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Support RDs – Sign our petition

I’m breaking my blogging hiatus to bring you this important petition.  You may remember my post last month about Dietitians for Professional Integrity.  I appreciate your words of support, and now is the time to act. You can show your support for my profession and for me personally by signing this petition on Change.org.  Once you are registered with Change.org, it is a simple click to sign.  I hope you’ll…

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Grilled Cilantro Shrimp Tacos and a Clean Eating Giveaway!

***Contest has now ended**** When I met Michelle Dudash a few months ago, not only was she the cutest little mama I ever did see, but her passion for food was instantly apparent.  She has a way of taking the seemingly overwhelming chore of getting healthy meals on the table that everyone in the family will actually eat, and turning it into a quick and simple task that anyone can…

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What I want you to know about Celiac Disease

What I want you to know about celiac disease

This is a very raw post about life with celiac disease that I wrote a couple months ago after being “glutened.” I was frustrated and sad, and this is what poured out. I haven’t posted it publicly before, but feel like today is a perfect day to do it because of the Disney and Chelsea Handler craziness of this week. And really, it all comes down to this: Choosing to eat gluten-free because it…

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Statement of Concern

Recently, I cofounded a group called Dietitians for Professional Integrity.  Since then, I’ve had a few dietitians tell me how sad they are that I’m part of this group, I guess because they think we are against dietitians.  That could not be further from the truth. And I’ll be honest, I hate confrontation.  Hate it.  But there is a time to speak up, and that time is now. Below is…

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Pretty in Pink Beet Hummus

Just in time for shower season, a pretty pink dip perfect for celebrating a bride, a new graduate, or a tiny pink bundle of joy. The delicate earthy flavor of this beet hummus pairs perfectly with crisp vegetables and hearty crackers. Plus, it’s a cinch to make. Use white or yellow beets with just one red beet for that perfect pink hue. Beet hummus. Pretty perfect, don’t you think? Pretty…

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Sharing my story, Part 2

Happy Monday!  I hope you’ll check out the second half of my interview with the National Peanut Board today.  We’re chatting about gluten-free kitchens and the biggest misconceptions about celiac disease. Click here for Part 2. Click here for Part 1.

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Sharing my story, Part 1

The National Peanut Board blog asked me to share my celiac story this month.  I’m talking about the challenges of being diagnosed with celiac disease as an adult, and what I’ve learned so far. You can read part one here.   I also want to point you to this post by Gluten Dude and encourage you to sign the petition against bullying.  I don’t know whether Joe or Leila will…

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