Autoimmune Disease & Fertility: 5 AIP Foods to Include in Your Diet
I want to introduce guest poster, Monica. Many of us, including myself, have dreams of having a family. However, it's not always easy with an autoimmune disease. Monica was able to overcome this hurtle and have a child of her own. I hope these tips are helpful to...
Guilt & Chronic Illness: How to Deal (or Help Someone Dealing) with Guilt
Many people with a form of chronic illness experience guilt. This seems uncalled for, right? To feel guilty about any aspect of your health that cannot be controlled seems misplaced, even silly, in theory. Yet, it appears to be more common than not. I have personally...
Peach Basil Smoothie (Dairy Free)
Summertime is so short, especially here in New England. Most years we *barely* get a real spring (it's usually an extended winter), so once summer makes an appearance, I felt the need to embrace it wholeheartedly before it escapes us. Besides the return of sunshine...
Paleo Lemon-Raspberry Muffins
This post contains affiliate links. It won't cost you anything to purchase a product I recommend, but Girl in Healing does receive a commission to keep these recipes coming. Can you believe for the first 20ish years of my life, I didn't like raspberries? If I'm being...
Summer Chicken & Peach Salad with Strawberry-Lime Dressing
Peaches are one of my favorite summertime fruits. Aside from eating them raw, sautéing for a dessert, adding them to pies, or even grilling them, peaches contribute a pop of color and a bite of freshness on a summer salad. As a kid, I devoured them. Attracted by the...
Roasted Sweet Potato & Kale Salad
Sometimes greens are tough to digest when you have Crohn's disease or Ulcerative colitis. I know that I can only tolerate a small amount of raw greens at a time. This salad recipe by Nicole Nelson is only part greens with plenty of other goodness! I hope this inspires...
Paleo Pineapple Beef Tacos
This post contains affiliate links to buy the products I use in this recipe for your convenience. I earn a commission on these sales, which do not cost you anything extra. This is to support what goes into the blog. #TacoTuesday Anyone? Tacos are one of those foods...
Fresh Tomato & Cucumber Salad
Tomatoes and cucumber are one of those perfect matches. On a hot summer day, it’s one of the few things I am in the mood to eat. The perfect, light dressing pulls the recipe together so it can be a meal or a side dish. If tomatoes don’t work for you, swap them for a...
Raspberry Pineapple Smoothie
This post contains affiliate links. There is no extra cost to you if you make a purchase, but I do recieve a commission. Isn't it fascinating how the foods we crave change with the seasons? When the leaves start changing colors I crave apples like a madman. Winter?...
How to Plan 30 Days of Meals in 1 Day
I credit being prepared as the single most important way to stay on the healthy train. My friend Dawn from Our Food Fix has a strategy to help you succeed in meal planning! Meal planning is a popular topic for good reason. It creates efficiencies in your...