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Demystifying Sucrose Intolerance with CSID Diagnosis
If you said to me five years ago that I wouldn’t be able to eat sugar without extreme GI symptoms I probably wouldn’t have believed a thing you were telling me. I have always been the kid with a hidden candy stash and any time we went to the grocery store I begged my mom…
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Apples & Oranges: A Deeper Dive into the Hard to Digest Fruit for CSID
When I was first diagnosed with CSID–I knew absolutely nothing about the food and nutrition world. I didn’t even know how to read a nutrition label and had to get a lot of assistance in those first few months of navigating the disease. I’ve always felt slightly embarrassed about asking for help, and that didn’t…
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Easter Basket Ideas for Food Allergies
I remember getting Easter baskets filled with chocolates and sweet treats as a kid that my mom put together with so much love and care, but I wouldn’t be able to consume an Easter basket like that today. Living with a food allergy has made me realize that creating Easter baskets for individuals with food…
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OMEGA-3 VS OMEGA-6: Why Should They Be in Balance?
I’ve always wished I could be one of those people who loves to eat seafood, but I live in Colorado, and seafood isn’t exactly easy to come by in a landlocked state. The more I learn about nutrition, the more I realize that a lot of what we eat depends on where we live. Even…
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Breakfast: Myth or Legend?
I love breakfast. I remember growing up loving the smell of maple syrup, bacon, eggs, and pancakes being cooked by my dad and grandpa on the weekends. There has always been a big nostalgia factor in my love of eating breakfast, but I also went through a phase where I absolutely hated breakfast and I…
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CSID-Friendly Valentine’s Day Menu
Are you stumped on what to eat today with your loved ones? I’ll make it easy for you with a specially crafted menu that includes dinner, desserts, and drinks to inspire and wow those special people in your life. If you’re like me you find yourself meal-planning or considering ingredients ALL the time because that’s…
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Fiber: What’s the Deal? And Why Should We Eat More?
If you aren’t following news of America’s “fiber-intake gap” then you might be living under a rock, just kidding, of course! I’ve been learning a lot in my nutrition coursework at CSU about the importance of fiber and all of the roles it can play in our digestive system and overall health. One of my…
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Date Night Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank
Valentine’s day is right around the corner so it’s time to get inspired with some creative date ideas. Some of the most memorable and intimate moments can be shared without spending a fortune. In this blog post, I’ll explore eight frugal date night ideas that are not only budget-friendly but also add a touch of…
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Understanding the Difference Between Food Allergies and Intolerances

What is the difference between food allergies and intolerances? Why do we need to know the difference to better understand our bodies?