The Gray Star Guide
Avocado & Strawberry Spinach Salad
If you are looking for a beautiful and fresh summer salad, here is a great one. Fresh spinach paired with avocado and strawberries is a delicious combination. Adding red onion, sliced almonds and bleu cheese crumbles adds more flavor diversity. Finally, a light...
Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July! Here are a few ideas for some fun and healthy red, white and blue desserts! Layer blueberries, and strawberries with fresh whipped cream. (or coconut cream for dairy free) Make fruit skewers from strawberries, blueberries and bananas. Toss a...
Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai
Here's a twist on the traditional Pad Thai recipe. Using spaghetti squash for noodles and almonds as the base for the sauce rather than peanuts, this recipe is full of flavor while being Paleo and Whole 30 compliant. Ingredients: 2 T coconut oil 2 large eggs 3...
Pesto Stuffed Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/4-1/2 cup Sorrel Pesto (recipe below) 4-6 slices of thinly sliced prosciutto Pepper, to taste olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using a sharp knife, slice into one side of the breast, starting at...
3 Ingredient Chocolate Cupcake with Chocolate Fudge Frosting
Can a cupcake that is gluten free, dairy free, paleo-friendly, whole 30 compliant, has no added sugar, and only 3 ingredients actually taste really good? Answer: YES!!! Try this recipe for yourself and find out. It is sweetened with bananas, so there is no added...
Zucchini Boat Tacos
Ingredients: ~ 1 lb. lean ground beef or ground turkey ~ ½ tsp. sea salt ~ ½ tsp. onion powder ~ ½ tsp. garlic powder ~1 tsp. paprika ~1 tsp. cumin ~1 tsp. chili powder ~ 3 large zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise,...
Don’t want to make your own bone broth?
Are you wanting to enjoy the benefits of bone broth, but don't have time to make your own? I completely understand. As much as I do enjoy making my own bone broth, I don't always have time, but I do want to enjoy the benefits and flavor that come with a nice cup...
Chicken Bone Broth
Bone broth.....it's good for so many reasons. If you haven't already heard about the benefits of consuming bone broth, here are a few. Joint health - bone broth is one of best sources of collagen, the main protein that makes us bones, skin, cartilage, ligaments,...
Spiralized Sweet Potato & Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Spiralized sweet potato is a great alternative to tortillas in this flavorful enchilada casserole. Using sweet potatoes makes this recipe gluten free and grain free and adds a new dimension to the traditional enchilada dish. To make this recipe Paleo and Whole 30...
Paleo Banana Bread
A great tasting banana bread that is Paleo friendly, gluten free, dairy free and sweetened with maple syrup. If you've been searching for the perfect banana bread recipe, here it is! Ingredients: 3/4 cup of almond flour 1/4 cup of coconut flour 3/4 tsp of baking...
What is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P)?
Stop chasing symptoms and get to the root cause! As a dedicated FDN Practitioner, Laini helps clients restore and rebuild health by investigating diet and lifestyle factors, as well as underlying causes and conditions at the root of their health complaints, symptoms...
Roasted Root Vegetables with Garlic Dip
Ingredients Vegetable Suggestions:~2 bunches radishes, halved~1 dozen brussel sprouts, halved~4 – 6 golden beets, cut into 1″ pcs~6 – 8 carrots, sliced lengthwise~2 – 3 bell peppers, halved and seeded~1 acorn squash, seeded and diced into 1″ pcs…….and anything else...
Learn more about Laini
Laini Gray has been in the business of fitness, food and fun for over 20 years. She began her career with a focus on FUN and earned a Bachelor’s of Science at the University of Utah in the field of recreation, where she whole heartedly adopted the concepts of play...
Sweet & Crunchy Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients ~1 pound Brussels sprouts, shredded ~1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter ~½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ~¼ teaspoon sea salt ~2 tablespoons fresh orange juice ~½ cup dried cranberries ~½ cup raw pecans Instructions 1. Warm the coconut oil or butter in a large...
Fiesta Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients: ~4 large bell peppers ~16 oz ground turkey, browned and seasoned ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. onion powder ½ tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. chili powder ~2 cups quinoa, cooked ~15 oz. can black beans ~15 oz can diced tomatoes*...
Slow Cooker Spicy Sesame Chicken
Ingredients: ~ 2 – 2 ½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs) ~ ½ cup coconut aminos (or tamari) ~ ½ cup honey ~ 2 T toasted sesame oil ~ 1 T minced garlic ~ 1 tsp ground ginger ~ 1 tsp Yuzu hot sauce* ~ ¼ tsp red pepper flakes ~ sesame seeds for garnish ~...
Paleo Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
What's so special about this Paleo pumpkin bread? Well, aside from being quite tasty, as well as being grain free and dairy free, it's also NUT FREE! While I don't have an issue with nuts and I use almond flour in a lot of recipes, I have clients and friends who...
Girlfriend Getaway in Bozeman, MT
Girlfriend Getaway is back again, October 27th, in Bozeman, MT. Girlfriend Getaway is an opportunity to connect with a like-minded, healthy living community, make some new friends, try new foods and movement practices, learn from experienced health professionals and...
Amazing “Cheesy” Kale Chips
These amazing "cheesy" kale chips are a healthy and tasty treat that the whole family will enjoy! To make the Cashew “Cheese” Sauce Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews 1 cup red bell pepper 1/3 cup nutritional yeast 4 T olive oil 2-3 T lemon juice 1/4 to 1/2 cup water to...
Peppermint Patties
These Peppermint Patties are a healthier version of the original chocolate peppermint treat! Not only are they easy to make, but they contain only 5 simple ingredients, healthy fat from coconut, and are gluten and dairy free, Depending on dietary preference, there...