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About Vandy Roadifer

Vandy Roadifer has a M.S. in Human Nutrition and lives with complex chronic illnesses, which includes many food allergies and sensitivities. She enjoys creating and sharing great tasting recipes that fit her lifestyle, discussing food related topics, and educating people on how best to meet their individual nutritional needs from an evidence based perspective.

Oven Roasted Root Vegetables

For the past month I’ve been living on roasted root vegetables. It’s very convenient to have a bowl of already roasted veggies in the refrigerator so I can make quick meals or side-dishes with them. They make a gorgeous breakfast … Continue reading

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Shrimp and Grapefruit Salad

When I was eating 9 cups of veggies a day, I got used to eating large quantities of fresh vegetables and found I missed it when I switched to a diet that didn’t require so much food. I’ve been satisfying … Continue reading

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New Dietary Plan

As much as I like the idea of Dr. Wahls’ 9 cups of berries and veggies a day nutrient dense diet my body didn’t. I’m not absorbing nutrients properly so increasing the amount of nutrient dense food I’m eating made … Continue reading

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Sesame Ginger Slaw

On my new eating plan I need to eat 3 cups of sulfur rich veggies a day, this includes cabbage and onions. One of my favorite ways to prepare cabbage and onions is in coleslaw. Usually I make a spicy … Continue reading

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Fennel & Rainbow Chard Chicken Soup

I was looking for a new recipe for Swiss Chard, having gotten a little bored with sauteed Chard with vinegar, nuts and dried fruit (it’s great but eating it every day is a little much, even for me). I came … Continue reading

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Liver Puree with Cranberries

I’m seeing a new doctor who specializes in functional/integrative medicine, where they look at treating the whole body rather than simply focusing on symptoms of disease. My MD suggested I check out Terry Wahls’ website and switch to her eating … Continue reading

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Vegan Agave Coconut Caramel

With Valentine’s Day just a few weeks away I’ve been thinking about candy recipes. Caramel is one of my absolute favorite flavors. I knew how to make it out of cane sugar and cream but wasn’t sure if I could … Continue reading

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Gluten Free Sugar Free Ginger Cookies

I dislike making cookies. I find them too time consuming and temperamental. Leave them in the oven just a minute too long and they’re ruined. However, people love eating cookies and I’m taking a writing class this spring filled with … Continue reading

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Beef and Beet Tomato Free Ragu

I make large batches of my Tomato Free Italian Vegetable Sauce and freeze it in two cup batches so I have it on hand when I want it. The other night I pulled the last bag out of the freezer … Continue reading

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Creamy Dairy Free Polenta

I made a really fantastic beef and beet ragu tonight and instead of serving it on quinoa pasta, I decided to make polenta. I happened to have my favorite brand of dairy free cheese on hand (Daiya mozzarella cheese shreds) … Continue reading

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