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Gluten-Free Baking no longer means deprived or tasteless

Gluten-Free Baked Goods Full of Flavor – NYTimes.com. On the other hand, please remember that the kind of treats discussed here are, well, treats. Not a daily part of a healthy diet. My blog is full of recipes for tasty goodies that are both healthy and delicious, and don’t have to be used quite soContinue reading “Gluten-Free Baking no longer means deprived or tasteless”

A Good Night’s Sleep Isn’t a Luxury – It’s a Necessity – NYTimes.com

“Resist the temptation to squeeze one more thing into the end of your day.” An excellent and important article by Jane Brody.  I’ve been saying for years: Sleep is health essential #1, possibly the most important thing you can do for yourself.  Don’t skimp! I disagree about melatonin, though.  It is helpful only if youContinue reading “A Good Night’s Sleep Isn’t a Luxury – It’s a Necessity – NYTimes.com”

It’s HOT! My 2 new favorite hot-weather treats

How did we go from months of snow to monsoons to blistering heat?  It’s been hovering around 90 here for two days now (that’s 32.2 for you Celsius folks) so I had to come up with some fun, healthy and cooling new treats for us all.  They are both so simple, too. 1. Coconut WaterContinue reading “It’s HOT! My 2 new favorite hot-weather treats”

Gluten Sensitivity Associated with Asthma, Depression, More

When my son was 6 months old, he suddenly came down with violent eczema: bright red patches on his cheeks, elbows and legs that drove him crazy with itchiness. My smiling cheerful “sunshine boy” was suddenly transformed into a miserable, crying, bloody mess. I was still well-behaved enough to bring him to the pediatrician…

Raw and Vegan Pesto with Stinging Nettles Leaves Recipe | Elanas Pantry

Yay! Something new to do with nettles, one of my favorite wild plants. And she is a wild one, so be careful how you handle her!   I usually make infusions with nettle, and of course, in my office, it is a great support for allergy season, particularly combined with quercitin and other bioflavanoids. YouContinue reading “Raw and Vegan Pesto with Stinging Nettles Leaves Recipe | Elanas Pantry”

Focus on (Super)Foods

Synthetic supplements are just a guess at what nutrients in foods are healthy and healing, and they’re not always in a form your body recognizes. Instead of ending up with an expensive toilet flush, try adding these nutrient-dense superfoods to your menu.