I clearly remember that day back in 2003 when, as a keen, bright-eyed student at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, we learned about macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates, and fats. “All foods contain all three macronutrients to some degree,” my instructor said. “It’s just a matter of ratio. So, for instance, most plants are low in […]
Is My Candida Getting Worse?
July 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
One of the questions I hear most often from my individual clients and from people in my Facebook groups is something along these lines: “Well, I’ve been following an anti-candida diet perfectly for a few months now. I haven’t cheated on the diet at all! And I got so much better. But recently–I have no […]
Carrot Cake Ice Cream
June 24, 2017 by 22 Comments
[Who doesn’t love ice cream? This unique and alluring Carrot Cake Ice Cream is vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, egg free, soy-free, yeast-free, and low glycemic. Suitable all stages on an anti-candida diet.] What does summer mean to you? Is it lazing by the pool? Reading a trashy novel? Long walks along the beach? Kids squealing […]
Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Plant-Based Father’s Day Recipes
June 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
I was that kid in high school and university that everyone hated because I always got my essays done early. While my friends were pulling all-nighters on the weekend before a due date, I was out partying and whooping it up (though, as it turned out, in the company of strangers–since my friends were home […]
How Long Does It Take To Get Better?
June 3, 2017 by 2 Comments
Before I get to today’s post, I wanted to tell you about a NEW FREE CHALLENGE that I’m really excited about! It’s called Learn to LOVE Stevia, and during the 7-day challenge, I’ll be telling you about, well, how to LOVE STEVIA!! Stevia is by far my favorite low glycemic sweetener, and I’ll be sharing […]
Summer Long Weekend Recipe Ideas
May 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It’s officially BBQ season! Maybe you’re having the family over for an outdoor picnic. Or maybe you’re heading north to open up the cottage. But what will you eat? Here’s a list of some of my favorite anti-candida recipes for a summer long weekend from the blog. These will work when you’re grilling, setting out […]
Six Degrees of Susan Peirce Thompson
May 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
[This post is part of an ongoing series of interviews with authors, bloggers, women entrepreneurs and home chefs whose work I enjoy and admire. If you’ve got someone in mind you’d like me to approach for an interview, please shoot me an email at ricki@rickiheller.com, or leave a comment here and let me know! And […]
Cheating on an Anti-Candida Diet: Why It’s a Myth
May 13, 2017 by 4 Comments
Quite often in my Living Candida Free Facebook group or The Sweet Life (my private members group for people living with candida), I see comments like these: “I’ve been perfect on the anti-candida diet for over a month. When can I start adding back all the old foods that I had to take out?” Or […]
Quinoa Salad with Buckwheat and Goji Berries
May 4, 2017 by 2 Comments
[This light and subtly spiced salad is a perfect side dish for any meal and is always a hit at potlucks and BBQs. It’s vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, egg free, soy-free and yeast-free. Suitable for Stage 2 and beyond on an anti-candida diet.] I remember very clearly the first time I tasted quinoa: there […]
Beans-Free Hummus
April 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
[If you’re looking for a different kind of dip, this Beans-Free Hummus is not only vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free and dairy-free; it’s also free of eggs, soy, nuts and yeast. Low glycemic, Paleo, keto AND anti-candida, it’s perfect for all stages of an anti-candida diet.] Comprehensive. Informative. Droolworthy. Gorgeous. Engaging. High-Fat. My pal Leanne’s new book, […]
Hi! I'm Ricki, cookbook author, professional recipe developer, holistic nutritionist and anti-candida crusader. Let me show you how easy it is to eat plant-based, sugar-free, gluten free food that tastes great! 
