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Burger Sauce

School is out for summer, and burger season is upon us!  For years, we made burger salads instead of burgers because it is impossible to find low-glutamate burger buns. However, this sauce helps amplify your boring cheese-free burger salad and is also great on regular burgers (gluten-free or not) and even as a dip for your fries. I hope you like this as much as we do! Ingredients 1/2 c. Mayonnaise (homemade or Better, Not Perfect, cleaner store-bought) 3 tbsp Ketchup (Better, Not Perfect, cleaner ketchup) 1 tsp Brown Mustard (Our FAVORITE) 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar [...]

Burger Sauce2023-05-25T16:51:20-04:00

Apple Overnight Oats

Ingredients 2 c. Gluten Free Organic Oats (One Degree Organics is our favorite) 2 c. Nondairy Milk (Malk or Elmhurst1925 is our favorites) 2 tbsp Chia Seeds 4 tbsp Chopped Pecans 4 tbsp Raisins 2-3 tbsp Apple Butter (this is a very important ingredient) Instructions Stir to combine. Cover and let sit overnight. Serve with or without fresh fruit.  This is also great served with chopped sunflower microgreens to increase nutritional value.

Apple Overnight Oats2023-04-25T11:11:11-04:00

Making Better Smoothies

Smoothies are a great way to get some much-needed nutrients. Proper nutrition alone can offer neuroprotection against excess glutamate, and we've learned through Dr. Reid to treat our morning smoothie as our daily multivitamin. The fiber found in smoothies is essential in reducing inflammation and restoring fiber fermentation in the gut. Like everything, it is hard to make a blanket statement about what is right for each person.  Depending on individual needs and the status of one's gut health (refer to testing for microbial imbalances), some may need to work to increase fiber and smoothies slowly.  In these [...]

Making Better Smoothies2023-04-29T19:36:46-04:00

Dairy Free Ranch Dressing

Who doesn’t love ranch dressing?  I don’t think ranch dressing needs much of an intro, but this dressing is an easy way to sneak some herbs in and get your child eating salads. Did I mention we used mayonnaise to entice our son to eat salads, lol. Apple cider vinegar is the least offensive vinegar when considering levels of free glutamate. Feel free to play with the herbs used in this recipe to fit your needs best. Dill is an excellent source of the flavonoid, quercetin. Quercetin is neuroprotective against glutamate-induced oxidative stress, free radicals and helps to inhibit [...]

Dairy Free Ranch Dressing2021-02-16T21:15:44-05:00

Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

We love to use breakfast casseroles and or frittatas for holiday breakfast options, but since they can be prepared or made ahead and reheated,  they are also a nutritious option for mornings on the run.  While this is a good base recipe, we tend to switch it up a bit by varying the vegetables, meat, and herbs used.  It is important to note that some may be sensitive to bacon due to the glutamate risk (read below), but I have also included a homemade breakfast sausage recipe for those looking to keep the risk lower. Ingredients 1+ [...]

Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole2020-12-24T16:09:47-05:00

Christmas Chia Seed Parfait

Christmas is just a few days away, and our little guy specifically asked for a special Christmas smoothie for lunch today.  I decided to make our own version of an old Against All Grain recipe for the special occasion. Chia seed pudding parfaits are a fantastic option for breakfast on the run, as they can last a few days in the fridge. While this is a good base recipe, don’t be afraid to add your own spin to it by adjusting to your own dietary needs, sneak more vegetables and or herbs in.  Merry Christmas!! -xoxo, Andi [...]

Christmas Chia Seed Parfait2020-12-21T12:58:35-05:00

Mac & Cheese

One of the hardest dishes to make once you’ve removed gluten and dairy is macaroni and cheese. Even more so as you work to reduce glutamate since nutritional yeast is a source of free glutamate.  This recipe is good, but it does not taste like your typical mac and cheese, rather a comfort food replacement that looks like it. That being said, our son loves it!  We commonly serve it with a bit of protein and broccoli.  The Defined Dish inspired this recipe. […]

Mac & Cheese2020-11-16T13:10:10-05:00

Instant Pot Pumpkin Oatmeal

Breakfast can be a more challenging meal to sneak vegetables in, and fortunately for picky eaters, you can hardly tell this pumpkin oatmeal contains zucchini. The addition of cinnamon and clove in the pumpkin pie spice increases the dish's anti-microbial properties. Feel free to adjust the ratios based on need. Ingredients 2 c.   Gluten-Free Steel Cut Oats 1 c.   Fresh Pumpkin Flesh (previously roasted) 2 c.   Plant-Based Milk (additive-free, homemade is best) 2 c.   Water 3 tbsp.  Pure Maple Syrup (or to taste) 3/4 tsp.  Himalayan or Sea Salt 1 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice 1/4 large or [...]

Instant Pot Pumpkin Oatmeal2020-11-07T19:34:51-05:00

Breakfast Hash

A breakfast hash is one of our favorite and most frequently made breakfast options because it is versatility. It is an easy way to scramble various sauteed and or raw vegetables into a mealtime that is typically very heavy in carbohydrates. I am not implying carbohydrates are horrible; rather, non-starchy vegetables are a priority.  We use this sausage as a flavoring to load veggies in at breakfast, so feel free to tweak it based on your needs. If you are slowly working your way to raw and needing more cooked veggies, start using the sausage as a [...]

Breakfast Hash2020-11-06T11:22:30-05:00

Yeast Overgrowth & Yeast Fighting Tea

So why an anti-fungal yeast/candida-fighting tea?  Yeast overgrowth is fairly common but is especially common in those with underlying gastrointestinal issues. Yeast can increase glutamate and result in high glutamate-type behavior, and yeast can also utilize glutamate as an energy source to allow it to proliferate.  If you have too much yeast in the gut, you can actually have symptoms of intoxication or drunkenness as sugary, starchy foods ferment in the gut to create alcohol (ethanol).  Alcoholism is related to yeast overgrowth. High levels of yeast can also deplete magnesium, iron, and calcium. Symptoms of Yeast Overgrowth [...]

Yeast Overgrowth & Yeast Fighting Tea2023-04-29T16:45:00-04:00
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