May 24, 2016 | Celiac Disease, Food, Food Allergies, Nutrition, Omnivorism, Veganism, Vegetarianism
The Plight of the Reluctant Omnivore In a chorus of happy plant-based friends and colleagues, I admit that I am sometimes skittish about mentioning that I am a Paleo, allergen-avoiding omnivore. With my current animal protien-intensive meals, my diet is the furthest cry from vegan and vegetarian. However, my soul is not. Read more…
May 9, 2016 | Autoimmune Disease, Autoimmune Disease, Beverage, Celiac Disease, Food, Food Allergies, Nutrition, Recipes
The ridges on my fingernails say enough. When you have dry, brittle, and ridged fingernails, it can often mean you have a chronic illness and/or a nutritional deficiency on board. I have both, despite eating as much as I possibly can shovel in. Part of this is because I’m a triathlete, and Read more…
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…