Hello and welcome to my colorful world of healthy eating!
My name is Lanina and I’m a health enthusiast, food artist, recipe developer, food photographer, content creator, and more! I started Colorful Superfoodie a few years ago on Instagram as a way to share my day-to-day healthy eating journey, and things have flourished from there!
My mission is to inspire others that eating nutrient dense, health supporting foods can be very fun and delicious! I believe that you can enjoy a healthy lifestyle and the foods you love without all the overly processed and inflammatory ingredients.
My Story
The main reason I started getting into healthy cooking and creating my own recipes is my journey with Celiac Disease(an autoimmune disease that attacks the lining of the gut.) I was diagnosed at the age of 12 and have struggled with many health issues over the years because of it. My gut health was very compromised, and I developed digestive issues, candida overgrowth, hormone imbalances, and many food sensitivities. It was through working with a functional medicine practitioner, finding the right supplements, and changes in diet and lifestyle that made a huge impact on my healing journey. Over the years I’ve learned so much about how real whole foods can support the body and well being.
“I truly believe that food is medicine, and our diet is one of the most important factors when it comes to living a healthy thriving life.”
I have come such a long way on my health journey, and now experience better energy, mental clarity, and a more elevated mood! Even though I had struggled with health issues for so many years, I am very thankful that I could learn so much about health and nutrition because of those struggles. I believe there is always something good we can take from a bad situation and learn from it. I’ve learned that my disease and health issues do not define me, and that there is hope in getting well again. I am living my life with a passion for helping and encouraging others with their healthy eating journey.
What you will find on this blog
On my blog you will find a variety of nutrient dense sweet and savory recipes that are easy to make and a delight to your taste buds! I use ingredients that are more autoimmune friendly, support gut and brain health, and nourish the body. I also love incorporating lots of color in my recipes using real food ingredients and superfoods because I think food is way more fun to eat in color! They do say you eat with your eyes first after all.
I know it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to eating a healthy balanced diet or figuring out recipes you can make when you have dietary restrictions due to health issues(trust me I’ve been there.) I am here to help make the process of finding recipes that you can enjoy much easier! My blog caters to a variety of dietary preferences with easy substitutions so there is something for everyone to enjoy!
I focus on creating recipes that are free of dairy, grains, gluten, artificial colors/ flavorings, refined vegetable oils, and refined sugar. Due to my autoimmune disease I find that eating mostly a Paleo diet is what makes my body feel best. I don’t believe there is a one way fits all approach to eating because we are all bio-individual. I am not a fan of diets or the diet culture, and I believe in finding a sustainable way of eating that is right for you! I never count calories or worry that I’m eating too much. Instead I focus on the nutrition and quality of the foods I eat and how they make me feel. You gotta listen to your body and nourish to flourish I always say!
