May 6

May 6 9 Reasons Why Spirulina is So Awesome

A Good Life, Digestion, IBS, Nutrition, Raw, Seasonal Cleansing, Vegan, Vegetarian

If you aren’t familiar with this blue-green algae that is considered to be the most nutrient dense food in the world, let me introduce you to Spirulina.

Spirulina is, yes, essentially pond scum, but packs a serious nutrient punch. Used for centuries and grown in fresh, warm alkaline water Spirulina is:

a complete protein
antibacterial
has high levels of antioxidants
is 60% protein by weight, in fact by weight, spirulina has 3X more protein than beef
is an easily assimilated source of iron, perfect for vegetarians, vegans or people who don’t eat much meat
is an effective detoxifier, including heavy metals, due to its high chlorophyll content
high in omega 3, even the hard to get GLA, which is known for it’s anti-inflammatory properties
has 4x the antioxidants of blueberries

Apr 9

Apr 9 Low FODMAP Egg Cups

Sarah Shoemaker

IBS, Recipes

Easy Egg Muffins: Ingredients

6 Eggs Free Range Organic, if possible

1/3 cup lactose-free milk or other low FODMAP milk
2 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper or more
1/2 cup quinoa cooked (optional)
3/4 cup feta cheese
1 medium tomato
1 medium bell pepper orange yellow or red

Method:

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a muffin tin well with cooking spray or oil, or use muffin liners.

Whisk together the eggs and milk. Mix in the oregano, salt and pepper.
Chop the tomato and bell pepper. Discard/compost the watery part of the tomatoes with the seeds. Crumble the feta into small pieces. Divide the tomato, pepper and feta (and quinoa if using) evenly in the muffin tin. Pour the egg mixture over the veggies and cheese.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until lightly browned on the tops. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes, then remove the egg muffins from the tin.
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days, or the freezer for up to 3 months.

RECIPE NOTES

If you don't use muffin liners, wash the pan right after removing the egg muffins. The egg can really stick to the pan.
Mixing in quinoa is a great way to add in a healthy grain.
Don’t use the watery part of the tomatoes (the inside part with the seeds). If used, they add a lot of extra liquid and can make the muffins too watery.