by Holistically Whole | Nov 20, 2021
Happy Thanksgiving! No one should have to miss out on the festivities because of food allergies. Here is a list of Thanksgiving recipes that are not only free of gluten, grains, dairy, corn, soy, and sugar but are also amazingly delicious!
by Holistically Whole | Sep 30, 2019
Trader Joe’s Healthy 8 Chopped Veggie Mix it is a healthy blend of 8 vegetables already chopped for you – so you can get an awesome assortment of veggies for your meal without any effort. Try some of these delicious ideas to make the easiest veggies ever!
by Holistically Whole | Oct 5, 2018
If you are like me, you will love these easy, healthy stovetop meals. Everything is available at Trader Joe’s. These meals contain no wheat/gluten, dairy, or grains and they are fast and super simple – all you need is a few pots and pans and a stovetop. No chopping, prepping, or peeling required!
by Holistically Whole | Jun 19, 2018
love avocados! They are delicious, buttery, filling, and so good for you. These awesome avocado recipes from Delicious Living are perfect for summer and best of all, they are Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo, and Vegan!
by Holistically Whole | Dec 1, 2017
No, not those magical mushrooms! I’m talking about the medicinal mushrooms that boost health and immunity. Read about a few of our favorite ’shrooms with potential health benefits backed by research and get my amazing Magical Mushroom Bisque recipe using medicinal mushrooms.
by Holistically Whole | Jul 11, 2017
When I was a kid summer was all about sprinklers, kickball, and popsicles. Of course those popsicles were surely full of sugar, corn syrup, artificial flavors, and probably not much else. Luckily, healthy and Paleo popsicles are pretty easy to make. Plus, I just got...
by Holistically Whole | Jun 2, 2017
This past weekend was Christopher’s 10th birthday. I’ve written before about how his birthday makes me a little sad, but I’m drained enough already. So, this year I just wanted to wish my first baby a Happy Birthday and celebrate and write about...
by Holistically Whole | Apr 7, 2017
You might be able to tell from the title that I’m a little biased. The author of the cookbook Cooking With Leo is a friend of mine. Erica Daniels is an advocate for health and autism, a speaker, author, and super autism mom. But I do honestly own her cookbook,...
by Holistically Whole | Feb 28, 2017
Happy Fat Tuesday! In New Orleans, this is the culmination of the annual Mardi Gras celebration. Twenty years ago I was celebrating on Bourbon Street. Back then I thought traditional Mardi Gras fare consisted mainly of Hurricanes and Hand Grenades. Today, my life is...
by Holistically Whole | Jan 29, 2017
Happy Chinese New Year! If you didn’t know that today was the start of Chinese New Year, you obviously don’t have kids in grade school. All I’ve heard about for the past week is fortune cookies, chop sticks, and the Chinese Zodiak. I’m a Rabbit, by the way. 2017 is...
by Holistically Whole | Oct 27, 2016
My monthly newsletter almost always has a recipe with “ghee” as an ingredient. I recently got an email that said “Great recipe, but WTF is ghee?” This made me laugh but it also made me realize that, even though my health nut friends speak the...
by Holistically Whole | Aug 28, 2016
If you read my monthly newsletter, you know that I took a family trip recently. I promise to post an update about that as soon as I can get my bearings (I’m still not totally unpacked!). But for now you get these peachy recipes…Peach Waffles topped with...
by Holistically Whole | Jul 28, 2016
It can be difficult to find snacks to make for our kiddos who are on special diets. I haven’t had the urge to bake in awhile, but Trader Joe’s was all out of Christopher’s beloved dried mangoes (one of the clerks there told us that our local...
by Holistically Whole | Jun 10, 2016
Like most kids with autism, my son Christopher had gastrointestinal issues. For years and years we strictly adhered to the GAPS diet (and by we, I mainly mean my poor kiddo), which helps to heal the gut. Today, his diet has changed a little (kind of a dairy-free PALEO...
by Holistically Whole | May 18, 2016
Last week I wrote about the need to take a break when you are exhausted and overwhelmed. Apparently, I didn’t rest long enough. I’ve been fighting off a virus or something that finally caught up with me. So, I’m sick…. waaaahhhh! Okay,...
My autism journey has changed the way I live and care for my family. I am passionate about nontoxic products, natural remedies, grain-free nutrition, essential oils, and healing the symptoms known as autism. This is a space for anyone aspiring toward cleaner, healthier living.
XO Joanna
