Hi there! I’m Julia Mueller, cookbook author and creator of The Roasted Root!
This is my cozy corner of the world wide web where I share nutrient-dense whole food recipes. I’m here to make you water at the mouth and put the fun back in cooking!
I started this website in 2011 as a hobby. After earning my Masters Degree in Finance and coming to terms with the fact that I didn’t want to pursue a career in the field, I craved a creative outlet to take the edge off of adulthood. I realized fairly quickly that this hobby was a true passion, and I took The Roasted Root full-time in 2014.
My passion for the great outdoors, fitness and nutrition is the driving force behind my recipes. I strongly believe we can live vivacious lives, infused with foods that serve our needs, taste amazing, and support our lifestyle.
The majority of my recipes are relatively quick and easy to make using straightforward wholesome ingredients. I’m all about 30-Minute Meals, Skillet Meals, One-Pot Meals and batch cooking to keep weeknight dinners stress-free and nutritious.
When I’m not developing nutritious recipes for this site, I’m off in the mountains snowboarding, mountain biking, trail running, backpacking, or hiking with my hunky husband.
And that brings us to today!
Scan Popular Recipe Topics
On this site, you’ll find a plethora of nutritious main dishes, side dishes, breakfast, drinks, and healthier desserts (and more). each recipe fits under one or more of the following categories: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Keto/Low-Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, or Whole30.
A Little Something Extra About Me
I battled IBS for nearly a decade, which is what ignited my interest in the human body and food’s impact on physical wellness, energy, and mental health.
My experience uncovering the root cause of my digestive issues earned me a minor from the University of Google in nutrition and supplementation to optimize health.
An over-achiever at heart, I learned throughout the process that implementing too many tools at once (over-exercise, orthorexia, intermittent fasting, etc.) can cause more harm than good depending on what’s going on under the hood.
After working with a holistic RD starting in 2019 to uncover the root cause of my GI issues, I was able to completely get rid of my IBS.
If you’re like me and you’re a sucker for a good story, read How I Healed My Gut, Part One: My Gut Healing Protocol and How I Healed My Gut, Part Two: Healing Through Mindset to learn more about my experience healing my gut and also the shift in perspective that I needed in order to stay well.
My big picture is that I want to live a nourished, impactful life and give as much love and energy to my people as I can.
My Food Philosophy
Fun fact: I started this website as a paleo food blog.
While I don’t subscribe to a specific diet, I do believe in food’s ability to steer the ship.
My food philosophy comes from years of discovering which foods make my body feel great and work in tandem with my metabolic health. What we put in our bodies is so personal and unique to our genetic makeup and epigenetics.
I eat a diet that’s rich in variety and doesn’t cut out any major food groups, but I do find I operate best on whole foods. Although I don’t follow a diet, you will find recipes on this site that adhere to one (or many). This is with the intention of providing resources to those who must eat a certain way for health reasons or for lifestyle goals.
My Favorite Recipes
Some of my personal favorite recipes from this site that I make time and time again!
At its core, eating is not intuitive due to the mechanisms hard-wired in our brains for survival.
I hope you find what you’re looking for here!
Whether that be belly-soothing recipes to help relieve your gut troubles or reduce inflammation, gluten-free inspiration for those who are allergic or intolerant, or low-carb ideas for folks who are looking to improve their metabolic health.
I’m thrilled you’re here! I value authenticity and transparency deeply. Continuous growth and introspection are a personal priority, so I appreciate your interactions and welcome any comments you may have.
Please do feel free to connect! The Roasted Root is here to support you on whatever journey you’re on.
Readers’ Favorite Recipes
Looking to see what other people are making? Here are some of the most popular recipes on my site!
Contact
If you have any questions or just want to reach out, you can e-mail me at RoastedRootFood (at) gmail (dot) com. Follow me around the social sphere on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.
