July 2013

Chocolate: Friend or Foe?

What’s the deal with this delicious, mythical and controversial food? Is it a magic elixir, a heinous junk food, or somewhere in between? I spent hours of research, clarifying its pros, cons, and where it fits on a healing diet. In this post, I share everything you ever wanted to know about chocolate.

The Most Nutrient-Dense Fruits & Vegetables

Want to know which onion has 120 times more antioxidants than the rest? Which fruit has 10 times more nutrition than most vegetables? Which vegetables lose half their nutrition within 2 days of picking and how to slow that process down? Or how to make sure you are getting the medicinal benefit of garlic when you eat it? Here are 20 tips to make your next grocery shopping trip the most nutritious yet.

Kombucha Berry Popsicles | Phoenix Helix

Kombucha Berry Popsicles (Paleo, AIP, GAPS, Wahls)

Bring a burst of winter to a hot summer day, with a nutritious and delicious homemade popsicle. Kombucha provides healing probiotics and beneficial acids. The berries are packed with antioxidants. Added bonus? They’re easy to make and taste sooooo good. Happy summer, everyone!

Grilled Sweetbreads with Balsamic Glaze | Phoenix Helix

Organ Love: Grilled Sweetbreads with Balsamic Glaze (Paleo, AIP, GAPS)

Are you ready to expand your grilling repertoire? Organ meats are some of the most nutrient-dense foods we can eat, which is why they’re highly recommended on a healing diet. Have you heard of sweetbreads and wondered what they are? Although images of banana bread and brioche come to mind, we’re actually talking about the pancreas and thymus. I know that sounds weird! Compared to liver though, they’re a sweet meat, and the Old English word for meat was brǣd, hence “sweetbreads”. Often served in gourmet restaurants, they’re actually easy to prepare at home. Let me show you how.

Flavor Burgers 3 Ways | Phoenix Helix

Flavor Burgers 3 Ways (Paleo, AIP, GAPS, Wahls, Whole30)

Learn how to make burgers so full of flavor, they don’t need condiments or a bun! You can eat them for any meal – breakfast, lunch or dinner, and they also make a great snack. That said, I understand some of you might still want condiments, so this blog post also contains links to AIP-friendly ketchup, mustard, and more. 

Paleo AIP Road Trip

I took three road trips during my first year on a healing diet, traveling 2000 miles round-trip for each of them. I stayed on my diet without cheats. This article shows you how.

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