How We Flourish

Creating healthier people and a healthier planet, one step at a time

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Elimination Diet, Day 55 (Wheat)

I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here.Wheat. This is a big deal. I haven’t been able to add much yet since I didn’t have anything prepared for breakfast or lunch and I thought we had Triskets, but we didn’t. So just 100% whole wheat pasta […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 54

Health My arms are looking really good. Which is great, because it makes up for the fact that I’m feeling lousy. It’s Monday, I have a huge, potentially life-determining exam in less than 60 hours that I took a practice test for, and I’m just tired. But my skin is clear. That is always a […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 53

Health My skin looked good today. My legs are almost clear, as are my arms, although they had a little bit of color on the elbows around mid-day. I also got some bad stomach cramps just after lunch. They subsided shortly, but still no good. Could be just from eating too much, or from something […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 52 (Corn)

I’m being naughty with the corn. It isn’t organic. I know, that is so bad. Not as bad as the fact that I accidentally bought degerminated cornmeal. Ugh. BUT I did manage to find taco shells that are made from whole corn, oil, salt, and a preservative. In the most unlikely of places, too: Old […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 51

Health My skin is doing pretty decent. I shaved today and thought about how just two months ago I was scared to shave because the irritation it caused was so painful. No more! Even when I get frustrated, my skin is healing. And it looked pretty good today overall. So it looks like no issue […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 50

Today had a bit of egg, and a moderate amount of dairy. Fingers crossed that a flare stays away. Health Skin looked great all day, even while I worked hard and sweat a lot during work (remember sweat can be a trigger for me). I went to karate tonight, too. Things are looking okay. Food […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 49 (Grain-Free Flour)

Today I was supposed to add in gluten-free flowers, but last night as I was getting ready for bed, I had what looked like the beginning of a flare on my leg. Will suggested that I wait a bit to add things back in, but I had already made the cake and flatbread from coconut […]

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Flour- and Egg-Free Oat Banana Pancakes

I decided I wanted to make some Oat Banana Blueberry Pancakes from the Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook, but those were vegan and I only had buttermilk. Plus, buttermilk pancakes sounded fantastic. So I modified the recipe and all I can say is YUM. These are so many levels of delicious. As always, the oat and […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 48

Health Itching and some irritation. The skin looks good despite that. I’m getting worried that I may be reacting to something I added and hadn’t been healed enough. I did go to karate and the exercise didn’t trigger a reaction, but we will see. Food Breakfast: Oat Banana Pancakes – YUM! I will post the […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 47

Health My elbows were slightly irritated and my legs itched a bit. Things were looking good overall, though. Food Breakfast: Oatmeal and strawberries Lunch: Mung Beans and Rice, spinach, and probiotic brine Dinner: Spaghetti Squash with Creamy Cauliflower Sauce and green beans – Even though I burnt the garlic and used old milk that smells […]