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I’m so into smoothies right now, so I’m thankf

I’m so into smoothies right now, so I’m thankful I stashed summer pineapple in the freezer. It’s still 90 degrees in #centralflorida so this “Clean” Pina Colada hit the spot. No additives or thickeners here, just fresh coconut and coconut water, frozen pineapple and pineapple juice.⁣
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I’ve recently been fighting a food allergy flare up. It kind of kicked my butt. I’m gluten-free for the most part, but now I don’t have that choice.⁣
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Have you suddenly had to change your diet because of food allergies, autoimmune issues, diabetes, or heart disease? It kind of feels like the rug was pulled out from underneath you, doesn’t it?⁣
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When I was first diagnosed with my food allergies 13 years ago, I remember being in a state of panic, thinking, “𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗺 𝗜 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗮t?!” I cried. A lot. ⁣
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There weren’t many resources back then, so I put myself through culinary school, became a nutrition expert, and created my own. ⁣
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This time, I didn’t panic. This time I knew exactly what to do, and how to help myself. I knew what to cook, how to eat, and what questions to ask my doctor. It wasn’t scary this time (just annoying!) 😉⁣
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👉 Remember those resources I mentioned? I’ve bundled them all together into a 30-Day Fall Cooking and Wellness Masterclass that’s launching in two weeks so you never have to feel overwhelmed from sudden diet and lifestyle changes!!! 🎉🙌⁣
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𝗕𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀. 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗼 @𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿.⁣
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I’m so excited to be part of these crucial first steps along your healing journey! Can’t wait to see you in class. 💗😃⁣
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The ocean is my happy place, and feeling grateful

The ocean is my happy place, and feeling grateful to be here. Two weeks prior, I went on a strict elimination diet (again), and was able to minimize my flare up pain. ⁣
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This week, it’s a strict, no-stress lifestyle, full of beach days, family, and views like this. ☀️⛱⁣
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Sunday cooking shows. I swear, the @thepioneerwoma

Sunday cooking shows. I swear, the @thepioneerwoman challenged me to make piccata over greens earlier today. “You’ll never miss the pasta,” she said. And I didn’t.⁣
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I made a gluten-free version tonight, using my most favorite #glutenfree flour these days: sweet potato flour. ⁣
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I know. It sounds weird. But turns out, it’s kind of perfect when toasted in butter. Read on.
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I dredged the chicken in the flour, that had been seasoned with sea salt and onion powder, and pan fried it in a little olive oil and butter until the chicken was crispy and golden (and cooked through). I transferred the chicken fo a plate, and made the sauce in the same pan. ⁣
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The sauce is a little off the beaten path. Less butter, more chicken stock, some mushrooms, lemon, and capers, reduced to a glossy, thick sauce. (Nape)⁣

Not into chicken? It works perfectly with cauliflower steaks, too. 🙌
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DO NOT let food allergies or dietary restrictions get in the way of eating well. There’s always a way to eat the foods you love. 💗⁣ If you’re not sure how, or feeling stuck, DM me. I’m so happy to help!
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Eat the rainbow. But don’t make it overwhelming.

Eat the rainbow. But don’t make it overwhelming. Focus on one or two colors every day, rather than all of the colors each day. ⁣
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So, maybe Monday is orange and red, Tuesday is blue and purple, Wednesday is white and brown, etc. By the end of the week, you will have eaten a fantastic variety of fruits and vegetables, with their full spectrum of nutrients.⁣ The one color I recommend every day, however, no matter what, is green.⁣ 🌱🥬🥦🍏🥒🥝🥑🍐
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The past 30 days have confirmed everything I LOATH

The past 30 days have confirmed everything I LOATHE about conventional medicine. It sucks. And I’m left diagnosing myself. Again.⁣
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My follow up gyno appt was a waste of time and money. The dr told me the minute the ER hears “abdominal pain” from a women, they automatically think it’s a cyst, and cysts happen every month. Instead I should have a colonoscopy because of my age... and “I know a guy.” ⁣
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I felt dismissed, unheard, ignored, farmed out, bamboozled. Now, I’m just angry.⁣
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I still have pain. No one gives a shit. And I have to make more appointments, spend more money, and hope someone can “assign” a name to my pain so I can figure out the root cause (because no one else will). Is it gallbladder, diverticulitis, celiac, or the ovarian cyst causing the pain?⁣
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I have no idea, so I’m treating my bod with care and kindness, as if I have all four. I know for sure that bone broth makes me feel better, that small meals are best right now, intermittent fasting has helped to quickly lower any inflammation and manage pain, and I’ve found a few new food sensitivities to add to my list.⁣
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My meals are simple these days, but packed with flavor, and cleaner than they’ve ever been. ⁣
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Tonight I made roasted buffalo cauliflower. Instead of going heavy on the butter (to be kind to my gallbladder), I pureed 1/2 cup of the roasted cauliflower with my fav clean hot sauce, only a tbsp of grass fed butter, and enough broth to turn it into a sauce.⁣
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Toss the rest of the roasted cauliflower with the “Buffalo” purée, and top with fresh parsley or microgreens, and a pinch or two of crumbly goat or sheep’s milk cheese.⁣
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So good! The creamy, mildly spicy Buffalo sauce clings perfectly to the cauliflower. ⁣
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Not into cauliflower? No problem! The purée can be poured over other veg, shrimp, or chicken.⁣
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It’s been a gut-healing, ovarian-cyst shrinking

It’s been a gut-healing, ovarian-cyst shrinking couple of weeks.⁣
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I had been experiencing a few major autoimmune flair-ups, ending in a trip to the ER last Friday. Work was painful and stressful, but I made it through the week. ⁣
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I’ve had just one or two small meals a day, very simple meals. Sprouted oats in the morning on occasion, and bone broth with egg or veg at night. ⁣Midweek was salmon, and I worked my way up to a grass-fed burger.
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Yesterday and today were the first, more adventurous meals I’ve had: open-faced grilled cheese with roasted tomatoes and prosciutto, topped with kohlrabi microgreens. The bread is a gluten-free baguette made from tapioca from @againstthegraingourmet.⁣
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I still have some pain, and a lot of work ahead of me, but I’m feeling better every day.⁣
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To make: Set oven to broil on high. Slice baguette in half, lengthwise, place on a sheet pan, cut side up. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar; sprinkle with sea salt and dried oregano. Top with oven-roasted tomatoes, a layer of prosciutto, and provolone. Place pan in oven, broil until cheese is melted and toasty.⁣
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Got these cool socks the other day! 8 hours and a

Got these cool socks the other day! 8 hours and a battery of pokes and prods later, I’m the proud owner of an ovarian cyst. 🎉⁣
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I knew something wasn’t right. I had been gaining more and more weight, with so much bloating, digestive issues, and generally feeling unwell. With so much pressure to GO, GO, GO, I pushed it aside. ⁣
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I haven’t cooked in weeks. Me. My whole life is all about food and cooking. I just lost interest as I lost my energy.⁣
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Then, two weeks ago I bent over to put on my sandals, felt a sharp pain, and thought to myself, “Welp, you’ve done it now! You’ve gained so much weight that you squished your insides!” I didn’t think much of it. For the next few days after that, I felt crampy, and by the end of the week, was experiencing sharp pains on and off throughout the day. By the weekend, I was feeling constant pain. I worked from home to monitor things, and the pain continued to increase to the point of a visit to the ER.⁣
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Our bodies are so smart, aren’t they?! Mine is telling me it’s time to slow down. It’s time to take care. It’s time to get my estrogen under control.⁣
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Do you have ovarian cysts? What helped with your pain or helped you reduce them naturally?

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Made some #glutenfree cake doughnuts today with ca

Made some #glutenfree cake doughnuts today with cassava and plantain flours. ⁣
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They’re perfectly spiced, moist, and frosted with a maple glaze. And did I mention gluten-free? No gums, no nuts, no soy, no sinking, no grainy texture. Perfect. Recipe soon!⁣
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Done. #challengeaccepted @ngaldiano 💗. #womensu

Done. #challengeaccepted @ngaldiano 💗. #womensupportingwomen #selflove #womeninbusiness #womenempowerment #womenchefs 🙌🎉👩🏻‍🍳

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