Greek Meatballs and Gluten-Free Flatbread

April 9, 2018 lindsaychristensen

I have recently begun to experiment with some globally-inspired recipes that comply with my diet, which is gluten- and dairy-free, and I am happy to say that my love for different cuisines has been renewed! In this post, I have included two recipes I've developed that are Mediterranean-inspired and completely gluten- and dairy-free; one is for veggie-filled lamb meatballs, and the other is for a cassava flatbread.

Gluten-Free Lemon Blueberry Muffins

April 1, 2018 lindsaychristensen

Back in the day, before I switched to an unprocessed, gluten-free diet, I was a big fan of the blueberry mini-muffins sold at Whole Foods. They were the perfect dessert - light, fluffy, and sweet. However, now that I don't eat gluten, those muffins are off the menu. These gluten-free lemon blueberry muffins are, in my opinion, even more delicious than the gluten-full (and not-so-friendly to the digestive system) blueberry muffins from the grocery store.

Prebiotic Blueberry Protein Bars

March 30, 2018 lindsaychristensen

I have had a hard time finding tasty food bars that aren't extremely high in sugar, full of nuts, or highly processed. After many grocery store visits spent scouring the shelves for a bar that fits with my diet and lifestyle, I threw up my hands and decided to create my own! These nutrient-dense, whole food protein bars are low in sugar, high in protein, and free of allergens. They're sure to satisfy whether you are working out at the gym, trail running, or hitting the slopes!

The Top Ten Health Benefits of Fasting

March 27, 2018 lindsaychristensen

Humans evolved in environments in which food availability was limited and fasting was often required. A growing body of evidence indicates that the need for intermittent dietary energy restriction, aka fasting, is built into our genetic makeup, and that it has many beneficial effects on our health. Read on to learn about the top ten health benefits of intermittent fasting and how you can incorporate this ancestral practice into your life to promote optimal health.

Curcumin and Fish Oil: A Winning Combination for Metabolic Syndrome

February 26, 2018 lindsaychristensen

According to recent research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, a shocking 35 percent of all U.S. adults and 50 percent of adults 60 years of age and older have metabolic syndrome. Fortunately, a growing body of research indicates that two natural compounds, curcumin and fish oil, address an important underlying cause of metabolic syndrome, without causing the adverse effects associated with pharmaceutical treatment options. Read on to learn more about the synergistic metabolic health benefits of curcumin and fish oil.