“At one point, I hated eating green food. It just looked wrong on my plate growing up as a kid. While I liked pesto (yes, also green, yet apparently less bothersome to me), the rest was relatively gross until my mature years where I actively began seeking out ways to eat greens,” share Jennifer of Gluten…
Anyone who is chronically ill can attest that unendingly sickness is no fun. With the rate of autoimmune disease on the rise, some have turned to the Autoimmune Paleo Protocol (AIP) as a possible answer to getting their body back on track. The problem though is that the Autoimmune Paleo Protocol is, in all honesty, a…
Are you scratching your head over what to do about a low bone density diagnosis? You aren’t alone. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 54 million Americans “have low bone density or osteoporosis.” And of the millions with osteoporosis, 80% are women. So combatting low bone density is a cause that should be near and dear to…
While there’s some debate about whether it’s safe to go gluten free without a celiac diagnosis, the question about the safety of a gluten free pregnancy seems to be another can of worms. Women naturally worry if a dietary change can cause harm during a time when restricting foods generally considered healthy aren’t typically a…
I admit it- I definitely ate raw cookie dough while my mom made chocolate chip cookies as a kid. It was just SOOOOO good. But now that gluten, dairy and eggs bother me, I’ve had to find some creative alternatives to enjoying old favorites with a serious healthful boost. Enter Cookie Dough Truffles — gluten-free,…
Do you ever feel like your doctors (and other practitioners) aren’t giving you the attention and care you really need? Have you wondered to yourself how to get your doctor to listen to you? I’m willing to bet that nearly every single reader at GFS has unfortunately felt ignored, dismissed, blown off or downright disrespected at…
To find a doctor or practitioner who actually gets what gluten sensitivity is (and believes in it) is a refreshing experience. Too often we’ve heard from members of our community that it took years… 2, 4, 6, 10 years (!!) to finally get straight answers on why they were sick.
Got thyroid symptoms despite “normal” thyroid lab work, but your doctor says you’re fine? Think again. There are too many women (and men) falling through the cracks of our healthcare system when it comes to thyroid dysfunction. Symptoms are blown off and testing tends to be inadequate. And even those who do get diagnosed with hypothyroidism or…
A creamy rich Italian dessert with chocolate without dairy & eggs? Here is the most amazing Double Chocolate Panna Cotta of your dreams! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, scheming up the perfect dessert when you’ve got sensitivities to dairy and eggs (on top of gluten) to celebrate doesn’t have to be intimidating or bust your…
Have you caught yourself asking why is eating gluten free expensive? If so, you’re not alone. I’d guesstimate that 85% of people who attend my talks would agree wholeheartedly that going gluten free became a financial burden. But it doesn’t have to be that way. While I personally know all about the challenges of the…
