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Food Allergies

Gluten-Free Bread Substitutes

Whether you’re packing lunch for yourself or your kids, including a sandwich is pretty standard. When you can’t have bread anymore, finding gluten free bread substitutes is definitely a challenge.  Most of the gluten free breads out there taste better after being toasted, something not convenient for a lunch on-the-go. ...
February 28, 2022
Christmas cookies with red bowSweets

Allergy-Free Holiday Dessert Recipes!

Even though I’m a nutritional therapy practitioner, I’d never ask a client to completely give up dessert—especially on a holiday. Rather than avoiding all indulgences, which may or may not lead to a binge later on, I recommend whipping up sweet treats that you can feel good about. Fortunately, there...
December 9, 2019
Menu Planning

Irresistible Peppermint Recipes for the Holiday Season

The holiday season is all about being with friends, celebrating and, of course, baking. There’s nothing quite like preparing desserts you can enjoy throughout the season. And there’s nothing more seasonal than peppermint indulgences! The peppermint recipes I’m sharing will help you avoid sugar spikes (and crashes), allergenic ingredients and...
December 2, 2019
Sweets

Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispy Treats

Oh, and what a treat they are! I first tried these at a class at the Natural Gourmet in New York City and thought they were wonderful. The beauty of this recipe is how flexible it is. You can make the crispy treats more chocolaty or if you really love...
October 21, 2019
Raw Carrot Ginger SoupSoups

Creamy Raw Carrot Ginger Soup

I originally created this Raw Carrot Ginger Soup years ago for a client who was eating a raw diet. I was delighted at how delicious and satisfying it was.  I don’t usually follow a raw diet but I have made this soup for myself frequently during the hot summer months...
August 5, 2019
Lima Bean DipSauces and Dips

Yummy Lima Bean Dip

If you were asked if you would like some lima bean dip, you might be just like me and think, "uh, no thanks."  Lima beans don't get a lot of love. I think it has something to do with those frozen vegetable and lima bean medleys that used to be…
July 2, 2018