These days, food and diets are scrutinized: GM Food, preservatives, additives, organic farming, allergies, intolerances, salt, and sugar. The list is long!


In our household, we’ve changed our diet to cure fatigue, depression, migraines, mood swings, asthma and ezcema. We got the idea of changing our diet (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Refined-Sugar-Free) after consulting a child psychiatrist and a naturopath. We also read the book “Gut and Psychology Syndrome” which provide detailed information about what’s going on in the digestive system and how food can affect mental health and the nervous system (including problems such as ADHD).


Several people expressed their interest in trying a similar diet but they didn’t know where to start and what to do. A few asked me to write a cookbook. So here I am, offering you the delicious secrets of our cure!


mardi 8 décembre 2009

Gluten free Waffles



  • 1 ¾ cups brown rice flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups almond milk
  • 2 teaspoons of sugar
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

Mix all ingredients and cook in a waffle maker. Serve with maple syrup and fresh fruit

Variation: I like my waffles with almond and hazelnut butter, a sliced banana, and a touch of maple syrup. Delicious!
Publié par Melanie à 18:02
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Non-fried french fries



  • Potatoes
  • Coconut and/or olive oil
  • Sea salt to taste

Cut potatoes in small pieces, slices, or strips (French fries). Boil for 5 minutes. Place waxed paper on a cookie sheet. Grease waxed paper with coconut oil. Place boiled potatoes on cookie sheet and daub with olive oil. Add salt to taste and cook in oven at 400° F for 30 to 45 minutes.
Publié par Melanie à 17:59
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Guacamole


A puree of ripe avocados can make a great dip for fresh veggies.


  • 5 ripe avocados
  • Juice of ½ squeezed lemon
  • Sea salt to taste


Place all ingredients in a bole and mash (or use mixer) until a smooth consistency is obtained.
Publié par Melanie à 17:52
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Gluten Free Wonders





A wonderful gluten free, sugar free, casein free (no milk product), nut free, easy, economic, no baking, delicious and healthy recipe!


Basic recipe:
  • 2 cups of dates
  • 1 cup of gratted coconut (no sulfites)

Chocolate Wonders:
  • 2 cups of dates
  • 1 cup of gratted coconut (no sulfites)
  • 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder

Nuts (optionnal):
  • 2 cups of dates
  • 1 cup of gratted coconut (no sulfites)
  • 1 cup of unsalted roasted cashew
  • 1 cup of blanched almonds (see instructions below)*

Place all the ingredients in the food processor and mix until it's finely chopped. You can work it with you hands and give it a fun shape (balls, squares, cookie cutter). Can be refrigerated for a firm texture or leave it at the room temperature for a soft texture.

There are infinity of variations to this basic recipe!
Ideas: pine nuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, unsalted pistachios, dried fruits, peacans, peanuts, walnuts, pieces of dark chocolate, etc.


*To remove the skin of the almonds: boil in water 30 seconds, rince in cold water and the skin will be easy to remove.
Publié par Melanie à 17:17
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