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…
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…
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…
Gluten-free sugar addict – I’m sure you know some. Or maybe you’re one. Regardless of what your current diet looks like, a sweet tooth can sneak into everyone’s diet at some point since most people rarely make a transition away from unhealthy American eating habits simply because they are gluten-free. I must admit that the…
Holidays can be stressful for everyone. For those of us who don’t eat gluten, it’s worse because somehow gluten has become a staple ingredient in most dishes that are served, even though it’s typically unnecessary. The uncertainty factor can be nerve-wrecking and even maddening because you just can’t ever be sure where gluten is hiding…
When I first heard about Chipotle, I was tickled pink! A rather food conscious chain that was working a little harder to bring America a better quality of fast food. Plus, they were pretty allergen-aware which, in my book, is a huge plus. I occasionally have enjoyed a meal there consisting of their burrito bowls…
