*Disclosure: This posts contains affiliate links. All thoughts and opinions, as always, are my own. I’ve been doing the Faster Way to Fat Loss program for a little over six months now and doing intermittent fasting off and on since January 2019. I follow the 16/8 eating schedule where I stop eating at 8pm and… Read More
Top Snacks for Low Carb Days
True Food Kitchen Fall Menu Tasting 2018 + Giveaway
True Food Kitchen Fall Menu Tasting 2018 + Giveaway One of my favorite restaurants in the South Bay is True Food Kitchen in El Segundo. They offer a fresh menu that changes seasonally and they have options for every diet imaginable. I love that they are so accommodating with special diets and allergies, and they… Read More
5 Healthier Halloween Trick-or-Treat Options
5 Healthier Halloween Trick-or-Treat Options Halloween is just around the corner (literally) and I wanted to put together my list of top “Healthier for You” trick-or-treat options. No one wants to be the house that gets egged because they gave bad treats (is that even still a thing anymore?), but I do believe it’s important… Read More
Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
Recipe: Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli I usually find myself sticking to the same dinner ideas every week. I was so excited to switch it up with this Beef and Broccoli stir fry, except I wanted to try it out in my Instant Pot. The recipe can seem a little intimidating, but after trial and… Read More
My Top 12 Awesome Finds at Summer Fancy Food Show 2018
The Fancy Food Show is a bi-annual event hosted by Specialty Food Association. It’s held twice a year –in January in San Francisco and July in New York City. I was thrilled I was able to attend the New York Fancy Food Show this year for the very first time. I haven’t been to New… Read More
How Living a Gluten Free Lifestyle Changed My Body
I’ve always considered myself a relatively healthy eater. I’ve been vegan for almost a decade, and I’m talking about the good, plant-based kind of vegan. Yes, I’ve had my moments with double-stuffed Oreos, but I always made an effort to minimize processed foods. I also made a point to explore nutritious superfoods and try something… Read More
Gluten Free Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Stuffed peppers were a new thing to me up until about 6 months ago, but I now make these about every other week. They are filled with ground turkey (or beef), black beans, tomatoes, onion and wonderful spices like cumin and chili powder. There was a time in my life when I hated peppers, avoided… Read More
Gluten Free Almond Cake with Lemon Mousse
Do you ever find the perfect summer treat that hits all your taste buds?! I’m a lover of cake, but ever since my gluten allergy, I’ve had to stay far away. I’m sharing a family recipe for a Gluten Free Almond Cake with a delicious Lemon Mousse! Whether you’re attending a graduation party or you… Read More
Gluten Free Mexican Chicken
I am so excited to announce that I have purchased an Instant Pot! While it has been on my wish list for a while, I will say that I was very intimated when the box showed up on my door step. Now that I’ve read some feedback and used it for the first time, I… Read More
A Children’s Guide to Gluten Intolerance
As a child, typically the last thing on your mind is maintaining a strict diet. Some children don’t really have a choice if they’ve been diagnosed with Celiacs Disease. It’s hard enough as an adult to understand this disease, so I wanted to give you a children’s guide to gluten intolerance to make things easier… Read More