Written by Marilee Emerson There are times in life when you make a discovery that you just can’t NOT share. This is true for me and sun-butter. Last year, my friend Janelle said two magical words and I become instantly curious: Sun. Butter. “What is sun butter?” She explained that sun butter is a sunflower seed butter that [...]
Five good reasons to get tested for celiac disease
Written by Janelle Holden “So your grandmother had lupus …” my naturopath said. “Yes,” I nodded. “She found out in her late thirties.” “And your sensitivities to gluten were high on the food allergy panel … ” she continued. Again, I nodded. She closed my file and said. “I think you [...]
How to ask the right question
Written by Janelle Holden The alarm goes off. It’s the fifth time. Instead of getting up to turn it off again you lie there thinking, “What do I have to do today?” Your work to-do list flashes through your mind. The woman you were supposed to call back yesterday. The annoying staff meeting at 10:00. [...]
Three simple ways to cure a “boring” diet
Written by Janelle Holden “I’m just bored with what I eat,” Colleen told me. “I think if I have to have another piece of grilled chicken with broccoli I’ll scream.” Colleen and I were finishing up a BodyMind Strategy Session on the phone, and I was inwardly smiling because I knew I could help her [...]
Quick and Easy Strawberry Balsamic Dressing Recipe
Written by Janelle Holden Whether it is “natural flavor,” a grain-based vinegar or unnamed seasoning, many ingredients in bottled salad dressings and condiments may contain gluten. Even the dressings labeled gluten-free usually contain dairy or cane sugar or other ingredients that I avoid. So, I make my own salad dressings. They take very little time [...]
How to cut your grocery bill in half (even if you’re gluten-free)
Written by Janelle Holden A few years ago, I tried to become a coupon queen. I diligently searched all the specials at Albertsons, hunted online for coupons, and then tried to match the specials with coupons so that I could “get a really good deal.” The only thing was, the food I could get a [...]
Three common ingredients that could contain gluten
Video Post by Janelle Holden Still having symptoms but can’t figure out why? You may be eating these common ingredients and getting triggered if you’re gluten-sensitive. Watch this one-minute video to learn what the common ingredients are and how to avoid them. Janelle Holden works exclusively with people with celiac disease and food sensitivities to [...]
The secret word that will change your life
Written by Janelle Holden When she started hunting for something more in her life eight years ago, Angela Patnode was a professional mountain guide, living a life some would call a dream. But at the age of 32, Angela found herself on the floor, experiencing a panic attack and in a ball of tears. [...]
The court case you need to know about
Written by Janelle Holden It was an uncomfortable situation. The man in front of me was sweating. We were in his tiny office at the back of the college cafeteria. And I was with my mother. I remember feeling very embarrassed. Not only because I felt like I should be fighting these battles on my [...]
Five simple ways to feel better this winter
Written by Janelle Holden It was April 19th, 2009. My doctor checked her chart. “Oh yes,” she said. “You were last here … let’s see on … April 19th, 2008.” She looked up and smiled. “Classic Seasonal Affective Disorder.” I gave her a wan smile back, and then said, “What did you say? I was [...]
