15. The Dirty Dozen Plus A Few

Every year since 2004, the Environmental Working Group has published a list of fruits and vegetables that contain high levels of pesticides that are concerning.  These certain fruits and vegetables should only be bought and consumed if they are organic in order to avoid all of the harmful pesticides used. Below is the current list!

14. Gluten Free Lasagna

INGREDIENTS Bolognese Sauce 2 tablespoons avocado oil1-pound organic grass-fed ground beef7 organic garlic cloves (minced)1 tablespoon black pepper½ tablespoon salt2 15-ounce cans organic tomato sauce2 tablespoons organic tomato paste1 15-ounce can organic diced tomatoes¼ cup organic grass-fed whole milk Béchamel Sauce: 2 cups organic grass-fed whole milk1/4 cup Kerrygold butter1/4 cup all-purpose gluten free flour

02. Natural Cleaning Products

As I have said in previous posts, once I was diagnosed with ms, I somewhat overhauled my whole life and so did my family.  My sister spurred the change, because she is very concerned with the effects of routinely using carcinogenic products generally.  Then, my ms diagnosis further motivated us to change our ways. So,

13. Gluten Free Skillet Chicken Parm

INGREDIENTS 2 large organic chicken breasts (halved lengthwise (to make 4 slices))1 ½ cups gluten free breadcrumbs1 ½ cups freshly grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh basil2 large organic pasture raised eggs1 teaspoon water½ cup almond flour1/3 cup olive oil1 ½ cups organic tomato sauce8 ounces fresh mozzarella (sliced)1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon avocado oil INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven

10. Exercising While Having MS

I was actively taking four or five Orangetheory classes a week when my first symptoms arose that led to my diagnosis of MS. So, after I was diagnosed, I immediately asked my neurologist what to do about my Orangetheory classes.  I originally thought the classes might have triggered my MS, so I was worried about

12. Gluten Free Gnocchi in a Pomodoro Cream Sauce

INGREDIENTS GNOCCHI: 2 pounds organic russet potatoes, washed (about 4-5 medium potatoes)1 cup organic white rice flour1/2 cup organic sweet rice flour2 large organic pasture raised eggs1 teaspoon salt SAUCE: ¼ cup of avocado oil4 stems of organic flat leaf parsley3 stems of organic fresh rosemary2 sprigs of fresh organic thyme3 stems of fresh organic basil7 organic garlic cloves (chopped)1 28 ounce can of

10. Gluten Free Fried Chicken Sandwiches

INGREDIENTS CHICKEN: 2 large organic chicken breasts; cut in half and hammered thin½ cup organic almond flour¼ organic rice flour¾ cups of avocado oil (enough to fill a pan at least ¼ of an inch thick)½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper½ teaspoon chili powder½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon cayenne pepper2 organic pasture raised eggs

09. Gluten Free Crab Cakes with Tartar and Remoulade Sauce

INGREDIENTS CRAB CAKES: ½ pound wild caught jumbo lump crab¼ cup gluten free panko break crumbs (whole foods has some options)1 organic pasture raised egg1.5 tablespoons mayonnaise½ tablespoon dijon mustardZest of ½ lemonJuice of ½ small lemon1 garlic clove (minced really well)1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 tablespoon or so of avocado