Elizabeth Yarnell's Blog, page 8
March 26, 2014
Quick and Easy Candied Nuts Recipe
I always like to offer my food sensitivity clients a sweet treat, and this recipe allows people to use their personal “safe” nuts and “safe” sweetener to make this addictive snack. Even for those who aren’t dealing with food sensitivity issues, these treats will satisfy the craving for sweets that most of us have without […]
March 24, 2014
Gluten-free Quinoa Muffins
A food-sensitivity client asked me to help her create a quinoa muffin recipe that uses ingredients that are all safe for her. I decided to take it a step further and make the recipe more universally-accessible for a variety of sensitivities by writing it to be adaptable to any needs. Use your preferred oil, milk […]
March 17, 2014
Miss Paleo Mixes up Gluten-Free Brownies
Some times life calls for brownies. If you are gluten-free, that can be challenging to accomplish. I received a sample of a grain-free and gluten-free brownie from Miss Paleo Mixes and was surprised at how yummy they were. Miss Paleo Mixes are made with almond meal and contain no refined sugars or additives. They are [...]
February 25, 2014
How Diet Affects MS: A Fight MS with Food Case Study
In the Fight MS with Food Project we are looking at the effect of a customized anti-inflammatory diet on the progression of multiple sclerosis in already diagnosed patients. Our goal is to halt the downhill slide of the typical MS patient by identifying and eliminating inflammatory triggers in their diet and environment. In April, 2013, [...]
February 19, 2014
Brazil’s New Sensible Food Guidelines
I’m just going to brazenly quote Marion Nestle from her blog “Food Politics” about the newest nutrition guidelines posted by the Brazilian government for the health of the country. Everything you are about to read comes directly from her blog post. In case you don’t know who Marion Nestle is, educate yourself as she is [...]
February 12, 2014
Chronic Sinusitis Can Be Due to Food Sensitivities
Do you suffer from chronic sinus infections, drippy nose, or just plain old congestion? If so, the cause is likely something you’re eating all the time that you don’t realize is making you sick. Here’s a testimonial from a client who received a customized anti-inflammatory LEAP diet based on Mediator Release Test (MRT) results and [...]
February 10, 2014
Parasites Cause Obesity, Mental Illness, Autoimmunity, and More
I am a firm believer that hidden parasitic infection is at the root of many if not most chronic ailments, and now a study has just been released showing a link between parasites and obesity. Researchers at several universities around the world teamed up to examine the incidence of obesity with the presence of the [...]
February 6, 2014
Remedies for Lingering Crud from a Cold
I hear a lot of people have been suffering this winter from colds that stay and stay. I hear about stuffy or running noses, annoying coughs, and general exhaustion. My recommendations for knocking this virus out of the body are simple: Garlic tea and vitamins D and C. Garlic Tea Garlic tea has an amazing [...]
February 4, 2014
Vertigo Can Be Caused By Food Sensitivities
A few days ago I heard from a client of my food sensitivities clinic. She was complaining of vertigo, a sensation that had plagued her before and had sent her to doctors and medications in the quest to end the dizzy feeling. She had not experienced vertigo for some time but was ready to make [...]
February 3, 2014
How to Adapt When Oven Temperature Fluctuates
Reader question: My stove varies 18 degrees C before it kicks back on after reaching temperature. Will the recipes still work with this much variation? ~ Kim C., Dade City, Florida Great question, Kim! I wish I had a better answer for you than “I don’t know”. The goal is to have the oven at exactly [...]
