"Daylight" Salsa (Nightshade Free!)

Happy Memorial Day!

Daylight Salsa on a tortilla chip

I am extremely grateful to those who sacrificed their lives for this country.  Ronald Reagan stated at a Veterans Day national ceremony in 1985 that our fallen soldiers gave up two lives - " the one they were living and the one they would have lived."  I think this is a reason to be grateful and to celebrate the life we are blessed with now.  So for everyone having a memorial day cookout with friends, family, and neighbors, enjoy this beautiful day in honor of the veterans who aren't with us anymore.

Tips for a Bucket List

Feeling like you don't have a purpose?  Do you want to try something new?  Do you want to feel accomplished?  Do you want to do something for yourself?  Are you goal-driven?  These are all good reasons to make a bucket list!

AIP Fudge Sauce

Craving chocolate?  I have the non-chocolate solution for you!

AIP Fudge Sauce over AIP strawberry ice cream

Healthy Peanut Butter Apricot Bars

Happy belated mothers day!  

Peanut Butter Apricot Bars

A note on Analyzing Food Responses

Hello from my dorm!

My mom just told me something the other day that made me think of AIP and how the diet is supposed to help us analyze our bodies responses to food.  She told me how she ate a bunch of brownies and ended up with a massive headache that night and into the next day.  She concluded that she doesn’t do well with chocolate.  Well, maybe that’s the case.  I wouldn’t know, I’m not my mom.  But I reminded her, it’s different when you eat a whole bunch of something versus when you eat a little to moderate amount.  After thinking about it, my mom realized that she could handle a little chocolate - just not as much as several dark chocolate brownies slathered in rich chocolate frosting.

A Single Act of Kindness

Hello everyone, good news!  

I’ve felt amazing for the past few days!  Last Thursday was the best day I've had in a really really long time.  It all started with a single act of kindness.  Basically, my ballet teacher complimented me in front of the entire ballet class, and I want to share what happened afterward.

AIP fruit salad dessert

This recipe is a healthy, fruity, refreshing dessert or side.  The main ingredients are fruit, coconut cream, and honey.