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Paleo Cherry Berry Tart

A friend brought me some freshly picked cherries and raspberries. Whoa! That's just begging for a tart! So I got out my tart pan, invented an easy grain-free dough, and here's the result. Pitting the cherries was a labor of love. You can use frozen pitted cherries to save time. I happen to love freshly picked sour cherries ...

Paleo Avocado Key Lime Pie Bars

Refreshing and creamy, when I tasted these bars I couldn't believe how delicious they were (and I'm pretty sure you'll have the same reaction as well!) The filling is made with fresh lime juice and creamy avocado. Smooth, cool, and exhilarating, mild avocado adds richness to these Key ...

Ayurvedic Beauty Skin Cleanse

Say good-bye to drying soaps and expensive creams. Say hello to clean, radiant skin. This traditional Indian homemade cleanser is good for all skin types. It removes excess oil, gently exfoliates, and leaves your skin soft and glowing. Easy, hypoallergenic and economical, it is made of gluten-free flours,...

Orange Zabaglione with Peaches

Want an easy 5-minute dessert or treat with rapturous flavor that will make you swoon? Zabaglione is a smooth Italian delicacy made with heavy cream. Instead I've used coconut milk and coconut butter to make it lusciously thick and dairy-free. Orange and peaches taste delightful together. ...

Paleo Mayan Chocolate Brownies

These brownies are chewy, rich, luscious, and spicy because they're made with pure Mayan ingredients like cacao, coconut, chia seeds, avocado, and hot pepper. Gluten-free, grain-free, flourless, non-glycemic, and Paleo, you'd never guess by the amazing flavor and texture. Avocado provides healthy ...

Amazing Paleo Green Smoothie Muffins!

You don't have to drink your breakfast smoothie - you can take it with you as a muffin! These taste moist and delicious like banana bread, except they're green! A nutritious snack that packs, travels, and freezes well, tuck a few in your bag for a nourishing meal on the go....

Paleo Pink Lemonade

It's sweltering hot here in Santa Fe, we're all living on pink lemonade. My mom's lemonade was sugary-sweet, however this refreshing recipe is sugar-free, using a natural zero carb sweetener. I don't use stevia after learning (what the Grocery Association doesn't want you to know) ...

Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice Pilaf

You won't find THIS rice pilaf in Athens or Mykonos! That's because it is made with cauliflower. A healthy alternative to potatoes or rice, no one will guess it is low-carb, grain-free, and Paleo. In fact one of my guests asked if I used Basmati rice! Easy to make in 15 minutes or less, cauliflower is an anti-inflammatory, cancer-fighting ...

Dark Chocolate Fudge, Easy & Healthy

My doctor requested an easy, healthy dark chocolate fudge. Well, here it is, luscious and so quick to make! If you're eating 75% chocolate thinking it's healthy, don't kid yourself. The remaining 25% is probably sugar, definitely not healthy. Pure 100% chocolate is a superfood, one of the healthiest, highest-anti-oxidant ...

Curried White Bean Dip, No Nightshades

I love this spicy homemade dip! It is filled with luscious flavor and healthy vitamins! Fresh veggies are a colorful and nutritious way to enjoy dips. Today I used sliced yellow beets, turnips, carrot rounds, broccoli, and English peas. I'm skipping chips and crackers as they're low in life force (Qi), high in processed carbs, and nutritional empty. ...

A Paleo Traveler’s Secret – Healthy Meals in a Hotel Room

Some people say they can't eat healthy away from home. Every frequent traveler knows the challenge of eating well on the road. If you're doing gluten-free, Paleo, GMO-free, or any healthy diet, you can solve that with a bit of planning. It's all in the preparation. I recently took a trip and photographed my hotel kitchen set up. Here are my 6 steps to eating healthy in a hotel room: ...

Paleo Chocolate Zabaglione

Classical Zabaglione sounds difficult but isn't. This 5-minute Italian mousse is super-easy to make! Even better, it's healthy, non-glycemic, and Paleo, made with dairy-free coconut milk. You can whip it up and enjoy it immediately, no need to heat or chill. This recipe uses orange peel and lemon juice instead of Marsala wine, ...

Paleo Dark Chocolate Soufflé

Julia Child never dreamed of a soufflé this easy! Just blend and bake, no egg whites to beat. And Ohhh! The flavor! Rich, creamy and yes, VERY chocolaty. When I served it, a hush came over the room - a good sign! I discovered that a blender makes a fine soufflé, so I put away my egg beater. This soufflé is not only ...

Healthy Coconut Macaroons in 3 Flavors!

Plain, chocolate, or caramel, which is best? Everyone knows the best macaroons are crunchy on the outside and chewy in the middle. Gluten-free, perfect for Passover, and my #1 easiest cookie, anyone can make guilt-free Paleo macaroons in under 30 minutes. All you need is shredded coconut, eggs, coconut milk, and ...

Chai Spiced Rice Pudding for One

A delicious way to turn leftover rice into an exotic high-protein breakfast, just 4 easy steps:

Wake up. Yawn. Turn oven on.
Stir 4 ingredients together and pour over leftover rice.
Bake while you get dressed.
Yummy!

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Gluten-free Flours, Best & Worst for Weight Gain

By Jane Barthelemy. What are the best gluten-free flours? Which flours are Paleo? Compare these gluten-free flours by carb content and risk of weight gain. Weight gain is associated with carbs, which convert to sugars during digestion. Check it out for yourself. Which gluten-free flours will help you most in weight control?...

Top 10 Triggers for Gluten Inflammation

By Jane Barthelemy. Gluten-free is hot these days. We'd like to blame gluten for all our woes, inflammation, indigestion, headaches, and emotional blues. While it is true that gluten reactions are more common, perhaps we're falling into wishful thinking that simply removing gluten from our diets will solve ALL our problems....

Which Gluten-Free Brownie is Best?

By Jane Barthelemy. Gluten-free is big business now. Every grocery has a gluten-free aisle filled with tempting treats like gluten-free chips, and gluten-free chocolate cookies. But why do doctors say they expect people to gain weight on a gluten-free diet? Weight gain is associated with carbs and sugars. As I read ingredient labels ...

Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting – Vegan!

You’re going to fall in love with this amazing frosting! It is easy to blend and tastes absolutely scrumptious. Paleo and gluten-free, it has a sweet, tangy flavor of lemon, and a consistency like cream cheese without the dairy impact. This frosting is great on Red Velvet Cupcakes, or Orange Nut Muffins, ...

Paleo No-Honey Cake

Traditional Jewish honey cake called "lekach" is ancient, its rich flavor imprinted deep in my memory. I know honey is Paleo and natural, however it sends my blood sugar sky high! This unique recipe tastes just as satisfying as the original, but contains no honey at all! Instead of honey and refined flour, the surprise ingredients ...

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