Sunfiber: 5 Great Benefits and How it Might be Your Ticket to Better Digestion
Do you have ongoing digestive issues like constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal bloating? Have you been told you need to add more fiber to your diet for blood sugar or weight control? If any of these apply to you, Sunfiber might be a great addition to your diet. But what is this fiber, and do…
Read MoreFood Sensitivity Testing: Friends Don’t Let Friends Do IgG Tests
Are you like me? Did some well-meaning practitioner at some point recommend IgG testing as a means to find out if you have food sensitivities? Maybe you had nagging digestive issues, body aches, fatigue, or unexplained migraines. A blood test, they said, could help us see what foods your body doesn’t work well with. Not…
Read MoreThe Low FODMAP Diet 101
By Danielle Dessayer, Dietetic Intern Are you enduring abdominal pain, bloating that makes you look like you’re five months pregnant, constipation that hurts when you lay down at night, or discomfort from holding in uncontrollable gas during your long work shifts? Then this article is for you. Sometimes, our bodies get out of rhythm and…
Read MoreThe Best Buckwheat Waffles
I love using buckwheat flour. While some may be put off by its earthy color, I find the warm tones it creates in my baking to be comforting. The flavors are deeper as well, imparting a slightly sweet yet almost grassy flavor to my muffins, waffles, and pancakes. It may take some getting used to,…
Read MoreCreamy Winter Mushroom Soup
Most of you probably think of creamy soups as heavy and unhealthy. But what if I told you there are tasty ways to change it up? Cream of Mushroom soup is one of those classic dishes that never seems to go out of style and makes a perfect winter meal. This homemade edition is nutrient-dense…
Read MoreDoes Dairy Cause Inflammation?
“Oh, I can’t eat that. I’m avoiding dairy.” Have you heard that phrase before? Likely you have, and it either produces a strong desire to roll your eyes real hard … or it peaks your curiosity. I mean, if Jane from accounting stopped eating dairy, maybe you should too? The Ongoing Dairy Controversy Poor dairy…
Read MoreGluten-free Buckwheat Zucchini Bread
Oh my wow, this is the best buckwheat zucchini bread I’ve ever made. I am always on the lookout for new ways to make zucchini bread, and this version did not disappoint. While I usually go all in on the buckwheat flour, this time I blended it with a little Bob’s GF flour to help…
Read MoreVeggie and Sausage Rice Skillet
I'm in love with one-pot meals, especially those that manage to deliciously combine a load of veggies and my favorite protein (sausage!) in a dish I know everyone in our family will love. You could easily leave out the sausage for a perfect vegetarian meal, or even sub with your favorite soy chorizo. Chopping…
Read MoreCozy Curry Mediterranean Lentil Soup
Look, I realize no one is going to have a perfect diet over these next couple of months, with the holidays coming up and all. How fun would that be anyway? BUT, one strategy I try to use is making healthy, high fiber meals all week long to counteract some of the weekend entertaining. This…
Read MoreSeven Tips to Beat Back Inflammation During the Holidays: Anti-Inflammatory Diet Strategies You can use NOW
Well, the holidays are just around the corner once again, and many get worried about the damage this might do to their diets and their waistline. If this is you, I’m right there with you. Candy, cookies, cakes … the list of treats is endless. I’m certainly not immune to the temptations! The struggle is…
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