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I Know Everything and Nothing About Ulcerative Colitis

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In honor of World IBD Day today, I wanted to share some advice about what has helped me over the years with anyone who is newly diagnosed or struggling with IBD on a regular basis. Nearly 5 years after my own diagnosis, I still don’t have all the answers, but I’m more than happy to share my experience with the hope of it helping others. Find a doctor who you trust and respect – This is always my #1 piece of advice to those who ask me about IBD. About a year after being diagnosed, I switched GI doctors because my first one was a total d-bag. Ugh, he was awful. Now, I’m totally obsessed with my current GI doctor and only have wonderful things to say about him. I respect him so much and trust that he has my best interests in mind. He’s compassionate, caring, and pretty funny, which, of course, helps navigate this crappy disease. Speaking of trusting my doctor… Inquire about Entyvio – Oooooh, how I fought biologics. I know I’ve said this before, but my poor doctor… and poor Mal

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12 Essential Tips for Primal Women

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Look: I’m a man. I’ve lived a different experience than the average woman, with totally different equipment and different concentrations of hormones coursing through my body. But I have a daughter and a wife and a good head on my shoulders that’s spent the last 30 years thinking about health, nutrition, and fitness for humans, so I have a few things to offer. So let’s get right down to today’s post. What follows are 12 tips for Primal women. Or any woman, really. (Men, too: if some of the things mentioned in today’s post aren’t working for you, and the tips seem to apply, go for it!) 1. You don’t have to fast (and maybe shouldn’t) Amidst the growing acceptance of intermittent fasting as a legitimate tool for healthy aging and weight loss emerges the realization that men and women may respond to it differently. Whereas in men the response to fasting is usually positive, it’s more mixed in women. For instance: One study  found that while IF improved insulin sensitivity in male subj

New Potatoes with 5-Minute Mint Pesto

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New spring potatoes are deliciously in season now, but the shining star in this recipe is mint. Even if you have a black thumb, you can grow this versatile herb. A small pot of mint on any sunny windowsill is almost impossible to kill. In fact, if you do happen to have a little plot of garden soil, do not plant mint; it will take over your garden like a weed. Always plant mint in a container. Fresh mint is magic in the kitchen. You can: Toss whole or torn leaves into salads Pair it with peas for a classic combo; serve mixed into brown rice Make Vietnamese noodles or a banh mi sandwich with fish sauce and mint Flavor your water without added sugar or artificial sweeteners Or make this 5-Minute Mint Pesto. It comes together in no time and perks up new spring potatoes, pasta, turkey sandwiches and even scrambled eggs. I like my pesto chunky, so this recipe uses less oil than most — and lots of herbs. Mint is a powerhouse of flavor, so it’s balanced by quite a lot of fresh pars

8 Staple Smoothies T

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Crispy Tofu Sticks

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I promised you all this simple tofu recipe! It’s super cheap (yay tofu!), relatively easy and quite delicious! Panko is such a great ingredient and so is tofu – both are so versatile. You can adjust the seasonings to taste in this recipe. I used an herby seasoned salt, but any kind of herbs and spices combo that you fancy would do. Mazen first had these at Matt’s house, and when Matt reported that Mazen had loved his “tofu cheese sticks”, I made them for him again the next week. While he didn’t love them  as much when I made them (he always eats better for Matt!) he still liked them and ate a few. We are sloooowwwwly emerging out of the super-picky toddler stage. One day at a time! Here’s the general gist of the recipe: Slice the drained and dried tofu into strips, like French fries: Then dip the strips in egg and then panko mix to coat. Coat the bottom of a pan in safflower oil and then panfry the sticks until they are golden brown, (about 5 minutes per side.) Serve p

How To Hone Your Kitchen Knives

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Keeping your knives in top condition is critical. You would never expect a dentist to repair your teeth with badly maintained tools, and so it is for a chef or home cook. Keeping your knife sharp… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry http://ift.tt/1V8WqS6