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A New Way to Keep Food Portions in Check

Are you someone who eats healthy foods, but you simply eat too much of it?  My recent blog post“Too Much of a Good Thing” talked about this very problem.  I meet people all of the time who are so careful about the foods they choose, but they still have problems controlling their weight or diabetes because […]

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Buckwheat in the Gluten-Free Diet

Lately, we have been writing about gluten free grain alternatives so that people who need to follow a gluten free diet know about the healthy options that are readily available. Another great grain alternative is buckwheat, a fruit seed comparable to a sunflower seed, with a notably nutty taste. There is no gluten in buckwheat, […]

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Expanding Gluten-Free Choices with Quinoa

Adapting to a gluten-free diet can be challenge without knowing the healthy gluten-free grain alternatives. One great substitute for gluten-containing grains is quinoa. This ancient seed, pronounced “KEEN-wah” was first used in South America but is now becoming more popular due to its versatility and nutritional benefits. Nutritional Benefits Quinoa can be used in the […]

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Pillsbury Doughboy Going Gluten Free

Well it’s official. Pillsbury, those folks who make poppin’ fresh refrigerated biscuits, breads and cookies, have announced their entry into the gluten-free market. They join literally hundreds of other food manufacturers who have jumped on the gluten free bandwagon. Earlier this month the brand announced that the gluten free products will be available in most […]

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Too Much of a Good Thing: Check Those Portions

Every week I meet at least a few new clients who are having trouble losing weight, despite making healthy food choices. When it comes to those food choices, you can get too much of a good thing. Being able to recognize what makes a normal portion is essential if want you to maintain your health […]

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Grain Alternatives for Everyday Meals

One of the easiest ways you can add interest to a meal and ramp up nutritional value is by incorporating gluten free grain alternatives.  By “alternative”, I am referring to foods that are used in the place of grain products that we are already very familiar with: wheat, rice, or corn.  Grain alternatives have been […]

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Gluten Free Buckwheat Noodles

Since learning I have Celiac disease, I’ve  been maintaining a gluten free diet for a little over a month .  Over the past few weeks, I’ve spent a lot of time in stores reading packages, checking ingredients, and making decisions about what and what not to eat.  Yes, there’s a vast array of packaged gluten […]

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Seven Gluten Free Super Foods

Since my diagnosis of Celiac disease 3 weeks ago, I have been easing my way into a gluten free lifestyle for good.  I must admit that so far, this has not been too difficult for me, even though I am a lover of all sorts of wheat products. What has made this transition a little […]

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Going Gluten Free…For Real!

In the past few years, there has been a huge increase in the variety and availability of gluten free food choices. Most grocery store chains now devote an entire aisle to “health foods” and consumers will find many gluten free choices there. Lately, I’ve had clients without celiac disease or gluten intolerance ask whether they […]

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Is Organic Produce Worth the Extra Cost?

We all know it’s better to eat more fruit and vegetables.  But concerns about the safety of conventionally grown produce versus organically grown always comes up as well. When produce is organic, it means that it has been produced without using chemical fertilizers or pesticides. There are some compelling reasons why people choose to buy […]

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