I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here.Last week I talked about lacto-fermenting vegetables for probiotics. Now that I’ve done it and tasted the results, I’m going to share pictures and some details of my process. For full instructions, see Nourishing Meals. I first cut up […]
Elimination Diet, Day 2
I basically didn’t eat anything today. I don’t know if my stomach was as sick of smoothie as I am, but I just wasn’t super hungry. It probably helped that I kept busy: looked for a job (no dice), went wedding dress shopping (found The Dress for 70% off!), and made a lot of food. […]
Elimination Diet, Day 1
Well, day one. First of two days on the smoothie fast. It went pretty well, although I’m already excited to eat real food with flavor. I was very tempted by the tortilla with cheese, salami, and curry powder that my fiance made (he promises to be nicer when I’m on solid food), but I resisted […]
Working Ahead, Part Two: Broths and Soups
Most soups take a long time to make. Maybe not prepare, but a lot of hours frequently go into the cooking. Planning ahead is necessary. If you think to do it, you can throw everything into the crock pot in the morning and come back at dinner. But what if you forget? And what do […]
Working Ahead, Part One
One of the most important parts of an elimination diet is planning. By planning and working ahead, your job will be easier and less time consuming the day of. This will result in healthier meals, less stress, more free time, and a greater chance that you will stick to the diet. For me, there are […]