Thanksgiving was pretty low-key for my family this year. My immediate family usually travels to Ohio to celebrate the holiday with my extended family, but this year we decided to stay home. My mom insisted on doing all of the cooking herself and prepared a delicious gluten-free meal for my dad, sister, and me. My…
Month: November 2016
Tips for Surviving the Holidays on a Gluten-Free Diet
It’s hard to believe that the holidays are upon us with Thanksgiving only a day away and Christmas/Hanukkah just around the corner! Although the holidays are supposed to be a time of love and joy, I think we can all agree that they can also be a bit overwhelming and stressful at times. Adding to…
Baked Spiced Apples
Confession: I may be a dietitian, but I most definitely have a sweet tooth. I was really craving something sweet over the weekend, so I decided to bake some apples. This was actually the first time I had ever baked apples, so I researched a few recipes before creating my own. I liked certain components of…
Sippin’ on Fall: Pumpkin Smoothie
Besides the fact that pumpkin is definitely the trendiest food to consume this time of year, it is also one of the healthiest foods that you can put in your body! The orange flesh of pumpkins is low in calories, but rich in antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, B vitamins, potassium, copper, and more. I…