Tag: diet
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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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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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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?
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Blissful GF Cranberry Muffins
Since being diagnosed with CSID I felt like I had to give up quite a lot of treats I really loved, but I also found that I didn’t really have to give them up I just had to take the time to learn how to make things with ingredients that I could have. I started…
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CSID-Friendly Kiwi Bread
I love kiwi and was so happy to learn that I could eat it when I was diagnosed with CSID in 2020. CSID, or congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a deficiency of the sucrase-isomaltase (SI) enzyme complex within the brush border membrane of the small intestine. This basically means that…
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Guilt-Free and Sugar-Free Chocolate Cake Donuts
One of my fondest memories revolves around a warm, freshly baked chocolate donut. I can still recall the enticing aroma that filled the kitchen as I watched the donuts rise and turn a rich, decadent brown in the oven. The anticipation was palpable, and as I finally took that first bite, the delicate crunch of…
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How Do I Travel When I Have Dietary Restrictions?
Traveling is a wonderful way to explore new cultures, savor diverse cuisines, and create lasting memories. However, for individuals with dietary restrictions, the idea of traveling can often spark feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. Whether you’re following a specific diet due to allergies, intolerances, religious beliefs, ethical choices, or health reasons, it’s essential to know…
Sugar and Starch Free, No Problem 