Infused Spa Waters Restaurants & spas do it, why not you? Placing fresh herbs and/or fruit in a gallon of water and leaving it in the refrigerator overnight is a great way to add flavor and reduce the boredom of drinking plain water. In fact, the "Classic Spa Water" is simply chilled spring water with [...]
This dessert recipe is from my classic IC cookbook, A Taste of the Good Life. It’s delicious made with either with round yellow Asian pears or red D'Anjou pears. 1-1/2 Tbsp. butter 2 firm pears, peeled 3 Tbsp. sugar 1/8 tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. anise seed 1/8 tsp. allspice 1/8 tsp. coriander Preheat oven to [...]
This unique marinade & glaze combination gives ho-hum pork chops a succulent and moist texture while imparting a subtle salty-sweetness. A hint of rosemary rounds out the meat's flavor. Best of all though, this dish is completely lacking in the usual vinegar or fruit acids in marinades. The trick is a chemical reaction that makes [...]
Soups are warm comfort for fall lunches, and this is my family’s tried and trusted recipe for chicken soup (the kind that grandmothers will swear treats colds and flus too!) Homestyle Chicken Soup 3-3/4 cups water 2 cups chicken broth (preservative-free & msg-free) 2 skinless chicken breasts 1 medium onion, chopped 2 Tbsp. olive oil [...]
Fall is definitely in the air... and the crisp cool weather makes me want to be active outdoors during the day and enjoy warm comforting food in the evening. Fall is ragweed season too, and studies have shown that allergies are common in people with IC. Like many people, I combat the mold spores and [...]
By Jill Osborne MA Are you struggling with fatigue?? In need of energy to make it through the day? If you're like many, you may have relied caffeine and fast carbs for a quick energy boost. The problem? They'll give you a quick burst of energy but two hours later leave you feeling tired, brain [...]
With barbecues blazing, cool drinks flowing, bands playing and fireworks putting on quite a show, the Fourth of July is one of the highlights of the year for families in the USA. For those of you who struggle with acid sensitivity, there are plenty of foods and drinks that you can enjoy without irritating your [...]
Summer Salad Series! Red, White & Blue Spinach Salad Ingredients 1 c. washed baby spinach leaves 1 c. washed baby red bib lettuce, torn to bite size pieces 1/2 c. fresh blueberries, washed and drained 1/2 c. slivered almonds 1/2 c. feta cheese (if desired) 2 T. coarsely chopped fresh basil (if desired) Combine spinach [...]
If you're super acid sensitive yet miss your cup of coffee in the morning, there is hope! You can make the lowest acid cup of coffee using: (1) A low acid, dark roast coffee bean from Simpatico or Puroast, two very popular low acid coffee brands. (2) Use a cold water brewing process which removes [...]
This healthier take on a classic replaces acidic jelly and calorie-laden syrup with fiber rich fruit and nuts for a lighter breakfast. 2 ripe pears, peeled and sliced 2 tsp. honey 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 cup salted cashews, chopped fine (optional) 2 egg whites (from large eggs) 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. salt 1/3 [...]
