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Anti-Inflammatory Recipe Book

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Cranberry Cinnamon Oatmeal Ingredients(serves1)2cupswater1apple,coredanddiced1/2cupfreshcranberries1cupquick-cookingoats1-2tspGoldenLakanto*1/2teaspoongroundcinnamon1/4teaspoongroundnutmeg1pinchsalt1/2cupchoppedwalnuts

Directions:1. Combine water, apple, andcranberries together in a bowl;bringtoaboil.

2. Cookmixtureuntilcranberriesburstandappleistender,about5minutes.3. Reduceheattomediumandstiroats,brownsugar,cinnamon,nutmeg,andsaltinto applemixture. Cook, stirring continuously, untilwater is absorbed andoatmealthickens,2to3minutes.

4. Topoatmealwithwalnuts.Enjoy!

*Lakantoisazero-glycemicsweetenermadefrommonkfruitthatcooksandbakeslikesugarbutisamuchhealthiersubstitute.Iusethisbrand:http://amzn.to/2yP6zht



Chocolate, Strawberry & Avocado Smoothie

Ingredients(serves2)12oz.coconutmilk1cupfrozenstrawberries1ripeavocado,chopped2tablespoonscacaopowder(orunsweetenedcocoapowder)½teaspoonvanilla1 scoop Stevia Now (*optional-added forsweetness)

Directions:1. Placeallingredientsinahigh-poweredblender,startingwiththenutmilk.Blenduntilwellblendedandcreamy.Enjoy!



Scrambled Eggs with Rosemary & Capers

Ingredients(serves1)2free-rangeeggs1tsp.grass-fedorganicbutter1tsp.capers1tsp.rosemarySeasaltandpepper,totaste

Directions:1.Crack theeggs intoabowl andwhisktogether.2.Placeasmallskilletonlowheatand add the butter. When thebutter begins to bubble add thecapersandrosemaryandstirfor1minute.3.Addthewhiskedeggsandcookonalowtemperature,scramblingandturningwithaspatulauntiltheeggsarecooked.4.Servewithsaltandpeppertotaste,ifdesired.Enjoy!


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Southwest Sliders

Ingredients(serves4)1lb.groundturkey,beeforpork¼redonion,minced¼redonion,thinlysliced½jalapenopepper,diced½redbellpepper,diced1teaspoongroundcumin½teaspoongroundredpeppersaltandpepper,totaste1tablespoonfat(Iusedbaconfat)

Directions:1.Addallyouringredientsforyourburgersinalargebowl.Shapeintosmallburgerpatties.2.Heatupalargeskilletundermediumheatwithabitoffatinit(Iusedbaconfat)andaddyoursliders.Flipafterabout3-5minutesoruntilcookedtoyourliking.3.ServetoppedwithSpicyAvocadoSlaw(page15).Enjoy!



Pizza Quiche Ingredients(serves8)8wholeeggs¼c.blackolives,sliced6sundriedtomatoes,chopped1smallredonion,chopped½cupbroccoli,chopped½tsp.paprika½tsp.onionpowder½tsp.finegrainseasalt1tbsp.choppedfreshchives1tbsp.coconutoiltocoatthepan

Directions:1.Cookthebaconinacastironskilletovermed-hiheatuntilcrisp,drainonpapertowelsandsetaside.2.Preheatovento375degreesandgreasepieplatewithcoconutoil.3. In amediummixingbowl,whisk together the eggs, salt, paprika andonionpowder.4. Crumble the cooled bacon and add to the eggmixture. Last, add thechoppedchivesandstirtocombine.5. Pour egg mixture into pie place. Bake in the preheated oven 30-40minutes,oruntiltheeggshaveset.Removefromovenandletcoolbeforeremovingandserving.Enjoy!



Berry Chia Pudding

Ingredients(serves2)1-1½cupscoconutmilk¼cupchiaseeds⅓cupblueberries⅓cupraspberries⅓cupstrawberries,slicedinhalves¼cupunsweetenedcoconutflakesOptional:1scoopofstevia

Directions:1. In a bowl, mix together all of theingredients except the coconutflakes and nuts. Place in therefrigeratorovernight.

2. Toserve,placehalfofthechiapuddinginabowlandtopwithcoconutflakesandnuts.Enjoy!NOTE:Theimageshowsalmonds,butyouwouldexcludetheseaspartofthe30-DayEliminationDiet.



Bacon, Apple & Strawberry Salad Ingredients(serves1)2-3piecesofbacon1c.lettuce,chopped2strawberries,sliced¼apple,chopped¼c.pumpkinseedsDressingApplecidervinegarOliveoilSeasaltBlackPepper

Directions:1.Inaskillet,cookthebaconovermediumheat.2.Meanwhile,assembletherestofthesaladingredientsinabowl.3.Whenbaconiscookedtoyourliking,breakintobite-sizedbitsandsprinkleoversalad.Topwithpecans.Enjoy!



Simple Strawberry Smoothie

Ingredients(serves1)12ouncescoconutmilk1cupstrawberries,frozen1teaspoonflaxseeds1bunchkale,spinachorSwisschard1 scoop Stevia Now (*optional-added forsweetness)

Directions:1.Placeallingredientsinablenderintheorderlisted.Blendonhighuntilsmooth.Enjoy!



Breakfast Sausage Ingredients(serves4)1poundgroundpork1teaspoongroundsage1teaspoonpaprika1teaspoonseasalt1teaspoonblackpepper1tablespooncoconutoil,toheatintheskillet

Directions:1.Preheat1tablespooncoconutoilinaskilletovermediumheat.2.Combinespicesinasmallbowl.Addporkandmixuntilwellcombined.3.Forminto8patties.4.Cookpattiesovermediumheatuntilbrownedandcookedthrough.Enjoy!



Very Berry Smoothie

Ingredients(serves1)12ouncescoconutmilk1cupmixedberries,freshorfrozen¼smallavocado1teaspoonflaxseeds1teaspoonchiaseeds1bunchkale,spinachorSwisschard1 scoop Stevia Now (*optional-added forsweetness)

Directions:1.Placeallingredientsinablenderintheorderlisted.Blendonhighuntilsmooth.Enjoy!


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Balsamic Chicken Kabobs

Ingredients(Serves4)2.5lbs.boneless,skinlesschickenbreasts,cutinto1"cubes2redpeppers,cutintocubes1yellowpepper,cutintocubes1redonion,cutintocubes1pintcherrytomatoes1yellowsquash,cutinto½"slices2zucchini,cutinto½"slicesBalsamicMarinade¼cupbalsamicvinegar¼cupoliveoil1tablespoonDijonmustard1tablespoonhoney1teaspoondrybasilSeasalt&pepper

Directions:1.Inasmallbowl,addbalsamicvinegar,Dijonmustard,honey,drybasil,salt,andpepper.Whisktogetherandslowlyaddintheoliveoilwhiskingtheentiretime.2.Inalargebowl,addchickencubesandhalfthebalsamicmixture,reservetherest.Stirtomakesureallthechickeniscoated.Placemarinatedchickeninglass-covereddishandplaceintherefrigeratorfor20-60minutestomarinade.3.Preheatgrilltomediumhighheat(375-400degreesF).4.Removethechickenfromtherefrigeratorandassemblethekabobs.Alternateveggieswithchickenonaskeweruntileverythingisusedup.5.Placekabobsonthegrillandgrilleachsidefor3-4minutes,untilcharred.Brushtheremainingmarinadeonthekabobs.Grillfor2moreminutes.6.Removefromgrillandserve.Enjoy!


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Poached Cod in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients(serves2)4(6-ounce)skinless,bonelesscodfillets2cupssugar-freemarinarasauce2tsp.chives2tsp.Italianparsley2tsp.basilSeasaltandblackpepper,totaste

Directions:1.Sprinklebothsidesofthecodwithseasalt.2.Grabaskilletwithalid,andpourinmarinarasauce.Theskilletshouldbelargeenoughtofitthefilletssnuglyinasinglelayer.Ifyou’repoachingfourfillets,a10-inchskilletworksgreat.3.Increasetheheattohightobringthesaucetoaboil.Whenthesauceisbubbling,carefullyslipintheseasonedfillets.4.Lowertheheattomedium-low—enoughtomaintainasimmer.Coverthepanandcookfor5to8minutesoruntilthefishisopaqueandcookedtoyourpreferreddoneness.5.Topthefishwithblackpepperandherbs.6.Servethesaucyfishwithasalad,EasyGrilledVegetables(August2017MealPlanpage12),orcauliflowerrice(September2017MealPlanpage12).Enjoy!



Chinese Chicken Salad

Ingredients(Serves2)8ounceschickenthighs,cookedandchopped1scallion,chopped1celerystalk,chopped3cupsromainelettuce,chopped2tablespoonssesameseeds1-2teaspoonscoconutoil

Dressing:3tablespoonsapplecidervinegar1teaspooncoconutaminos*Directions:1. Preheatovento350degreesfor35-40minutes.Topeachpieceofchickenwith1teaspoonofcoconutandsprinklewithseasaltandpepperbeforebaking.Bakefor35-40minutes.

2. Makesaladdressingbywhiskingtogetherfirstthreeingredients.Addsesameoiltovinegarmixtureandstirtogether.

3. Addallsaladingredientstoalargebowl.Tosstocombine.4. Toserve,dividethesaladmixtureinhalfthendrizzlewithAsiandressingandtopwithsesameseeds.Enjoy!

*Coconutaminostastelikesoysauce,butamuchhealthiersubstitute.Iincludealinktoarecommendedbrandinyourshoppinglistonpage25.



Bacon Sliders with Caramelized Onions

Ingredients(serves2)1poundgrassfedgroundbeef1teaspoonseasalt1teaspoonpepper1teaspoongarlicpowder2tablespoonscoconutoil1smallonion,slicedthin1ripeavocados,sliced4piecesbacon,cooked(optional)Directions:5. Addonetablespooncoconutoiltomediumskillet.Headovermediumhighheat.Oncemelted,addtheonions.Sautéuntiltranslucent(10-15minutes).Setasideinabowl.

6. Formfourburgerswithgroundbeef.Seasonbothsideswithspices.7. Addonetablespooncoconutoiltosameskilletusedtocookbacon.Heatovermediumhighheat.Placeburgersinskilletandcookeachsidefor2-3minutes(ormoredependingonhowwellyoulikeitcooked).Removefromheatandletsitforaboutoneminute.

8. Toassembleburgers,placeonesliceoftomatoonaplate,thentheburgerandtwotablespoonsofcaramelizedonions.Topwithasliceofbaconandasliceavocado(youcanuseonequarteranavocadoforeachburger.Enjoy!

*Note:The image shows tomatoes, but youwouldexclude theseaspartofthe30-DayEliminationDiet.



Grilled Adobo Chicken

Ingredients(serves2)1lb.chickenbreast2tbsp.oliveoil1tbsp.Adoboseasoning1tsp.garlicgranules1tsp.paprikaSeasaltandpeppertotasteSugar-freeBBQsauce*optional

Directions:1.Preheatyourgrilltoamediumheat.2.Dripoliveoiloverchickenandsprinklechickenwithspices.3.Placethechickenonthegrillandgrillfor8to10minutes.4.Turnthechickenover,closethecover,andcontinuecookingforanother8to10minutesoruntilcookedthrough.5.ServewithBBQsauce,ifdesired.Enjoy!



Beef Taco Salad Ingredients(serves6)1tablespooncoconutoil3poundsgroundgrass-fedbeef1smallyellowonion,chopped2clovesgarlic,minced5tablespoonsMexicanSeasoning2headsromainelettuce,chopped2mediumcarrots,chopped2radishes,slicedthin

AvocadoDressing1avocado1tablespoonapplecidervinegar½teaspoonseasalt1cupextra-virginoliveoil

Directions:1. Addcoconutoil tocoldpan. Turnheatup tomedium. Add thebeef,onionandgarlic.Cookuntilmeatisfullybrown,about5minutes.AddthetomatopasteandMexicanSeasoning.Simmerfor15minutes.

2. Makethedressingbycombiningallingredientsexcepttheoliveoilinablender.Blendintosmooth.Withtheblenderrunning,slowlyaddoliveoil.

3. Inalargebowl,mixtogetherthesaladingredients.4. Toserve,placesaladmixtureinabowl,addascoopofbeefmixtureandtopwithdressing.Enjoy!

*Note:You can substitute chickenor ground turkey inplaceof thebeef.Storedressinginglasscontainerforupto5days.



Turkey, Kale & Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients(serves4)1poundgroundturkey4shallots,chopped3carrots,sliced5cupschickenstock(sugarfree)1½cupcauliflower,minced4cupskale,chopped2tablespoonscoconutoilSeasaltandpeppertotaste

Directions:1.Meltthecoconutoilinalargepotandheatovermedium-highheat.2.Addtheshallots,carrots,andcauliflower.Cookuntilsoft.3.Addtheturkeyandcookeduntilmeatisfullycooked.4.Addthechickenstockandkale.5.Bringtoaboil,theaddkaleandreducetolowheat.Coverandletsimmerfor15minutes.Enjoy!



Herb-Seared Cod

Ingredients(serves4)4codfilets1teaspoonchives1teaspoonparsley1teaspoonthyme2garliccloves,mined1shallot,minced1tablespoonlemonjuice6tablespoonsbutter,meltedSeasaltandpeppertasteDirections:9. Preheatovento400degrees.10. Seasoneachfiletwithseasaltandpepper.11. Inabowl,mixmeltedbutter,garlic,shallot,andherbs.12. Heatskilletovermedium-highheat.13. Pourherbbutterintheskilletandsearfishonbothsides(about2minuteseachside).

14. Placefishinglassbakingdish,pourremainingsauceinskilletoverfishandcookintheoverfor7-8minutes.Enjoy!



Greek Meatballs

Ingredients(serves4)2poundsgroundbeef1eggbeaten3clovesgarlic,minced2tablespoonsdriedparsley3tablespoonstomatopaste1tablespoondriedoregano2mintleaves,mincedSeasaltandpeppertotaste

Directions:1.Preheatovento350degrees.2.Inabowl,combinegroundmeat,egg,parsley,garlic,tomatopaste,oregano,mint,saltandpepper.Usinghands,combinethoroughly.3.Formmeatintosmallmeatballs.4.Placemeatballsinglassbakingdishandcookfor20to25minutes.Enjoy!



Grilled Lemon Rosemary Chicken Ingredients(serves4)4large(2lbs.)chickenbreasts,boneless&skinless1largelemon,juiceandzestof1tbsp.rosemary1largegarlicclove,crushedor2tsp.garlicpowder1+1/2tsp.salt1tsp.blackpepperLemon,cutinto8slicesCoconutoil

Directions:1.Inamediumbowl,addlemonjuicepluszest,rosemary,garlic,salt,pepperandmixtocombine.Coverandrefrigerateforatleast1hourorupto8hours.2.Preheatgrilltolowheat.3.Laychickenandlemonslicesinasinglelayeronthegrillanddiscardthemarinade.Grillfor5-6minutes,flipthechickenandplacealemonsliceontopofthegrilledsideofthechickenbreast.Cookforanother5-6minutes.4.Removechickenfromthegrillandtransfertoaservingplatter.Servehot,withsidesalad,orroastedcarrots(September2017MealPlanpage13).Enjoy!


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Italian Dressing

Ingredients(serves6-8)1tablespoonparsley1teaspoonoregano1clovegarlic,minced½teaspoonseasalt¼teaspoonblackpepper¼applecidervinegar¾cupoliveoil

Directions:1.Combineallingredientstoajarwithtight-fittinglid.Shakeuntilwellcombined.Adjustseasoningsasneeded.Enjoy!


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Greek Dressing

Ingredients(serves4)¼cuplemonjuice2teaspoonsapplecidervinegar1teaspoongarlicpowder1tablespoonoregano½teaspoonmustardpowderPinchofseasaltPinchofblackpepper½cupextra-virginoliveoil

Directions:1. Placeallingredientsexcepttheoliveoilinsmallmixingbowl.Mixthoroughly.

2. Slowlywhiskinoiluntilmixedwell.Storeinaglasscontaineruntilreadytouse(forupto5days).Enjoy!


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Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients(serves4)1/4cupbalsamicvinegar1crushedcloveofgarlic1tsp.driedoregano2tsp.Dijonmustard(optional)3/4cupextra-virginoliveoilseasaltandfreshlygroundblackpeppertotaste

Directions:1. Placealltheingredientsinaglassjar.Shakerigorouslyuntilwellcombined.


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Ginger Vinaigrette

Ingredients(serves4)¼cupcoconutaminos1tablespoonsgingerpowder4tablespoons,oliveoil¼cupapplecidervinegar¼cuponions,mincedSeasaltandpeppertotaste

Directions:3. Combineallingredientsinasmallbowl.Whiskuntilwellcombined.Enjoy!

NOTE:Coconutaminostastelikesoysauce,butareamuchhealthiersubstitute.


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Crushed Tomato Vinaigrette

Ingredients(serves6)3tbsp.freshlimeorlemonjuice3/4c.extra-virginoliveoilSeasaltandfreshlygroundblackpeppertotaste4oz.cherrytomatoes1cloveofgarlic1/2tsp.Dijonmustard*optional

Directions:1. Addallingredientsinablenderandprocesstoasmoothpurée.Youcanthinitwithalittlewaterifnecessary.Enjoy!

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