When I first started my healing journey with my very own Nutrition Therapy Practitioner, Stacie Bailey NTP, I had a very different relationship with chocolate. I still consider myself a chocoholic but my addiction, yes addiction, no longer controls me. In fact, I may even break up with chocolate for good! (I can’t believe I just said that!)

Why Nut Free? Nuts and seeds contain phytic acid which is an amino acid (protein) that can be difficult to digest and can contribute to leaky gut, food intolerances, and skin issues.

What are FODMAPs? FODMAP stands for "fermentable oligo-, di-, mono-saccharides and polyols" which are simple, short-chain carbohydrates and sugar alcohols. These carbohydrates tend to resist digestion and end up feeding our microbiota (the bacteria in our colon and intestines),

Beets are hands down one of my favorite foods and so is coconut!! I was inspired to use some of the raw beet powder that I get from Citrisafe at Red Tail Wellness Center after stumbling across reallifeofpie’s Coconut and Matcha Panna Cotta recipe.

I’m often trying to find gut-healthy replacement recipes for my favorite foods. With a little creativity and imagination, these pancakes come pretty darn close to the real deal, only they are guilt-free and your gut (and your skin) will thank you for eating them. Let me highlight a few of the main star ingredients for you in this recipe.

If you have egg intolerances and are trying to heal your gut by going grain-free, breakfasts can be hard. I usually recommend a nice turkey, kale, and rutabaga hash but if you are needing to switch things up, here is a great oatmeal alternative.

Rhubarb contains fiber, protein, vitamin C, vitamin K, B complex vitamins, calcium, potassium, manganese, magnesium, beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. It is high in antioxidants so it's good for inflammation and your immune system.

Our Bodies Hold Trauma. This is one reason why we have to not only change what we put in our bodies but the environment that we are in. I know that it isn’t always in our control, but I believe we have opportunities open to us to create safe spaces. The emotional space that we take up is a powerful influence on our healing. As a nutritionist, I see people every day who are doing everything right nutritionally but emotionally are wrecked, and this influences their health.

We all reminisce about the foods that we used to eat.

Maybe we will get to eat them again someday… but until then, here is a classic grain-free lemon scone to go with your tea every once and a while.

Let’s just get right to the recipe… Shall we?

LIVER. I've never liked it. I didn't grow up with it nor do I still enjoy the taste... BUT it is SO FREAKING good for you! The way I see nutrition now is not always about what my mind wants, but I have to listen to what my body wants.

Tell me if this is you.

You start by eating dairy first thing in the morning- cereal and milk. A couple of hours later you are gassy and your stomach is making noises.

Mayonnaise. I totally used to think this stuff was disgusting when I was younger. And for good reason, I had no idea what it was made of!!!⁣ ⁣But NOW? Homemade mayo is a staple and is the most amazing science experiment in the kitchen!

I made this Young Wild Caught Tuna Steak with sesame lemon sauce fresh off the Oregon coast for my brother’s wedding. It did not disappoint!

Young tuna is superior in nutrients and doesn't contain the mercury or radiation that older tuna does. For acne and gut healing we need a balance of omega 3 fatty acids (fish) to omega 6 fatty acids (nuts/seeds/grains). So, you can eat more wild-caught fish.

One of my favorite things to do is harvest fruit! Currently, Andy and I live in a condo in Colorado but even still we always find a way to harvest local fruit, or at least get it from the family in Arizona! My in-laws have an amazing lemon tree. Every winter they are showered with lemons and we sometimes bring a pile back with us.

I talk all about digestion in an earlier blog post, but in today's post, I am focussing on a common ailment that often contributes to acne. A frequent symptom of poor digestion in the small intestines is SIBO or Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth.

These are a dreamy and creamy dessert on a hot day that will also keep your gut and skin happy!

Acne is not only annoying, but it also hurts. It influences your confidence, your freedom to go out without makeup, causes impulses to constantly check your face, and is sometimes itchy, painful, and out there where the whole world can see. Unfortunately, in our society, having acne is shameful and means that something is wrong with you. I disagree,…