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Cheeseburger Wellington…and the Power of Our Words

Written on July 7, 2016. Posted in Main Dishes, Recipes. No Comments on Cheeseburger Wellington…and the Power of Our Words

Recently, I am finding myself thinking more and more about the importance and POWER of our words. Most of us have heard the bible verse “death and life are in the power of the tongue” but as I dug a little deeper, I realized the bible has A LOT more to say on the topic. Here are just a few examples:

Proverbs 16-24 gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body

Proverbs 12:18 rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing

Proverbs 15:1 a soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger

These are pretty powerful statements about our words, yet many of us carelessly spew them, cutting those we love like a knife. Did you notice Proverbs 16:24 says positive words bring healing? If this is true, what do harsh, negative, hurtful words bring us? Have you ever given much thought to your words? Or maybe even the ones you neglected to say? So many times we have the opportunity to comfort someone with just a few words, yet we let that opportunity pass. Words have the power to diffuse arguments giving way to understanding, they can heal hurts, and even cause enemies to become friends. So why aren’t we more careful about what comes out of our mouth? Sometimes it’s our pride that gets in the way. We are unable to say we are wrong even though we know those two little words can put a stop to an argument. But if we are willing to swallow our pride and try it, we will find ourselves bringing healing not only to those around us but to ourselves as well. For others, maybe you were brought up in an environment where negative words were the norm. Regardless, it’s never too late to practice being positive and replacing negative speech with positive. If you think about it, words are responsible for divorces, people lose jobs and friendships over words, and some suffer from low self-esteem because of words spoken over them and about them. That’s how much power they hold! So if you agree with that last statement, then wouldn’t it also make sense to say our words have a lot to do with the direction and course of our lives? You have a choice which direction you set your life in and that choice is in the words you speak.

Do you sometimes miss bread with your burgers? Me too! Here is a great way to enjoy some bread without all the added “stuff” you don’t want. We used jalapeno and gouda sausage patties, but we sometimes alternate using burger patties.

hamburger wellington

Hamburger Wellington

Erin Porter

Here is a great way to enjoy some bread without all the added “stuff” you don’t want. We used jalapeno and gouda sausage patties, but we sometimes alternate using burger patties.

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Course Main Dishes

Ingredients

Organic hamburger or sausage patties antibiotic and hormone free
Gouda or Mozzarella slices optional
1 cup Namaste Perfect Flour Blend (add 1-2 tablespoons if needed)
2 Organic eggs
1/2 cup Almond Flour
Trader Joes Everyday seasoning optional
1 tbsp Chia seeds optional
1 tsp Xylitol
1/2 tsp Baking soda
1/2 tsp Sea salt
1/4 cup Plain organic yogurt no sugar added

Instructions

Preheat oven 400 degrees.
Mix almond flour, Namaste flour, xylitol, baking soda, sea salt, and chia seeds in a small bowl.
Mix eggs and yogurt in a separate bowl.
Add egg and yogurt mixture to your dry mixed ingredients. You want the mixture to be the consistency of dough so add 1-2 additional tbsp of Namaste flour until dough is no longer sticky.
Cook patties completely on grill or stovetop.
Create tennis size ball with the dough then flatten it with rolling pin
Place pattie on top of dough and cover entirely.
Bake for 8 minutes.
Cut and serve!

Notes

Note: This recipe is neither Kaufmann 1 Diet (Kaufmann Phase 1) or Kaufmann 2 Diet (Kaufmann Phase II) because of the small amount of sorghum flour in the Namaste flour. You can make this a phase 1 recipe by substituting the Namaste flour with:

½ cup almond flour
½ cup brown rice flour
½ cup tapioca flour

healthy pigs in a blanket

Fearless Fourth of July Pretzel Dogs

Written on July 3, 2016. Posted in Main Dishes, Recipes, Snacks. No Comments on Fearless Fourth of July Pretzel Dogs

It’s forth of July weekend so naturally the kids wanted some hot dogs for a change. Instead of depriving ourselves of our favorite foods, I love the challenge of revamping our favorites into something we can actually feel good about eating. As we all know MOST hot dogs sold in stores today are foods you certainly wouldn’t feel good about. In fact, regular store bought hot dogs are probably on the top ten worst food list. They are filled with synthetic chemicals and normally a very low grade meat is used. And when I say “meat” I mean whatever meat is left over after they strip the carcass of the desirable cuts. What’s left of the animal is nothing you would want to eat. I won’t go into any more dirty details but I think you get the picture.

I used Niman Ranch “fearless” hotdogs for this recipe. They contain no nitrates or nitrites except for naturally occurring nitrates in celery powder.

Since we try to eliminate all wheat and yeast, I chose to wrap these hot dogs in a gluten/wheat/yeast free dough that is fun for kids to eat! Pair this with our summer salsa recipe and some corn free tortilla chips and you’ve got a healthier forth of July meal that even your biggest junk food junkie friends would enjoy!

What about dessert? Keep it simple and healthy with a berry cobbler!

healthy pigs in a blanket

Fearless Forth of July Pretzel Dogs

Erin Porter

This recipe is neither Kaufmann 1 or 2 because of the small amount of sorghum flour in the Namaste flour. You can make this a Kaufmann 1 recipe by substituting the Namaste flour with: ½ cup almond flour, ½ cup brown rice flour, and ½ cup tapioca flour.

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Course Main Dishes, Side Dishes

Ingredients

1 pkg Niman Ranch Fearless Franks
1 cup Namaste Perfect Flour Blend + 1-2 tbsp if needed
2 Organic Eggs
1/2 cup Almond Flour
1 tsp Trader Joes Everyday Seasoning optional
1 tbsp Chia Seeds optional
1 tsp Xylitol
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
1/4 cup Plain Organic Yogurt no sugar added
1 tbsp Butter

Instructions

Preheat oven 400 degrees.
Mix almond flour, Namaste flour, xylitol, baking soda, sea salt, and chia seeds in a small bowl.
1 cup Namaste Perfect Flour Blend, 1 tbsp Chia Seeds, 1 tsp Xylitol, 1/2 tsp Baking Soda, 1/2 tsp Sea Salt, 1/2 cup Almond Flour
Mix eggs and yogurt in a separate bowl.
2 Organic Eggs, 1/4 cup Plain Organic Yogurt
Add egg and yogurt mixture to your dry mixed ingredients. You want the mixture to be the consistency of dough so add 1-2 additional tbsp of Namaste flour until dough is no longer sticky.
Rub the dough between your hands or roll it out on parchment paper until it's the length of a 6 inch string. Wrap around each hot dog. Season with Trader Joe's every day seasoning.
1 tsp Trader Joes Everyday Seasoning, 1 pkg Niman Ranch Fearless Franks
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a medium size skillet and place hot dogs in skillet for approximately two minutes.
1 tbsp Butter
Place hot dogs on aluminum foil and broil for 5 minutes. Enjoy!

Notes

Note: This recipe is neither Kaufmann 1 or 2 diet because of the small amount of sorghum flour in the Namaste flour. You can make this a phase 1 recipe by substituting the Namaste flour with:

½ cup almond flour
½ cup brown rice flour
½ cup tapioca flour

sugar free blueberry muffins

Blueberry Muffins…And Fathers, the good, the bad, and the ugly

Written on June 18, 2016. Posted in Breads and Muffins, Breakfast, Desserts, Recipes. 8 Comments on Blueberry Muffins…And Fathers, the good, the bad, and the ugly

Want to make the father in your life smile, let him wake up to these ultra moist blueberry muffins. But before we talk muffins, let’s talk fathers. What was your father like? Was he loving, nurturing, and kind? Or was he tough, fault finding, and negative? Maybe he was non-existent or maybe your father was physically present, but emotionally checked out. No matter which father best describes yours, you better believe he helped shape who you are today, good or bad! I called in the help of my sister Christine to help write this piece. We came from such an unusual father that I knew I needed help describing his, shall I say uniqueness…

Because we have a lifetime of “material” my sister and I didn’t know where to start so we thought the best description would be a “day in the life’ for his two daughters. A typical Saturday for his two girls ages 8 and 11 went a little something like this..…

According to our father sleep was for the lazy, so as soon as the sun rose we would be awoken by our window shades being pulled up and his command for us to “rise and shine”. Sounds nice enough doesn’t it? But “rise and shine” meant get outside and start working on the yard and NO phone calls, NO bathroom breaks, and NO breakfast until the job is done! Our land consisted of ½ acre but it felt like a ranch to us after moving to upstate New York from the Bronx. Understandably this yard meant a lot to our father who was a city person his whole life, living in apartments and working in high rises, but deep down he was born to be outside. Our father’s “passion” for his land translated into hours of US girls raking, pulling, mowing, trimming, moving dirt and rocks from one place to another and then there was the dreaded “barrel pull”. Hours worth of raked leaves would have to go SOMEWHERE so he would have us place them in a plastic barrel (almost as tall as we were) and dispose of them in the woods (AKA our neighbor’s property).

Being new to the neighborhood, and coming from the Bronx with our funny accents, and not to mention we were children of a father that seemed a little crazy, did not make us popular. The barrel pull only added to our reputation. While all the other “normal” kids rode their bikes and roller skates up and down the street, we walked the barrell uphill 200 yards as the kids chanted “look at them, all they do is work work work”. Our father would add to the dialogue by standing at the bottom of the street yelling for us to “pick up the pace”! For unknown reasons, our father called us “Charlie” and not in an endearing way. He would say, “you’re really asking for it Charlie” or “put some elbow grease into it Charlie” and my sister and I would both say to each other “he’s talking to you Charlie”. Did this experience grow discord amongst my sister and I? Of course it did! My sister Christine’s recollection, “after a couple hours into our day my sister would experience the beginnings of an asthma attack. I hate to admit this and now feel guilty about it, but I hated her for it. The asthma attack meant that she could possibly convince my parents that she needed to stop working and I’d be out there on my own for twice as long. I thought she faked it. Now looking back she went from the allergy ridden outdoors into the mold infested indoors that started her journey of chronic illness”.

Once done working, you started to plan your opportunity to bathe. Our father felt bathing was a luxury not a necessity. We would check the windows to see where he was in the yard, turn on the bath and walk from window to window to keep an eye on him. If you lost site of him, you needed to turn off the water immediately until you could safely locate him outside. Our baths could only be a few inches deep. If caught and you were found to have more than a few inches of water, this would bring on a tirade and a heavy dose of sarcasm. “Who do you think you are, the Queen of Sheba?”

Now that we are adults with our own children our former childhood rules seemed harsh, nonsensical and often strange. Other rules included no daytime television, no aimless sitting or reclining in any way unless it’s bedtime, no laughing, no talking loudly, no making noise as you walked up the stairs. Also, bedroom doors had to be open at all times, no opening or closing windows. Period! There were also rules for knocking and ringing the door bell which we never seemed to get right, but each one of our rules has a wonderfully rich and funny story. Every time we siblings get together, we reminisce and find ourselves in bouts of laughter.

On rare occasions our father would get a stroke of conscience. He was unable to show us affection so his awkward attempt was to throw sour ball candy at our heads as some sort of apology or possibly it was his way of extending some sort of olive-sour ball branch. I know our childhood sounded tough, and at times it was, but for all the pain there were positives that shaped us, and for that we are grateful to our father. Our father had such a strong sense of responsibility and we learned from him or perhaps mimicked him in several areas. We all have a tremendous work ethic. I don’t remember one day my father called in sick to work and my sister and I follow suit. We have learned the value of money. Nothing came for free in our house. Everything had to be earned, worked, and saved for. Our bizarre childhood also gave us a wonderful opportunity to create and sharpen our sense of humor.

I’m sure most of us have something to be grateful to our fathers for. Now its time to celebrate your father no matter what type of father you had or have. Lets celebrate and make some muffins.

I want to thank my sister Christine for helping me write this. I couldn’t have done it without her and her wicked sense of humor! I also want to thank her for all the extra hard work she had to do in my place when we were kids.

Want To See More Sugar Free Recipes?

Watch me make sugar free blueberry muffins on ABC Morning Blend show

For more of my Kaufmann friendly recipes see my “recipe” section – 99% of my recipes on Eat Pray Get Well are Kaufmann friendly..enjoy! UPDATE – My book Eat Pray Get Well – A journey from Chronic Illness, Brokenness, & Junk Food Junkie to Wholeness & Wellness has been released. Forward written by Doug Kaufmann – host of Know The Cause

sugar free blueberry muffins

Ultra Moist Blueberry Muffins

Erin Porter

Who wouldn't want to wake up to these ultra moist blueberry muffins! These will certainly put a smile on your face.

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Course Breads and Muffins, Breakfast, Desserts

Ingredients

3/4 cup Fresh organic blueberries (save some for the top)
2 1/2 tbsp Lightly salted organic butter
1/4 cup Xylitol
1 Organic Egg
1/4 cup Coconut milk
1/2 tsp Vanilla
1/4 cup Coconut flour (we use a lot of Bob's Red Mill around here)
1/8 cup Almond flour
1/8 cup Tapioca flour
1/8 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Baking powder
1/8 tsp Baking soda

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Place cupcake holders inside cupcake tray
Mix all dry ingredients in a medium size bowl
Mix all wet ingredients in a separate bowl
Combine wet and dry ingredients
Add 3/4 of the blueberries to the mix and stir gently
Using a spoon fill the cup cake holders ¾ way full
Add some blueberries to the top of your muffins
Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes (or when toothpick comes out clean)
Let muffins cool for 30 minutes before eating
Makes 6 muffins

Notes

Kaufmann 1 Diet (Kaufmann Phase I)

mato soup bacon cheese quesadilla

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup & Bacon Cheese Quesadilla’s

Written on June 6, 2016. Posted in Main Dishes. No Comments on Creamy Tomato Basil Soup & Bacon Cheese Quesadilla’s

It may not be winter anymore, but here in Florida it’s a miserable, dreary day as we wait for a tropical storm to decide whether or not to hit. As we wait, I decided whipping up a batch of tomato soup and bacon quesadillas sounded like the perfect way to pass the time and enjoy some comfort food!

Some cool facts about Basil – Did you know basil provides protection against unwanted bacterial growth including Staph and Pseudomonas? Either did I until today! Those are two tough bacterias that have been harder to kill because they have developed a high resistance to antibiotics. Basil is also healthy for your heart and has anti inflammatory properties. While we’re on the subject of heart health, tomatoes have been shown to lower total cholesterol and help prevent unwanted clumping of platelet cells in the blood. And these are just a few of the health benefits of this meal! Enjoy!

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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup and Bacon Cheese Quesadilla

Erin Porter

Try this healthy and delicious version of the classic tomato soup and quesadilla combination.

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Course Main Dishes

Ingredients

Soup Ingredients

4 Fresh tomatoes
7 oz Plum tomatoes (I used Muir Glen organic)
12 pcs Fresh basil leaves
32 oz Chicken broth
13.5 oz Light coconut milk
3 cloves Garlic diced
1/4 Onion diced
1/4 cup Flour I used Namaste Flour-wheat/gluten/yeast free
1/2 tsp Crushed red pepper
2 1/4 tsp Salt or more if needed for your taste
1/4 tsp Parsley
1/4 tsp Thyme
1/2 tsp Xylitol
1/2 tsp Black pepper
4 oz Cream cheese

Quesadilla Ingredients

1 Package tortilla wraps
Mozzarella cheese
1 Package bacon antibiotic, hormone free

Instructions

Soup Instructions

Place garlic and onion in food processor then saute in 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbs olive oil on medium heat.
Once garlic and onion are a translucent place in crock pot.
Cut tomatoes and place in food processor along with the jar of plum tomatoes. Add cream cheese and flour to food processor. Mix until there are no chunks.
Place tomato puree in crock pot. Add all other ingredients and cook on high for 4 hours.
Top with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese and a basil leaf and serve!

Quesadilla Instructions

Put oven on BROIL at 400 degrees.
Cook bacon on medium heat until fully cooked-once cooled break into one inch pieces
Grease a cookie sheet with butter and place one tortilla shell on cookie sheet. Top generously with mozzarella cheese and bacon pieces then place one more tortilla shell on top and broil for 5-7 minutes in the oven. Cut with pizza cutter.

Notes

A quick note about the tortilla wraps - by now you have all heard me talk about Doug Kaufamann and his TV show Know The Cause (which was actually the catalyst in my changing my diet). Although he suggests eliminating most grains, flour tortillas in moderation are acceptable on his Kaufmann 2 Diet (Kaufmann phase II) diet. I make sure they are also sugar, no yeast, and preservative free.
Note: This recipe is neither Kaufmann 1 Diet (Kaufmann Phase 1) or Kaufmann 2 Diet (Kaufmann Phase II) because of the small amount of sorghum flour in the Namaste flour. You can make this a phase II recipe by substituting the Namaste flour with:

½ cup almond flour
½ cup brown rice flour
½ cup tapioca flour

homemade salsa

Summer Salsa…AND Eat, Pray is going to be interviewed on PBS!

Written on June 2, 2016. Posted in Recipes, Snacks. 2 Comments on Summer Salsa…AND Eat, Pray is going to be interviewed on PBS!

Have you ever stopped and looked around in amazement at what God is doing FOR you or THROUGH you? I am truly in awe at what God is doing with this blog. Eat, Pray, Get Well was a project Bob and I started nine months ago with the intent of helping MAYBE a few hundred people. I’m happy to report it transformed into something beyond our wildest dreams! As many of you know we were interviewed on televisions Know the Cause back in March, a show which reaches 80 million households. And soon we will be headed to LA to be interviewed by PBS’s American Health Journal which reaches 91 million households!

In past posts I write about those dark years of sickness, where I questioned whether or not God was truly interested in our “physical” state. I can now answer that with an astounding YES! Yes, it did take MANY years for me to find answers and begin to heal but I am learning it was all a part of his plan that lead me to where I am today. This blog is not successful because I am a talented writer or because I can take a good picture, but because he is interested in restoring our bodies and is interested in getting that word out to many, and even uses the most seemingly unqualified people in which to do it. I am so thrilled to hear from so many of you that this blog is arming you with much needed information to get well. Keep the emails and questions coming, I love hearing from all of you! Do you have a story about how God may be working in your life right now or has in the past? This blog is a community where we share knowledge, health updates, and even personal stories. We’d love to hear it!

Now on to the salsa. This is actually my husband Bob’s recipe. I know you will love it as much as we do! The diced jalapeno in the tomatoes adds just the right amount of kick! They also pair perfectly with these Beanitos which are corn free but you’d never know it!

homemade salsa

Summer Salsa

Erin Porter

This Summer Salsa recipe is actually my husband Bob’s recipe. I know you will love it as much as we do! The diced jalapeno in the tomatoes adds just the right amount of kick! They also pair perfectly with these Beanitos which are corn free but you’d never know it!

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Course Snacks

Ingredients

20 oz Diced tomatoes with jalapeños - we used 365 brand (2x10 oz cans)
14.5 oz Whole peeled tomatoes (include the juice) - we used 365 brand
1/4 Yellow onion chopped
3/4 tsp Garlic salt
1/2 tsp Ground cumin
1/4 tsp Xylitol
1 Handful cilantro

Instructions

Chop onion in food processor.
Drain the juice from the can of diced tomatoes with jalapeños but leave the juice from the peeled tomatoes.
Add all ingredients to the food processor and on the "pulse" setting mix ingredients being careful not to over mix. You still want some small chunks left in your salsa. Enjoy!

Notes

Salsa is Kaufmann 1 Diet (Kaufmann Phase 1) and Beanitos are Kaufmann 2 Diet (Kaufmann Phase II)

peasoup

Smoked Ham and Pea Soup with a side of Pop Overs

Written on May 21, 2016. Posted in Main Dishes, Recipes. No Comments on Smoked Ham and Pea Soup with a side of Pop Overs

When I was 19 I was working in Manhattan, so when it came to lunchtime I had some of the most amazing restaurants at my fingertips. Instead, my lunch was typically one of two things; a big mac meal from McDonalds or a bologna sandwich from the deli across the street. One day, my health fanatic co-worker/favorite lunch buddy finally got disgusted enough with me to say something…..

As he was chomping on his daily carrots and celery sticks he asked me how I could put that garbage in my body everyday. In my defense I blurted out “these fries ARE potatoes so therefore they are a vegetable and the beef is protein and there WAS lettuce on it”. I actually believed my own words and thought I had actual nutrition there. I thought HE was the clueless one for suffering with his carrot sticks and salads (sorry John Barnes). But it turns out John had it right. Now I’m a bit older, and definitely wiser, because although the site of a big mac can still make me salivate, I know how and WHY I have to walk away. Plus I can just make my own healthier version whenever I need a fix!

Enjoy this pea soup and now that I know better I can say with conviction “there really IS actual nutrition in this meal!”

This soup also pairs perfectly with buttery popovers.

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Crockpot Ham and Pea Soup

Erin Porter

Try this delicious ham and peas soup crock-pot recipe!

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Course Main Dishes

Equipment

Crock-pot

Ingredients

1 lb Frozen peas (or dry)
32 oz Chicken broth yeast free
13.5 oz Light Coconut Milk I use 365-wholefoods brand
1/2 Bag of carrots diced
2 cloves Garlic chopped
1/4 Onion chopped
2 tsp Salt
¼ tsp Thyme
¼ tsp Black pepper
¼ tsp Parsley
Cooked Ham cubed (even better if you place the bone in the crockpot as well)
1/4 cup Flour (you can use 2 tbsp. brown rice flour and 2 tbsp. arrowroot flour or 1/4 cup Namaste Perfect Flour Blend - wheat/yeast/gluten free)
2 tbsp Butter
1-2 tbsp Olive oil

Instructions

In a large frying pan melt 2 tbsp of butter then add 1-2 tbsp of olive oil.
Chop the garlic and onion in a food processor then sauté in butter and 1 -2 tablespoon of olive oil. Stir occasionally.
Once garlic and onion are translucent and slightly golden transfer over to crock pot.
Add all remaining ingredients in crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours. Enjoy!

Notes

Kaufmann 2 Diet (Kaufmann Phase II) if you substitute the Namaste flour with:

½ cup almond flour
½ cup brown rice flour
½ cup tapioca flour

beet chips

Beet Chips with Sea Salt… and 4 Signs You May Need a New Doctor

Written on April 4, 2016. Posted in Recipes, Snacks. 5 Comments on Beet Chips with Sea Salt… and 4 Signs You May Need a New Doctor

The ideal doctor is patient. — Robert Haven Schauffler

Take it from someone who has been to countless doctors, these are some very sure signs you may just need a new doctor.

1 ) They don’t take the time to listen to you. Do you find yourself explaining the state of your health to your doctor (in a desperate attempt to find out what’s wrong with you) only to find he appears bored? And do you somehow end up feeling bad for taking up his time even though you are helping to pay his bills? Boredom manifests itself in different ways. The doctor may interrupt you mid-sentence or he may be writing notes the entire time you are speaking. Maybe some people are skilled multi-taskers, but if you are anything like me, one of those two tasks would not get your full attention. I remember getting up and walking out in the middle of an exam out of pure frustration. We will not always mesh with every doctor and that is okay. Move on to someone who will look you in the eye and is genuinely interested in seeing you get well. There are some wonderful talented doctors out there. It may just take some perseverance to find one.

2) You are rushed. Not only does the doctor seem bored, but he is also rushing you so he can get to other patients he has waiting. Have you ever signed in at the appointment desk only to see two other people have your same exact appointment time with the same doctor? How can one doctor juggle three people at a time and not feel rushed? Most of us wait weeks sometimes months to get into see the doctor, and if you are sick, it’s probably the number one priority in your life at the moment. You deserve 15 minutes of undivided attention.

3) Their treatment isn’t working and the doctor is not open to trying your suggestions (within reason). I remember finding out I had fungal sinusitis and the doctor was still reluctant to prescribe an anti-fungal. Or maybe they are open minded but still after all the treatments they had to offer, you find yourself no better off than before you started. They may not have the answers and that doesn’t make them a bad doctor, but don’t feel bad about moving on to a doctor with a fresh perspective.

4) The doctor appears insulted when you challenge what he is suggesting. Let’s face it; the internet is probably a doctor’s worst nightmare. Now their patients are more informed than ever and so they are probably being challenged more than ever. Do not feel bad about questioning his course of action. It’s your health and it’s your responsibility to be your own best advocate. Educate yourself on everything pertaining to your particular health issue so you and your doctor can come up with a treatment plan together. Also, remember the right foods will give your body a fighting chance to repair itself.

I dedicate this post to two doctors who made a huge impact not only in my health, but restored my faith in doctors. They showed me genuine compassion and patience, and most importantly, they never gave up on me. Dr. Dennis and the late Dr. Goodman.

These beet chips took some trial and error to make them crispy like a chip but it was worth it. You have to like the taste of beets if you are to enjoy these as they do not taste like a potato chip but rather a crispy version of a beet with sea salt. I used gold beets for this recipe but you could use any kind you’d like.

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Beet Chips with Sea Salt

Erin Porter

These beet chips are a great healthy alternative to potato chips. I used gold beets for this recipe but you could use any kind you’d like.

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Course Snacks

Ingredients

2 Gold or Purple beets
Olive oil
Sea Salt I also added a dash of Trader Joe's everyday seasoning

Instructions

Pre-heat over to 250.
Wash and scrub beets. Slice beets using a mandolin slicer. I set mine to be about 1/8 of an inch.
Place parchment paper over cookie sheet. Brush beets very lightly with olive oil and face oily side down on parchment paper. Again lightly brush beets with more olive oil then sprinkle with sea salt. I read if you wait about 15 minutes before putting the beets in the oven they will turn out crunchier, and this seemed to be the case as I made several batches.
Bake for approximately 40-45 minutes.

Notes

Kaufmann 1 Diet (Kaufmann Phase I)

beef fajitas

Beef Fajitas… And Facing Your Fears

Written on March 23, 2016. Posted in Featured Recipes, Main Dishes, Recipes. 12 Comments on Beef Fajitas… And Facing Your Fears

“Why not go out on a limb, that’s where all the fruit is”

It was a week before I was to tape a segment for a national television show. Yup me! Someone who is terrified to speak in front of people. I’m the person who in high school didn’t show up for an entire week to avoid giving an oral speech. I really tried to confront my fears since then. Twice I joined a group where you practice giving speeches in front of your peers. Both times I quit the group when it was my time to deliver. So back up, what am I doing going on national TV? The opportunity presented itself and we all know in life most opportunities are passing and will never come around again. I was asked to appear on Doug Kaufmann’s show “Know the Cause” and discuss my former health issues and talk about my blog Eat, Pray, Get Well. Easy enough you’d think, nobody knows the topic of ourselves better than we do, but I was still petrified. I had mastered the skill of avoiding situations much less scary than this, but this time there was no running and hiding.

There was no doubt I was thrilled and honored at the idea of being on this show, I not only attribute this show to being a major part of my healing, but my website EPGW was also inspired by this show! Still I felt as if I was being sent to the guillotine. I was overcome with panic and fear. My imagination was running wild with everything that could possibly go wrong. I then decided I would not release the news of the appearance until after it was over (just in case I was a total flop)! Then of course I could forget it ever happened and nobody had to know (except for the millions of strangers who may have caught it on TV). If you have ever read the book “Feel the fear and do it anyway” the author says whenever we are afraid of something, whether it be divorce, illness, death, rejection, or public speaking, what we are really afraid of is not being able to handle these things when and if they do happen. So what do we do to overcome this fear? There is really only two choices for us. We can remain in our safe cocoon and never take any risks, or we can push through the fear and take a step in the direction of making our dreams come true. The funny thing is people who choose to stay in the safety of their cocoon KNOW they are not avoiding pain. There is palpable pain in remaining stagnant. There is pain in not growing and not taking chances. There is pain in missing out on opportunities, and there is pain in not being everything you were put on this earth to be. Is there anything you have been too afraid to do? Switch careers? Ask someone out on a date? Leave a bad relationship? Let me just give you one of my favorite quotes, “Don’t let the fear of what could happen, make nothing happen”. Think about that. NOTHING HAPPENING – now to me, THAT sounds scary!

So how did the show turn out you ask? It surprisingly turned out to be one of the best experiences of my life and I would do it again in a heartbeat! The host of the show Doug Kaufmann was so warm and inviting, he made me feel like I was an old friend. I know what you may be asking yourselves. “But what if it didn’t turn out well and it WAS a disaster”? I could live with that outcome before I could live with cowering to fear and never knowing what I was capable of. You are never the same on the other side of a personal challenge, and with each push your self-esteem and zest for life is increased. Don’t let fear steal your future! When I began to analyze what was at the root of my fear, I realized it was the fear of being judged and caring what people would think of me. I started to reflect on what I have always taught my son. I tell him often that I think one of the most freeing things I ever heard was that 10% of people will not like me. Or you! And it doesn’t matter how nice you are, pretty you are, funny, smart, or giving. It doesn’t matter, they will not like you! Move on to the people that think you are fantastic. There are about 90% of those! This always snaps me back to reality! Something I learned from this experience is that if God puts an opportunity in front of you he will surely enable you to walk through it, he will also give you the peace that surpasses all understanding when we ask for it. This experience also showed me that he’s not only interested in healing us from our physical ailments but our emotional ones as well. I’m hoping some of you step out of your comfort zone today and start creating the life you really want! To listen to my podcast interview on Know the Cause click here. When the show airs with my interview I will provide the link to that as well. Now go enjoy some fajitas!

beef fajitas

Beef Fajitas

Erin Porter

Try this delicious and healthy beef fajita recipe.

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Course Main Dishes

Ingredients

3/4 lb Marinated Skirt or Flank Steak antibiotic/hormone free
Wraps wheat/yeast free
1 Yellow Pepper
1 Green Pepper
1 Red Pepper
1 Sweet Onion
Mozzarella Cheese
Fresh Cilantro
Salsa optional
Sour Cream optional

Instructions

I bought a flank steak already marinated. We cooked the meat and the vegetables on the grill.
Cut vegetables length wise and brush vegetables with olive oil and salt and pepper.
Place meat and vegetables separately on the grill and grill meat for about 5-7 minutes, then flip the meat and cook for an additional 2-5 minutes.
Remove from grill and slice against the grain about 1/4 inch thick.
Place wraps on grill for approximately 5 seconds, then remove from grill and add meat, vegetables and cheese to your wrap.
Top with cilantro, salsa, and sour cream if desired.

Notes

This can be Kaufmann 1 Diet (Kaufmann Phase I) or Kaufmann 2 Diet (Kaufmann Phase II) depending on what kind of wraps you use. Remember to make sure they are corn/wheat/yeast free.

sweet potato corned beef hash

How to Make Sweet Potato Corned Beef Hash (Gluten Free)

Written on March 19, 2016. Posted in Breakfast, Recipes. No Comments on How to Make Sweet Potato Corned Beef Hash (Gluten Free)

Being Irish I have eaten a lot of corned beef hash in my day, but this delicious sweet potato corned beef hash is a healthier version that what I was used to as a kid. This recipe is also gluten free, which we know is better for our gut.

Sweet potato corned beef hash is easy to make and I’ll walk you through each step. For “pulls apart with a fork” tender I placed the corned beef in a crock pot for this recipe. Read on and I’ll show you how to make gluten free sweet potato corned beef hash.

Can You Use Sweet Potato in Corned Beef Hash?

Not only can you use sweet potatoes in corned beef hash, but some people enjoy the flavor even more than white potatoes. Sweet potatoes are also higher in Vitamin A and fiber than white potatoes, and slightly lower in carbohydrates.

What You Will Need For Sweet Potato Corned Beef Hash Recipe

Organic Corned Beef
Medium Sweet potato
3 tsp chopped onion (or more if you like a lot of onion)
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Paprika to taste
Pinch of trader Joes Everyday seasoning (optional)
1 Organic egg

Instructions for Sweet Potato Corned Beef Hash

I pre-made the sweet potatoes by wrapping them in aluminum foil and placing them in the crock pot on high for 2-3 hours.
You want a fork to go easily through potato when inserted but you don’t want to overcook as it will become mushy.
My corned beef was also made the day before in the crockpot. Just place corned beef in the crock pot with about ¼ cup of water.
Cook on high for 4 hours or 8 hours on low.

Now You Are Ready To Make The Hash

Heat ½ tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp salted butter in frying pan on medium heat.
Sauté onion until translucent and slightly golden.
Add potato and cooked corned beef and stir.
Add onion, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Cook for about 5 minutes until ingredients are hot. Stir occasionally.
Top with an egg if desired.

Is Corned Beef Hash Gluten Free?

Corned beef is naturally gluten free just as sweet potatoes are naturally gluten free.

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I am so excited to update this sweet potato corned beef hash recipe to tell you the second edition of my book Eat Pray Get Well – A Journey from Chronic Illness & Brokenness to Wholeness & Healing has been released. My book not only includes healthy gluten free recipes such as this sweet potato corned beef hash, but my journey of illness to health as well as the exclusive interviews mentioned below.

What Is New In The Second Edition Of Eat Pray Get Well?

Exclusive interviews with: Doug Kaufmann – Television host of Know the Cause,

Dr. Stephen Sinatra – renowned cardiologist and certified bioenergetic psychotherapist.

Tommy Rosa – Co-author of Health Revelations from Heaven and Earth.

Carol Alt – Supermodel who went from sick to raw foodist.

Joe Cross – Filmmaker and star of award-winning documentary Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead.

Dr. Tracie Leonhardt – Dr. Leonhardt shares her expertise on hormones, thyroid, autoimmune disease, and more…

Inside Eat Pray Get Well Book

If you suffer from Chronic Fatigue, Sinus Infections, Fibromyalgia, Lyme Disease, Food Allergies, Auto Immune Disease, Acid Reflux, Candida, Depression – then this book is an eye opener.

The Eat Pray Get Well book addresses more than just physical health. Erin invites you into her journey of recovering from a difficult childhood, to chronic illness in her adult years as well as recovering from being a junk food junkie.

A story of overcoming decades of chronic illness, a difficult childhood, and food addiction… with 60 recipes free of gluten, wheat, yeast, peanuts, refined sugar ~ Forward written by Doug Kaufmann – TV Host of Know the Cause, can now be purchased on my website and on Amazon.com

sweet potato corned beef hash

Sweet Potato Corned Beef Hash

Erin Porter

This healthy and delicious sweet potato corned beef hash is easy to make and gluten free.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Breakfast

Ingredients

Organic Corned Beef
Medium Sweet potato
3 tsp Chopped onion or more if you like a lot of onion
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Paprika to taste (I also used a pinch of trader Joes everyday seasoning - I love it!)
1 Organic Egg

Instructions

I pre-made the sweet potatoes by wrapping them in aluminum foil and placing them in the crock pot on high for 2-3 hours. You want a fork to go easily through potato when inserted but you don't want to overcook the sweet potato it will become mushy.
My corned beef was also made the day before in the crockpot. Just place your corned beef in the crock pot with about ¼ cup of water. Cook on high for 4 hours or 8 hours on low.
Heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp salted butter in frying pan on medium heat.
Saute onion until translucent and slightly golden.
Add potato and cooked corned beef and stir. Add onion, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Cook for about 5 minutes until ingredients are hot. Stir occasionally.
Top with an egg if desired.

Notes

If you are on the Doug Kaufmann diet (aka Kaufmann diet) this recipe is safe on Kaufmann 2 Diet (Kaufmann Phase II).

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honey garlic crock pot chicken

Honey Garlic Crock Pot Chicken

Written on March 13, 2016. Posted in Main Dishes, Recipes. No Comments on Honey Garlic Crock Pot Chicken

I know this meal looks very much like it should be off limits, but I did a lot of substituting as to not use soy or standard ketchup in this dish. You can keep this recipe phase II by following the instructions below. There is just 8 simple ingredients and clean up was easy because I used the 3:1 Cuisinart Cooker for this recipe. It allows you to sauté, slow cook, and steam all in one. No extra dirty dishes.

Disclaimer: I was sent this 3:1 Cooker to try out with NO expectations of using it in a post. I was not compensated in any way and all opinions are my own.

honey garlic crock pot chicken

Honey Garlic Crock Pot Chicken

Erin Porter

Try this easy crock pot recipe for delicious Honey Garlic Chicken.

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Course Main Dishes

Ingredients

4 Organic Chicken Breast or Thighs
4 cloves Garlic chopped
1/3 cup Organic Honey
1/2 cup Nature's Hollow Ketchup - contains no sugar, sweetened with xylitol or Tessemae's All Natural Ketchup(see notes below under note section)
1/2 cup Coconut Amino's Coconut Secret brand
1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley
2 tbsp Sesame seeds

Instructions

Cuisinar 3:1 Cooker Instructions

Place 2 tbsp. of olive oil in crock-pot , once oil is hot place chicken in crock-pot and flip chicken once it's a golden brown. About 4 minutes on each side.
Take chicken out and add chopped garlic. Sauté garlic for about 3-4 minutes.
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Place chicken back in the crock-pot and pour mixture of remaining ingredients over the top of the chicken. I placed the rack that comes with the 3:1 cooker on top of the chicken then placed my vegetables on top to cook separately from the sauce mixture.
Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.

Regular Crock-pot Instructions

On medium heat 1-2 tbsp. of olive oil. Add chicken and brown on both sides. About 3 minutes on each side.
Remove chicken and sauté your chopped garlic.
While garlic is cooking mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. Place chicken, garlic, and sauce mixture into a crock-pot.
Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.

Notes

Kaufmann 2 Diet (Kaufmann Phase II)

Tessemae's Ketchup can be an option if you cannot find Nature's Hollow. It would no longer be Phase II because of the small amount of date puree in their ketchup but with that said the amount of sugar from the dates is still very small.

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