This is where the healing takes place…

The gut. 80% of our immune system is found in the intestines. So it makes sense if you have a dysfunction in your immune system, such as an autoimmune disease, you look towards the gut to heal it. I highly recommend checking out the Paleo Mom’s website. Dr. Sarah Ballantyne has a background as an inflammation researcher and explains the science behind leaky gut and how and why food can heal your gut. She is who I followed in healing my autoimmune diseases.

I was never a vegetable eater but was a big fan of the American diet. I thought an In-and-Out hamburger, fries and their delicious milk shakes was a nutritional meal. Most of these recipes are pretty basic and are more geared for the non-chef to show you how to incorporate more veggies, cook with no sugar and not to eat processed foods. There are some AIP recipes that I highly recommend…I still make them even though I am no longer on the AIP diet, they are that good!

There is a link of where I found each recipe, bon appétit!

Julie Geistlinger 11/27/21 Julie Geistlinger 11/27/21

A Gluten and Dairy Free Thanksgiving Dinner

Well, it’s taken a few years but I finally feel comfortable making Thanksgiving dinner and making a delicious meal to accommodate my gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free family.

Julie Geistlinger 7/6/21 Julie Geistlinger 7/6/21

Grilled Tuna Rolls by Ina Garten👍

This is my latest meal passion, Ina’s Grilled Tuna Rolls. When I first became ill with autoimmune disease(s) I never ate any kind of fish …

Julie Geistlinger 6/7/21 Julie Geistlinger 6/7/21

Everyone Loves this salad!

This is so full of flavor!

Julie Geistlinger 6/7/21 Julie Geistlinger 6/7/21

White Bean & Arugula Salad by Ina Garten

I get excited when I find one of her recipes that is gluten and dairy free👍

Julie Geistlinger 3/24/21 Julie Geistlinger 3/24/21

Cauliflower Black Bean Scramble👍

Discovered another great breakfast alternative that is healthy. I follow “Goop” and am always on the look out for a good tasting recipe. As you know there are a ton of recipes that are healthy but a lot are not tasty enough to make it in my monthly rotation…

Julie Geistlinger 3/7/21 Julie Geistlinger 3/7/21

Turmeric Ginger Shot

Julie Geistlinger 2/28/21 Julie Geistlinger 2/28/21

A Healthier version of a spinach salad…

I love a good spinach salad! Of course dressing with bacon grease and sugar is what makes it so yummy, but not so yummy for our bodies.

Julie Geistlinger 2/27/21 Julie Geistlinger 2/27/21

A Tastier Green Juice

My youngest daughter, Julia, shared her green juice recipe and it really changed my mind about adding fruit to green juicing. I have always defined green juice with the use of only vegetables. I take my green juicing like it’s medicine, it doesn’t taste great but I do it because I feel better when I green juice.

Julie Geistlinger 11/22/20 Julie Geistlinger 11/22/20

Gluten-Free Flour Tortilla Recipe 👍

Now, I never made tortillas before so this was a new experience and I was pleasantly surprised on how good they tasted! Since I haven’t had a flour tortilla in 8 or 9 years I wasn’t sure if they were really that great…

Julie Geistlinger 10/27/20 Julie Geistlinger 10/27/20

Kale & Broccoli Salad by Ina Garten

I am just starting to review the cookbook, looking for healthy recipes that are gluten free, full of vegetables and has no or little dairy. This recipe tics all the boxes.

Julie Geistlinger 8/15/20 Julie Geistlinger 8/15/20

Putting Veggies into your breakfast

Julie Geistlinger 8/15/20 Julie Geistlinger 8/15/20

Great Dairy-Free Pesto Recipe!

I fell in love with pesto a long time ago and now that my body no longer can handle dairy I thought I would have to say goodbye to pesto.

Julie Geistlinger 8/14/20 Julie Geistlinger 8/14/20

The Gluten Free Bread, Baguettes, and Crackers I love.

Gluten free items have come a long ways from when I was first diagnosed with Celiac disease. There are some wonderful tasting breads and crackers out on the market.

Julie Geistlinger 7/13/20 Julie Geistlinger 7/13/20

Gluten Free, Soy Free replacement for Soy Sauce

Luckily for people who cannot have gluten or for you that are trying to heal your gut, there is a replacement. Coconut Aminos. I did not even have to have an adjustment period, it was an easy transition.

Julie Geistlinger 7/13/20 Julie Geistlinger 7/13/20

Dairy Free Cauliflour Soup that is creamy and delicious!

Although it is summer time, I find having a batch of vegetable soup on hand helps me get vegetables into my breakfast. It’s hard to be eating veggies first thing in the morning when you have spent your whole life having french toast, pancakes or cereal. Green juicing, ginger shots and veggie soups are just a few ways I can accomplish an increase of veggies and still enjoy my meal.