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November 2, 2016by theallergyfreefamily

It’s been a long journey to get to a place of believing that sharing our family struggles openly, honestly, and on a social media forum could actually be beneficial. Our […]

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Eczema, Food Allergies, GAPS, Healing through diet, Our Story, Parker's Paleo

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That’s a wrap for Kindergarten 👨🏻‍🎓!! I can’t even begin to explain how proud this child makes me 💗. I started this blog a couple years ago to share our food allergy journey with this sweet boy. He has been gluten and dairy free for almost 3 years now. And for the past year and a half he’s been on the GAPS diet to help heal the inflammation and eczema he still had despite being allergen free. Taking on big school while being on such a restricted diet has about exhausted me in every form, but there is an amazing strength that has come out of it too. No doubt, the grace of God has helped us manage because the circumstances have just been somewhat hard to believe that we got through “that”. We’ve learned how to overcome the odds of being different and battled adversity in many forms including times he cried about other kids making fun of what he was eating. Which always boggled my mind because it’s just real food, not packaged stuff. But I would always say people make fun of what they don’t understand or know. And you are being an example for your peers.——— Parker has come so far and it’s just something I can’t explain yet. I need to be fully on the other side to reflect upon all the changes and despite saying it’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done, I want to share 100 % authenticity that it was worth it and give others the hope and encouragement to make changes (what ever they need to be). With that said, I haven’t been great at blogging this past year, but honestly it’s because this journey has been THAT HARD. We are kind of pioneers here and on the forefront of what I believe is a much needed health revolution. And I want to share more recipes and actually share our real whole story to inspire and authenticate for holistic alternatives. But I can’t do it until we are completely done. So bare with us as I keep sporadically posting with hopes of sharing our whole story of healing soon. And as always, thanks for the support 🙏🏻— #healthykids #kidshealth #kidshealthrevolution #kidswithfoodallergies #foodallergies #foodallergymom #foodismedicine #naturalliving #holistichealth #holisticnutrition #gapsdiet #healing #healyourgut #healingthroughfood #glutenfreeliving

I am so excited about this new find today @krogerco . I’m not sure if this is new to the @terrachips family or if it’s just new to my grocery store. They are outstanding and only contain green plantains, coconut oil and sea salt 🙌. Can’t wait until I can share these with the kids! —— #healthysnack #plantbased #veggies #eatyourveggies #paleo #paleodiet #antiinflammatory #aip #justeatrealfood #wholefood #glutenfree #grainfree #dairyfree #healthyfats #smartsnacking #allergyfriendly

My favorite way to eat potatoes is using this pan from @lecreuset . I’m not one to say you have to use a certain brand for the sake of a name, but I really do love this pan and it has been worth every penny. I cook everything from pancakes to roasting veggies. These red potatoes are sliced, sprinkled with @celticseasalt and splashed with some rendered duck fat to roast. Roast on 375 for 30-45 minutes and they are perfectly crisp on both sides 👌🏻. —- #veggies #plantbased #paleodiet #paleo #whole30 #wholefood #jerf #justeatrealfood #eatyourveggies #organic #foodismedicine #allergyfriendly #holisticnutrition #holistichealth #fitfood #whole30approved #whole30food #glutenfree #glutenfreeliving #dairyfree

This picture of Parker so happily swimming is the best present I could ask for this Mother’s Day. Last summer we only had access to a chlorinated pool and every time he got in his skin would flare. It was inhibiting his healing process on GAPS and as much as it broke my heart, we had to avoid the pool as much as possible. I spent all summer taking the kids to creeks and lakes to swim when we had the opportunity. My GAPS practitioner was very frank and was concerned he would always have problems with the potent amount of chlorine overloading his system. We bit the bullet and decided to build a salt water pool. It was a financial investment we felt was worth it, especially as much as my kids love to swim. •Chlorine by nature is a toxin but most people are able to detox it through the liver without any problems. Parker’s detox pathways were not working effectively when we started GAPS (common in kids with eczema who are on the GAPS protocol), he also has the MTHFR genetic mutation which means he will always need help detoxing his system. After a year and half on GAPS I can see the difference in how is body is able to detox. And it brings me so much joy to him swimming without limits in our saltwater pool. •Do any of you have negative side effects from swimming in chlorine? One of the best things you can do to combat the effects is soak in seaweed powder after swimming. We love @aalgo_skincare products! For more information feel free to reach out and I can give you some guidance on how to help combat the effects of swimming in chlorinated water. ——- #gapsdiet #nontoxic #nontoxicliving #saltwaterpool #saltwater #healing #healthykids #kidshealth #kidswithfoodallergies #kidshealthrevolution #naturalliving #holistichealth #mthfrawareness #mthfrpregnancy #detox #detoxify #eczema

Y’all, this salad 😍. I said it last week and I say it again, eating whole real foods is so pretty! I want to show you some real-ness here. 9 times out of 10, my food is not plated. I throw it together quickly as a busy Mom running around like so many of you! This was a plate full of spinach, zucchini, cucumbers, sun-dried tomatoes and grilled chicken. I topped with homemade mayo and ACV. So good and healthy! —— #healthroughfood #healthyfats #healthyfood #healyourgut #guthealthmatters #antiinflammatory #wholefood #jerf #justeatrealfood #foodismedicine #allergyfriendly #glutenfree #dairyfree #salads #eattherainbow #eatyourveggies #eatyourvitamins #gapsdiet #paleo #paleodiet #plantbased #veggies

Summer ☀️ is fast approaching and that means cooling off with ice cream 🍦!!This no guilt Açaí superfood ice cream bowl 🍨 is seriously the 💣💣! I am obsessed with it! It’s allergy friendly, refreshing, creamy, full of antioxidants and perfectly sweet with fruit only! We use @navitasorganics Açaí powder. Check out the recipe below! 👇🏻 —— Açaí Ice Cream (Serves 2) • 1 ripe frozen banana (peel first) • 4-5 ripe frozen strawberries • 2 tsp açaí powder • 1/2 cup coconut cream • 1 tbs peanut or almond butter (optional) Blend in a vitamix or food processor. Serve immediately and top with toppings of choice! Cacao nibs, coconut shreds, almonds, honey, bananas, etc 😋 —— #paleodiet #paleo #cleaneating #cleaneatingkids #cleandessert #eattherainbow #eatyourvitamins #dairyfree #dairyfreeicecream #glutenfree #foodallergies #foodallergymom #kidshealth #kidswithfoodallergies #jerf #justeatrealfood #foodismedicine #healthyfood #healthyfats #healthykids #healyourgut #healthroughfood #allergyfriendly #antiinflammatory

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