Eating around Jersey City as a celiac is not as easy as one might expect. Aside for the typical issues one might encounter such as cross contamination, there is a general lack of understanding related to the allergy. This is likely due to the gluten free trend from a few Read more…
How many times have you seen this meme and laughed at it or even had the experience happen to you? Modern diet culture teaches us that achieving a certain look will make all our wildest dreams come true. All you have to do is restrict all your favorite foods that Read more…
I know it’s tempting to eat out or order take out. Despite many restaurants claiming to offer healthy food studies frequently find that this isn’t the case. Below are some reasons on why you should try to prepare meals yourself. You Control What Goes Into Your Food and Body At Read more…
With the threat of restaurants closing for takeout due to the Corona virus(Covid-19) it is more important than usual to make sure your home is stocked up on healthy foods rather than toilet paper and pasta. You’ll gain a Covid 19 pounds if you aren’t careful what you eat while Read more…
Working from home can be challenging for people. It’s easier to get side tracked than at the office, and it often leads people to be more relaxed. This is especially true, when businesses are closed due to a pandemic which is keeping people inside and interrupting most people’s lives. After Read more…
The number one question I get from people the second I tell them I’m a Dietitian is “can you give me a diet?” or “what diet should I be on?” I’m going to let you in on secret. Diets do not work. What works is lifestyle changes. Think to yourself Read more…
I recently went on a trip to Peru, and I was struggling to find a good resource online for gluten free travel in the country. As a celiac, its better to be prepared before making a trip to a country where your not fluent in the language. Generally many of Read more…
Fonio (pronounced phone-yo) is a West African grain that has been cultivated for thousands of years. The grain is naturally gluten-free, and packed with vitamins. If you’re looking to change it up from brown rice or quiona this easy base belongs in your pantry. Nutrition Stats Serving Size: 1/4 cup Read more…
People think gluten free foods are healthier because they are marketed as being free from something. The absence of gluten does not mean a product is better for you or that it will help you lose weight. Things such as gluten free cookies and cakes are still cakes and cookies. Read more…
With less than a month to go to the start of the new calendar year, it’s time to start thinking about new years resolutions. According to U.S. News Health, approximately 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail by the second week of February as people pick unrealistic goals that are Read more…