A Big Bet on Gluten Free – But Why?

May 14, 2014 // No Comments

A (semi) recent New York Times article, “A Big Bet on Gluten-Free,” discussed the trend of grocery retailers and food product companies capitalizing on the boom in gluten-free eating. From food labels to shelf labels, everything and anything that is... Continue reading →

Almond Flour Everything

April 28, 2014 // No Comments

In the spirit of promoting almonds and almond flour in my last post, I wanted to share a few of the amazing recipes I tried last weekend for Easter. I literally spent two hours that Saturday night scouring the internet... Continue reading →

So what’s the deal with almonds?

April 28, 2014 // No Comments

Last weekend I prepared three desserts for Easter, each of them using almond flour. It was my first time baking with almond flour – as in, I didn’t even get to try all of my creations before serving them to my... Continue reading →

To be, or not to be gluten-free…that is the question

April 28, 2014 // 2 Comments

In this Fox interview from last February, Dr. Peter Osborne gives a great and simple explanation of why so many people have “gone gluten-free” and the issues surrounding a GF diet. The skeptic in me tries to always keep in... Continue reading →

Have we really adapted, or is there truth behind the Paleo diet?

April 28, 2014 // 2 Comments

If you follow current fitness and nutrition trends, have fitness-junkie friends, or if you use any social media at all and have not been living under a rock for the past year, you’ve probably heard of the Paleo diet.... Continue reading →

Dr. Oz: The 10-Day Sugar Detox

April 28, 2014 // No Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pJOak4kvgU I am a huge fan of the Dr. Oz Show. As much as I may get teased for tuning in on a (semi) daily basis, Dr. Oz and his guest hosts frequently explain complex ideas in ways that we... Continue reading →

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Food for Thought

A Big Bet on Gluten Free – But Why?

Almond Flour Everything

So what’s the deal with almonds?

To be, or not to be gluten-free…that is the question

Have we really adapted, or is there truth behind the Paleo diet?

Dr. Oz: The 10-Day Sugar Detox