gut health

  • Keto Protein Sourdough (Two Ways)

    A nourishing, high-protein loaf with a crusty artisan crust and light, fluffy interior — adapted from my Dark Paleo Sourdough and inspired by Aran Goyoaga’s gluten-free starter method. How to Make Keto Protein Sourdough Bread (Two Ways) ⬇️ Jump to Rice + Teff Recipe • ⬇️ Jump to Cassava Version When I first started experimenting…

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  • Inflammation, Immune Triggers & Food: Why Restriction Alone Isn’t Enough

    What if the secret to calming inflammation in perimenopause isn’t restriction—but nourishment? Perimenopause has a way of putting inflammation in the spotlight. Suddenly, the things you used to brush off—achy joints, brain fog, random skin flare-ups, autoimmune symptoms—are all taking center stage under a very unflattering fluorescent light. For many women, the first response is:…

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  • Instant Pot Lemon Curd (Bitters)

    This recipe started as my easy evolution of the old nutritional therapy trick: eating a whole lemon — peel and all — every day to support bile flow, detox, regulate blood sugar, improve the gut microbiome, reduce inflammation, and promote a healthy intestinal lining. I used to choke down preserved lemons when I was first…

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  • Digestion: The Front Door to Healing

    Digestion isn’t glamorous. It’s not the sexy part of wellness. Nobody brags about stomach acid or bile flow at dinner parties. But here’s the truth: digestion is the front door to healing. If that door doesn’t open, nothing else gets in. I learned this the hard way. For years, I was eating the cleanest food…

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