Why Buy Organic?
I read Omnivore’s Dilemma back in 2007 or 2008 when I was still in college. I found it fascinating, as organic food was still quite a new concept to me. I remember thinking it would give me the answer as to whether or not we […]
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How to buy sustainable chicken
We are all well aware that the planet is getting sicker, and so are the people on this planet (a 2018 study showed that only 12% of Americans are metabolically healthy). This is no coincidence. The things that hurt our planet hurt us. Good news […]
Keep It Simple, Stupid. (KISS)
As an engineer a mentor taught me something that still sticks with me today, the KISS principle. Many of the best engineering designs and solutions come from this principle: Keep It Simple, Stupid. Since starting my career as a nutritionist, I’ve taught from a place […]
Healthy, sustainable food is too expensive – what you can do, pt. 2
Eating healthily & sustainably is too expensive… <In part 1 of this blog series, I touched on one of root causes of this problem read it here> First, we gotta vote with our dollars. Next, we need to rethink our food budget. I want you […]
Healthy, sustainable food is too expensive – what you can do, pt. 1
Eating healthily & sustainably is too expensive… There are so many ways to look at this statement. One, if you look at the true cost of the food – how cheap, processed food is really costing us our health and the health of our planet […]
How to eat while traveling, even with dietary restrictions
Eating out at restaurants is hard enough when you have to worry about food sensitivities, so traveling with dietary restrictions can seem nearly impossible. When we travel, we almost always stay somewhere with a full kitchen. We did this most nights even when we were […]
How to set yourself up for success when you are new to dairy free
Over the years, not only have I been on several forms of an elimination diet, I have also worked with hundreds of moms going through the same thing. I’ve learned a lot, I see moms struggle, and I see moms thrive. Here’s what I’ve learned […]
Choosing the right food(s) to eliminate and why it might not be the next right step
I’ve been dairy free for x amount of time, baby got a little better but still has [insert symptoms here]. What should I eliminate next? I literally cannot tell you. Sure, soy and dairy have a high cross-reactivity rate. Sure, eggs and gluten are highly […]
How to Save Time & Money While Eating Dairy Free
Do you spend FOREVER reading labels at the grocery store searching for dairy free or allergen-friendly foods? Stressed out about if something is safe or not? Have you noticed your grocery bill go up since going dairy free? There is a simple solution to save […]
Dairy Free – should you eliminate soy too?
What’s the deal with soy & dairy? Why do so many doctors suggest going soy free along with dairy free? With any sort of reaction to a food, it’s the protein in the food that we are reacting to. Dairy proteins are casein & whey. […]