Here’s my recipe for apple crisp with Vanilla Cashew Cream. This recipe originally came from Julia McLean of Fine Fettle.
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Who is Betsy Leighton?
I’m a writer, blogger, and healer dedicated to helping individuals reconnect with their innate peace and wholeness by healing nervous system dysregulation. My personal experience with chronic illness called Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) shapes my work, and my content offers tools to empower those with chronic illness to improve their well-being and take charge of their health.
I created the Sacred Self-Healing Method and am a trained and certified Safe and Sound Protocol provider, an author, blogger, and A Course in Miracles Teacher. I hold a Master of Divinity in Spiritual Counseling and am a trained spiritual mentor, with certificates in sound healing, aromatherapy, nutrition, and Sacred Deathcare. I offer a self-study certificate program in the Sacred Self-Healing Method, provide spiritual counseling and coaching, courses, and supported subscriptions for the Safe and Sound Protocol.
What is MCAS?
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a chronic condition that affects all organ systems. It can cause severe, disabling symptoms every day, including potentially fatal anaphylaxis.
The common triggers for MCAS are infections, toxic exposures including mold exposure and EMFs, trauma, concussions, and stress.
MCAS often occurs with other chronic conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Managing MCAS is challenging because many healthcare providers are unaware of it, and diagnostic tests can be unreliable. Treatments include antihistamines and mast cell stabilizers in the form of medications and supplements, along with avoiding triggers. Check out this post on managing MCAS.
Why this recipe?
This recipe is lower in histamine and histamine-releasing foods, refined-sugar-free, and gluten-free. Eating a diet lower in inflammatory foods can help to control histamine intolerance. To learn more about the lower histamine diet, click here!
Make this recipe work for you
Omit any ingredients you don’t tolerate. Taking one capsule of Healthy Gut Holozyme helps your body to digest your food. Choose side dishes based on your dietary needs. If you have histamine intolerance or MCAS, freeze leftovers right away in individual servings to limit histamine production. Freeze individual servings in glass containers for up to 3 months.
Here’s the recipe for apple crisp with vanilla cashew cream
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix together the filling ingredients and place in 8×8 – inch baking pan.
- Combine the topping ingredients in a food processor. Pulse several times until combined. Place on top of apples, and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- For the cashew cream combine the ingredients in a blender cup and process until smooth. Serve immediately or freeze in individual portions for later.
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Let us know how it was!The bucket theory
The bucket theory simplifies understanding symptom reactions with MCAS. Imagine your body as an empty bucket you don’t want to overflow. Reactions to various stimuli fill the histamine bucket at different rates, forming the total histamine level (how full your bucket is). More histamine means more symptoms. By managing triggers, reducing exposures, and taking medications and supplements, you can control your bucket’s level.
Know your typical symptom progression
Understanding your symptom progression during a flare is key to developing your rescue plan. This post discusses how to recognize symptom progression so you can be prepared to address them.
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