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Asian Beet Slaw

As you know, I’m on a special diet for food sensitivities. So you’re already aware I don’t have a ton of ingredients to choose from at the moment, but the list is steadily growing day by day. I’m up to 32 foods now! Hooray for … continue reading

Why I’m Not Eating Almonds Anymore

I’m a fan of almonds. Raw, roasted, slivered. Drenched in chocolate. Chopped up and served atop a bowl of plain wholemilk yogurt with a drizzle of honey. Whizzed up into homemade almond milk. Or maybe ground up, mixed with butter, and used as a pastry … continue reading

What Detox Products Don’t Tell You

what detox products don't tell you

Do you ever wonder why Whole Foods has enormous displays for detox products and cleanses every January? They’re bright, colorful, and claim to give you everything you want in a box. Pretty skin. Weight loss. No more bloating. Stop your constipation/diarrhea And the vague, “flush … continue reading

Top 5 Blog Posts of 2013

I’m gonna keep it short and sweet today. I know many of my readers celebrate Christmas, and seeing that it’s Christmas Eve, I know you don’t want to be stuck reading a super long blog post. Also, there is pie to be made. (Gasp, the … continue reading

Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas

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With Christmas just days away, many of us scramble to get presents together for friends and family. I tend to gravitate towards giving gifts that are either useful or consumable, like kitchen gadgets or something homemade. But if you opt for a food-related present, it’s … continue reading

Gluten Sensitivity and Wheat Allergy Symptoms

wheat allergy symptoms

  Did that slice of pizza last night tear up your stomach? Are you often bloated and gassy after eating bread? Maybe you’re thinking about going gluten-free, but you’re not sure. As a specialist in food sensitivities, I get a lot of questions about gluten … continue reading

5 Ways To Stay Calm When Things Get Stressful

5 Ways To Stay Calm When Things Get Stressful

Deadlines. Expectations. Go, go go. Ever feel like you just don’t have enough time to get it all done? You go into autopilot. Panic mode. Keep working and burning the candle at both ends until you’re spent. 12 hour days turn into 14 hour days … continue reading