Fastest Veal Saltimbocca Ever
Ciao, friends! Did you know that the term “Saltimbocca” translates to “jumps in the mouth”? Yeah. It’s that good. Traditional saltimbocca has three basic ingredients; prosciutto, veal, and sage. You…
Read moreWhat I Eat When I’m Flaring
Brace yourselves. We are headed into controversial territory. Before I dive into this blog post it is important to know that the cause for Inflammatory Bowel Disease is unknown. No…
Read moreQuestions to Ask a Friend with a Chronic Illness
This post is for friends, boyfriends, girlfriends, family, and anyone close to those with a chronic illness. Lately I’ve been discovering articles on things not to say to someone with Crohn’s,…
Read moreWhat’s the Deal with Probiotics?
WHAT ARE PROBIOTICS? Probiotics are a healthy bacteria that balances our gut flora. Our gut contains trillions of good bacteria and also some bad… ya know, for balance or whatever. Sometimes…
Read moreWorld IBD Day is Today!
May 19th is World IBD Day. Each year on this date about 35 countries gather to collectively raise awareness for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Purple is the symbolic color of Crohn’s and ulcerative…
Read moreSlow Cooker Paleo Chicken Soup
Winter is in full swing here in Connecticut and the weather is only getting worse. There’s practically nowhere left to push the snow. Meanwhile temperatures are dropping like girls’ panties to Tom…
Read moreQuick Lunch for One
Today I’m giving you a sneak peak at what I really eat! The recipes you see on the blog are something special when I dedicate time to a new blog…
Read moreTurmeric Cinnamon Roasted Cauliflower
I’m taking things away from Italy for a moment to use one of my favorite anti-inflammatory ingredients: turmeric. It is most widely represented in Indian cooking and I love it…
Read moreSleep Deprivation’s Effect on Autoimmune Disease
Have you ever noticed a correlation between your sleep patterns and Inflammatory Bowel Disease distress? Usually if I go a few nights of irregular sleep my ulcerative colitis will flare…
Read more10 Foods to Fight Inflammation
Inflammation is the nightmare of every Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) sufferer. Believe it or not, inflammation is actually supposed to be a GOOD thing. Inflammation occurs when the body is trying to…
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