Special diets
Happy Holidays: Tips for Successfully Dealing with Picky Eaters of All Ages
The approaching holiday season means lots of entertaining and big meals. And with those things comes a multitude of preferences, allergies, and dietary needs from various guests. Whether your guests are young or old and whether they have to be picky about what they eat for medical reasons, choose to be for health reasons, or […]
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Equipping Children to Navigate Their Food Allergies During the Holidays
The frolic and fun of holiday celebrations is an exciting time of year. But for the parents of a child with food allergies or intolerances, this time can be marred with worry over your child’s ability to safely enjoy him or herself with all the holiday meals and treats that accompany these celebrations. Though parents […]
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10 Ways Sugar is Secretly Sabotaging Your Diet
Refined sugars have a host of negative health impacts ranging from weight gain to fueling disease and more. Yet even when we aim to cut refined sugar out of our diets, it has a terrible way of sneaking onto our plates in some of the most unsuspecting places. Sure, you know to avoid the cupcake […]
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Holiday HELP! Hints for Handling Friends and Relatives Who Just Don’t Understand Your Dietary Needs
The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas ushers in an endless stream of parties, get-togethers, and meals shared with friends and family. While it is wonderful to gather near loved ones to celebrate the holidays, for those of us with food allergies, intolerances, or any other need for a specialized diet, all the celebrations can be […]
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Should The Whole Family Follow One Member’s Special Diet?
If you or a member or your family needs to follow a specialized diet, whether due to allergies, intolerance, or any other reason, you already know about the quest to buy certain foods, find recipes that accommodate the diet, and maintain a safe and healthy kitchen for you or your family member. With all of […]
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No Cheating! Why Cheat Days Send the Wrong Message
The idea of cheating on a diet is nothing new, but what has recently become more popular is the concept of official “cheat days” on your diet. The basic idea is that you adhere to your healthy diet for so many days and then have a “cheat day” on which you don’t follow your normal, […]
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Whole 30: What It Is and Is It Right for You?
If you have browsed through Pinterest, turned on TV, or read many health and fitness blogs recently you have probably heard about the Whole 30, but hearing the term and knowing what exactly the Whole 30 entails are two different things. If your interest has been piqued and you want to know what the Whole […]
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3 Tips to Get You Out of Your Food Rut
As anyone with food allergies can tell you, it can be challenging to find good recipes that fit you and your family’s dietary needs! With the challenges of specialized diets it’s no wonder that when many of us find a recipe that works, we stick with it! While it’s great to find these meals […]
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4 Tips to Overcome Your Family’s Food Restrictions
Food allergies, sensitivities, and specialized diets can be tricky, and lots of families face multiple food concerns and challenges. So how do you create meals to overcome food restrictions? Check out my 4 tips to overcome your family’s food restrictions! Try Deconstructed Meals. Deconstructing meals into individual ingredients can help you bring back some family […]
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Special Diet Secrets to Dining Out
Eating at home on a special diet is challenging for sure, but eating out with food restrictions can be darn near impossible. Or is it? You can absolutely enjoy a safe for you meal at your favorite hot spots just by following these simple steps. 1. Dine Local. Local restaurants tend to offer local foods […]
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