Apr 7, 2016 | Autoimmune Disease, Celiac Disease, Food, Food Allergies, Food Intolerances, How To, Meal Planning, Nutrition, Travel and Eating
I packed my bags carefully. Very carefully. Two standard sized bags weighing in each at 46 pounds and 26 pounds; one carry-on backpack with my laptop, essentials, medication, and epi pen. Every item was carefully checked and double checked. We loaded them into the car, and my husband bade me farewell and Read more…
Mar 11, 2016 | Autoimmune Disease, Celiac Disease, Food, Food Allergies, Food Intolerances, Food Sensitivity, How To, Meal Planning, Travel and Eating
It’s that time again. It’s time to travel, and cook for myself outside my own kitchen! Next week, I’m climbing into a plane and flying with my road bike to Maui to participate in a triathlon camp. Unlike the last time I travelled for the same camp, I’ll be responsible for about Read more…
Feb 29, 2016 | Autoimmune Disease, Celiac Disease, Cook at Home, Food, Food Allergies, Food Intolerances, Food Sensitivity, How To, Nutrition
Everyday Low Carb High Fat Eating As I ran along the flat trail, cyclists zipped past me. At their speeds, they barely noticed my 14-minute mile pace. Some of the other runners on the trail, however, easily passed the woman whose slow jog could have easily been eclipsed by a fast walker. Read more…
Feb 16, 2016 | Autoimmune Disease, Celiac Disease, Cook at Home, Food, Food Allergies, How To, Recipes
Some years back, I reproduced a hummus recipe that was given to me by a person I once dated. He was a “foodie” – one of those men who took the time to know what was in his food, portion everything down to exactly how many crackers should be on plate with Read more…
Feb 10, 2016 | Autoimmune Disease, Celiac Disease, Cook at Home, Food, Food Allergies, Ironman Training, Nutrition
The most common question I get from others dropping in on My Allergy Advocate or talking to me on Social Media is this: “What is it really like living with so many food allergies, intolerances, AND also Celiac Disease?” [Update: 09/05/2016 – I’ve added a few updates to this post because things Read more…