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 [...]
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 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 [...]
What to do when you can’t eat anything
Written by Janelle Holden One of the most common thoughts people think when they are first diagnosed with celiac disease or food sensitivities is: “But, I can’t eat anything!” Yes, it does sound eerily similar to a toddler stamping his foot. It’s helpful to know that the thought is grounded in the belief that all [...]
Will 2013 be any different for you than 2012?
Written by Janelle Holden “What’s your New Year’s Resolution?” Doug asked. We were walking through the snow, talking about 2012 and the year ahead. “You know, I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions anymore,” I said. “I just don’t think they work.” This, from a resolutions junkie. I can’t tell you how many journals I used [...]
Three simple phrases to use at the Holiday table
Do you feel like you have to justify to family and friends why you eat gluten-free, grain-free, or paleo? This article explains three simple phrases to use with family and friends to feel confident and sure about your choices and to feel more connected to people who don’t eat the way you do.
No-Oatmeal, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
(A gluten-free, vegan recipe) Written by Janelle Holden I’ve really missed oatmeal raisin cookies since going gluten-free. Yes, you can buy certified gluten-free oatmeal, but oats just seem to upset my stomach. So … imagine my surprise when I experimented with a nut based granola and immediately thought of oatmeal. The texture, taste, and [...]
Curing I-can’t-eat-anything-itis
by Janelle Holden [Click here if you can't see video] Have you ever had “I-can’t-eat-anything-itis?” It’s a disease in and of itself. I had it last year when I finally gave up trying to eat rice. I’ve been completely cereal grain-free for a while now, but I remember when I was trying to keep rice [...]
What to say to people about your diet
By Janelle Holden “It’s not easy being green,” sang Kermit the frog. “When green is all there is to be it could make you wonder why. But why wonder, why wonder? I’m green, and it will do fine. It’s beautiful. And I think it’s what I want to be.” Oh, Kermit. You are so [...]
