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I was vacationing in the mountains with a fellow l

I was vacationing in the mountains with a fellow low-glutamate mom, and as moms do, we all packed some treats for us to share. Well, my friend brought the most amazing cookies I have ever had, even during my gluten-filled days. After gaining about 5 lbs over the week, I begged her to share the recipe. The recipe was from the talented Laura Lea Balanced. With a few minor tweaks to make this recipe more compliant and lower in glutamate, it has become our go-to recipe that I’m not too embarrassed to share with those on the Standard American Diet. You’re welcome, lol.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

1 1/2 cup Blanched Almond Flour

1/2 cup Gluten-Free Rolled Oats

1 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda

1/2 tsp. Himalayan or Sea Salt

Wet Ingredients

¾ cup Coconut Sugar

1 large Egg (room temperature)

10 tbsp Coconut Oil (melted)

1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract

1 tsp Lemon Juice

Mix-In’s

3/4 cup Chocolate Chips (we use Enjoy Life or Hu Chocolate to keep lower in glutamate)

1/2 cup Shredded Coconut

1/2 cup Pecans (chopped into ¼” pieces)

1/2 cup (packed) Medjool Dates (pitted and chopped into ¼” pieces)

Tidbits

Chocolate is pretty much high in everything (histamine, phenols, oxalate, somewhat glutamate, etc.), so watch for reactions and or cut back on the amount used if you are super sensitive. Sub 5 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce for half of the coconut oil if necessary. We double this recipe nearly every time I make it because it is just THAT good.

https://nourishedblessings.com/our-favorite-cookies/

#cookies #lowglutamate #glutamate #asd #glutenfree #dairyfree #gfcf

While low levels of vitamin D can induce an imbala

While low levels of vitamin D can induce an imbalance towards excess glutamate (excitatory neurotransmitter) and low GABA (calming neurotransmitter), vitamin D can reduce excitotoxicity (excess glutamate and excitatory neurotransmitters) through modulation of the NMDA glutamate receptor.

However, in my opinion, vitamin D’s most important benefit is its ability to calm microglial activation. Microglial activation occurs as the microglial cells (the first and primary form of the immune response) signal the body to produce inflammation (inflammatory cytokines) and glutamate (which isn’t talked about as frequently). I believe for many with underlying infections (PANS/PANDAS, Lyme), Autism, disease, mold exposures, and immune dysfunction from repeated immune activation that, this is a primary cause for excess glutamate and symptoms. When there is an ongoing immune event, microglial cells can chronically flood the body with inflammation and glutamate.

NB Insider Community Members, take a look at the full post that covers more on vitamin D, food/herbal sources, supplements, gut health & vitamin D, warnings/disclaimers, additional studies, and much more.😘

https://nourishedblessings.com/lowering-glutamate-vitamin-d/

#vitamind #vitaminddeficiency #glutamate #lowglutamate #lowglutamatediet #microglia #immuneactivation #ebv #lymedisease #lyme #autism #believemothers #healthfreedom #mold #pans #pandas #autismmom

Easy Energy Balls I'm busy prepping for a house

Easy Energy Balls

I'm busy prepping for a house full of guests headed our way! When we first transitioned to lower glutamate foods, these energy balls became a staple in our home. They were easy to travel/hike with, served as a great accompaniment to a smoothie for breakfast, worked in lunch boxes, and made a nice treat after dinner. With time the recipe morphed because these easy energy balls acted as a great vessel to hide dried herbs in. Please don’t be afraid to adapt this recipe, add new ingredients, and increase the nutritional density of these little treats.

Ingredients

2 cup. Gluten-Free Oatmeal

1 cup. Unsweetened Nut or Seed Butter (raw is preferred)

2/3 cup. Raw Honey (we often do 1/2 cup of honey or less, but know those just starting out may need for these to be a bit sweeter)

2 cup. Unsweetened Shredded Coconut (watch for additives)

1/2 cup. Ground Flaxseed

1 cup. Clean Chocolate Chips (Raisins or Goji Berries also work great)

1.5 tbsp. Ground Milk Thistle (this is completely optional as so may not tolerate it. You may also sneak in some other mild herbs like nettle or passionflower)

3 tsp. Vanilla Extract (clean or homemade)

1 pinch Himalayan or Sea Salt

#lowglutamate #lowglutamatediet #healthysnacks #protein #herbs #snackideas

Homeopathic Staphysagria has been a game changer f

Homeopathic Staphysagria has been a game changer for me! While you can find most homeopathic remedies at health food stores, I feel it is IMPERATIVE TO WORK WITH A TRAINED HOMEOPATH FOR CHRONIC ISSUES. Homeopathy is far more powerful than most realize. A true homeopath can guide you in finding the right homeopathic remedy, dose, and shifts that occur from homeopathy.

With Homeopathy, you try to match the totality of your symptoms to the remedy. There are many remedies for individual symptoms, but the goal is to find the homeopathic remedy that corresponds with most of your symptoms/struggles. For example, don’t take this if you’re JUST struggling with one of the symptoms, like constipation.

#homeopathy #homeopathicmedicine

The book that so many have been waiting for!! Fat,

The book that so many have been waiting for!! Fat, Stressed, and Sick, by Katie Reid of @unblindmymind will be released this September and is now available for Preorder!!

Fat, Stressed, and Sick makes the case that processed food compromises health not just because of added sugar, salt, and fat, but also because these foods contain significant amounts of glutamate—aka MSG. MSG makes food deliciously addicting. What was not well-known until described here is that most of the MSG in processed food is created during food manufacturing. As the authors show, food processing of protein alone adds 10 grams or more a day of MSG to the average American diet—a statistic that may surprise you.

Katie and I still have hopes and plans to create a sequel to Fat, Stressed, and Sick, which will largely include recipes and implement guidance. 😘

https://amzn.to/3WNqAi4

#glutamate #lowglutamatediet #REID #dumpthejunk #MSG

Insider Community Members, see the full post for a

Insider Community Members, see the full post for all of the details!

https://nourishedblessings.com/lowering-glutamate-cistus/

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