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 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 [...]
Homemade chocolate truffles for your sweetie
Written by Janelle Holden Happy Valentines Day! Have you seen the big red hearts full of chocolate candy in the stores? I used to love boxed chocolates. The kind with the instructions on which shape represented which type of truffle? Raspberry, orange, maple walnut, you know what I’m talking about, right? Well, I haven’t had [...]
Chocolate Chip Cookies
(A recipe free of gluten, grains, eggs, soy and dairy) Written by Janelle Holden Ahh … chocolate chip cookies. I remember buying bags of Nestle’s semisweet chocolate chips and following the directions on the back of the bag like they were the gospel of all things good and right. I bet I could still recite [...]
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 [...]
Simple practices to celebrate your body, your food, and your life
Written by Janelle Holden Have you ever found yourself eating while standing up? How about while driving your car? I’ve been there, and I can tell you, I don’t remember much about those meals. They were consumed quickly, without really tasting my food, and honestly, without a lot of enjoyment. It seems in the “busyness” [...]
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.
Apple Crisp: A gluten-free, vegan recipe
by Janelle Holden Last weekend was the autumnal equinox and my kitchen is ready for the soups, squash, roasts, and crisps that make fall great. What is your kitchen ready for? One of my favorite delights in fall are freshly picked apples from a local tree (make that my mom’s tree). When it comes to [...]
