Courtesy of my Colombian mother, I had an early exposure to plantains in life – along with arepas aka the greatest food in the entire world, but that is another love story entirely. Considering the number of Sunday mornings spent stuffing my face with fried plantains, I don’t quite know how I went 23 years… Continue Reading
Plantain Brownies
No-Mato Marinara (Nightshade Free)
A life without marinara is hardly worth living…I’m only somewhat exaggerating that statement. Spaghetti and meatballs, margarita pizza, cheese ravioli: carbs have no meaning when you’re talking to me about Italian food. I have shared far too many happy memories with my family over a plate of my Grammy’s lasagna to ever think about giving up some of my avourite… Continue Reading
Cinnamon Coconut Granola (Vegan Option)
Mornings have always been my favourite. I love sitting down with a warm cup of coffee, mentally preparing myself for the day in store. If you’re someone with PoTS, however, mornings are a downright bitch. Not in the typical, ‘I don’t want to leave the toasty confines of my bed kind of way. Not in the, ‘I’m just not… Continue Reading
Leaky Gut Syndrome and Chronic Illness
For the sake of providing a bit of background I’ve outlined a few of Mike’s most persisting health issues. In my time of googling and looking for answers I noticed a surprising amount of people who suffered from at least two of these things. I’m not a doctor and won’t pretend to know what it… Continue Reading
Where to Begin?
I’d like to start off by saying a couple things. Thing One: I am not a dietitian/nutritionist. As much I would love to be, I am unfortunately not made of money and for the time being, one degree in English will have to suffice. I’m not giving up on that dream though…just putting it on hold for a bit…. Continue Reading