How We Flourish

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

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Elimination Diet, Day 17

I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here.Yesterday and today I have been in communication with the people running the Engaged Encounter weekend Will and I are going on in two weeks. I really didn’t want to list everything I can’t eat, I’d be happy just […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 16 (Tree Nuts)

Today I get to add in nuts. This is a happy day since I get to eat crunchy things and dessert things. I have a list of cookies and crackers to make. Now hopefully I don’t react to that! In addition to snacks, I have also learned that cashews can be used to replace cream. […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 15

Today was rough. I almost ate meat again. I would have if the sausages my brother was eating didn’t have sugar and flavoring in them (my favorite sausages are by the same brand, but only have four ingredients). Just like last night I would have had steak if it was grass fed. I can tell […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 14

Decision: Nightshades are out for the rest of the diet. But not necessarily for good. If you have a reaction, it is recommended to heal and then after a few months, you can test again if you desire. When I have finished everything, I will test nightshades individually: potatoes, then peppers, then tomato dishes without […]

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Probiotic Mint Salad Dressing

Most store bought salad dressings aren’t very healthy, or they have unpronounceable ingredients, or they have elimination diet-banned ingredients, or a combination of the above. Even most homemade recipes involve vinegar or dairy. Thankfully, Nourishing Meals offers a great dressing for those of us in Phase Two and beyond. They also mention that the brine […]

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Elimination Diet, Days 10-12 (Phase Two)

A lot of people say that the key to clean and healthy eating is planning ahead. It is easy to slip up and go to Wendy’s or just eat junk out of a box or something if you don’t have meals ready to go when you are short on time. I am not in school […]

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Homemade Sweet Potato Chips

Sometimes you just need a snack. I always thought I hated sweet potatoes, but through my elimination diet I have learned they are delicious! It was a no brainer to make chips out of them when I needed an elimination diet-friendly snack for my trip to Illinois. This recipe is quick and simple to make. […]

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Elimination Diet, Day 9

Detox and Exercise Oil Pulled Nettle and Rose Hips Tea Walk (I got a serious cramp in my calf last night that still hurts today – no strenuous exercise for me) Health I did damage my right arm a bit with scratching last night, but as of this morning it appears that I am not […]

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Dairy Free Pesto

I LOVE pesto. It is one of my favorite sauces. It is fresh and garlicky and good on pretty much anything. Yet all of the recipes I find for it have cheese. Will’s family makes their own and stock piles it in their freezer. All filled with cheese. And it’s not basil season, so I […]