Strawberry Cucumber Salad Strawberries are a summer favorite because they are at the peak of ripeness. They make a light and refreshing addition to a salad, too! Try this recipe for a yummy Strawberry & Cucumber Summer Salad. Ingredients: 1 whole cucumber Sliced strawberries 1 serving strawberry vinaigrette (see below) Fresh ground white pepper Stevia to taste Directions: Slice strawberries [Continue Reading...]
Tasty Ten Minute Chicken Recipe
If you are starting to get bored with limited food choices, consider changing up your seasoning or cooking method. This is a fun little kitchen toy that we found and love. It cooks the food in a fraction of the time, it doesn’t dry it out, and it doesn’t require cooking in fat. It is called the NuWave Brio Air Fryer. Here is a simple, yet delicious recipe you can try out in your [Continue Reading...]
P3 Creamy Mashed Cauliflower Recipe
Have you been craving mashed taters the entire time you've been on your round? Well, if you've survived P2 and made it to P3, here's a legal substitute!! Go slowly with it and watch for reactions (as with any new re-introduction) - especially because there is dairy in the recipe. If you do well with this, it could also be a great alternative to potatoes for that big Thanksgiving meal. It will be [Continue Reading...]
Sauteed Red Radish Recipe
One of the most requested recipes for P2 - Sauteed Red Radishes. They taste like little red potatoes - and they're not spicy like raw radishes. They are a perfect side to ground beef or chicken! You could shred them and brown them in MCT oil like hash browns and then cook one egg and three egg whites over them! Variety is the spice of life. Keep things interesting and you will feel great [Continue Reading...]
Fried Radishes
If you miss potatoes there is a special surprise that the radish brings. When cooked it loses its hot flavor and takes on the texture and taste of potato. This is a simple easy to follow recipe. You can make it in 15-20 minutes. You can also add other spices and get really creative with these. I know some will use Daikon radishes and shred them into hash browns. Eating healthy does not mean [Continue Reading...]
Cauliflower “Cheese” Bites
Nutritional yeast is a great source of protein which is so important in Phase 3. Read more on the importance of Nutritional Yeast in every diet here. I think it has a cheesy flavor and I love adding to soups and sprinkling over vegetables, especially green beans. I have been experimenting with other vegetables and here is one that was a hit in our home. I like to make them a bit more golden [Continue Reading...]
Choose Wisely-Farro
Choose Wisely #5 Refined grains are not a healthy choice, however, whole grains are! Whole grains provide the body with energy, nutrients and fiber. They contain vitamins and minerals that are vital to good health. There are many varieties of whole grains. A few of my favorite choices are brown rice, quinoa, barley, spelt, and farrow. Farrow is by far my family's favorites. Farro (pronounced [Continue Reading...]
Quinoa Dish
This dish is great for the whole family and is good for P3 stabilized and P4. Begin with preparing the Quinoa, this recipe is from Bob's Red Mill: "Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a 2 qt. sauce pan. Add 1 cup Quinoa, bring back to a boil, cover, cook over medium heat for 12 minutes or until Quinoa has absorbed all the water. Remove from heat, fluff, cover and let stand for 15 [Continue Reading...]
Coleslaw with Flaxseed for P3
Follow the Tangy Coleslaw Original Recipe and add the following ingredients: The Flaxseed adds a nice nutty flavor. Check out the benefits of adding flaxseed to your diet. The Health Benefits of Flaxseed Oil 1 head of green cabbage 1 head of red cabbage 1 whole red apple sliced 1 onion diced (optional if you like onion) 1-2 Tomatoes 1 Cucumber 1/2 Cup of Flaxseed 1 bell pepper or pepper of [Continue Reading...]
Tangy Coleslaw Magic P2-P4
This recipe was highly recommended from a friend. I have been eating this for 3 days and have lost 3 lbs. I am on p4 so I thought I would adjust the original to what worked for me and keep both recipes in the recipe blog. I am calling this the little magic potion and I really attribute that to the combination of the apple cider vinegar and cabbage combo. All our recipes are Dr. [Continue Reading...]
