Kitchen Ninja

After a Crohn's diagnosis meant avoiding processed, fried, and preserved foods, this post shares how making favorites like ketchup, mayonnaise, and air-fried dishes at home offers healthier, tasty alternatives.

When I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, I was advised to avoid processed, fried, and preserved foods – which was quite daunting. I didn’t want to give up some of my favorite "industrial" flavors and foods, so I was determined to find solutions that would satisfy both my taste buds and my health.

I realized I needed to think outside the box and become a kitchen ninja...

Luckily, I genuinely love cooking, which made everything easier.

So, I researched and experimented, and here’s what I found:

• Ketchup – Made it myself.
• Mayonnaise – Also homemade.
• Pesto | Jams | Preserved Lemons | Pickles – All homemade.
• Dehydrating Fruits – Yes, I even got into that.

My deep-frying obsession turned into air frying. I never thought I’d find a healthy, tasty alternative for fries and schnitzel that wouldn’t taste like cardboard. But I did! I discovered the Ninja brand – and they offer so much more than the blender I've used for years.

The Takeaway

Think outside the box. Don’t accept everything you're told as a punishment or a restriction.

I found solutions that are significantly healthier for me, delicious, and perfectly suited to my taste.

I have no doubt that anyone can adopt new, enjoyable eating habits. Remember, those who seek shall find 😉

You can find recipes for all the mentioned items in the "Recipes" section of the website 🙂