“Sugar Addiction & Gluten” with Nibmor Chocolate’s Heather K. Terry The truth of sugar is slow getting out there and the gluten free community is not immune to it’s devastating effects on the body. Yes, it’s true. Sugar can un-do much of your hard work being gluten-free because it’s seeing up a seriously unhealthy…
Ever get the winter blues? As the cold weather really sets in, some feel the blahs much more intensely than others. Though you could possibly attribute it to the decrease in light or the temperature outside, I’d like for you to consider that consuming gluten could have an effect on your mood. It’s a very…
Sometimes it’s nice to take an ol’ food favorite and turn it into something totally unexpected. Basic things like chicken soup can be great and really show how versatile it actually is. Plus, you can easily do this to leftovers and have a completely new meal! I learned all about this while out visiting my…
Are you wondering “are french fries gluten free” because they’re made from potatoes? Think again. While french fries SHOULD be gluten-free, there’s a really good chance that they aren’t. There are two factors that directly affect french fries – whether they are battered or pre-formed AND how they are fried. So my first question when dining out…
If anyone had ever told me that pumpkin, lime and cilantro went so well together, I never would have believed them until my neighbor, Michele, and I conjured up this amazing Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Soup! Perfectly warming and smooth, it’s like heaven in a bowl. Now one of the best reasons why I LOVE this…
Everyone makes New Year’s resolutions unless they’ve completely disgusted him/herself with years of goal failure. The tossing out of an old calendar somehow signifies to us all that we’ve got to give SOMETHING a go or just not bother at all. I’m personally of the mindset that these types of ritualistic events in the year…
I’m often asked what are some of my favorite products that I use in my home that make life easier and better. Well, here is a short list of those that I’ve found in 2011 and would love to send some gratitude and love to these hard-working companies. Please note that no one listed here…
My first year being gluten-free wasn’t all that tough until I hit the holidays. It was, in that moment, that I hated being gluten-free. Though I’m sorry in a sense to admit it, I was and still am at times as I watch relatives enjoy family favorites that are completely off-limits for me. I say…
I have to say that I love all the holiday lights up at this time of year. It just makes me feel so happy – all that twinkliness! Meanwhile in my yoga classes, I encourage students and fellow practitioners to remember that the holiday season isn’t just about giving or receiving. It’s actually about both…
Remember when you were a child and the holiday parties were always filled with your favorite cookies and candies? I sure do! Being gluten-free put a bit of a damper on that for me which is compounded by the fact that I’m not all that into baking. If you’re like me, you may opt this…
