How you can practice culinary "medicine" in your daily life to feel better and gain control of your health.
Andrea SpragueFebruary 2, 2020
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The simple healing ingredients I added into this soup to help my client recover from minor surgery
Andrea SpragueJanuary 20, 2020
This gluten-free beef stew is made with a Belgian Dark Ale and will fill your house with the most wonderful smell.
Andrea SpragueJanuary 16, 2020
I have heard for a long time that drinking lemon juice and warm water first thing in the morning is really good for you. I started doing it about 10 years ago when I did my first cleanse. I go back to it a few times a year like in...
Andrea SpragueJanuary 13, 2020
Once I discovered that I had to change my diet, I went on a mission to learn as much as I could about healing with food. Eliminating gluten and dairy was a great start and the results were transformative. But that didn’t mean the rest of my (somewhat deficient) diet...
Andrea SpragueJanuary 6, 2020
Pistachios make an incredible breading for chicken and creates a wonderful amount of flavor. Great the next day cold from the fridge too.
Andrea SpragueJanuary 1, 2020
The holidays have come and gone, and I can still smell the warm cookies, pies and cakes. Every holiday party promises sweets, as well as the guilt of eating something you’ve been avoiding all year—sugar, refined carbs, gluten, dairy… I know about this firsthand after indulging on some fabulous cake...
Andrea SpragueDecember 19, 2019
As we move more deeply into winter, we tend to crave comfort foods like mac n’ cheese, pizza and hot chocolate. But in the colder months, it’s essential that we continue to treat our bodies well and boost our immune systems through real, whole foods. To me, food is medicine...
Andrea SpragueDecember 16, 2019
Even though I’m a nutritional therapy practitioner, I’d never ask a client to completely give up dessert—especially on a holiday. Rather than avoiding all indulgences, which may or may not lead to a binge later on, I recommend whipping up sweet treats that you can feel good about. Fortunately, there...
Andrea SpragueDecember 9, 2019
The holiday season is all about being with friends, celebrating and, of course, baking. There’s nothing quite like preparing desserts you can enjoy throughout the season. And there’s nothing more seasonal than peppermint indulgences! The peppermint recipes I’m sharing will help you avoid sugar spikes (and crashes), allergenic ingredients and...
Andrea SpragueDecember 2, 2019
I wrote this gluten-free zucchini bread recipe straight out of culinary school back in 2008. I converted the recipe from a regular wheat flour version because back then, there were not a lot of gluten-free recipes and I had to make my own. The recipe was not a home run...
Andrea SpragueNovember 25, 2019
Bone broth has been getting a lot of attention for its health benefits. Could it be possible that we will soon see people sipping on a mug of bone broth instead of coffee?
Andrea SpragueNovember 11, 2019
No matter where I go these days, I always seem to run into an advertisement for pumpkin spice something. From lattes to muffins to pancakes, and everything in between, our culture is obsessed (and with good reason)! Fall is peak season for pumpkin and other squash, so I plan on...
Andrea SpragueNovember 4, 2019
This is one of my favorite soups to make, as well as a household and client favorite. This Dairy Free Red Lentil Soup has a slight sweetness that comes from the coconut milk, which makes it smooth and filling. I end up adding in other ingredients like broccoli stalks or...
Andrea SpragueOctober 28, 2019
Oh, and what a treat they are! I first tried these at a class at the Natural Gourmet in New York City and thought they were wonderful. The beauty of this recipe is how flexible it is. You can make the crispy treats more chocolaty or if you really love...
Andrea SpragueOctober 21, 2019
This recipe is inspired by the first non-dairy pudding I ever tried back in culinary school at the Natural Gourmet Culinary Institute. Until then I didn’t know it was possible to make a pudding that could fool you into believing it was full of milk. One of the ingredients that help to make...
Andrea SpragueOctober 14, 2019
If you do a lot of cooking at home it is likely that your spice cabinet is jam-packed like mine. Every couple of months I rearrange some of the jars and put ones I haven’t been using towards the back and bring others to the front. Most of the time...
Andrea SpragueOctober 7, 2019
If you are on a gluten-free diet, fried foods are usually on the do-not-eat list. Not to mention that fried foods aren’t recommended for anyone in excess. But who doesn’t love a crispy, salty nosh now and then? I know I do! For me, these gluten-free Curried Cauliflower Fritters always...
Andrea SpragueSeptember 30, 2019
These muffins use natural sweeteners and veggies and make the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack for the entire family.
Andrea SpragueSeptember 23, 2019
I had some coworkers that have never liked the flavor of tempeh. As soon as I heard this, I was determined to make my version for them and show them how good it could be. I first created this recipe about 10 years ago when I was working for many...
Andrea SpragueSeptember 8, 2019
I love eating healthy meals, but cooking from scratch can be time consuming. When you are trying to eat really clean or on a restricted diet you can’t use bottled, packaged or prepared ingredients, because they’re usually full of added chemicals and sugar. Instead, you have to do a lot...
Andrea SpragueAugust 12, 2019
I originally created this Raw Carrot Ginger Soup years ago for a client who was eating a raw diet. I was delighted at how delicious and satisfying it was. I don’t usually follow a raw diet but I have made this soup for myself frequently during the hot summer months...
Andrea SpragueAugust 5, 2019
If you love barbecue, but are trying to avoid excessive sugar, it's hard to find a BBQ sauce that fits your diet in the store. Try this homemade one instead.
Andrea SpragueJune 24, 2019
This is a quick and easy salad to throw together using a simple ingredient, garbanzo beans. The vinegar nicely marinates the beans as it sits for a few days, adding digestive enzymes. I like the flavor of rice vinegar, but I also use apple cider vinegar for its health benefits.…
Andrea SpragueApril 2, 2019
This vegan cauliflower recipe is a big hit at summer gatherings. Cauliflower is a versatile vegetable in that it can be used in many different ways. I have been using it as a replacement for rice for my Paleo clients and it also makes a great cheesy gratin instead of…
Andrea SpragueFebruary 25, 2019
I make a lot of these dairy free vegetable frittatas every summer when I cook for retreats. This recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast or lunch (when you make it ahead of time) as this frittata is a meal in one. It is great served immediately, but also keeps…
Andrea SpragueJanuary 21, 2019
Fish cakes were one of the foods that I really missed when I started a gluten-free diet. I used to order them at my favorite seafood restaurants but had to stop as they typically contain breadcrumbs. I was pretty bummed until I realized that I could create my own gluten-free…
Andrea SpragueJanuary 14, 2019
Making fresh almond milk might seem like a luxury until you do it a few times and see how easy it is. It really helps to have a Vitamix blender, but a regular blender is fine too. For someone who has just started to eliminate regular dairy, you may miss…
Andrea SpragueDecember 3, 2018
If you are looking for some inspiration for lunch or how to create something delicious out of leftovers, Buddha Bowls are a fun way to approach your meal. A Buddha Bowl is defined as “a bowl which is packed so full that it has a rounded "belly" appearance on the…
Andrea SpragueNovember 12, 2018
