How We Flourish

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Elimination Diet, Day 46 (Oats)

I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here.You know what oats mean? Breakfast of champions. Well, a real breakfast of champions probably involves eggs, spinach, and fruit. But my go-to breakfast has always been oatmeal with sweetener (used to be brown sugar or milk and maple […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 45 (and Flourless Banana Pancakes)

We went to the farmer’s market today. It was lovely! Huge bunches of basil for $1 a bunch, a huge bunch of kale for $2, amazing strawberries, raw honey, and eggs from pastured chickens (I hate plain commercial eggs, but LOVE “real” eggs). So wonderful. It was a successful farmer’s market trip. Health My skin […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 44

Something I didn’t mention when I entered Part 2 of my Challenge Phase for this diet, is that I have now moved into the part of challenging foods that are the most common sensitivities. While using the standard 3 days per food is fine, it is also suggested that with these foods, you may want […]

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Nomato Sauce – A Nightshade-Free Marinara Sauce

One of the things that made me saddest about discovering a sensitivity to tomatoes was the idea of no more spaghetti or pizza. Well, I can still have them, but I don’t want to always rely on cream sauces for my fix. As I started to look for recipes that did not have nightshades in […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 43 (Eggs)

Today I added in eggs, which means more opportunities for baking and really filling breakfasts. My breakfast was kinda late, but I still wasn’t hungry for lunch until quite late. Instead, I just hung out in the kitchen preparing future meals. I have never been a huge egg fan, but they are so good for […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 42

Not much to say today. It has been a busy and exhausting day. Still managed to make dinner, though. Health My stomach is feeling much better today and my skin looks great. Nothing is perfect, but better. That is all I can ask for. Food Breakfast: Yogurt, peanut butter, and strawberries Lunch: Moroccan Quinoa Pilaf […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 41

I was really worried about how my body would take dairy after not having it for almost 6 weeks. But not only am I not reacting, but my stomach and intestines are totally calm. Woohoo for Northern European ancestry! Today I added back in milk. I thought about waiting for tomorrow, but I figured that […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 40 (Challenge Phase, Part 2 – Dairy)

I ate dairy today! While I have reached the point where I wasn’t missing it too much, cheese tastes awesome. Today I stuck to more easily digestible dairy: yogurt, cheese, and a little bit of grass-fed cream. Goat products and ghee would also be good options. I am holding off on just drinking a straight […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 39

Life has a way of getting in your way. I had all of the rest of my diet planned out, then my free trial of Amazon Prime goes and expires and instead of 2 day free shipping, my free shipping is now 5-8 days, added to the items being shipped over the fourth of July […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 38

Today was catch-up day. Mostly cleaning and studying. I need to be more productive during the week. Detox and Exercise Nettle and Rose Hips Tea Summer Goals Health Still a bit itchy, but skin is doing well over all. Food Breakfast: Apple Pie Lunch: Creamy Cauliflower Soup, kale, probiotic brine Dinner: Mung Beans and Rice […]