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Sautéed Kale Recipe [GF + AIP]
We always hear that we need to get more greens in our diets, but sometimes a spinach salad just doesn’t sound warm, nourishing or comforting.I love sautéing my greens with a little oil, garlic, salt and lemon as a side to any meal! It’s warming, delicious and easier on digestion if you can’t tolerate raw veggies as well.
We always hear that we need to get more greens in our diets, but sometimes a spinach salad just doesn’t sound warm, nourishing or comforting.
I love sautéing my greens with a little oil, garlic, salt and lemon as a side to any meal! It’s warming, delicious and easier on digestion if you can’t tolerate raw veggies as well. Enjoy!
Sautéed Kale Recipe [GF + AIP]
Ingredients:
1 bunch of curly green kale
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
Juice of ½ a lemon
Sea salt to taste
Directions:
Tear the kale leaves off of the fibrous stalks.
Roughly chop kale leaves or rip them into small pieces.
Heat coconut oil in a pan on medium heat.
Cook garlic until fragrant.
Throw the kale in and stir it around until it's wilted.
Top with a squeeze of lemon juice and salt.
Enjoy this super simple recipe!
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Apple Cinnamon "Oatmeal" [GF, AIP]
Do you have a hard time knowing what to eat for breakfast? Try this grain-free Apple Cinnamon “Oatmeal” for a warming, nutrient-dense option!
Do you have a hard time knowing what to eat for breakfast? I'm usually all about the savory breakfasts (this sweet potato breakfast hash is a staple for me) but lately I’ve been craving something on the cinnamony sweet side to mix it up. I've been making all of the recipes as part of the Real Food Reset Meal Plan this week for myself and this one has been a favorite!
If you just read cauliflower in the ingredients and were like, "CHRISTINA, cauliflower, why would you do this to me I thought we were friends?" I swear it's delicious and you'll love me for this recipe.
Apple Cinnamon “Oatmeal” [GF, DF, AIP]
Ingredients
13.5 oz can full fat coconut milk
2 cups raw cauliflower rice (can use frozen as well but you may need to cook some of the liquid off so it’s not as watery)
1/2 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
2 cups grated apples (it helps to squeeze a little of the excess liquid off the apples to make sure the oatmeal isn’t too watery)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Honey, maple syrup or chopped dates to sweeten (optional)
Directions
Add all ingredients to a pot and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Want some more gluten-free, AIP recipes? Get my 7-day AIP meal plan for free by clicking here! >>
In my free Autoimmune Paleo Batch Cooking Meal Plan you will receive:
+ 7 day meal plan
+ Step by step instructions for how to cook an entire week’s worth of food in just two, 2-hour sessions (life changing)
+ Grocery lists
+ Twelve of my favorite, easy, AIP compliant recipes!
Enjoy making delicious and nutritious meals in way less time.
LIVE WELL PODCAST | Episode #16 | Does everyone with autoimmune disease need to avoid the same foods?
In this episode I talk about whether everyone with autoimmune disease needs to avoid or eat the same foods.
Does everyone with autoimmune disease needs to avoid the same foods? I get asked this question a lot so I addressed it in this short podcast episode! Listen or read below to learn about the top three inflammatory foods and the importance of bio-individuality in finding a diet that works for you.
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Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
0:41 Does everyone with autoimmune disease need to avoid or eat the same foods?
1:27 3 things need to be in place for the development of autoimmune disease:
Genetics
Intestinal permeability
Microbiome
3:00 What should you eat if you have an autoimmune disease?
Bio-individuality
3:30 Most inflammatory foods for autoimmunity and why to avoid each one:
Sugar: Increased sugar consumption leads to issues with blood sugar regulation, which can look like insulin resistance, high blood sugar levels, hypoglycemia, and diabetes. Regulating blood sugar levels and maintaining insulin sensitivity are critical to regulating the immune system and reducing inflammation.
Gluten: A component of gluten found in grains (wheat, barley, and rye specifically) known as gliadin is the concern. Specifically, gliadin fragments cross the gut barrier, and once inside the body, these protein fragments interact with the gut associated lymphoid tissue, stimulating the release of inflammatory cytokines and activating cells of both the innate and adaptive immune system. Through this process, gliadin causes damage of gut enterocytes, which results in the creation of holes in the gut barrier through which various contents of the digestive system can leak into the body (leaky gut). Inflammation is triggered by gliadin fragments that cross the gut barrier, as well as by other partly digested food proteins, gut bacteria, bacterial fragments, and waste products, like toxins, crossing over. This further activates the immune system, causing a vicious cycle of inflammation and gut-barrier damage, and is why the gluten-containing grains (wheat, barley, and rye) are typically the most problematic for those with gut issues or autoimmune disease.
Dairy: Dairy is a common allergenic food, affecting between 1–17% of children and 1–4% of adults presenting with IgE-antibodies. For these people, even trace proteins in ghee can be a problem. Additionally, 25–75% of people (depending on ethnicity) are unable to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk. Next, dairy products contain protease inhibitors that may contribute to intestinal permeability. Dairy products are highly insulinogenic, which may contribute to inflammation and insulin resistance; they contain active hormones that have the potential to alter human hormone levels (like IGF-1); and they increase mucous production, which can irritate the gut lining and hinder nutrient absorption [1]. I should note that good quality, whole fat dairy can be a totally healthful food for some people! Just when troubleshooting digestive issues it can be beneficial to remove it for a period of time to fully understand how it affects you.
9:08 Why you might not actually want to jump into a restrictive healing diet
10:00 The benefits of working with someone to get a plan tailored to you individually
12:36 Outro
If you loved this episode, I'd be honored for you to give me a rating on iTunes. This helps me to get content out to others who are interested in getting control of their health through diet, lifestyle shifts and personal empowerment.
Are you dealing with symptoms of chronic fatigue, brain fog, autoimmune disease, pain or digestive issues?
You’ve gone to doctor after doctor. You’ve received some answers, have started on medications and notice some relief (thank goodness!) but are still left feeling exhausted, stressed, inflamed and not fully yourself?
Or maybe every test has come back “normal” and your practitioners have told you that there isn’t anything they can do, to come back when things get worse, or to simply manage your stress better?
If yes, then you are someone who would benefit form 1:1 holistic health coaching.
Health coaching is a necessary extension of the health care system in that together we have more time to uncover issues, implement strategies and assess outcomes together. Autoimmune disease is complex and to address it we need to come at it from all angles (pharmaceutical therapies from your doctor while also focusing on root cause factors like gut health, diet, sleep and stress). I offer accountability, a knowledgeable resource and most importantly support.
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LIVE WELL PODCAST | EPISODE 13 - How To not suck at cooking with Lindsay Kinder
Join us for episode 13 of the Live Well Podcast as we talk with Lindsay Kinder of Food La La about the importance of home cooking and how to become a chef even if you think you’re horrible in the kitchen!
Lindsay Kinder is the head chef and macaron expert at Food La La. She’s classically trained in French cuisine and loves teaching people how to make fun, beautiful, delicious, feel-good food. She loves fancy (but not fussy) and knows all the tricks in the book!
Join us for episode 13 of the Live Well Podcast as we talk about the importance of home cooking and how to become a chef even if you think you’re horrible in the kitchen!
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Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Introducing Lindsay Kinder of Food La La
1:00 Lindsay talks about quitting her job in insurance to travel to France to learn more about her food
“There's so much more out there for me if I can be brave enough to find out what that looks like”
4:00 Trying to answer the questions:
Where does great food come from?
What are they doing with it that’s so special?
10:00 “Love to eat? Learn to cook”
Lindsay’s thoughts on why, as a society, we’ve gotten away from home cooking
17:00 The main blocks people come across when learning to cook
Intimidated and embarrassed
“No woman should ever feel like she's supposed to know this stuff.”
21:58 What is our role as women with cooking and how can we feel empowered?
22:20 Lindsay’s advice on where to start to get into cooking at home
Choose recipes from a trusted source while you are starting out
Prioritize good quality ingredients first
33:00 Lindsay’s favorite kitchen staples
Good quality knives
Vitamix
Food processor
Kitchen-Aid
40:00 How to make cooking fun again so it doesn’t feel like a chore and one more thing to cross of the to-do list
44:30 Outro
Ready to get started? Download Lindsay’s three quick tricks to instantly make your food taste better by clicking here >>
If you loved this episode, I'd be honored for you to give me a rating on iTunes. This helps me to get content out to others who are interested in getting control of their health through diet, lifestyle shifts and personal empowerment.
P.S. I always offer free 30-minute discovery sessions to get clear on your major health concerns and what’s standing in your way. Contact me to set up a consultation and we can create a plan of action specifically for you.
In Health,
Christina Tidwell, MN, RN, CHC