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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
Zucchini Fritters & Kidney Bean Salad
The kidney bean salad and the zucchini fritters were delicious! The salad would be a great side dish for a cookout.
Chicken Enchiladas
This was my first time making enchiladas, but my mom bought some gluten-free tortillas at the store, so I figured now was the time to try.
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Everyone who tried these liked the flavor. The grated apples were a nice touch because it felt like the apple flavor got distributed better than with some other recipes.
Salmon Burgers
These salmon burgers are delicious, and very simple to make, plus they don't contain a lot of common food allergens!
Muffin Tin Frittatas
I couldn’t decide between tuna or bacon for filling, so rather than choose, I simply made mini frittatas of both!
Polenta Pizza Crust
Rather than go the vegetable route, I used polenta to form a surprisingly sturdy and delicious pizza crust.
10,000 Pound Food Collection With Step Beyond Celiac KC5K
Food Equality Initiative and Step Beyond Celiac KC5K have partnered to collect 10,000 pounds of healthy gluten-free and allergy-friendly foods for families in Kansas City.
Quinoa Banana Cookies
This week we ended up with a ton of bananas at my house, so I decided to do some experimenting with cookie recipes.
Quinoa Crusted Chicken
This recipe is your basic chicken nuggets, but a little fancier, healthier, and gluten free, made with quinoa.
Building My Village
Part of my effort to build my ‘village’ has included having friends and family over for meals. While writing up a grocery list for one such get-together, my 6-year old asked me, “Does anyone have any allergies?”
Kale and Cannellini Bean Pasta
Everyone agreed that the pasta dish had great flavor, and it is simple enough to throw together on a busy night, or when you just didn’t feel like cooking much.
Black Bean, Corn, and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers are a personal favorite because they look cool but are surprisingly easy to make and incredibly versatile. This recipe is a vegetarian version with quinoa.
Food Policy: Why You Should Care
Food Equality Initiative spent several days last week in Washington, D.C. participating in the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference, lobbying for comprehensive food policy.
Sponsor Highlight: SunButter
SunButter has been a Food Equality Initiative partner for the past three years and we are very pleased to participate in their mission of reaching out to those in need of allergy-friendly foods in their community.
Finding Community
I have been so fortunate to have found community in a variety of places, with the virtual online world being one of the best places thus far to truly connect with people from all over.
Advocacy Alert: Help Lower the Grocery Sales Tax in Kansas
Grocery sales tax in Kansas is currently the highest in the region at 6.5 percent and second highest in the nation.
4 for $10: Loaded Veggie Curry with Sweet Potatoes and Kale
Looking for a way to save money and enjoy a delicious free-from meal? Perfect for a cold winter night, this curry recipe is flavorful and full of soul.