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  • Apple Tuna Salad, No-Mayo {gf, v}

    February 21, 2026

    Canned tuna fish has made an appearance in my pantry recently and I’m not mad about it Lunch is ready in ~5 minutes. This Apple Tuna Salad came together with…

  • Apple Tuna Salad, No-Mayo  {gf, v}

    Apple Tuna Salad, No-Mayo {gf, v}

    Canned tuna fish has made an appearance in my pantry recently and I’m not mad about it Lunch is ready in ~5 minutes. This Apple Tuna Salad came together with…

  • Beet Ginger Granola  {gf, v}

    Beet Ginger Granola {gf, v}

    I add veggies to crackers, breads, and even cookies. So why did it take me so long to add veggies to granola?! This Beet Apple Ginger Granola is really the…

  • Blood Sugar Friendly Parmesan Popcorn {gf}

    Blood Sugar Friendly Parmesan Popcorn {gf}

    Popcorn is a great snack, and its low to medium glycemic index and high fiber usually prevent dramatic spikes. But it can still cause a moderate rise in blood sugar…

  • The Viral Doner Kebab Home Version {gf}

    The Viral Doner Kebab Home Version {gf}

    Show of hands — how many of you have a vertical rotisserie at home? ya, me either. That’s why this doner kabab recipe went so viral, as it replicates the…

  • Calcium, Menopause, and Bone Health: How Much You Need and How to Take It Wisely

    Calcium, Menopause, and Bone Health: How Much You Need and How to Take It Wisely

    Calcium is often reduced to a single number, “How much should I take?” but the research tells a more nuanced story. Studies repeatedly show that higher calcium intake alone does…

  • Understanding Cortisol in Midlife

    Understanding Cortisol in Midlife

    High Cortisol, Menopause, and the Stress–Hormone Cycle Cortisol is a vital steroid hormone that helps the body respond to stress, regulate blood sugar, manage inflammation, and support daily energy. Under…

  • Scrambled Tofu (Eggs)  {v, gf}

    Scrambled Tofu (Eggs) {v, gf}

    I wish I could give tofu a new name. Tofu just doesn’t do it justice. Admittedly, I was hesitant about tofu, and I didn’t really understand it. Somewhere along the…

  • No Yeast Yogurt Loaf Bread!

    No Yeast Yogurt Loaf Bread!

    A No-Yeast, No Rise Yogurt Bread that comes together in less than an hour. It boasts a soft texture that’s loaded with protein. Griddled in butter, it’s remniscent of french…

  • Roasted Garlic Sweet Potato Butter  {gf, v}

    Roasted Garlic Sweet Potato Butter {gf, v}

    Ever make something so good that people ask you about it months later? This is one of those recipes. Honestly, a head of roasted garlic and sweet potatoes? Yup, it’s…

  • No Rise, 4-ingredient, 30-minute Homemade Bread  {v}

    No Rise, 4-ingredient, 30-minute Homemade Bread {v}

    This is the bread you need when you need bread now! ‘Can’t wait 2 hours for a yeast bread to rise and can’t get to the store’ bread. A no-rise,…

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