Probiotic Garlic Dip

Probiotic Garlic Dip

Making Healthy Probiotic Dip at Home

I love making my own probiotics at home.

Different probiotic foods provide diverse good bacteria and yeasts that enhance the trillions of bacteria in the body and allow them to thrive, grow, and multiply. Probiotic allows you, the host, the opportunity to heal disease, remove pathogens, enhance digestion, make serotonin, and experience a multitude of other opportunities for healing that otherwise would not have been possible.

Besides, probiotic foods can be part of delicious recipes, such as this fantastic dip.

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Servings

4

Ready In:

5 min

Good For:

dip

About this Recipe

By: Dr.Dusana Plechlo

I make my non-dairy kefir at home. That assures the freshness and variety of healthy bacteria in my kefir. You can find the recipe for making your kefir (super easy) on my Recipe page. However, you can choose to buy your kefir (dairy or not) in the store and use it to make this tasty dip.

Ingredients

 

  • 1 ½ cup kefir (you can use dairy free variety if needed)
  • ¾ teaspoon (TSP) salt
  • 1-2 TSP organic mustard
  • 2-3 clove of garlic (grinded)

Healthy Dip

Making my probiotics at home is my passion, and this Kefir – Garlic Dip is a staple around my house. It is a highlight of every party! 

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Place kefir in the bowl.

Step 2

Add salt and mustard to the kefir.

Step 3

Press garlic into the mixture and mix everything. Your dip is ready to be used.

Step 4

If you chose to make the more complicated taste of your dip, add 1-2 TSP of balsamic vinegar. I used raspberry – lime, which made the dip excellent.

Step 5

The dip can also be easily stored in your fridge for couple of days. 

Enjoy!

Coconut Curry Noodles

Coconut Curry Noodles

Making Coconut Curry Noodles at Home

I love making great tasting gluten-free recipes that fully satisfy and are still healthy and enjoyable. Making healthy meals is my passion, and those coconut curry noodles  provide a great diner or lunch option. 

Those noodles can also be easily shared with others, even without anyone knowing that this is a gluten-free and super healthy meal. 

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Servings

4

Ready In:

45 min

Good For:

lunch, dinner

About this Recipe

By: Dr.Dusana Plechlo

These coconut curry noodle bowls are made with a spicy, creamy coconut milk sauce and plenty of veggies! It’s the perfect way to use up the vegetables in your fridge. This recipe is vegan and gluten-free!

Ingredients

 

  • 8oz wide rice noodles
  • 2 tablespoons (TBS) red curry powder plus spicy paprika
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can coconut milk (I use coconut cream for added thickness and creaminess)
  • 2 TBS Coconut Aminos
  • 2 teaspoons coconut sugar
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 bell pepper, julienned

Healthy Noodles

Making healthy gluten-free recipes is my passion, and those coconut curry noodles provide a great dinner or lunch option when I need great-tasting and comforting food.

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl filled with warm water, soak the rice noodles for 25-30 minutes until mostly softened.

Step 2

In a saucepan, heat the chili paste over medium heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly so it doesn’t burn.

Add the garlic and continue to cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the coconut milk, coconut aminos sauce, and sugar and bring to a simmer then reduce the heat to low.

Step 4

Add the broccoli, carrots, cabbage and bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Add the softened rice noodles to the vegetables and continue to cook over medium heat until the noodles are al dente and the sauce has thickened.

Serve right away. Enjoy!

CHALLENGES DURING PANDEMIC AND LOCK-DOWN WITH FOOD ALLERGIES

CHALLENGES DURING PANDEMIC AND LOCK-DOWN WITH FOOD ALLERGIES

This is my message to all of you who are in the same boat. Stay safe – be careful about what you eat!

Double-check everything, as this could be the worst time for unnecessary trips to the hospital. Food allergies are tricky and dangerous in better times, so today is not our lucky day.

Are you able to get some fresh produce and safe foods like rice, meat, and potatoes and cook for yourself from scratch?

                                                                                                               My Kitchen = safe heaven those days.
I hope you can cook from scratch, as this is my to-go method for safe food and eating at home. As my allergies contain only a few fresh produce options, and they are easily distinguishable from others in my case, I can count on perfectly safe food. In comparison, if I have to buy something pre-packaged by a company that I don’t know, I am putting myself at risk. The risk increased during a pandemic because the company that I trust and usually buy from is sold out. For that reason, I run into the chance of getting something that I don’t know, and I may have an allergic reaction to the food.

I hope you can cook from scratch, as this is my to-go method for safe food and eating at home. As my allergies contain only a few fresh produce options, and they are easily distinguishable from others in my case, I can count on perfectly safe food. In comparison, if I have to buy something pre-packaged by a company that I don’t know, I am putting myself at risk. The risk increased during a pandemic because the company that I trust and usually buy from is sold out. For that reason, I run into the chance of getting something that I don’t know, and I may have an allergic reaction to the food.

As the threat of coronavirus goes around the globe, we are at risk of allergic reaction more and more. People with food allergies have their lives at higher risk due to a shortage of stock and availability of allergen-free foods. This higher risk comes from the situation of limited food supply for everyone, but I know from the times when I was still able to eat anything, that my options were so much broader, AND ALL foods were safe. So, in the past (a long time ago) I would be fine, as long as there was any food in the store. Not the case anymore. I feel the urge of panic when thinking about empty shelves in grocery stores and the number of people who can be pushed to buy unsafe food, just because there is nothing else to buy. However, people with food allergies have not been recognized as a vulnerable group and don’t get a particular time to go to the store and get their essential supply of food.

I would think that more could be done for our vulnerable group, who is brave to deal with daily food limitations anyways.
I also miss any help from the government to those who already buy their food at higher prices due to their food allergies. With our unique needs, we are even more financially strained and stressed during those tough times.

Please pay extra attention to what you are buying those days and prevent yourself from getting sick. Set aside extra time to cook your food. Also, pull out recipes containing simple ingredients that you can get and are 100% safe for you.

Getting through those tough times, I have even (finally) pulled together my GLUTEN FREE deserts recipes that only take minutes to make. The book could be found here:

Good luck and stay safe!