In the last post, I likened metabolism to a fire that needs fuel added every 3 to 4 hours. Not only to you need fuel added every so often, your metabolic fire needs optimal fuel foods. Donuts and chips are like putting water-logged wood on your fire – they are so high in fat that […]
In addition to gluten free diets, I also specialize in helping people reach their optimal metabolism for weight control. When you have a good metabolism, you can occasionally indulge in yummy treats without worrying about a negative impact on your weight. The following blog series includes the tried and true tips my clients are surprised […]
Last weekend we took a three day excursion to Boston, MA. This was a great opportunity to put our gluten free diet skills to the test! The first part of our journey involved a four hour bus trip from NYC to Boston, with only a 15 minute stop for lunch at a fast food joint […]
These are probably the three most common grains people are unsure about when it comes to eating gluten free. So here are the answers, once and for all: 1. Buckwheat – yes, this grain is gluten free in its pure form. We recently found a bag of roasted buckwheat in a Russian food market. You […]
Unfortunately, giving up gluten also means most beers are off limits, as the beer brewing process usually involves gluten containing grains. But since necessity is the mother of all invention, gluten free beers (made from sorghum) have been slowly but surely expanding into the market and are no longer as difficult to find as they […]
You would never guess these pancakes are gluten free! The recipe is adapted from the back of a Goya rice flour bag, but you can also use brown rice flour to increase the fiber content. Ingredients: 2 cups rice flour 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 Tbsp sugar 2 cups milk 1 […]
When people are told they can no longer eat gluten, they actually go through a mourning period for their favorite gluten containing foods. Most people will answer “Pizza!” when asked which food they miss the most. Here in New York City, there is a gluten free restaurant called Risoterria that actually makes gluten free pizza, […]
The most frustrating part for me in making the switch to eating gluten free was that I could no longer just simply bake my favorite recipes at a moment’s notice. Everything had to be “made-over” with gluten free ingredients and they weren’t all available at my local grocery store either. And when I did eventually […]
The most frustrating part for me in making the switch to eating gluten free was that I could no longer just simply bake my favorite recipes at a moment’s notice. Everything had to be “made-over” with gluten free ingredients and they weren’t all available at my local grocery store either. And when I did eventually […]
I have been learning the ways of eating gluten free for the past two years, ever since we determined that my significant other has a gluten intolerance….never knew how badly he was feeling every day until he suddenly starting feeling better once he tried an elimination diet! Here are some of our favorite gluten free […]