Nutrition Myths Debunked
All brown grain products are whole grain. False. Brown dyes and additives can give foods the deceiving appearance of whole grain. Read labels to be sure a food is whole...
Nutrition
Fall Means Pumpkin GFCF Recipes to Enjoy this Cozy Autumn Season
The summer heat is over, the fireplaces are aglow, the leaves have changed colors and are falling, and family-filled holidays are nearing. Stores are filled with many pumpkin items, including...
Help Make Halloween Fun for ALL Kids!
Bringing Halloween to ALL kids regardless of any limitation.
Eat Your Medicine
Have you ever wondered why a pre-packaged food has a longer expiration date than the same food made from scratch which spoils in a matter of days? Look at the...
Back to School Meal Planning for Diabetics
Back to School Meal Planning for Diabetics Many families are ready to get back to school so a new routine can start. One routine is planning meals and afternoon snacks....
Make & Go Trail Mix
You can pack it in snack bags and it is ready to go wherever you go- the grocery store, running errands, the amusement park, etc.
Can Easter Candy Make Kids See Red?
Every spring you buy an abundance of delicious treats and lovingly prepare your children’s Easter baskets. So, why do they sometimes repay your hard work by screaming, crying or…
Special Diets for a Variety of Disabilities & Disorders
Usually, I mainly write about the Gluten Free/Casein Free www.gfcfdiet.com, www.puttingyourkidsfirst.com or Feingold Diets www.feingold.org for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders or ADHD/ADD. Today, however, this column will be about...
Recipes for the Holidays While on a Special Diet
Recipes for the Holidays While on a Special Diet November and December conjure up so many fond thoughts and memories; wonderful smells are in the air, the stores and homes...
Alternative Sweets for Your Child During the Holidays
Alternative Sweets It seems that sweets and the holidays go hand-in-hand as an American tradition. Let’s face it, we are a society addicted to sugar in all of its forms....