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Joanie Simon in the kitchen

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I'm Joanie.

I teach food lovers how to get off the glucose rollercoaster and stabilize their energy without giving up the foods that bring them joy.

From viral cottage cheese pizza to sourdough bread, I use data-backed strategies to turn family favorites into metabolic wins.

More about my story

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Salads

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    Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad with Pistachios
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    Cowboy Ciao Stetson Chopped Salad (Copycat Recipe)
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    Chicken Broccoli Pasta Salad with Creamy Caesar Dressing
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    Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad with White Beans
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Special Occasion

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    Cheesecake Fruit Dip (Naturally Sweet)
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    Crock Pot Jalapeño Popper Dip with Bacon
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    Homemade Waffle Cones for Ice Cream
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Sourdough & Bread

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    Sourdough Discard English Muffins
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    Sourdough Discard Waffles
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    Sourdough Discard Chocolate Muffins
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    Chocolate Sourdough Pancakes (Naturally Sweetened)
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Condiments

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    Instant Pot Hummus
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    Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe
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    Cilantro Mint Chutney
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    Easy Pineapple Salsa (Pico de Piña)
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    Whipped Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
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    Sourdough Discard Granola (Naturally Sweetened)
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    Carne Guisada (Mexican Style Stewed Beef)
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photo of Joanie Simon, author of The Glucose Gourmet

Hi, I'm Joanie

I teach food lovers how to get off the glucose rollercoaster and stabilize their energy without giving up the foods that bring them joy.

From viral cottage cheese pizza to sourdough bread, I use data-backed hacks to turn family favorites into metabolic wins.

More about me

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