Fermented Food Adventures & Recipes
Caldo Verde, meaning “green broth” on account of the generous amount of kale added, is a beloved Portuguese soup known for its comforting and nourishing qualities. Originating from the Minho Province in northern Portugal, it’s traditionally enjoyed at celebrations like weddings and birthdays. This version is tailored for those with […]
This recipe is named in honor of my nana (another word for grandmother), Sarah, who made a delectable sweet and savory borscht soup with beef shortribs, aka flanken. The use of beef shortribs is an inheritance from her Eastern European & Russian Jewish background, as borscht soup from those countries […]
This hearty, aromatic soup combines the sweetness of butternut squash and carrots with the warmth of spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Perfect for a cozy meal, it’s both nutritious and flavorful, making it an ideal dish for cooler weather. For those following a Paleo diet, you can use coconut […]
Are you ready to turn a humble can of peas into a star meal? When one of your favorite dishes from before your GERD or gastritis days is allowable (or encouraged) on your anti-inflammatory diet, you know you’re in for a treat! This is simply because these kinds of “elimination” […]
As I spent over the last year recovering from chronic gastritis, I started becoming more and more addicted to mushrooms. Although I get why not everyone loves mushrooms, they have so much to offer in terms of flavor, variety, and nutrition, that I would encourage anyone who enjoys them to […]
Rutabaga is a hearty and satisfying root vegetable. It is actually a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables which includes things like broccoli, cauliflower, kale and more. It is high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Of course, we can see its closer resemblance to cousins like turnips and radishes. […]
So, why does ramen have quotes around it in my title? If we’re talking about Ramen noodles, these are traditionally made with wheat flour. It is therefore a gluten-containing product which we would ordinarily advise people on a gastritis (and potentially GERD) diet to avoid, at least for the first […]
At first glance, many types of Asian cuisine may seem out of bounds for those with gastritis, GERD, simple reflux, and other gut disorders. This could be due to the pungent compounds in ingredients like onions, garlic and black pepper, the hot spice of chili peppers, the addition of acids […]
Do you miss some of your comfort foods on the gastritis diet? Or are you simply on a vegan or paleo diet looking for some new ideas? This is a quintessential comfort food and with this gastritis-friendly version (without garlic, black pepper, and other harsh ingredients), you’ll have none of […]
(Note: Unlike most other bone broth recipes out there, this is fully compliant with the Autoimmune Protocol and all forms of the Gastritis Diet. If you’re not on one of these diets, it’s still a delicious & easy recipe you will love and it will have no inflammatory ingredients whatsoever […]