Special Diet Recipes and Dishes

This energy bar recipe is easy to make and does not require any cooking! Delicious and nutritious energy bar recipe that does not contain sugar.

Tips for eating vegetarian at fast food restaurants. Vegetarian menu items that are available at national chains. List of items vegetarians should avoid.

Becoming vegan isn't always easy, and it doesn't always happen overnight. Here are a few useful tips to help you get started.

There are several types of non-dairy milk. Learn what the options are and how they stack up against one another.

A luscious vegan, dairy-free ice cream recipe bursting with the flavor of ripe bananas, maple-syrup glazed walnuts, and dark chocolate. Unsweetened coconut milk and coconut cream make it super creamy.

This recipe is perfect for peach season and requires nearly zero preparation, so you can enjoy a fresh fruit dessert within minutes.

Excellent vegan-friendly veggie burger recipe adapted from the Blue Plate Diner classic, featured on Guy Fieri's "Diners Drive-Ins and Dives." This is a bean-based burger that is tasty and filling. Try it out, then put your own spin on it!

This recipe is an adaptation of a traditional German flourless hazelnut cake that my family of Paleo eaters indulges in. It is a diabetic-friendly and tasty alternative to regular cake.

A really easy and tasty recipe for chocolate muffins that uses no sugar or artificial sweeteners.

For most Americans, the most popular bagel topping is cream cheese. But vegans must find alternative toppings for their morning breakfast. Here are some delicious vegan options for you.

Vine ripened tomatoes, vintage parmesan cheese, sauteed vegetables, and fresh, home-grown herbs combine to make a delicious summer pie.

Three of my favorite Weight Watchers pasta recipes. These are my modifications for spaghetti pie, lasagna rolls, and chicken broccoli fettuccine.

My favorite go-to drinks on the keto diet are essential for me to feel satisfied—and at the same time know that what I am putting into my body is healthy.

Food you can eat when you find out your a diabetic. Here is a day's worth of meals and snacks that are good for diabetics & carb-conscious eaters.

Ways to reduce sugar while still enjoying some sweetness in your life: tips that are easy to follow.

Pamela's Gluten-Free Bread Mix is very versatile, producing consistent bagels, bread, pizza crust, and pancakes. If you're looking for a gluten-free flour mix, try Pamela's Bread Mix.

I've instituted meatless Mondays in my house. I wanted a burrito bowl with cheese and found a great substitute that allows me to eat kosher, healthy, gluten-free, and clean while still being a vegetarian meal.

Now those with milk and egg allergies or restrictions can enjoy homemade, thin, and crispy oatmeal cookies. The crunchy texture is full of whole grain deliciousness, making a very satisfying treat!

My version of a Buddha bowl is vegan, and suitable for 21 Day Fix as well. It is gluten-free, dairy-free, kosher, and can be easily tweaked to be low-carb. An easily customizable dish, this will satisfy the fussiest eaters.

The original taste of ice cream—soft and smooth, creamy and delicious! But without the animal products.

A 7-day meal plan for those on a gluten-free and wheat-free diet. If you have celiac disease and need help with ideas on gluten-free meals, this article will give you 4 gluten-free meals for each day of the week.

Recipe for homemade vegan sausages made using beans. These sausages are also wheat-, egg-, milk-, soya-, and nut-free so they are suitable for a range of special dietary requirements.

Eating a Paleo diet breakfast does not mean eggs every morning! Try a delicious and healthy Pumpkin Pancakes!

My own delicious gluten-free scones recipe. Try the cheese or fruit variations, or make a delicious g-free 'cobbler' topping for savory pies.

Looking for a low-carb or gluten-free ramen recipe that's still super tasty? Here it is! Whether you have diabetes, on a diet, or have other dietary needs that restrict your love of ramen, this recipe could be for you.

This quick, healthy, and delicious filling vegetarian Tex-Mex dinner is sure to please everyone (even the meatiest meat eater).

Enjoy this healthy and meatless Mexican meal tonight! Learn about its nutritious star ingredient - sweet potatoes. Also learn how to make your own quick enchilada sauce that cuts way back on sodium.

No eggs, dairy, or nuts in these beautiful donuts that look, taste, and smell like they came from a donut shop!

Summer BBQ and cookout time is here! As you gather with family and friends to spend more time together outdoors, a little bit of extra planning and vigilance will go a long way, so that you can safely enjoy the gathering while managing your food allergies.

An easy homemade protein bar recipe. Each bar contains 20g protein. No bake protein bars which you can complete in only 40 minutes. Great before or after workouts or as a high protein healthy snack.

Three vegan burger recipes to suit all tastes. Easy to make and protein-packed, these burgers can be made from tempeh, tofu or soya mince. They can be served hot or cold.

How do vegetarians get enough protein without eating meat? How much protein does a person actually need? And what meatless and dairy-free options are available?

When you are vegan and love sandwiches, the problem is what to put inside. Here are a few solutions I've found that work very well for vegan sandwiches.

Almond milk contains many beneficial vitamins and minerals. For those who cannot consume dairy due to allergies or an intolerance, almond milk is a great alternative. It is even considered by some to be a superior beverage.

If you have a tomato allergy or intolerance, you might get sick when consuming pizza, spaghetti, and lasagna. How to live with a tomato intolerance or allergy, and the difference between the two.

This recipe uses whole spelt flour, liquid sugar substitute, and contains no eggs. It is great for people suffering from diabetes or who have trouble digesting wheat, but it is not suitable for those who are gluten intolerant.

8 easy protein options for vegetarians. A great way to provide protein for your vegetarian friends and family.

These brownies are (relatively) inexpensive, easy to make, delicious, and 100% gluten free. My daughter, a gluten-intolerant 2nd-degree black belt, eats them before workouts and takes them to overseas competitions.

These moist and delicious muffins are low fat, low carb, and sugar free. Give them a try, and you will be delighted!

No eggs, dairy, or nuts in these huge, gooey cinnamon rolls that look, taste, and smell like they came from that chain store at the mall! Your family will drop whatever they are doing and run to the kitchen when they smell these!

Learn how to make delicious vegan apple banana muffins.

Ideas, hints and tips on ways that plant-based foods can incorporate into your day-to-day diet.

This healthy recipe is pretty close to Taco Bell's Mexican pizza—but full of veggies. It's surprisingly easy to make, and it's kosher! This took under an hour to make start to finish, from scratch. It's gluten-free and fits into my container counts for 21-day fix.

Corn tortillas are nutritious and great for a gluten-free diet. Since some commercially-produced corn tortillas contain gluten, though, your safest bet is to make them at home. How do you make corn tortillas from scratch? Where can you purchase the right type of corn? What is lime? In this article you will find the answers to all your questions plus step-by-step instructions for making tortillas. Also included are recipes for using your delicious homemade tortillas.

The keto diet can be hard when you're used to eating carbs, but this simple keto-friendly bread can satisfy your carb cravings. This recipe takes only 90 seconds in the microwave!

Torn between two loves? I want to love meat AND eat like a vegetarian. Can I manage both? Let's talk about!

Gluten free cookies don't have to be hard as rocks and taste bland. This review of five gluten free chocolate chip cookie mixes gives you the skinny before you make your purchase. Thumbs up: Jules.

Learn valuable tips to baking with gluten-free flour. Gluten-free baking does not have to be intimidating. Easy and useful tips.

A healthy and delicious recipe for carrot cake, made with no added sugar or artificial sweeteners. This cake is suitable for diabetics.

Great recipes for yellow squash and zucchini, all with low carb counts - even fried squash and fried zucchini. You won’t miss the carbs! Photos included.

Here are my three favorite Weight Watchers dessert recipes: Mandarin gelatin yogurt, strawberry pineapple sherbet, and chocolate peanut butter ice cream treats.

A baker's dozen of fun, creative, and peanut-free desserts delight kids' taste buds. Make a peanut-free treat that will put a smile on the face of any child with food allergies. Take a look at my recipe suggestions.

As someone who did not become a vegetarian until age 27, I was fully aware of how a burger should look, smell, and taste. While not every manufacturer or restaurant has mastered the veggie burger just yet, there are some very tasty options on the market right now that could fool most meat eaters.

A very tasty recipe for gluten free nut burgers that is high in nutrients, good for anyone with high cholesterol and reduces your risk of developing diabetes. Includes nutritional information.

Looking for something quick and healthy for lunch or a light dinner? This vegan mango salsa wrap is fresh, delicious, healthy and can be made in less than 30 minutes!

Information regarding gluten free vegan food with an example of straightforward meals for one day.

Tamales are ridiculously easy to make, using this veganized recipe for basic masa, plus an assortment of yummy filling ideas.

This dairy free chocolate cake recipe heralds from the Great Depression, when milk, butter, and eggs were too expensive for use in desserts. Wacky cake is vegan and dairy free.

Delicious low calorie lunch recipes for those who need gluten free food. Quick and easy to make meals.

Are you looking for something different than the run of the mill kale chips? How about brussels sprout chips? Raw, easy to make, nutritious and extremely tasty. You'll fall in love with these chips!

Eating a vegetarian diet doesn't have to be boring. There are many great recipes out there for those of us who choose to be vegetarian. Even those of us who do not follow a vegetarian diet can benefit from these recipes, however. Statistics show...

Not your typical quesadilla recipe! A meal that satisfies vegetarians, but with enough flavor and body to make any meat eater want more.

A protein foods list for vegetarians include dairy, legumes, nuts, seeds and other plant foods. Provides a variety of protein rich foods and includes grams per serving.

My garbanzo banana bread is a new treat that bakes up dense and hearty, yet still delicious. GF and milk free, this chick pea flour bread suits many peoples' needs and tastes.

No eggs or dairy, but all the taste. This is NOT the tasteless "wacky cake" or "crazy cake" recipe that is all over the internet. This cake is far superior. Your guests will enjoy it too!

Step-by-step instructions and demonstration video on how to make a gluten-free pizza using a sweet-potato crust instead of yeast and flour.

Need a fast and easy no-sugar dessert? I review popular mixes and give my own recipe.

Salad dressings are easy to make, and I have compiled a collection of the 10 healthiest and best-tasting salad dressing recipes for you. Don't buy the ones at the store—make your own today!

A vegan meal that is simple and delicious!

Learn to make chewy, fudgy, gluten-free brownies from scratch. This recipe is quick & easy and makes brownies lots yummier than those you get from a box mix!

A tasty, healthy, low-carb cracker recipe! These crackers are great, low-carb, and diabetic-friendly. Photos included.

Quorn recently released a new line of vegetarian sausages. I used their chicken and apple in this recipe. It is something different and definitely tasty!

What if you could tuck into a sweet, delicious muffin while still enjoying the benefits of dark, leafy green vegetables? Try these sweet spinach muffins, and I promise you will be surprised and captivated.

When my wife was first diagnosed with Coeliac Disease, one recipe I couldn't get to work was Yorkshire Puddings, a Sunday staple. I have now found the perfect recipe that I share with you now.

This is a great gluten-free cake made with green banana flour. This flour has many health benefits and a neutral taste that lends itself to many cake recipes for gluten-intolerant people.

Tomato and capsicum curry can be made in a jiffy, with a few ingredients and very less time! Try out this tangy, healthy, and colorful curry for a change. Enjoy eating the curry with any breads .

Ever get the urge to eat an entire pizza all by yourself? Now you can, but without the guilt!

Cooked incorrectly, tofu can turn out slimy and flavorless. My special method uses dry-frying and marinating, resulting in firm, flavorful tofu that leaves even meat-eaters impressed.

There are now more non-dairy ice cream options widely available than ever before. Here are my very favorites.

Textured vegetable protein is a processed product that has a high protein content and is usually made from soybeans. It's a useful food for vegans but is controversial.

Making the switch to vegetarian eating has so many benefits for so many people that it's a shame when people don't stick with it because they simply don't have the support or resources to keep going. Here are ten tips to help you maintain balance and moderation when making the switch, provide positive reinforcement to help make your choice stick, and get connected to some terrific support resources. Eat well. Be healthy. Be happy.

A wholesome, versatile, gluten-free recipe that is so tasty you won't believe how easy it was to make!

Don't miss out on blueberry muffins just because you avoid eggs or milk! This recipe is bursting full of berry flavor, with subtle hints of lemon, finished with a sweet topping to add dimension.

Gluten intolerance can be a serious condition in people with celiac disease. Luckily, many gluten-free flours are available. I use some of these in my pumpkin muffin recipe.

Food restrictions can make your life more difficult, but it doesn't have to be that way. Check out these tips for eating well at a renaissance faire, even with food restrictions...

Neufchatel cheese and fresh fruit make this low-carb dessert a real Valentine's day winner!

When people find out I'm a soy milk user, they've often said they'd like to switch from dairy milk, but can't get used to soy. I really really enjoy my soy products now, but it did take a while to get used to them. Here are my tips for inducing...

A juicy steak, mushrooms, and a delicious layered peanut butter dessert. What can sound more appetizing than that? It's one that men, women, and even children will enjoy.

Gluten-free cereals are harder to find at the grocery store than you might think. It isn't simply a matter of checking a label to make sure it doesn't have wheat, barley, or rye on the label. Here are a list of cereals that are gluten-free and some places that you can get them.

Many restaurants now offer gluten free dining. Is it just marketing? Find out which restaurants may be safe for people with gluten allergies and which ones to avoid.

Are you a vegetarian who still craves the taste of good old fashioned British fish and chips? Crave no more, for here is a great tasting recipe using halloumi cheese as a fish substitute. Lovely crisp batter, chunky chips, drenched in salt and vinegar, is there any better meal, I think not.

An easy recipe for burgers that uses leftover risotto. In this recipe tasks are divided up between adults and children to make cooking with kids easy and fun! Also contains variations for anyone with allergies to gluten, nuts, dairy produce or eggs, and for vegans.

If you are looking for a healthy alternative to pesto sauce, try my vegan pesto sauce. This delicious vegan pesto sauce includes nutritional yeast, a cheese substitute with vitamins and protein!

This Chinese-inspired dish is kosher, gluten-free, dairy-free, and can even be adapted for a vegan diet. It's delicious, easy, and nutritious.

Vegans eat no animal products, whereas vegetarians can eat eggs, dairy, and honey. If an animal has to die to produce a food, then neither vegetarians nor vegans can eat it.

Baking your own bagels at home means you know exactly what when into them. These are vegan, easy to make, and delicious!

This delectable ice cream recipe uses chia seeds to emulsify the other ingredients in a high-power blender. You will enjoy healthy, plant-based ice cream that tastes better than the "real thing."

It can be tough breaking up with CoffeeMate . . . but with this fantastic, dairy-free alternative, it's easy!

What’s better than a hot bowl of soup on a cold day? Walking in the door and finding it’s already prepared, of course! This crockpot Zuppa Toscana is perfect for chilly days when you want to prepare dinner ahead of time. Bonus: It will make your house smell like an Italian villa.

Find a flavorful recipe for a meatless meal. A combination of spinach, cheese, and kidney beans (accompanied by a simple, fresh salsa) makes these quesadillas a great addition to any weekly meal plan.