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My name is Pooja, and I am trying to keep my head above water while balancing disease, wellness, and graduate school. Continually learning and growing, with no end in sight. I hope you find something you can relate to here!
Tag Archives: food
Spaghetti Squash Patties (Paleo, Whole30)
Here’s the thing…I love the idea of spaghetti squash more than I enjoy the vegetable itself. I like it for the first few bites, then the texture largely becomes unappealing. Yet I buy the vegetable again and again, hoping to … Continue reading
Posted in Food, gluten free, Healthy, Paleo, Recipes, Uncategorized, Whole30
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Herbed Chicken Burgers (Paleo, AIP, Whole30)
I first made these burgers 2 years ago when I was visiting my best friend Heather in Washington D.C. We knew we wanted to grill but weren’t sure just what, so we walked around the grocery store until inspiration struck … Continue reading
Posted in AIP, Autoimmune Protocol, Food, Healthy, Paleo, Recipes, Uncategorized, Whole30
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Lemon-Garlic Cauliflower Rice (Paleo, AIP, Whole30)
I recently started working at Provision Kitchen, which I am loving for a host of many reasons. I won’t go in to how wonderful the restaurant itself is and what our philosophy is at Provision Kitchen (click on the link … Continue reading
Posted in AIP, Anecdotes, Autoimmune Protocol, Food, Healthy, Paleo, Recipes, Whole30
Tagged AIP, aip recipe, Autoimmune Protocol, autoimmune protocol recipe, cauli rice, cauliflower rice, cauliflower rice recipe, dairy free, easy cauliflower rice, elevate your base, food, gluten free, grain free, healthy meals, healthy recipes, lemon garlic cauli rice, lemon garlic cauliflower rice, nightshade free, nut free, paleo cauliflower rice, paleo recipe, provision kitchen, recipe, riced cauliflower, vegan, Whole30, whole30 recipe, whole30 recipes
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Chimichurri (Paleo, AIP, Whole30)
Do you ever have one of those unexpected moments in which someone from your past walks back into your life at the perfect time? My best friend from elementary school recently reached out to me after reading my blog, and … Continue reading
Posted in AIP, Autoimmune Protocol, Food, Healthy, Paleo, Recipes, Whole30
Tagged AIP, aip chimichurri, aip chimichurri recipe, aip community, aip network, autoimmune paleo, autoimmune protocol chimichurri, autoimmuneprotocol, chimichurri recipe, community, delicious, food, friends, nightshade free, nightshade free chimichurrie, old friends, paleo, paleo chimichurri, paleo community, people, recipe, Whole30, whole30 recipe, whole30 recipes
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Baked Sweet Potatoes with Slow Cooker Carnitas and Lazy Guacamole (Paleo, AIP, Whole30)
It can be difficult to maintain a social life while on the autoimmune protocol. My friend Kelsi started a conversation on her Instagram post last night that reflected one of the major struggles many of us face who are on … Continue reading
Posted in AIP, Autoimmune Protocol, Food, Healthy, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Paleo, Recipes, Uncategorized, Whole30
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Easy Chicken and Vegetable Skewers
Hope you had a splendid Fourth of July! Mine was fantastic. My brother is in town for the long weekend and we are all ecstatic to spend some quality family time together for the first time since the winter holidays! … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Healthy, Paleo, Recipes
Tagged chicken, chicken skewers, delicious, diet, dinner, easy, food, fourth of july recipes, grilled chicken, grilled chicken skewers, grilled vegetable skewers, health, healthy, july fourth recipe, mccormick seasoning, mushroom, olive oil, paleo, paleo diet, recipe, recipes, red onion, sea salt, simple, summer recipes, vegetable skewers, yellow squash, zucchini
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Chocolate Coconut Cashew Butter (Paleo-friendly!)
When I first tried out the Paleo Diet, I was desperate to find ways to satisfy my sweet tooth. I could give up bread and starches, but I wasn’t about to give up chocolate. Another difficult thing for me was … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Healthy, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Paleo, Recipes
Tagged butter, cashew butter, cashews, chocolate, chocolate cashew butter, chocolate coconut, chocolate coconut cashew butter, coconut, delicious, dessert, diet, easy, food, healthy, paleo, paleo diet, recipe, recipes, simple
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Monster Cookies (AKA “Forgive Me” Cookies)
So…funny story. For over a month, I had something that belonged to my close friend Buzz. I kept meaning to mail it to him (as I had promised), but it repeatedly slipped my mind until I became the mayor of … Continue reading
Posted in Anecdotes, Food, Misc, Recipes
Tagged chocolate, chocolate chip, cookie, cookies, delicious, dessert, easy, food, forgiveness, forgiveness cookies, m&ms, monster, monster cookies, oatmeal, peanut butter, recipe, recipes
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The Paleo Diet and Hidradenitis Suppurativa: My Paleo Essentials
One of the major reasons I decided to give the Paleo diet another go was to share more about it on here, and I realize that I haven’t exactly upheld that promise. I am going to start a segment called … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Healthy, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Paleo, Uncategorized
Tagged advice, change, cheating, diet, essential, food, fridge, fruits, grocery list, health, healthy, hidradenitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, paleo, paleo diet, pantry, recommendation, vegetables
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Paleo Running Fuel
Edit: This smoothie (recipe given below) worked like a charm! I didn’t hit a wall while running (which was fantastic) and I felt strong the whole time. Huzzah! We have a winner! I’ve faced a challenge on the Paleo diet. … Continue reading
AIPooja: Seeking Wellness through Disease 