The food you eat can be your best medicine.

When it comes to chronic illnesses like Celiac, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, the key to feeling well lies in the very food we eat. It doesn’t take a pill or a special treatment — we can get some or all of the symptoms under control by watching what we eat. And with food sensitivities like wheat, dairy or other food allergies, having a meal can seem like Russian Roulette. However, just because you have a limited diet does not mean you cannot eat well and savor the colors, flavors and textures of delicious food. It’s one of the reasons this very site exists, because we do not believe in limitations.

Life — and food — are meant to be enjoyed. Here’s what we’re savoring.

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Do you or a loved one have any food allergy? Then this is the cookbook for you, my friend.

Elizabeth Gordon pretty much tosses out the gamut of trigger foods – gluten, dairy, soy, nuts and eggs –  so no matter what your intolerance, you can make any recipe in The Complete Allergy-Free Comfort Foods Cookbook and rest assured that everyone can sample.
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Whoopie Pies

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Whoopie pies are a quintessentially American dessert. This recipe, by Elizabeth Gordon, author of “The Complete Allergy-Free Comfort Foods Cookbook,” means that even if you have a food allergy, you may be able to have these.

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Spring Risotto

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Though this risotto by Elizabeth Gordon is loaded with green spring vegetables, there is no reason your risotto can’t contain any number of other ingredients. Use this recipe as a basic starting point and then add whatever vegetables you have in your refrigerator, sautéed.

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The Lowdown on Lentils

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There are so many more ways to cook lentils than just a good ole bowl of broth. This nutritionally balanced super food can be used in dips and spreads, soups and stews, salads and just about any dish that could use a protein punch.

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Daal Tadka (Tempered lentils) – An Indian Lentil Preparation

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An Indian meal is considered incomplete unless it is accompanied by ‘Daal’, a well known preparation using lentils with vegetables and Indian spices.

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Lentil, Potato and Red Pepper Cakes

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These baked lentils cakes are healthy, gluten-free and make a great appetizer or main course. They get a crunchy bite from the red pepper while goat cheese lends a tangy taste.

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Low-Sugar, Highly Satisfying Valentine’s Sweets

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Because your sweetheart is sweet enough…we put together some sexy low sugar treats to delight your better half on Valentine’s Day, or any time you want to add some pizzazz to a cozy evening for two.

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