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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?”