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Food is Medicine Blog materials are curated to create a nutrition-educated community.
Our current collections focus on 6 major areas, providing tips & tricks for living a
full life with special dietary needs.
These articles are meant for informational purposes; please talk with your physician or medical personnel before making any dietary changes
A Gluten-Free Caribbean Christmas
When I first had to switch to a gluten-free diet, I was afraid that having our traditional Caribbean Christmas was off the table for me.
Sweet and Savory Avocado Toast
I have spent many yummy breakfasts over the past year perfecting my own recipe of the popular millennial breakfast: avocado toast.
Friendly Pasta
Between the three of us, we have two vegans, two allergic to nuts, and one allergic to wheat. This friendly pasta recipe accommodates all of those restrictions and is also fresh and delicious!
Spices and Herbs with Important Health Benefits
Spices and herbs are most known to enhance and add flavor to our favorite foods and meals. But, did you know, they can also have significant health benefits?
Golden Milk
Golden Milk is a great warming drink that provides anti-inflammatory nourishment.
Soy-Free Teriyaki Sushi Bowl
Coconut aminos is a 1 to 1 substitution for soy sauce. I can make teriyaki sauce for this delicious soy-free sushi bowl.
Amelia's Roasted Brussels Sprouts
This recipe for Brussels Sprouts is quick and easy, and works as a great side dish for your dinner.
Larry's Delicious Hearty Green Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette
Larry’s Delicious Hearty Green Salad With Homemade Vinaigrette
Ronni’s Gluten-Free Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies
"This recipe makes a lot of cookies and they are so good," Ronni says. "They remind me of my grandma's cookies."
Adela’s Lemon Chicken Pasta
Adela was determined to figure out how to make meals delicious again. Thanks to FEI and the monthly box of safe foods, it's easy to create new family favorites, like lemon pasta and chicken.
Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Horchata
This dairy-free and nut-free, Mexican classic is so easy to make and is the perfect complement to a spicy meal!
Lemon Zucchini with Potatoes
Zucchini is the squash that keeps on giving! Have you found yourself with an abundance of zucchini this fall? So have we. Try out this recipe for lemon zucchini with potatoes. Hopefully that will help you take out some of your stash!
One Day of Meals: free from the top 9 allergens
Having allergies can make it difficult to find new, fun, and safe meals. And accommodating multiple allergens can be tiresome, not to mention extremely expensive.
Double Chocolate Tigernut Banana Muffins
These gluten-free double chocolate tigernut banana muffins are a decadent treat that the whole family will love.
FEI Ring Pops
Try out this teal treat: Dairy-free ice cream ring pops designed for Food Equality Initiative.
Fajita Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Summer is the best time to eat fresh ingredients. That’s why we are recommending this Fajita Taco Salad recipe. If you have some vegetables ready to harvest already, or have found some at the local farmers market, this is the perfect chance to add them in!
Allergy-Friendly Pizza Dip
This allergy-friendly pizza dip paired with Enjoy Life Foods Lentil Chips wills take a pizza your heart! Made with vegan cheese, pizza sauce, and pepperoni, the recipe is free-from dairy, gluten, and nuts.
Gluten-Free, Vegan Macadamia Nut Brownies
You ever wake up craving brownies? Well, that's exactly what happened when I created this recipe! I was having a very hard time trying to find a recipe that fit all my dietary restrictions, so I created this one. This brownie is moist, rich, and absolutely delicious.