I am a HUGE fan of sweets. HUGE. We also eat a lot of nuts in this house. Now, that’s probably because we are nuts, but I’ll let you all be the judge of that! I’m definitely going to make this recipe the next time I have a party. What a great looking dish to [...]
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Gluten Free Breakfast Granola
This morning I’m thankful for my disease. Sounds silly, but if it wasn’t for my arthritis, I wouldn’t be eating as healthy as I am, and I certainly wouldn’t be entertaining the idea of putting together my own cookbook. Who would have thought a disease could be inspirational? Breakfast is my most challenging meal of [...]
Gluten Free Meatballs
So who doesn’t like a good meatball?! They really are convenient little bite sized morsels. Maybe too convenient. It’s so easy to eat too many of them. Let me rephrase that. It is so easy for ME to eat too many meatballs. This is a basic recipe. Don’t be afraid to add other seasonings to [...]
Asian Ginger Sesame Slaw
My husband, who is not normally a slaw fan really liked this – so did my girls. YAY! The new creation was a success!! For the slaw: 4 cups shredded cabbage 1 grated carrot 1/2 cup crushed pineapple toasted sesame seeds Dressing: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 TBSP rice vinegar 1 tsp sesame [...]
Yummiest Hummus Ever!
Following along the lines of my whole foods diet, I decided hummus with veggies and brown rice crackers are what’s for lunch! There are lots of different hummus recipes out there. I’ve tried several, but I personally like this one best. 1 can garbanzo beans (or chickpeas)3 TBSP tahini2 TBSP lemon juice1/2 tsp sea salt1/2 [...]
Castor Oil Infusion
At the recommendation of Dr. Amy, I am doing an experimental Castor oil infusion. Castor oil has anti-inflammatory properties which make it an excellent massage oil for arthritic joints/muscles/tendons (among other things). I am infusing some of my Castor oil with Larrea (also called chapparal). Larrea is a flowering evergreen shrub that grows in the [...]
Baking Cures Depression
Okay, maybe baking doesn’t cure depression, but I sure wish it could cure inflammation!! I’ve been in a funk lately. When I’m depressed I bake… and eat…….. and gain weight. *sigh* Baking is an absolute obsession. I love my ND. I especially wanted to see her after the ultra-lame news my rheumatologist gave me about [...]
BISON TACOS!!!
Okay, really… we don’t normally eat play dough for dinner, but this was so cute I had to post it. Kylie said it was made from organic ingredients so I could eat it. Sweet girl. =) Have you ever tried ground bison? I actually prefer it over beef. It has a really nice flavor. Bison [...]
Refreshing Cucumber Dill Salad
FYI for all you parents out there… my girls loved this salad. The cold cucumbers were perfect for a teething 1.5 year old! 3 sliced cucumbers1/4 – 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion (however many you like… I didn’t add very many because of my girls)1/3 cup rice vinegar2 tsp dill weedagave to tastepinch of sea [...]
More on biologics and the reason why I’m doing this diet.
Biologic medications are genetically engineered proteins derived from human genes. They were created to inhibit specific components of the immune system which cause inflammation. What concerns me most about these drugs: 1. They suppress the immune system, making it hard for your body to naturally fight off any sort of infection. 2. Some of the [...]
Hello, I’m Megan, and welcome to Allergy Free Alaska! I’m a wife, a mother of children with food allergies, a homeschooler, and I’m also trying to heal my autoimmune diseases through diet. Here you will find recipes made from whole foods, that are gluten free, cow's milk dairy free, refined sugar free, sometimes grain free, and more! I do a little of it all.
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