Testimony of the Day
“I have been following Maria closely for a couple of years now. I adapted over time to her grain free/sugar free lifestyle. It definitely didn’t happen over night for me, but within time it became an easy habit. Last August I decided to purchase a package with Maria because I still felt there was a major missing link to my healing. I knew I was eating pretty good, but I was still having a lot of issues: depression, anxiety, major cravings, sleep issues, a few extra pounds, etc. I felt like there was something off with my hormones so that is what led me to purchase the package with Maria. Once I purchased the package Maria sent me a long questionnaire to fill out online. By the next day she had gotten back to me with a detailed list of supplements to be taking. She also recommended some blood work to have done to test for deficiencies, etc. I ordered the supplements that day (warning-not cheap but so worth it!). I also started eating according to the meal plan she sent, which made it so easy.
I am not exaggerating when I say that I felt improvements almost instantly. Within the first week I felt like a new person. I wasn’t completely “cured” but I was well on my way.
It has now been almost 5 months since I contacted Maria. I am off meds for depression, I sleep so much better, and my anxiety is pretty much gone. I feel happier and more at peace now than I have in years. My sleep still continues to improve. For me, that was the thing that took the longest to change. I went from sleeping about 4 hours a night and now I am up to between 7-8 each night. For me that is awesome! I still hope to reach a full 8 hours or more on a consistent basis, and I think I will get there soon.
I would have to say working with Maria is the best money I have ever spent. Mentally and emotionally I am at the best place I have ever been in my life. I am a better wife and mother in so many ways. I didn’t realize how debilitating my anxiety and depression were until I started feeling good. I wake up happy every day now! I could never put a price on that. -Cami”
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Wild Rice
Another question I am frequently asked is about wild rice. Yes, it is gluten free, but for those with a damaged gut (leaky gut) or a damaged metabolism or anyone who wants to become keto-adapted, it is way too high in carbs.It is disturbing to find that 60% of adults never completely heal from celiac disease despite following a gluten-free diet.[53] It has been found that only 8% of adult patients with celiac disease eating a gluten-free diet reached “normalization,” where their intestines completely recovered.
However, there is new research that may help people with celiac for good! Researcher Alessio Fasano, M.D. has been on the leading edge of recent autoimmune and celiac disease exploration. In 2011, he published a paper titled “Leaky Gut and Autoimmune Diseases” which presented a new theory that suggests prevention and reversal of autoimmune disease is possible.
Read more about healing autoimmune diseases and celiac in my new book Keto-Adapted.
We all know that sugar is bad, but we mistakenly believe complex carbohydrates are healthy and we need to eat them in abundance. BUT what if I told you that “Complex carbohydrates” and “Whole Grains” are just glucose molecules hooked together in a long chain; the digestive track breaks it down into glucose…also known as sugar. So a “complex carb” diet and a “sugary” diet are pretty much the same thing.
To read more on why Asians eat rice without weight gain, click HERE.
Are you a visual learner like I am? Here is a helpful video of me making Cauliflower “Rice” on television. Click HERE to watch.
Craig often likes to go to get “healthifed” sushi (sashimi, no rice) with Micah. While he was there he overheard the sushi chef tell the waiter to try the sushi rice because yesterday someone else made it and it didn’t taste good. He said he adds over 3 quarts of sugar to each batch of rice, which equals to be 34 grams of ADDED sugar per cup of rice! We never eat rice but that sure is another reason not to! Try my “healthified” sushi instead! Recipes found in The Art of Healthy Eating Savory.
“HEALTHIFIED” FRIED RICE
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic
2 TBS butter or coconut oil
4 cups cauliflower, into rice
3 TBS Tamari sauce (soy sauce)
1 tsp fish sauce*see note below
2 TBS minced fresh parsley
1/8 tsp pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
Place cauliflower flowerettes in a food processor. CLICK HERE TO FIND THE FOOD PROCESSOR I USE TO MAKE “CAULIFLOWER RICE”. Pulse until small pieces of “rice.” In a skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the cauliflower rice, Tamari sauce, parsley and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the egg; cook and stir until egg is completely set, about 3 minutes. Makes 4 servings.
NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per serving)
Traditional Fried Rice = 301 calories, 7g fat, 6g protein, 41.7 carbs, 1g fiber
“Healthified” Fried Rice = 106 calories, 7g fat, 5.1g protein, 7.3 carbs, 3g fiber
FISH SAUCE:
One staple that every cook should have in their fridge is Fish Sauce. It is a special ingredient that takes good food to amazing food. Fish Sauce, mushrooms and aged cheeses have something called “UMAMI.” Umami is a pleasant savory taste produced by glutamate and ribonucleotides, chemicals which occur naturally in many foods. Umami is subtle and not generally identified by people when they encounter it, but blends well with other tastes to intensify and enhance flavors; it plays an important role in making food taste delicious. Red Boat brand is traditionally fermented, not with wheat like most others. This bottle will last you a LONG time – you only use a few drops per dish, it’s strong stuff!
I love cauli fry rice and I’m from Hawaii. Rice is a staple. My husband even loves it and he eats rice with everything. I do let mine crisp up in the pan a bit so that it’s not soupy. I fry it up in coconut oil or olive oil with green onion and any protien. We love it.
Thanks Kapu! I love the feedback:)))
This looks yummy! I plan on trying it soon thanks for the great idea. I also bought 2 of your books and I’m so excited to read them!
Do you just put raw cauliflower in a food processor to make the ‘cauliflower rice?”
Yep, I fixed that direction…I just process the raw cauliflower into small pieces of “rice”:)
Having this tonight for dinner. Tasted it already tho and I love it.
Thanks DonnaRae!!! You totally made my morning! I appreciate your kind words!
OH I will be trying this! I also have made faux potato salad and people have no clue its cauliflower! LOVE THIS! Hubs in bed, but when he gets up I’m telling him to figure out what he’d like with this. Most likely a bit of chicken.
This was yummy! My husband is not a big fan of cauliflower but he could not stop telling me how much he enjoyed this dish – I made it using only 3 cups because we are a party of “2”. We ate it all – I will make another of your “rice” dishes tonight to use the remaining 3 cups of riced cauliflower. Thanks for being interested in the health of others!
Thank you! Glad you both liked it. 🙂
Just made this and really really liked it! I’m so excited to have tried the cauliflower rice!! next time I’m going to add spring onions and maybe some chicken too!
Thanks France! 🙂
Hi Maria,
I love your books and blog and try to read a new posting or recipe at least once a day!!
I definitely have inflammation issues and have struggled with GI issues and inflammation for the last 10 years or so (and I’m only 30!). I was wondering what your thoughts were on Aloe Vera juice. I have heard it works wonders for inflammation, especially working “from the inside out”. Any suggestions?
Thanks again for all of your wonderful recipes and insight!!!
Thank you! Yes, Aloe Vera is great for healing. The juice can be quite hard to get down (a sort of mucus-ey consistency) so I prefer the softgels. 🙂
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This recipe is linked to your 30 day accelerated meal plan for day 23 (Shrimp Fried Rice), however this recipe doesn’t say how much shrimp to use and doesn’t seem to incorporate it into this recipe…..
Sorry about that. I would add about 4 ounces of grilled shrimp. 🙂
Made this today! Love! Added shrimp and it was so great! Thanks!
Thank you!