Hi I’m Evangeline! Welcome to my blog. I am mom and lover of all things health and wellness. By profession- a Registered Massage Therapist and Yoga & Ayurveda consultant. I started this blog back in the early days of Covid19 as a way to stay in touch with my clients, and it’s grown into a space to share what I love most. Here you’ll find health tips and nourishing recipes I make for my family, sprinkled with Ayurveda and Yoga wisdom. My hope is that these posts inspire you to care for yourself in small, joyful ways and feel a little more balanced in everyday life.

Give your tummy a rest from yeast. These super quick, no-yeast thin crust chapati dough pizzas are just the thing. 😊 No waiting, no fancy steps-just roll, top, bake and enjoy!

If you've been avoiding pizza because of bloating, gas, or constipation, this version may be a welcome alternative. There are pizza lovers in our household and they love this gut-friendly no yeast pizza. Each person gets one of their own made fresh in no time.

Digestive discomfort can arise from many causes, but one common thread is a depletion of friendly gut microbiome. In our household, we add cruciferous vegetables like kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, purple cabbage in our pizzas—no one complains about bloating!

Now, you may be thinking: Don’t Brussels sprouts cause gas? True—they can for some people. However, the cooking process helps reduce their gas-producing qualities, especially when they're lightly sautéed, roasted or cooked in this pizza. And as always, diet plays a key role in digestion. Limiting or avoiding foods with yeast, refined sugar, and heavily processed foods makes a big difference in how your body responds to natural fibres like those in Brussels sprouts and other vegetables.

When digestive symptoms become chronic, this may also signal an overgrowth of Candida albicans- naturally occurring fungus in the body that live in harmony in our gut. While usually harmless, C. albicans can overpopulate when gut bacteria are out of balance, especially in diets high in sugar, bread, pizza dough, beer, and other yeast-promoting foods.

There’s no need to eliminate other naturally gas-producing foods like beans or lentils either—what often needs attention is the strength and integrity of your digestion. When your digestive system is supported and balanced with thriving colonies of gut microbiome living harmoniously with Candida albicans, it can handle these foods with much more ease.

You don’t have to give up pizza forever—but taking a short break from standard crusts, while supporting your gut with probiotics and caring for the intestinal lining where friendly bacteria thrive, can make a big difference.

This pizza skips the yeast and uses a simple dough that's light, thin, and easy to digest. If you're someone who loves a crisp crust and wants to enjoy pizza again—without the uncomfortable side effects—this recipe is for you.

Gut-Friendly Pizza

Yield: One 10-inch thin crust chapati pizza
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes

INGREDIENTS

CHAPATI DOUGH - 5 minutes with kneading

2/3 cup all-purpose einkorn flour, or all-purpose flour (90 grams)
2 Tablespoons plus 2 tsps water (40 grams/40 mL)
1 tsp olive oil

GREEN PESTO - 10 minutes | Good for two 12” pizzas.

¼ cup basil leaves + ¾ cup kale stemmed
⅓ cup or pine nuts, almonds or cashews
⅓ cup olive oil
Salt to taste
Blend leaves and nuts. Add oil gradually blending on low.

TOPPING SUGGESTIONS FOR GUT HEALTH

Pineapple
Rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Contains bromelain, a digestive enzyme with anti-inflammatory properties.

Pine Nuts or Almonds
Two of the lightest, most digestible nuts. Combines beautifully with basil in pesto.
(Cashews can be used but are heavier in comparison.)

Fresh Mozzarella
Ayurveda favors unripened cheeses like fresh mozzarella, which are easier to digest and less likely to clog bodily channels than aged cheeses.

Leafy Greens
Light, fibre-rich, support regular elimination and are packed with minerals and chlorophyll.

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°F / 188°C before making dough and pesto.
Make dough, combining flour, salt, water, and olive oil. Combine all together, and knead the dough. Set aside covered with a damp towel.
Prepare your toppings.
Roll out the dough on flour-dusted parchment paper, then transfer onto a cookie sheet.
Spread a layer of sauce, followed by toppings.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges of chapati are light golden brown.
Drizzle with a bit of olive oil right before serving.