World IBD Day is Today!
May 19th is World IBD Day. Each year on this date about 35 countries gather to collectively raise awareness for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Purple is the symbolic color of Crohn’s and ulcerative…
Read moreSlow Cooker Paleo Chicken Soup
Winter is in full swing here in Connecticut and the weather is only getting worse. There’s practically nowhere left to push the snow. Meanwhile temperatures are dropping like girls’ panties to Tom…
Read moreStarting Paleo when you have Ulcerative Colitis
So you have Inflammatory Bowel Disease and you are thinking that eating clean may help symptoms. Welcome to the club! Here in the IBD club we poop a lot and…
Read moreSoffritto: Traditional Italian Flavor Base
Every Italian cook is equipped with knowledge of basic recipes that are a ‘must know’ in an Italian kitchen. For example, there’s pesto featuring basil or the classic gremolata using…
Read moreQuick Lunch for One
Today I’m giving you a sneak peak at what I really eat! The recipes you see on the blog are something special when I dedicate time to a new blog…
Read moreCarrot Pumpkin Soup
Have I gone overboard on the pumpkin recipes? I think not. The weather is starting to cool down in Connecticut. That can only mean one thing. Soup season! I love…
Read moreTurmeric Cinnamon Roasted Cauliflower
I’m taking things away from Italy for a moment to use one of my favorite anti-inflammatory ingredients: turmeric. It is most widely represented in Indian cooking and I love it…
Read more8 Tips for Starting The Paleo Diet
You have decided to jump on the paleo bandwagon, have you? Congratulations and welcome! You’re on the road to a healthier and more fulfilling life. But where do you start?…
Read moreTurkey Apple Sandwiches with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
For those of you who do not know, I work full time for a college admissions office. The fall season is when I visit high schools to recruit new students.…
Read moreSleep Deprivation’s Effect on Autoimmune Disease
Have you ever noticed a correlation between your sleep patterns and Inflammatory Bowel Disease distress? Usually if I go a few nights of irregular sleep my ulcerative colitis will flare…
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