When we think of the Independence Day holiday, as with most holidays, we think of FOOD! And when living with dietary restrictions or allergies, it can feel overwhelming to think ‘what will I eat?’ at your favorite cookout. The great news….there are some really simple modifications to ensure you can enjoy those classic BBQ dishes, while feeling confident that you can stick within your dietary needs. · Starter appetizer : sub out a cheese board for a fresh avocado salsa

Summer breathes in new life and lightness for the spirit and appetite! With the delicious blend of blueberries, almonds and fresh tarragon, this meal is a quick lunch or dinner to satiate your appetite and your senses! I first made this recipe when a friend was following Whole 30 and wanted a simple lunch option for her bachelorette crew - everyone LOVED it! This recipe calls for Ras el Hanout, a traditional North African spice blend which includes cardamom, cinnamon, clov

Yes, it’s a thing! This delicious brunch staple is one of my favorites for an elegant brunch. It’s also great for a light lunch or breakfast nosh. There’s something comforting in quiche, evoking memories of French patisseries and confections. When I figured out the gluten-free and dairy-free version for this dish, I was ecstatic! Here’s a great recipe for you to enjoy, whether entertaining or just for a nice treat on your own. With a little side salad, it’s a whole meal!

There are many diet and health advice tips out there. It’s hard to keep track of what’s a fad or fading… If there’s ONE thing that you decide to focus on, make it about reducing your sugar intake! Added sugars are a silent killer, surreptitiously hiding in many foods and likely contributing to many areas of inflammation, distress and weight gain for you. Consuming naturally occurring sugars is essential to a well-balanced diet and the body relies on these energy sources

In our modern lives, sometimes it's not practical to cook, because let’s be honest, who always has time for that? When time is a constraint, we can often be drawn to prepared foods, yet feel concerned about what we’re eating . There’s a lot of buzz in the health world about not eating packaged foods - and for good reason! So many of the processed and packaged foods in the stores are laden with chemicals disguised as food (and some are not-so-disguised…). Thankfully, there

From my article "All the buzz about 'whole foods'," I shared a few meal suggestions to explore eating whole foods. When we eat foods from the earth, we are giving our bodies natural nourishment, full of macro- and micro-nutrients, all of which contribute to the complex functions of life within us. At the end of the article, you will find the breakdown of all the health benefits for each food featured here. I hope you’ll play with whole food cooking on your own! Your body and

So, we’re not talking about the store (though, it is a personal favorite of mine for their selection of organics, sustainable products and focus on overall wellness). Rather, let’s start with what are whole foods? The easiest way to remember is that these are the foods that look like they do in nature - vegetables, fruits, unprocessed meats, unrefined whole grains, nuts and seeds. Eating whole foods gives you a clean and balanced diet, and the opportunity to get the maxi

Need to lose some weight? As an answer, most people will consider starting a new diet. There are many different options out there – Whole 30, Atkins, Keto, Paleo, Vegan – a large variety of popular diets which will all tout rapid weight loss. Perhaps there are celebrities endorsing these diets. These diets work, they certainly do. They are also generally restrictive, leaving many people feeling like they can’t wait for their ‘cheat day,’ which inevitably derails all the