Stress, Food, and Weight Gain; How They are Connected
Did you know that there is a direct link to stress, hormones and weight gain? It would be so much easier if we craved a large veggie-filled salad when we're stressed. Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be the case -- instead, we tend to look for comfort in food when...
5 Tips for Keeping Hormone Disrupting Chemicals Out of Your Life
Coming into contact with chemicals is hard to avoid, and I bet you don't even realize just how many chemicals are lurking in your everyday items, products, and within your home. Chemicals are common, and although there are many things we can do to reduce chemical use...
Healthy Summer Barbecues
It's summertime, the July 4th holiday is looming ever closer, and everyone in your neighborhood will probably be hosting a cookout, and you know what? You should, too. But what can you make if you'regluten-free and trying to eat healthier? I'll share ideas for healthy...
Grilled Shrimp and Citrus Vinaigrette Salad
During the summer months, I love grilling as many of my meals as possible. Chicken, seafood, veggies, even fruit are fantastic on the grill. If you enjoy outdoor grilling and barbeques as much as I do, then you'll love this recipe. Fast and easy to prepare, this...
Sugar Cravings; And How to Beat Them This Summer
If you have good intentions of eating healthy, but get sidetracked by sweets, you’re not alone! Did you know that sugar can be just as addictive as cocaine? And it causes the same chemical reaction in the brain as cocaine. Now with all of us starting into the dog days...
Enjoying Summer Parties without the Guilt
Summer, my time of year! Picnics, block parties, backyard barbecues they're always a big part of summer shenanigans. However, if you're not careful, you can easily add a few unwanted pounds at these events. I'm going to share some ways that you can enjoy those summer...
Using Herbs and Spices to Lower Inflammation
5 Herbs and Spices That Lower Inflammation Inflammation can cause issues such as headaches and pain. It is also at the root of many chronic diseases, including diabetes, cancer and heart disease to name a few. But there are ways you can fight inflammation. In this...
5 Things You Should Know About Inflammation
What is inflammation? In the most simplistic terms, it is your body's response to threats such as toxins, infections, irritants, and injuries. But did you know inflammation, specifically chronic low-grade inflammation, can do lots of damage to your health? There is...
5 Digestive Disorders Could it be Celiac
In my second post on digestion, I’m going to talk about some of the more common health conditions related to digestion. Most people experience some type of digestive health conditions at some point in their lives. Sometimes they are temporary, while others may be...
Digestion; All Disease Begins in the Gut
This is the first in a series of posts on digestion and gut health. As Hippocrates stated over 2000 years ago, “All disease begins in the gut”. And that couldn’t be any truer for those of us with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. So in this first installment, I’m...