health and wellness

Chia Pudding with Citrus

March 16, 2020 By Your Allergy Chefs

plant-based and free of gluten and the top 8 allergens

This chia pudding with citrus tastes like sunshine in a bowl. Make this magical dish for a decadent breakfast, healthy snack, or dessert.

During this difficult time in our world, it’s important to do everything we can to stay healthy. Packed with amazing health benefits, chia seeds also help strengthen the immune system.

This pudding was first created to share with a friend who is working on lowering her platelet count. Not only perfect for helping to lower platelets, but perfect for improving health……

Superfood Smoothies

January 5, 2020 By Your Allergy Chefs

Smoothies are a great way to pack in extra fruit and veggies to your diet! We’re excited to share 2 of our favorites that we call the Green Machine and Berry Blast.

Get a head start on those New Year’s resolutions with these delicious blend-and-go healthy breakfast smoothies.

How much fruit is too much? Read more as we share a short video from Dr. Michael Greger. We also share the surprising facts about cinnamon and turmeric……

Creamy Ranch Dressing

October 20, 2019 By Your Allergy Chefs

This creamy ranch dressing is so special that it deserves its own post.

America’s favorite dressing goes beyond salads and raw veggies. From baked cauliflower to chicken nuggets, and from pizza, potato skins and smashed potatoes to replacing mayo in potato salad, the possibilities are endless.

Ranch dressing that’s oh so delicious and oh so good for you!…

Southwestern Wedge Fully Loaded

September 16, 2019 By Your Allergy Chefs

plant-based and free of gluten and top 8 allergens

This classic salad begins with a wedge of iceberg lettuce that’s smothered in creamy ranch dressing, with avocado, tomatoes, onions, beans, corn, cheeze, and croutons. The toppings are endless.

Did you know that ranch dressing has double the sales of any dressing, leaving vinaigrettes and blue cheese in the dust? If you take a look at the ingredients of most store bought ranch dressings, you’ll notice not only lots of dairy, but there’s also MSG, high fructose corn syrup, modified food starch, less than 2% of natural flavor, and so much more processed stuff.

Let’s fix that and make our own!…

Four-Bean Salad

July 21, 2019 By Your Allergy Chefs

plant-based, free of gluten and top 8 allergens

This classic four-bean salad features green beans, kidney beans, black beans and garbanzos, tossed in a tangy vinaigrette.

With no oil, no added salt, and no refined sugar, it’s protein-rich, easy to put together and full of flavor. Perfect for potlucks, parties and busy weeks.

Some research indicates that taking in large quantities of raw lectins, which are found in beans and other foods, could have negative health effects. Read more as we share the facts…after sharing the recipe.
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Overnight Oats

June 17, 2019 By Your Allergy Chefs

Overnight oats are a simple grab-and-go breakfast.

Most of our mornings start at 5 with a trip to the gym. When we get home we have our daily smoothie and often grab a jar of oats and it’s off to work. These oats are perfect for our busy schedules.

Say goodbye to that bland bowl of oatmeal with some topping ideas that will jazz up breakfast’s most popular cereal.

If you haven’t tried overnight oats yet, this recipe is for you……

Blueberry Bowl

April 14, 2019 By Your Allergy Chefs

Need a new breakfast idea? This blueberry bowl packs a healthy punch!

Busy with his three boys, recipe development, and food studies with scientists and athletes working on endurance, performance and recovery, we welcome Chef Mark Allison for another exciting week as he shares his journey into healthy eating and the power of plants…

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Taking Control of Your Health

February 1, 2019 By Your Allergy Chefs

We’re so glad to have you here for strategies for taking control of your health!

Jennifer McGregor is a pre-med student who co-created Public Health Library to write about health and wellness topics and to create a forum for sharing reputable health and medical information.

In this week’s post, Jennifer shares how you can take control of your health. Her strategies are great for everyone, including those with special needs.

With the new year in full swing, let’s rejuvenate!…