Monthly Archives: July 2013

Peanut Butter Swirl Fudge Pops (GF/DF/NS)

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Yankeepants

The Midwestern Gentleman ran a 50-mile leg of RAGBRAI last Tuesday (yes, he ran it), so I wanted to make a cool treat for him to enjoy when he finally arrived home after this latest insane accomplishment. He loves the … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients, coconut oil (virgin/ unrefined), Dairy-free, dark chocolate (70% cocoa or more), Desserts, Gluten-free, nuts, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian | 1 Comment

Book Review: The Immune System Recovery Plan by Susan Blum, M.D., M.P.H.

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Yankeepants

Dr. Susan Blum’s new book, The Immune System Recovery Plan (2013), is a victim of sloppy editing, which is a shame, because content-wise, this is the best book I have read on managing autoimmune disease. The book’s intellectual content is … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients, Book reviews, Entrees, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian | 2 Comments

Culinary Chameleon: Anti-Inflammatory Pesto

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Yankeepants

As I mentioned in a recent post, one of the key principles of an anti-inflammatory diet is to choose foods that are as nutrient-dense as possible. That’s what makes homemade pesto such a great addition to an anti-inflammatory diet: it … Continue reading →

Posted in alliums (garlic/onions), Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients, Appetizers, Dairy-free, Entrees, Gluten-free, greens, herbs, monounsaturated oils, nuts, Recipes, seeds, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian | 4 Comments

Sweet and Smoky Tomato Bisque (GF/DF/V)

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Yankeepants

This dairy-free, creamy tomato soup makes an easy and nutritious weeknight dinner when paired with a fresh salad and whole grain (and gluten-free, in my case) bread or crackers. I like to pack it into mason jars to take to … Continue reading →

Posted in alliums (garlic/onions), Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients, Appetizers, Dairy-free, Entrees, fruit, Gluten-free, herbs, monounsaturated oils, nuts, Recipes, spices, Vegan, Vegetarian | 2 Comments

Have Your Cake And Eat It: A Healthier Torta Di Mandorla (GF/DF/NS)

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Yankeepants

One of the key principles of an anti-inflammatory diet is to choose foods that are as nutrient-dense and low in sugar as possible. This principle makes navigating dessert options particularly treacherous. I usually stick with dark chocolate (no more than … Continue reading →