Long-Fermented Sourdough Orange Rolls are a perfect festive dessert or addition to your brunch menu! They are soft, warm, gooey, with bright orange flavor and a hint of vanilla. These orange rolls are made with my long-fermented ...Continue Reading
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Fermented Sourdough Chocolate Cake
Fermented Sourdough Chocolate Cake is easy to make, contains all the goodness of sourdough and is a perfectly sweet way to end a meal. Now you really can have your cake and eat it too! This week marks 15 years of Deliciously ...Continue Reading
Fermented Sourdough Tortillas
I have a new recipe for Fermented Sourdough Tortillas that I'm so excited to share with you! These sourdough tortillas are super easy to make and all you need is flour, salt, lard, sourdough starter and water. The dough sits ...Continue Reading
Fermented Sourdough Banana Zucchini Muffins
Fermented Sourdough Banana Zucchini Muffins are super easy to make, freeze well and are a delicious way to get your day going! If you can tolerate properly prepared grains, then fermented sourdough can be a healthy option. Did ...Continue Reading
Fermented Sourdough Monkey Bread
Fermented Sourdough Monkey Bread is one of the most fun sourdough recipes I’ve ever made! For this recipe, you start with a sweet brioche dough, and the method couldn’t be any easier. Basically, you put your bowl on a scale, ...Continue Reading
Overnight Fermented Sourdough Pancakes
These overnight fermented sourdough pancakes are light and fluffy and perfect for the weekend. These pancakes are fermented for a total of 24 hours which helps reduce the gluten and sugars in the batter making it easier to ...Continue Reading
Fermented Sourdough Chocolate Babka
I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited to share a new recipe with you! This recipe for Fermented Sourdough Chocolate Babka will hopefully become a beloved recipe for you as it has for me and my family. The babka dough is made ...Continue Reading
Fermented Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
Fermented Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls are so fun to make on a special occasion. You might notice that this is the same dough as my Fermented Brioche Cinnamon Swirl Bread, but this time, it’s rolled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a ...Continue Reading
Fermented Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies
Fermented sourdough chocolate chip cookies are a new favorite in our house! The cookies ferment in the fridge for 72 hours, which makes them a healthier alternative for dessert. As I’ve mentioned before, a grain-free diet isn’t ...Continue Reading
Fermented Sourdough Brioche Cinnamon Swirl Bread
Fermented Sourdough Brioche Cinnamon Swirl Bread is one of our favorite breads, and it can be used in so many different ways. You can use the dough for rolls, a classic brioche loaf, or monkey bread. As I’ve mentioned before ...Continue Reading
Fermented Sourdough Bread
I’ve wanted to share a fermented sourdough bread recipe for a very long time, so I’m thrilled to write this post for you! As I’ve mentioned before, a grain-free diet isn’t meant to be lifelong. Once you’ve taken the proper steps to ...Continue Reading
Fermented Radish Salsa
Want an absolutely fabulous way to get some healthy probiotics into your diet? Try fermented radish salsa! This delicious, probiotic condiment helps build a healthy gut which in turn helps keep the immune system strong. Most ...Continue Reading
Fermented Salsa Recipe
Homemade fermented salsa has been on my list for a long time. I’m not sure why I hesitated to try it because it’s so easy to make! Fermentation produces probiotics which are essential for a healthy gut. Our family eats a ...Continue Reading
The Best Graves’ Disease Diet: 10 Foods to Eat, 10 Foods to Avoid
What is the best Graves’ disease diet? There are certain foods that can help support the body if you have Graves’ and some foods that are best avoided. I’ve had the opportunity to work with several clients who struggled with Graves’ ...Continue Reading
Hyperthyroid Diet: 10 Foods to Eat and 10 Foods to Avoid
What diet is best for hyperthyroid? There are certain foods that can help support the body if you have hyperthyroid and some foods that are best avoided. As someone who has struggled with hyperthyroidism in the past and has worked ...Continue Reading
Thyroid Disease and Hives and 10 Holistic Steps to Take
Chronic hives or a skin rash is a common symptom of thyroid disease, and especially when one has Hashimoto’s disease (a thyroid autoimmune disease). This was one of the main symptoms I had when I was struggling with thyroid ...Continue Reading
The best diet for Hashimoto’s – foods to eat and foods to avoid
Diet plays a huge part in Hashimoto's and in thyroid disease in general. Thankfully there are so many ways you can improve thyroid function and balance hormones using food. Let's walk through the best diet for Hashimoto's so you can ...Continue Reading
Roasted Bell Pepper Salad with Basil, Ricotta, and Pine Nuts
This Roasted Bell Pepper Salad with Basil, Ricotta, and Pine Nuts is a perfect late-summer side dish. It's so easy to put together and pairs well with roasted or grilled meats, other vegetables, fermented sourdough or fruit. For ...Continue Reading
The best diet for Hypothyroidism: Foods to eat and avoid
Diet plays a huge part in hypothyroidism and in thyroid disease in general. Thankfully there are so many ways you can improve thyroid function and balance hormones using food. Let's walk through the best diet for hypothyroidism so you ...Continue Reading
12 Holistic Tips for Healthy Skin
There are so many steps you can take to have healthy, glowing skin. And, the great news is so much of it doesn’t actually involve fancy products or procedures! Let’s dive into my top tips for skin health. Skin Health 101 The ...Continue Reading
Gooey Mozzarella Bread
My mom used to make Gooey Mozzarella Bread when we'd have friends over for dinner and everyone always loved it! It's savory, gooey, cheesy and loaded with garlic. You can use a homemade fermented sourdough loaf, sourdough ...Continue Reading
How to Support the Immune System with Food and Supplements when Sick
There are so many ways that we can support the immune system naturally, especially during cold and flu season. So today, I want to give you some holistic, nutritional therapy tips that you can use to help support your body with food ...Continue Reading
Can You Reverse Autoimmune Disease?
Can you reverse autoimmune disease? The short answer is “yes”. Autoimmunity can go into remission and antibodies can go back to optimal levels. How do I know? I was able to do this myself and I have worked with many clients that have ...Continue Reading
Is Keto Good for Thyroid Disease?
Is Keto is good for thyroid disease or even a good diet in general for women? Many use the keto diet for weight loss, energy improvement or blood sugar regulation purposes. It’s a popular diet, but it’s worth taking a look at some ...Continue Reading
How to Reduce Night Sweats Naturally
Is it possible to reduce night sweats naturally without extreme measures or prescription medicine? The answer is, yes! Instead of offering quick solutions to the symptoms, I think it's important to help you address night sweats from ...Continue Reading
How to Reduce Hot Flashes Naturally
If you’re tired of feeling like a heat wave is coming over you, and you want to know how to reduce hot flashes naturally. You’re in the right place! Before we dive into my tried-and-true tips for reducing hot flashes, it’s helpful ...Continue Reading
Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic and Ginger
Sautéed Green Beans is a great way to add some extra flavor and veggies to your meal! These green beans are crisp-tender with little bits of salty garlic, ginger and a punch of heat. One ingredient that I use in just about ...Continue Reading
12 Ways to Heal the Gut Naturally
Healing the gut naturally takes time, effort, and the willingness to change aspects of both your diet and lifestyle, but healing is absolutely possible. And can be life-changing, too! Gut health is foundational to all health. In ...Continue Reading
Is the Pro-Metabolic Diet Good for the Thyroid or Weight Loss?
There's been a lot of buzz about the new Pro-Metabolic diet over the last couple of years. I get a lot of questions about if it's a good idea for the thyroid, weight loss and hormone balance, so I'm answering some of those questions ...Continue Reading
Romaine, Avocado and Bacon Salad with Warm Balsamic Dressing
Romaine, Avocado and Bacon Salad with Warm Balsamic Dressing is a wonderful addition to a winter meal. The combination of salty bacon, buttery avocado, crisp lettuce and warm balsamic is a wonderful variety of flavors! The salad ...Continue Reading
2022 Gift Guides
The holidays are here and I'm so excited to bring you my 2022 gift guides! Kitchen Essentials (under $70) Classic Paring Knife: High quality knives are essential for everyday use, and this one is durable and versatile. ...Continue Reading
Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
Pork Chops with Apples and Onions is one of my most favorite fall meals! The apples and onions are slowly cooked in butter until they turn soft and almost caramelized. Then the pork chops are seared and a sauce is made with a ...Continue Reading
How to Balance Blood Sugar Naturally
How to balance blood sugar naturally is a hot topic right now in health circles – and for good reason! Today, we’re going to cover simple steps to balance blood sugar. But before we dive into how to balance blood sugar and why ...Continue Reading
My 10 Favorite Whole Food Supplements for Thyroid Support
Taking specific supplements for thyroid support can be very helpful while on a thyroid-healing protocol. It’s good to remember that they are a tool to be used alongside a nutrient-dense diet, sleep, detox, and stress reduction. When ...Continue Reading
Beef Taco Bowl
A Beef Taco Bowl has been one of my go-to meals for years now! The beef taco bowl is a combination of grass-fed beef sautéed with onions, garlic and cumin. It's served over some soaked brown rice or cauliflower rice and then you can ...Continue Reading
What is a Nutrient-Dense Diet?
Have you ever wondered what it would look like to eat a nutrient-dense diet? I often refer to a nutrient-dense diet as my preferred method of eating for not only detoxification and healing, but also to work toward and maintain optimal ...Continue Reading
12 Ways to Support Natural Detox When Pregnant or Nursing
A question I get asked all of the time is how to support natural detox when pregnant and nursing. It’s a great question, and something all pregnant and nursing women should be intentional about doing! First, let’s start ...Continue Reading
25 Tips for Eating Healthy Food on a Budget
With the rising costs of food, I hope you can benefit from reading my best tips and tricks on how to eat healthy food on a budget! “It’s too pricey to eat healthy” is a common rhetoric today in society. It is true that in ...Continue Reading
How to Support the Thyroid and Adrenals During Pregnancy
Being proactive about your adrenal and thyroid health during pregnancy is incredibly important for the health of both you and your baby. The adrenal glands play an important role in the endocrine system and the physiological ...Continue Reading
12 Ways to Support the Thyroid and Adrenals Before Pregnancy
Taking steps to support the thyroid and adrenals before pregnancy is very important for the health of the mother and baby. Many of you who read my articles struggle with adrenal imbalance and/or thyroid disease, so I want to give you ...Continue Reading
How to Support the Immune System Naturally when Sick
There are many ways to support the immune system naturally. Today I've got some holistic, nutritional therapy tips that you can use to help support your body day-to-day and also when you’re sick. First, here are two key things to ...Continue Reading
12 Healthy Changes to Start the New Year
January is always a great time to think about making healthy changes to start the new year. Oftentimes, we think that we have to make huge changes in order for it to make a difference, but even the smallest steps in the right ...Continue Reading
Creamy Tomato Soup (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Creamy tomato soup is an ultimate comfort food. Combine it with fermented sourdough or gluten-free white dinner rolls and you've got yourself a great meal! Tomatoes are a great source of vitamin C, folate, potassium, fiber, and ...Continue Reading
How to Make Beet Kvass (a fantastic liver tonic)
Beet Kvass is a traditional fermented Russian drink that supports healthy liver detoxification, contains various nutrients, and only requires 3 ingredients! What Are the Health Benefits of Beet Kvass? 1. It’s a natural source of ...Continue Reading
Quick and Easy Tuna Dip
Tuna dip makes for a great snack that is rich in protein and healthy fats. You can serve it with raw vegetables, sourdough, or grain-free crackers. I recommend purchasing tuna that is packed in water and wild-caught. Two of my ...Continue Reading
20 Ways to Support Your Thyroid and Adrenals Postpartum
Supporting your thyroid and adrenals postpartum can be very important for both your short-term and long-term health. Taking steps to support your body can help prevent you from developing adrenal fatigue, thyroid disease and thyroid ...Continue Reading
5 Ways to Reverse Thyroid Hair Loss Naturally
Hair loss is a common symptom for those with thyroid disease. I experienced hair loss myself when I battled Hashimoto’s, but thankfully I was able to reverse the issue using natural methods. I’ve also worked with many clients who have ...Continue Reading
Creamy Potato Salad (Paleo)
Creamy Potato Salad is a classic summer staple. It’s a simple dish that’s great for a BBQ, family get-together, or when you don’t want to turn on the oven. The secret to the flavor in this recipe is the pickle juice. The juice is ...Continue Reading
Easy Sourdough Starter Recipe
It's been so fun to provide you with sourdough recipes, and many of you have asked for an easy sourdough starter recipe, so here is a step-by-step tutorial along with printable instructions! Here are the ingredients and tools you ...Continue Reading
The Complete Healthy Products List
I receive emails, DMs, and messages daily asking about various healthy products that I recommend, so I thought it would be helpful to put them all in one list for you! Rest assured that I only recommend products that I love and ...Continue Reading
Healthy Pantry Staples
Healthy pantry staples are important to have on hand. I realize that if you’re on a restrictive diet this can be stressful, so I thought it would be helpful to have a list of foods that offer lots of nutrients but can be kept on hand ...Continue Reading
20 Ways to Help Support the Immune System
There are so many ways to support the immune system, and given our current state of affiars, I thought it would be helpful to put some of my top tips in one spot for you. It’s good to keep in mind that there’s not a magic bullet ...Continue Reading
Tips for Staying Healthy at College
Heading off to college is an exciting time, but it also comes with the challenge of staying healthy because of the late nights, dining halls, fast food, etc. My oldest daughter Hannah just left for college, and together we came up with ...Continue Reading
Chicken Stir Fry (Grain-Free, Paleo)
Chicken stir-fry is one of my favorite things to make on the evening of a busy day. All of the vegetables, meat and sauces can be made earlier in the day and then ready to toss together the minute you walk through the door. When ...Continue Reading
Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Raisins
Broccoli salad with bacon and raisins is an old Southern favorite. It's a combination of broccoli, red onion, raisins, carrots, pumpkin seeds and bacon and is tossed with a creamy and slightly sweet dressing. This salad is ...Continue Reading
11 Ways to Avoid Endocrine Disruptors to Help Keep Your Thyroid Balanced
We are surrounded by endocrine disruptors on a daily basis, and unfortunately they can have a negative effect on your thyroid. Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that can interfere with your body’s endocrine system, produce adverse ...Continue Reading
Bacon, Tomato, and Cheddar Breakfast Bake
This bacon, tomato, and cheddar breakfast bake is perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch! When friends and family come to visit, I’m usually stumped as to what to serve for breakfast. I want something that doesn’t pull me away ...Continue Reading
Best Diet for Thyroid Disease: Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, Hyperthyroidism, or Graves
Diet plays a huge part in thyroid disease. Thankfully there are so many ways you can improve thyroid function and balance hormones using food whether you struggle with Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, Hyperthyroidism,, Graves' or if you ...Continue Reading
Chili “Cornbread” Pie (Paleo, Grain-Free)
Chili and cornbread go so well together, so I thought I’d combine the two in this recipe for Chili Cornbread Pie! The chili can be made ahead of time before pouring it into the baking dish to bake with the cornbread. You can even ...Continue Reading
Red, White and Blue Cheesecake Bars (Grain-Free, Gluten-Free)
Fourth of July is right around the corner, so I’ve got a fun recipe for Red, White and Blue Cheesecake bars for you. They are grain-free, gluten-free and super festive! Whenever I post something with cream cheese I get asked if it’s ...Continue Reading
4 Tips for Eating Healthy While Traveling (and our favorites in London and Paris)
Eating healthy while traveling doesn’t have to be super difficult. Last month we traveled to London and Paris for spring break and, with a bit of planning ahead, found all sorts of wonderful healthy (and sometimes healthy-ish) ...Continue Reading
12 Ways to Improve Thyroid Hormone Conversion (T4 to T3)
Is your body underconverting thyroid hormone? Are you producing enough T4, but not enough T3? Did you know that your liver or stress might be to blame? Let me explain. . . Your thyroid produces T4 and sends most of it to ...Continue Reading
The Best Vitamins and Supplements for Optimal Health
Choosing vitamins and supplements can be incredibly confusing. I could write for days about how to find just the right ones for a particular need or issue, but instead I want to offer a few things you need to know about choosing your ...Continue Reading
Carrots with Plumped Apricots, Hazelnuts, and Creme Fraiche
Roasted Carrots with Apricots, Hazelnuts and Creme Fraiche is a fabulous fall side dish! Northwest Florida is a gorgeous place to live, but doesn't yet offer many real food restaurants. So I was excited to discover a new ...Continue Reading
How to Detox After an Amalgam Filling Removal
Don’t be cavalier about removing an amalgam filling. I learned that lesson the hard way back in 2008! I went to a dentist who wasn’t trained to take the proper precautions and ended up very sick. It took me several years to ...Continue Reading
Paleo Chicken Flautas
Paleo chicken flautas are a fun weeknight meal. The filling can be made ahead of time and they make for great leftovers! I’ve made some homemade grain-free tortillas over the years, but they haven’t really hit the mark. So a few ...Continue Reading
Why You Shouldn’t Eat Enriched or Fortified Foods
We find enriched food all over the place these days. In fact, since 1998 folic acid has been added to most bread flours, cornmeal, pasta, rice, and other grain products in the U.S. and Canada. “Enriched” sounds healthy, ...Continue Reading
How to Heal Your Gut After Antibiotics
Today's post is written by my friend, Eva Aspegren. She's an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and is going to help us understand how antibiotics are impacting our health and importance of healing the gut after we consume ...Continue Reading
Roasted Chicken Wings (Grain-Free, Paleo)
It's play-off time, which usually means lots of unhealthy snacks, but there are so many ways to make your favorites nutrient-dense and chock-full of healthy ingredients. Roasted Chicken Wings are a great substitute for the conventional ...Continue Reading
Refried Black Beans
Refried black beans are a healthy, nutrient-dense carbohydrate that goes with so many different main dishes. I really enjoy the creamy beans cooked with onion and garlic then smashed and stirred with some healthy fat. The ...Continue Reading
Chicken Lettuce Cups (Grain-Free, Paleo)
We welcome lighter meals when warmer temperatures arrive. Chicken Lettuce cups top my list of easy meals because you can make the chicken mixture ahead of time and store it in the fridge for three to four days until you’re ready to use ...Continue Reading
50 Tips and Resources to Help You Reverse Thyroid Disease
Thyroid disease is becoming a major health issue in the U.S. Did you know that 20 million Americans have been diagnosed with some form of thyroid disease? 14 million of those have been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease. When I first ...Continue Reading
10 Ways to Curb Sugar Cravings During the Holidays
The holiday season is full of cookies, cakes, sweet drinks, and all sorts of other processed foods that can be hard to stay away from. While I think that an occasional indulgence during the holidays is ok, it’s important to have a game ...Continue Reading
5 Ways to Keep Your Family Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
It seems like cold and flu season is already among us and I’ve seen reports of a respiratory virus spreading quickly among children in the U.S. There are many things we can do to help keep the immune system strong during a time when so ...Continue Reading
Orange Chicken (Paleo, Grain-Free)
Orange chicken is a favorite in our house. Crispy, fried chicken with a sweet orange glaze is pretty hard to pass up! It's great served over cauliflower fried rice or if you can tolerate grains, you can serve it over properly prepared ...Continue Reading
10 Things I Tell Anyone Who Wants to Detox
We’ve all seen a lot of buzz lately discussing whether we need to detox, if our bodies can do all the detox without help and if there are actually any benefits. Detox was an integral part of my overcoming Hashimoto’s disease so I ...Continue Reading
“Cornbread” and Sausage Stuffing (Grain-Free, Gaps, Paleo)
I'm so excited to make this grain-free "cornbread" and sausage stuffing for Thanksgiving this year! If you want to educate yourself about health and nutrition, mark your calendar for next year’s Weston Price National Conference. I ...Continue Reading
Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash and Kale (Gaps, Paleo, Grain-Free)
Chicken stew with butternut squash and kale is a nourishing and comforting meal. I often marvel at what even “good” stress can do to the body. Our family has enjoyed lots of excitement and change over the last few months. While ...Continue Reading
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry (Paleo, Grain-Free)
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is an all-time favorite in our house, and this version amps up the nutrients for you! Most stir-fry are cooked with processed PUFA oils such as canola, soy or vegetable oils. These oils are very ...Continue Reading
Snickerdoodles (Grain-Free, Paleo, Gluten Free)
Cinnamon-spiced snickerdoodles are a classic holiday cookie! Cream of tartar gives a snickerdoodle its characteristic tangy flavor and reacts with the baking soda to cause a crinkly-fallen texture. You can whip up this very simple ...Continue Reading
Homemade Flavored Kombucha
I’ve been making homemade kombucha for about two years now and the whole family loves it. If you’re not familiar with kombucha, it’s a sweet, fermented, effervescent tea full of probiotics and properties which stimulate the liver to ...Continue Reading
The Unprocessed Kitchen: Homemade “Samoas” (Grain Free, Paleo, Primal)
This homemade "Samoas" recipe tastes just as good as the real thing, without the unhealthy ingredients! Today, we close our Unprocessed Kitchen series. Over the last two months, we’ve discussed cookware, bakeware, soups, salads, ...Continue Reading
The GAPS Diet
Did you know between 70 - 85% of your immune system lies within the gut? The gastrointestinal tract plays a vital role in your health including digestion, nutrient absorption, defense against invading pathogens, hormone metabolism, ...Continue Reading
El Salvadorian Sauerkraut
Today we have Winnie Abramson here to teach us about the benefits of lacto-fermented foods and how to easily prepare them at home, like this El Salvadorian sauerkraut recipe. Winnie has a degree in Naturopathic Medicine and is the ...Continue Reading
Strawberry Cow
Last week I thought I’d make something fun for the kids. A strawberry cow was fun to sip through straws and the girls loved it. Unhealthy beverages can undermine a great diet. If you’re eating vegetables, healthy fats, meats, and ...Continue Reading
Baby Formula – A Guest Post with Bruce Bradley
When I had my two girls, I didn’t know much about unprocessed, organic foods. I ate a “typical” American diet and rarely glanced at a list of ingredients on a label. That was the FDA’s job, right? Without knowing better, I assumed that ...Continue Reading
Chocolate Chip Cookies (Grain Free, Gluten Free, Paleo, Primal)
Grain free baking is the best, and this chocolate chip cookie recipe is just one example! The ingredients and methods are usually very simple. There’s no worry about over-mixing and causing too much gluten to form. The cookies don’t ...Continue Reading
Honey Coated Salmon with Spinach and Noodles
If you were to open my refrigerator, you'd find dozens of bottles, mason jars, and glass containers filled with broth, drinks, and different foods. Aside from making food from unprocessed ingredients, I eat and drink certain things ...Continue Reading
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Chronic disease and health issues can leave you feeling helpless. With all of the conflicting advice about food and health, you need solid advice. You need someone who understands. My goal here at Deliciously Organic is to give you ...Continue Reading
Strawberry and Raspberry Mocktail
A Strawberry and Raspberry Mocktail is a fun drink for the summertime and a great alternative to conventional soda. Conventional sodas often taste great, but unfortunately they're not very nourishing for the body. As you ...Continue Reading
Baked Garden Tomatoes with Cheese
Baked garden tomatoes with cheese is the perfect way to cook up fresh tomatoes when in season! The piles of beautiful in-season produce at the markets provide a good reminder to buy organic as much as possible. Pesticides and ...Continue Reading
Homemade Vanilla Extract
One of the many ways I try to avoid additives and preservatives is by making homemade vanilla extract. It still amazes me how many preservatives and additives are in the little things we use in the kitchen. Take a look at the ...Continue Reading