For me, one of the keys to thriving with celiac disease is having tasty condiments that also pack a lot of nutritional punch. Chimichurri, a traditional Argentinian accompaniment for beef, full of parsley, garlic and olive oil offers a great way to get key healing nutrients. Chimichurri goes well with beef, lamb, fish, eggs, or…
DetailsHow many times did I tell myself that I’d start eating better…later. When you have celiac disease, eating better, and avoiding gluten, though, does not wait for later. If you’ve been telling yourself that you’ll get the gluten out of your kitchen…later, I invite you to join me on a bit of a journey in…
DetailsIf you like a dense bread, I think you might enjoy this recipe. In its simple variation it is a good accompaniment for butter and jam and pairs well with a bowl of soup, stew, or chili. Add some raisins and cinnamon and you have a satisfying, but not too sweet, loaf. Add some rosemary…
DetailsThe amount of flour in this picture is enough to make many folks with celiac disease sick for a week. Or more. Most people wouldn’t even consider that a significant amount of gluten and dismiss it. Maybe even say, there’s not enough flour in there to hurt you. This January is Clean Out The Gluten…
DetailsWhat am I going to eat? When you have a celiac diagnosis, figuring out what is safe to eat can be overwhelming. For many of us, our lives have been full of wonderful pasta dishes, breads, desserts and more. Take all that away, and it is hard to imagine what to eat. I invite you…
DetailsWith the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, there doesn’t seem to be time for everything you wish you could do. You say, gluten-free kitchen? When would I have time for that? Well, I’ve declared this January Clean Out The Gluten Month! I’ve designed a complimentary five-day challenge to help you create the kitchen…
DetailsBieler’s Soup or Bieler’s Broth was developed by the late Dr. Henry Bieler. Dr. Bieler was know for his advocacy of food as medicine through his practice and his book, Food Is Your Best Medicine. This simple soup recipe has been helping people feel better for over 50 years. Bieler’s Soup Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini, sliced…
DetailsI’ve never been comfortable bragging on myself, but I’m going to go ahead and brag a little bit. I knew I had been nominated, but it was still an awesome surprise to hear I was named one of Portland Monthly’s Top Docs. Health care providers nominate and vote for each other, and the top 5%…
DetailsIf you’ve been putting off a visit, now is the perfect time to come in. Your FSA covers naturopathic visits and lab tests for you and your family. Schedule an appointment next week to take advantage of your FSA before it vanishes into 2019! Scheduling is easy on my appointment page.
DetailsI took advantage of Portland’s gorgeous autumn weather to hike out to this hidden gem, Pup Creek Falls. You probably know nature is good for mental health, but did you know it goes beyond that? Inflammation, blood pressure, and the stress hormone cortisol all drop out in nature. People who spend regular amounts of time…
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