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healthy fats: the ABC’s of essential fatty acids

published last year, mid-July

Here is another guest post by my sister, Diana. She has nearly completed her nutrition degree. And I’ve asked her to contribute on a regular basis since we had such an overwhelmingly positive response to her first post on water here. In the post below, she’s taken on the sometimes confusing world of fats. Did [...]

water: drink and thou shall be healthier

published last year, at the end of January

Today, I’m sharing an interview with my sister. I am so proud of her. She is studying to be a nutritionist and is currently an Examiner in the Denver area (see her website here). In the interview, she  discusses water -  why it’s critical to our body’s everyday functions. Did you know according to research [...]

trip to south africa: recipe for chicken sosaties (kebabs)

published 2 years ago, at the end of June

In honor of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, I am posting about our holiday to South Africa. Yebo. It’s an entire year later. But, amidst other life changing events such as the birth of our daughter and a move cross country – I concede that it has taken me a year to get to it.  [...]

gluten free labeling: still a long road ahead

published 2 years ago, mid-April

In its April/May issue, Living Without Magazine published an article detailing the world of gluten free labeling. The author features yours truly in the article – and chronicles my frustration and sadness about the state of affairs with the current labeling “system.”  My son sadly was a bit of a guinea pig and there are [...]

protein for breakfast: teff muffins

published 2 years ago, mid-March

One of my beloved readers inquired about  good way to weave protein into the most important meal of the day: breakfast.  She was explaining to me that she finds it difficult to eat something healthy, wholesome and “powerhouse” enough with so little time to prepare it. I totally agree. It is a challenge. It doesn’t [...]

products containing known allergens mislabeled

published 4 years ago, at the start of December

On January 1, 2006 the United States introduced a new label law for foodmakers. It requires food labels to state in simple terms the presence of the most common allergens: milk, egg, tree nuts, fish, wheat and soy (as well as peanuts and shellfish). Last week, the Chicago Tribune published an article exposing a frightening reality for those of us who [...]

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