Back to School Edition – Perfectly Interesting Health News – August

Welcome to the August 2015 collection of Perfectly Interesting Health News! Each month we gather interesting health and wellness news, condense it, and share it with you!  To celebrate the new school year, this month’s edition includes dozens of school lunch ideas, as well as tips on how to boost immunity and avoid toxic school supplies. We also have the latest GMO news, and some book and documentary recommendations. Enjoy!…

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Spaghetti Squash Alfredo with Bacon and Mushrooms

When switching to a healthier, gluten-free diet, pasta can be the absolute hardest dish to give up. Sure, gluten-free pastas do exist, but they are tricky to make and expensive to buy. At the end of the day, gluten-free pasta still isn’t a health food and probably shouldn’t be eaten on a regular basis.  So what is a pasta lover to do? Surely there is some type of vegetable that…

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Fall Harvest Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese

MMM, what’s better than the flavors and colors of fall produce? Crisp red Apples, bright orange pumpkins, rainbow squash, spicy red peppers, purple onions and sweet potatoes… Can you tell that I LOVE fall produce? The only thing better than the flavors of fall is bacon so obviously I had to figure out a way to combine my favorite fall produce with plenty of pastured pork. As a follower of…

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Nut-Free Swaps for Nut-Free Schools

Tons of schools are going nut-free due to the alarming rise in pediatric allergies. If your child is nut free, or if their school is nut-free, do not fear! Perfect Supplements has created the ultimate guide to packing nut-free snacks and lunches, and we’ve also compiled a few, great, real food recipes to get you started. The Obvious Sandwich Solution: SEED BUTTER! If your child is allergic to peanut butter…

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Cheddar-Jack Stuffed Southwestern Burgers

Ever have one of those happy accidents in the kitchen that turn out really well? I was running out of food but too tired to go grocery shopping, so I decided to go through the fridge and see what I could come up with. I didn’t have much, but I did have everything to make these totally awesome Cheddar-Jack Stuffed South Western Burgers and they were delicious! Right before eating…

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Real Food BLTs on Gluten-Free Flatbread

I don’t have any current health conditions that require me to eat a gluten-free diet, though I try to avoid gluten whenever possible as it just seems to slow me down. When I eat a bagel in the morning, I feel foggy headed, tired, and it feels like it takes me 3 days to digest… no bueno. So since I try to avoid gluten, I am always looking for quick…

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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

I recently moved into a summer beach house with 3 of my friends from college. To celebrate the new house, I was browsing Pinterest for crowd pleasing dinner ideas, and I stumbled across Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes on this blog. I absolutely loved the idea –minimal ingredients, minimal prep work, gluten-free, and creative- but it contained ingredients that I wasn’t a huge fan of (non-fat yogurt and conventional buffalo…

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Coconut Crusted Cod

Need a last minute Valentine’s Day dinner idea? This recipe is to die for. Delicate, luscious, cod fish is paired with sweet and salty coconut for a meal that is as tasty as it is beautiful. This recipe is also dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free! I used organic gluten-free bread crumbs but feel free to substitute with whatever bread crumbs you have on hand. Coconut Crusted Cod 6-8 small cod filets…

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3 Guilt Free Superbowl Snacks

Appetizers can be tricky, especially when you’re cooking for anyone following a specific diet. And on Super Bowl Sunday, who wants to spend a ton of time in the kitchen? The following appetizers are grain-free, gluten-free, and entirely vegetarian. Better yet, the first two can be prepared at the same time, in under an hour, and the third appetizer can be made the night before! Goat Cheese and Cashew Stuffed…

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Healthy Thanksgiving Dishes Everyone Will Love

Thanksgiving is just about a week away! Have you planned your holiday menu? If you need inspiration, this is the perfect post for you! Perfect Supplements has rounded up some our favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Whether you are organizing entirely family feast or simply bringing a side dish, check out the following recipes to add some healthy flare to your table.  Enjoy!

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