challenges someone on
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This is a low FODMAPs, simplified version of the French dish ratatouille. I’ve never been to France and I can’t remember having ratatouille in a French restaurant. I didn’t have French friends either. But the flavors in this dish do bring back childhood memories. My grandfather used to like a similar main dish stew made
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For dip enthusiasts who need a change from salsa or hummus, this hearts of palm dip is a must try. The addition of olives gives it a tangy tapenade feel–I actually debated whether I should call it a dip or tapenade. What’s in a name anyways? I didn’t want a baked cheesy greasy dip, I
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In my last two posts, I talked about juicing and blending. Part 1: Juicing vs blending: which one is healthier? Part 2: Juicing vs blending: is drinking better than eating? I started making blended juices few months ago and I do enjoy their refreshing quality. I find them perfect after a workout (antioxidants!) or in
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It’s time for Recipe Redux challenge… and the theme for December is: Gadget Gifts – With The Recipe ReDux reveal day falling four shopping days before Christmas, we want to hear about your favorite kitchen gadget/appliance. Share about your favorite kitchen tool (be it a rolling pin or a KitchenAid mixer) and favorite recipe you
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I have to admit. This is the first time I cook tofu at home. Oooh and it was delish! Even my meat-loving hubby enjoyed it. I read some articles, skimmed many recipes, and then decided to make my own. You might wonder what the heck FODMAPs are. No worries–I’m not going to label another food
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I don’t know about you, but I don’t like commercial salad dressings, even oil-based ones. Without naming specific brands, many are: Not made with extra virgin olive oil! Some are made with one or a blend of canola oil, soybean oil, or corn oil. Soybean and corn oil contain omega-6 polyunsaturated acids, which are too
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I hope you had a great weekend as we did. I gave a community class on heart healthy eating at our local Masjid (mosque, name for a place of workshop and community gathering for Muslims). The attendants were listening, taking notes, and asking questions. It was great. They expressed how much they learned and asked
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Have you ever had a persimmon? Or is it one of those fruits that you overlook in grocery stores because you don’t know what it is, how it tastes, or how to eat it? My first experience with persimmons was at my in-laws. My father-in-law brought the fruit home, called Kaka in Arabic. I knew
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