Summer Recipes: Spoonie-Friendly Frozen Desserts
Who doesn’t love a frozen treat on a hot day? I know I cheat my diet more with ice cream than anything else. I’m lucky to live in a city where local ice cream, sorbet, and gelato places have flavors with only a few simple ingredients. Yet, some days, even they don’t have what I need. Here are […]
Summer Recipes: Cucumber Dill Salad
Want a nice side dish to bring to a potluck? Just got some freshly baked bread and want something to dip it in? This creamy herbalicious cucumber dill salad is always a crowd-pleaser! Taken from Leslie Langevine’s The Anti-Inflammatory Kitchen Cookbook. Ingredients: 1 large cucumber½ red onion¼ cup chopped fresh dill (plus 2 Tbsp for […]
Summer Recipes: Blueberry Bars
Granola bars are so great for eating on the go. They’re also crucial for blood-sugar crash moments when you just need something now, not after prepping a meal. Yet most granola bars at the store have far too many ingredients, including common triggers like nuts, chocolate, chicory root, gluten, preservatives, and too much sugar. These oat blueberry […]
5 Ways to Spruce Up a Spoonie Summer Beverage
Relaxing on a porch with friends and sipping a refreshing drink is such a lovely way to celebrate summer! But if you can’t drink the drinks, it’s hard to feel included. Here are some spoonie summer beverage ideas to step up your refreshment game: 1. Fancy ice cubes Only able to drink water? No worries! Even […]
July 4th Guide for 2021
With vaccination rates in most areas remaining strong, the president and many state officials have identified July 4th as an opportunity to loosen restrictions and return to some normalcy. It will feel so much more meaningful to celebrate this Independence Day, to connect with loved ones after a year of grief and isolation, with so […]
How to Host an Inclusive Independence Day BBQ
Hello everyone! As we count down the days to Independence Day, I wanted to share some tips to help you host or attend the best spoonie (aka: chronically ill-friendly) summer barbecue. With a little planning, we can ensure that everyone has a fantastic time, filled with fun, food, friends, and family. Whether you’re organizing the […]
3 Tips for Eating With EDS & Co.
Today we will be addressing the challenges that hypermobile patients can face around food as part of our series on EDS & Co. As a refresher, EDS & Co refers to a cluster of chronic illnesses that have gained awareness over the last several years as being rarely diagnosed rather than rare. These conditions include […]
Diagnosed With Diabetes… Now What?
Getting a new diagnosis can bring on complicated emotions. You may be relieved to finally get answers, scared of the future, and overwhelmed by the amount of information out there. If you’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes, the good news is that plenty of research and resources are available to guide your journey! To get started, […]
Packing Lunch: 5 Tips for Easy, On-the-Go, Spoonie-Friendly Meals
This school year, I am making the switch back to packing my own lunch. I’ve managed to avoid it for years, either walking home for my lunch break, or not teaching in the afternoons at all. Alas, that’s all changing this fall! Eating lunch at work or school can be complicated for a number of […]
Garden-Fresh Pesto Recipe
Pasta is a great, inexpensive way to make a meal quick and filling. Pastas are made from so many different ingredients these days: wheat, a variety of GF, spinach, and sweet potato for more nutrients, chickpeas for higher protein… You can also make your own veggie pasta with spiralizers! I love pasta but couldn’t eat […]