Making the Holidays about More than Food

  It often seems everywhere you look during the holidays there is food.  Unfortunately it is often not food that is friendly to those watching what we eat no matter the reason.  You can go through the holidays feeling depressed and angry because of what you can no longer eat or you can come toContinue reading “Making the Holidays about More than Food”

Almonds: A Healthy, Naturally Gluten Free Snack

When you live with food restrictions it doesn’t take many times being caught away from home without something you can eat to learn you need to carry at least a snack.  There are gluten free “nutrition bars” available now, but I prefer to turn to Mother Nature for my snacks. One of my favorites isContinue reading “Almonds: A Healthy, Naturally Gluten Free Snack”

Healthy Living A to Z: B is for Buckwheat

Despite its name, buckwheat is a seed from a plant related to rhubarb. Buckwheat does not contain gluten and according to the Celiac Disease Foundation may  be safely consumed by individuals with celiac disease and gluten intolerance.  Address any concerns about cross contamination with the manufacturer or distributor of specific products. Hulled seeds of the buckwheatContinue reading “Healthy Living A to Z: B is for Buckwheat”