On my blog, I talk a lot about how the ‘average Joe’ is better off following the least restrictive diet possible. The media likes to sensationalize claims about the health benefits of avoiding gluten or dairy (or other random ingredients), especially without much evidence/support. A lot of my motivation for debunking those claims comes from … More Intuitive Eating While on a Medical/Therapeutic Diet
I don’t know if it’s the nature of my job, but it seems like every woman I speak with seems to struggle with bloating. Trust me—I get it. A full, distended abdomen is no fun. But what made the experience of bloat so painful for me in the past had less to do with the … More What’s Causing Your Bloat?
In case I haven’t been blogging enough about breakfast cereal lately (check out this post and this post if you missed them…) here’s yet another one. This time, it’s a recipe for one of my all-time favorite sweet snacks/desserts. yum. Rice krispie treats are one of those foods that is, in my opinion, highly underrated. … More Fruity Pebbles Krispie Treats
Whenever I make dipped treats like chocolate covered strawberries, oreo balls, or peanut butter buckeye balls, I always find myself with a bowlful of leftover melted chocolate. I hate throwing it away, but the thought of solidifying and re-using it also skeeves me out. Instead, I re-purpose the melted chocolate into brownies! Boom, two desserts … More 3-Ingredient Flourless Brownies
I love baking during Christmas time. Every year my sister and I get together for a [completely excessive] baking marathon, and share the sweetness with our friends, family, and loved ones. We have a blast, with dozens of eggs, multiple packages of butter from Costco, entire 12-lb bags of flour… It’s amazing. And it also … More Coconut-Almond Crème Cups
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