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Social pitfalls of food sensitivities and how to handle them like a boss

I was going to name this article, “You’re not a leper, but some days it can feel that way: The social side of food sensitivities.” Maybe I should have. Food sensitivities (intolerances, allergies, Celiac) affect more than what is on our plate. We have to turn down food that is generously prepared and offered toContinueContinue reading “Social pitfalls of food sensitivities and how to handle them like a boss”

Nightshades and lectins: Could they be stalling your weight loss?

I first heard about a class of plant called the Nightshade when I started gardening. Initially, I thought of a witches brew full of deadly nightshade, but that’s not what most people are talking about when you hear about this plant variety. Nightshades are plants of the genus Solanum which include tomatoes, peppers, white potatoes,ContinueContinue reading “Nightshades and lectins: Could they be stalling your weight loss?”

Starting the summer with a cleanse

For the next 14 days, I will be documenting my experience on my very first cleanse. If you would like to follow it, you can see the whole thing in my women’s wellness group, the Nourish Me Tribe. I will be keeping my daily journal in the group for all to see, plus popping onContinueContinue reading “Starting the summer with a cleanse”

The surprising secret to sustainable weight loss

It’s that time of year again. Temperatures are warming up, people are looking forward to summer vacations, class reunions, and the dreaded swimsuits are coming out of the drawer. First of all, let’s nip your attitude toward swimsuits in the bud right off the bat. You are perfect just the way you are. You don’t needContinueContinue reading “The surprising secret to sustainable weight loss”

Aren’t Whole Grains Good For You?

I hear it all the time. “You are subjecting yourself to nutritional deficiencies by cutting out an entire food group.” Sometimes the word “dangerous” is thrown in there. But is really true that cutting out grains, especially glutenous grains, could subject people with an otherwise healthy diet to nutritional deficiencies? The American Dietetic Association, AmericanContinueContinue reading “Aren’t Whole Grains Good For You?”