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Speedy Meal of the Week: Homemade Bean Soup

I don’t know about the rest of you, but when I have too much to accomplish in too short a time – and need some self-care in a hurry – I often find myself enjoying a soothing bowl of soup. … Continue reading

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Speedy Meal of the Week: Quick Peanut Noodles

I love noodles, in all their shapes and forms. And I positively adore peanut butter: long-time readers will recall that it’s one of my go-to foods during a flare. Put them together with some fresh vegetables and you have a … Continue reading

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Speedy Meal of the Week: White Bean Soup with Tuna

Blustery winter weather, post-turkey letdown, and pre-holiday stress – this calls for a rich, flavorful soup! A few weeks ago, I recommended Winter Squash Soup, and before that I suggested Pasta with Beans and Greens. Today we’re combining the two … Continue reading

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Speedy Meal of the Week: Nachos!

I know what you’re thinking: “How can something as unhealthy as nachos be part of an SHH lifestyle?” Well, it’s not such a contradiction! We use baked tortilla chips (ideally, made of just corn, salt, and water – check the … Continue reading

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Speedy Meal of the Week: Roasted Vegetable Sandwiches

Almost anything can be put on a sandwich, you know? Raw or cooked vegetables, cheese, pasta, spreads (especially Nutella), meats, fries, dried fruit – just about anything. And almost anything can be used on the outside: bread, tortillas, lettuce, crackers, … Continue reading

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Speedy Meal of the Week: Winter Squash Soup

In my region, early November is when I can find the most delectable varieties of winter squash. Just yesterday I picked up my seasonal stash: a mixture of red kuri, butternut, banana (small ones), Hubbard (ditto), and buttercup varieties. I … Continue reading

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Speedy Meal of the Week: Pasta with Beans & Greens

Two things were important at my house last night: getting dinner ready quickly and using up an enormous head of escarole before it rotted. [Seriously, the thing weighed nearly four pounds and took up a ridiculous amount of refrigerator space.] … Continue reading

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Speedy Meal of the Week: Vietnamese-ish Salad Rolls

Too hot to cook? Vietnamese-inspired salad rolls are a quick and healthy meal. These are similar to the popular “wrap sandwiches”, but the rice-paper wrappers do a much better job of containing delicious ingredients without adding the bulk of a … Continue reading

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What Are We Supposed to Eat, Anyway? (2 of 2)

Earlier this week I posted about some of the diets commonly followed by hopeful fibromites – and why these plans aren’t likely to alleviate our symptoms. Specifically, I discussed gluten-free, no-nightshade, vegan, and “Candida-killing” diets and their potential effects on … Continue reading

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What Are We Supposed to Eat, Anyway? (1 of 2)

It seems that every few days, another set of dietary recommendations for fibromites makes an appearance. Sometimes raw or vegan diets are promoted, other days we’re told to skip nightshade vegetables (tomatoes, potatoes, etc.) or gluten. And the Candida-yeast-overgrowth hypothesis … Continue reading

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