Avocados are one of my favorite foods. They're a perfect addition to an anti-inflammatory whole-foods-based diet. They are so versatile and can be used in a number of different and creative ways. I've seen recipes for chocolate avocado pudding, lemon avocado mousse, fudgy avocado brownies, avocado ... READ the POST
Blueberries May Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Blueberries have to be one of my favorite foods on the planet. In fact, blueberries are the one thing that I absolutely will not go a day without eating. I love them that much. Lucky for me, blueberries are typically easy to come by in the U.S., as they are native to North America, and they are ... READ the POST
The 5 Biggest Modern Environmental Health Challenges Facing Women and Children (and 5 Tips to Overcome Them)
Many modern conveniences, luxuries, and lifestyle habits seem great. And many of them are great when it comes to saving time and convenience. But they are not necessarily healthy for us. In fact, most of the common chronic illnesses and conditions that we see skyrocketing today are directly ... READ the POST
Never Eat Directly From a Bag of Chips and 6 More Ways to Overcome Mindless Eating
How many times have you sat down in front of the TV with a bag of chips for a quick snack only to realize moments later that you have practically consumed the entire bag? We’ve all had this happen at some point in our lives. This is just one common example of mindless eating and how it can derail ... READ the POST
Kids and Kale Chips
A couple of weeks ago Food Network posted an article to their Facebook page called, "8 Kids' Foods That Sound Healthy But Aren't." As the title suggests, the list consisted of processed and prepackaged foods that aren't healthful despite being marketed that way. Boy did it cause an uproar! Many of ... READ the POST
Have Food, Will Travel
Last week I had the fabulous opportunity to travel to New York City to present my book, Fantastically Free: The Savvy Mom's Guide to Living a Safe, Happy, and Healthy Life with Food Allergies. Overall, it was a great experience, but getting there was a huge pain in the rear, if I do say so ... READ the POST
