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Snacks & SidesTammi Murphy2019-09-23T19:08:03-04:00

Chia Seed Pudding

Chia Seed Pudding

Collard Greens

Collard Greens

Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Sauce

Crispy Kale Chips

Crispy Kale Chips

Easy Energy Balls

Easy Energy Balls

Roasted Pumpkin/Squash Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin/Squash Seeds

Smothered Apple Bowl

Smothered Apple Bowl

Trail Mix

Trail Mix

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Andi Stowe | REID Consultant
Studying the heck out of glutamate (MSG), food additives, gut & neuroinflammation. Co-authoring REID Implementation Book.

The Define Dish Tom Kha Gai Soup Tom Kha Gai has

The Define Dish Tom Kha Gai Soup

Tom Kha Gai has always been a favorite of ours. In fact, I have a rough draft of a Tom Kha Gai recipe for the REID Implementation book I've been writing with Dr. Katie Reid for the last few years.

If you missed it before, the new cookbook by The Defined Dish is incredible. We made her Tom Kha Gai Soup REID approved by using clean broth, clean @nativeforestbrand SIMPLE coconut milk, omitting the fish sauce (high in free glutamate), and cutting the chicken in half.
It was, of course, delicious. The rainy Florida night almost* makes it feel like fall 🙏 😬.

Looking for more clean REID shortcuts like the @nativeforestbrand SIMPLE coconut milk above? Take a look at the REID pantry: https://nourishedblessings.com/our-pantry/

#reid #reiddiet #reidmoms #reidmeals #lowglutamate #glutenfree #glutenfreeblogger #dairyfree #soup #nutfree #gfcf #gfcfdiet #fall #cleaneats #additivefree #thedefineddish #nourishedblessings #healingautism #autismrecovery #healthykids

Could excess glutamate be contributing to your str

Could excess glutamate be contributing to your struggles and health issues? Glutamate is an amino acid found in food and is also the most abundant neurotransmitter.

In food, when glutamate is in its whole form, it is rarely problematic. However, when these glutamate foods become highly processed, they can become extremely problematic due to their ability to impact glutamate neurotransmission. In fact, when in excess, these processed/unbound sources of glutamate become neurotoxic, overexciting brain cells until they die or severely damage their source of energy (the mitochondria). This is a big deal. Especially when you consider glutamate is responsible for 90% of the connections in the brain.

Our goal is to help bring awareness to the role of hidden unbound glutamate in our food supply, sources of glutamate produced by the body, and the role of excess glutamate in common health issues.

What are some common health issues caused by or made worse by excess glutamate?
Anxiety, Depression, Migraines, sleep disorders, ADHD, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Chronic Fatigue, Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, Schizophrenia, Diabetes, Restless Leg Syndrome, Arthritis, Obesity, Addiction, Tourettes, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and the list goes on.

What are some common sources of processed unbound glutamate?
Gluten (due to commercial processing), processed dairy (especially low-fat options), processed soy (tofu, soy sauce, etc.), processed foods, food additives, bouillon, collagen, gelatin, Nutrasweet/aspartame, protein powders, yeast, certain spices/seasonings, many ”gums” aka xanthan gum, artificial & ”natural flavors,” and the list goes on...

Discovering this connection has changed my family's life forever. Yes, switching to a whole foods diet seems daunting and exhausting, but it is worth it. Better, not perfect. 😘

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥The Defined Dish Blueberry Fil

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥The Defined Dish Blueberry Filet Mignon 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Holy Cow! My husband and I both agree I may have just made one of the best meals we've EVER had. This picture doesn't do it justice. @thedefineddish wins again!!! Everything in the recipe is REID approved except for the balsamic vinegar (higher free glutamate content) in the blueberry sauce, which we omitted altogether when serving the little guy.

This recipe would be fantastic for a special occasion! Seriously, delicious. 🤯Go ahead and do yourself a favor and add her cookbook to cart!!

Tidbits: if you notice a reaction, beef has one of the higher levels of glutamate found in animal proteins. However, typically reactions/sensitivities are uncommon, even for those more sensitive to free glutamate. Watch for ingredients in store-bought broths like ”stock,” seasonings,” spices,” natural flavor,” etc. as they can be sources of free glutamate/MSG. We choose to use homemade low glutamate broth. Don't worry; you can freeze extras for easy meal prep 😘

#reiddiet #reid #lowglutamate #lowglutamatediet #crowdpleaser #datenightrecipes #specialneeds #delicious #thedefineddish #realfood #whatsfordinner

The Defined Dish Sheet-pan Chicken Shawarma 🔥

The Defined Dish Sheet-pan Chicken Shawarma 🔥

Quick and easy weeknight meal from the fantastic, @thedefineddish! To make the recipe more REID friendly, I added more veggies, incorporated my homemade dairy-free tzatziki, added @gaeaoliveoil olives, and used @spicelyorganics paprika and cumin.

If you haven't bought her cookbook, you will want to! It has become an absolute favorite of ours! Many of the recipes can easily be tweaked to make them REID-friendly. Now, I'm off to help our little guy finish his homework. Is it time for bed yet? 😩😘

#reiddiet #reid #lowglutamate #lowglutamatediet #gfcf #glutenfreemom #eatyourveggies #additivefree #weaknightmeals #realfood #cleaneats #sheetpandinner #chickenrecipes #reidmoms #dumpthejunk

Crispy Kale Chips Shortly after we started our jo

Crispy Kale Chips

Shortly after we started our journey with REID, one of my closest friends in Charlotte had us over for dinner, and she made the most delicious oven-baked kale chips. Up until that point, I hadn’t eaten much kale, and I was delightfully surprised to see it prepared in this way. Instead of choking down the soggy bitter green, we inhaled the crispy potato-like chips, leaving only crumbs. From this dinner on, we started consuming kale chips on the regular. These Crispy Kale Chips only take a few minutes to make and are an easy way to sneak in in a few extra greens. They are great for those that love a crunch!

Ingredients

8 cups Kale (coarsely chopped with thick stems removed)

1 tbsp. Olive Oil (we ❤️ @carapelliusa )

1/4 tsp. Himalayan or Sea Salt (or to taste)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl, combine chopped kale and olive oil. Using your hands, gently massage olive oil into the kale until well coated. Sprinkle in salt to the mixture and toss until well incorporated. Keep in mind, if you season with salt to taste, the salt flavor will intensify once the kale chips have cooked. It is better to go with less salt, in my opinion. Pour kale onto a large jelly roll pan or baking sheet, place in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes.

Tidbits

If you are struggling with oxalates, dino or lacinato kale may be used in its place. More information on oxalates can be found below. Kale is an excellent source of vitamins K, A, C, B-6, much-needed magnesium, and a bitter.

Recipe: https://nourishedblessings.com/crispy-kale-chips/

Oxalates: https://nourishedblessings.com/oxalates/

What is REID: https://nourishedblessings.com/what-is-reid/

#reiddiet #reidmoms #snackideas #lowglutamatediet #eatyourveggies #realfood #realfoodsnacks #oxalates #additivefree #additivefreesnacks #whatsfordinner #autismdiet #healthyfood #bitters #vitamink #magnesium #kalechips

Sunday Morning Frech Toast 🍞 Our transition t

Sunday Morning Frech Toast 🍞

Our transition to REID and working to lower glutamate didn’t mean that we had to remove all “fun foods.” We just learned how to make them healthier and consume them in moderation. This French Toast recipe has become a weekend treat in our home, especially for our little guy. Keep in mind, there are several ways in which you can adapt this recipe to fit your family’s needs best, but the most important thing is to keep ingredients clean. Under ”tidbits” below, you will find clean recipes and products for your bread, milk, and spice options. Many of the milk brands listed below also have different plant-based options that you can find in stores.

INGREDIENTS

2 Eggs

1/2 c. Clean Plant-based Milk like @malkorganics

2 tsp. Maple Syrup

1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon

1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg

6-9 slices Clean Bread like @baseculture (number of slices will depend on the size of bread)

1-2 tsp Ghee, Coconut or Avocado Oil

Full Recipe here: https://nourishedblessings.com/french-toast/

What is REID: https://nourishedblessings.com/what-is-reid/

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THE REID PROGRAM FACEBOOK GROUP This is a group created for those struggling with various health issues associated with excess glutamate and are working to lower these levels via diet. The foundation of this program is based on Dr. Katie Reid’s protocol, the REID Program, which advocates a whole food diet low in free glutamate.

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