Why Recipes Matter for Your Gut
I’ve been through it all with my digestive health. Massive ulcerations that threatened to rupture my intestines. I was the worst cook you can imagine, and the kitchen was my least favorite place. But saving my life meant learning to cook, one plate at a time. That’s when a light bulb went off: the only thing touching my intestines was food, and maybe food itself could heal them. Slowly, meal by meal, I began to rebuild my gut.
Along the way, I learned about FODMAPs, SIBO, and histamine intolerance, how the wrong bacteria in the wrong place can cause everything from constipation to diarrhea, migraines to brain fog. Over time, I also discovered I have issues with mast cells, which makes me even more sensitive. The truth is, we all have different tipping points; what works one day may not the next. That’s why every recipe here is written so you can adapt it to your unique microbiome and your body’s needs. In our Juicie Kitchen Membership, we will adapt recipes together in our live kitchen series.Â
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Collard greens are the smell of home for me slow simmering in the kitchen, filling the house with comfort. This version takes a plant-based spin, with smoky coconut “bacon” that brings crunch and sass. Collards are kind to most guts, but liquid smoke and soy can be histamine triggers. Keep it fresh ...
Most folks don’t know that red peppers are green peppers that have been allowed to ripen on the vine. Since they have reached optimal fruition, they are easier to digest than green peppers. We’ve grown various peppers on the farm, and my favorite is a Carmen. But if you can’t find Carmens, then use ...
I absolutely love chicken piccata; however, finding it gluten-free in a restaurant almost never happens unless you were dining in my ole’ Pinewood Kitchen. Capers are considered a majorly important anti-inflammatory food. I love to serve this over roasted cauliflower and with zucchini noodles instea...
I love playing with recipes and finding ways to add plants to my classic comfort foods that wouldn’t ordinarily have them. This recipe loads us up on plant foods that are easy to digest.Â
Feel free to play with this recipe so it works for your gut health needs, and let me know how it turns out.
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