07Oct

Raw Milk

I have created this website and the Nourishing Foods Menu Planner as resources for people who have allergies or sensitivities to dairy, gluten and soy products.  So it may seem a bit paradoxical at first that I am writing about and promoting the use of raw milk.  However, my hope is that by writing about this somewhat taboo and controversial topic that people who read it will learn the amazing qualities and attributes of this somewhat hidden and healthful food.

It took me a long time to wrap my brain around the possibilities that raw milk holds for people who are “lactose intolerant,” including myself.  The first time I remember hearing about it’s healthful properties was from my chiropractor in Solano Beach, CA.  He basically said that I might want to try it since he knew I couldn’t drink regular pasteurized milk.

Well, that was at least four years ago and I didn’t start drinking it until recently.  It obviously took some convincing on my part to be open to something which has been claimed to be wrought with bacteria and diseases.  Plus, I never liked milk growing up so why start now?

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30Sep

Autoimmune Menu Planner

autoimmune finalAre you following Dr. Kharrazian’s Autoimmune diet protocol?

If so, these menu planners are custom tailored to follow Dr. K’s protocol for autoimmune issues such as autoimmune hypothyroidism.

All recipes in these menus are free of the following foods:

  • Dairy
  • Grains
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • Sugar and most other sweeteners (only low-glycemic fruit and stevia are used in the menu)
  • Eggs
  • Tree Nuts and peanuts
  • Seeds (no pumpkin, sunflower, or sesame seeds)
  • Nightshade Veggies (potatoes, eggplant, tomatoes, hot peppers, bell peppers)
  • Starches (quinoa, amaranth, potatoes, yams, sweet potatoes, and parsnips)
  • Legumes and beans
  • Corn
  • Pork
  • Mushrooms
  • Alcohol
  • Preservatives, MSG, canned and processed food

Each week of the Autoimmune menu planners includes:

  • Recipes for 4 delicious dinners
  • Recipes for 4 complementary side dishes
  • Recipes for 1 breakfast entrée and side dish
  • One snack recipe
  • One dessert recipe a week to compliment your meals
  • An organized shopping list for the entire week

All menus include the following:

  • Easy to follow recipes for each dish
  • An organized shopping list for the entire week
  • Nutritional information is included in all recipes.
  • Recipes focus on using fresh produce and whole foods.
  • Family-friendly recipes!

More details:

  • Customize any menu planner to your needs.
  • Every recipe uses real, whole foods: fresh vegetables, protein such as poultry, fish and red meat, coconut and some low-glycemic fruits.
  • Easy to follow recipes for each dish
  • Many recipes are quick to prepare: 30-35 minute prep and cook time total for each meal.
  • Kid-friendly tips for some recipes.
  • Ideas for substituting main ingredients in some recipes
  • Nutritional information is included in all recipes.
  • Many recipes are family-friendly

BONUS recipes and info:

In addition to the dinner and dessert recipes, you will also receive the following “Basics”, which will give you a strong foundation for future cooking:

  • Homemade sauerkraut
  • Lacto fermented ginger carrots
  • Chicken broth
  • Beef bone broth
  • No-waste Chicken Broth
  • Two recipes for making coconut milk
  • Ginger tea
  • Coconut yogurt
  • Cabbage wraps
  • Detox juice

Ready to eat delicious food?  We put the “yum” back into allergen-free meals!

Order the Autoimmune Menu Planners:

These menu planners and recipes are available on the membership site where you have unlimited access to all menu planners and recipes!

100% Guarantee! Be satisfied with delicious, healthy, and allergen-free recipes or receive a full refund within the first 30 days!

Get a FREE sample menu planner:

Become a Heart of Cooking member and…

Save time – no more searching for new and interesting recipes to feed you family

Save money – no more impulse buying because you have a shopping list for the whole week

Eat delicious food – no more “getting by” with tasteless frozen meals

Eat healthier – by eating homemade foods made from whole ingredients

Spend more quality time with you family – no more waiting for your dinner table at a restaurant

Eat a variety of foods – no more eating the same meals every week

Have less stress in your life – no more trying to figure out what to cook at the last minute

Have less shopping trips – no more running to the store for forgotten ingredients

Eat foods that work for your body – no more cheating on your diet because you want to eat something yummy or can’t find something to eat.

Feel Happy and Healthy! When people follow a diet that works for their body, they often feel better than they ever thought possible!

Here are just a few of the great recipes you will receive in the Autoimmune Menu Planners:

Breakfasts:

  • Turkey or Chicken Sausages
  • Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies
  • Apple Cinnamon Coconut Pancakes
  • Coconut yogurt
  • Spinach Breakfast Burritos
  • Beef Sausage
  • Coconutty Bowl with Fall low-glycemic Fruits
  • Butternut Squash Hashbrowns

Dinners:

  • Chicken Zucchini Noodle Soup
  • Beef Meatballs and Nightshade-free Marinara Sauce with Spaghetti Squash
  • Coconut Fried Chicken
  • Moroccan Chicken with Carrots
  • Shepherd’s Pie with Mashed Butternut Squash
  • Nightshade-free Chicken Tacos
  • Asian Style Stuffed Cabbage with Turkey
  • Coconut Seafood Soup
  • Shepherd’s Pie with Mashed Cauliflower
  • Mexican Butternut Squash and Chicken Soup
  • Savory Turkey Burgers
  • Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry
  • Coconut Chicken Curry

Sides:

  • Cauliflower Rice
  • Saffron Cauliflower Rice with Peas
  • Get Well Soup
  • Butternut Squash Fries
  • Roasted Broccoli
  • Guacamole
  • Cucumber Daikon salsa
  • Cauliflower Leek Soup
  • Carrot Ginger Soup
  • Celery Root Fries
  • Beet Salad
  • Squash Noodles
  • Simple French Onion Soup

Desserts:

  • No Nut Baked Apples
  • Vanilla Coconut Cream Candy
  • Simple Baked Pears
  • Pear Pudding
  • White Hot Cocoa

Snacks: 

  • Carrot Chips
  • Zucchini chips
  • Beet Chips
  • Beef Jerky
  • Kale chips

Here is the lineup for the Autoimmune Thanksgiving Menu Planner:

  • Apple Turkey Sausages
  • Spaghetti Squash Hashbrowns
  • Breakfast Pumpkin Cookies (fruit-sweetened)
  • Apple Cinnamon Coconut Pancakes (Egg-free)
  • Roasted Turkey
  • Mashed Cauliflower with Rosemary and Garlic
  • Cornish Hens with Apple Gravy
  • Cranberry Jello (Fruit Sweetened)
  • Salmon with Charmoula Sauce (nightshade-free)
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Onions
  • Butternut Squash and Creamed Spinach Gratin
  • Roasted Asparagus
  • Apple Pie with Coconut Apple Crust
  • Autoimmune Pumpkin Pie or Custard
  • Autoimmune Berry Pie
  • Coconut Pie Crust (nut-free)

Ready to eat delicious food?  We put the “yum” back into allergen-free meals!

Order the Autoimmune Menu Planners:

These menu planners and recipes are available on the membership site where you have unlimited access to all menu planners and recipes!

100% Guarantee! Be satisfied with delicious, healthy, and allergen-free recipes or receive a full refund within the first 30 days!

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