Nine years ago I was entering my first Thanksgiving and Christmas season with the knowledge of my severe food sensitivities to gluten, soy and corn. I had happy memories of the traditional foods we had at each meal and looked forward every year to my mother’s dressing, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole and especially […]
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There have been a number of good nutrition-related books and cookbooks published during the past few months. I will mention a few that I have personally read and recommend. For more recommended books, see this page on my website. Food: What the Heck Should I Eat This book by Dr. Mark Hyman is a […]
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Is it possible to eat on a budget while also eating gluten-free? Since 2008 I have been eating gluten free for health reasons. At first I was overwhelmed but now know that you can eat a healthy gluten-free diet without breaking the bank. As a nutritionist who specializes in gluten and other food sensitivities, I […]
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I love it when apple season starts in October. Apples are one of the favorite fruits of many people and there are over 7,500 different varieties! The grocery stores carry only a few of these varieties, so this is a great reason to go to a farmer’s market or take a trip to […]
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Cucumbers are coming in to season now and I love them! Because of imports, it is possible to purchase fresh cucumbers at the grocery store year round. However, when they are out of season the price is much higher due to extra shipping costs. In addition, they have much less flavor and have many fewer […]
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I could not stand eating shrimp until I was 30 years old. I know shrimp is one of the most popular southern seafood items, but I just did not like it. Finally at aged 30, I was served shrimp at a dinner and tried it. After a few bites I realized it was okay. Now […]
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I have made three multi-day trips out of town since the later part of May. My daughter and I went to visit my son in Denver. I went with a church group to Lake Junaluska, NC, and my husband and I went to Hilton Head Island, SC. My husband and I are also taking a […]
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Junior Mints were one of my favorite types of candy for a long time. Sitting in a darkened theater and slowly eating each piece one bite at a time while the movie theater credits rolled by, is a cherished memory from childhood. Once I began eating real food and found out about the problems with […]
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I read the book, Fat Chance, by Robert Lustig, M.D. as part of my preparation for the Seven-Day Sugar Elimination Challenge. Dr. Lustig is a pediatric endocrinologist who has specialized in obesity and is famous for a You Tube video called “Sugar, the Bitter Truth”. This video has over 7.6million views and if you have […]
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I think God takes gluttony seriously when He says in Proverbs, “put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.” (23:2) Even as I write this, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight is an area of my life that is still a work in progress. I have been active all my life, […]
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