Why It’s Not So Easy to Just Go Gluten-Free

When I was first diagnosed gluten intolerant, it took multiple tests to fully convince me I couldn't eat gluten anymore.  Not to mention I didn’t want to give it up!  It tastes so good.  Pizza, bread, pasta.  The full fat, full of gluten kind I’d grown up on.  Wah! It was incomprehensible I couldn’t eat it anymore, […]

5 Common Food Labels and What They Mean

I’ve been at this for over 5 years now, and even I still get confused about what food labels mean!  And I have to wonder sometimes too – are they true? So I did some research to find out for myself if all-natural, organic and calorie-free mean what they claim.  The now age-old debate over […]

Chicken and Bean Burritos

This version of chicken and bean burritos is actually more slimming than Chipotle's, weighing in at 45% less calories!  It can be made with your favorite salsa, or, for a slimming bonus, choose a salsa that's extra spicy – hot peppers rev metabolism! Ingredients: 1 pkg (8 oz.) Mexican rice-and-bean mix 3/4 c prepared salsa […]

Going Gluten-Free Is Easy As 1, 2, 3!

Puzzled about going gluten-free?  Not sure it's for you?  Join the club! Millions of men and women have heard all the buzz about going gluten-free, but don't really know what it is, why it's so important and if they should take the plunge.  Let me help you figure it out with a few key tips on the topic that has […]