Why you do not need grains

Whole grains, organic grains, gluten-free grains . . . there’s so much talk about grains these days and whether they’re good for you or not. I’m definitely in the camp of “grains are not good for you” when it comes to grains of all kinds. I’ve spoken about grains and their damaging lectins many times […]

3 Ways To Make Your Menu Planning A Success

You know that old saying “Failure to plan is planning to fail?” This old adage holds true in our businesses, our homes, and every aspect of our lives. Flying by the seat of your pants only leads to stress, and mistakes, and often costs you more time and money than you want. By doing things […]

My Top 4 Ways To Reduce Inflammation In Your Body

When most people think of inflammation, they think about swollen joints and arthritis. That said, limiting the amount of inflammation in your body might not be on your radar screen at all, especially if you don’t have joint problems. But inflammation is way more than arthritis and reducing the amount of inflammation your body encounters […]

Could you have an autoimmune problem?

Dear Friends– Today my dear friend, Dr. Terry Wahls is our guest columnist with some important information about autoimmune diseases. (If you don’t know who Terry Wahls, MD is, I strongly suggest you watch her TED video where she shares her journey of healing from MS and out of a tilt recline wheelchair! Absolutely one […]

The importance of food in autoimmune disease

Rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, lupus, thyroid disease, celiac disease, psoriasis, and inflammatory bowel disease are all examples of autoimmune diseases, and millions of North Americans are affected by them. If you don’t have one of these diseases yourself, I’ll bet you know someone who does. Autoimmune disease is one of the top ten leading causes […]

Gluten Free Pasta Carbonara

Dear Friends, This week I visited the set of Charlotte Today and made one of my favorite pasta dishes: Gluten Free Pasta Carbonara! PS–I’d love to hear about some of your favorite gluten-free pasta dishes!  Share yours with me over on our Facebook page! Want more gluten-free recipes? Subscribe to Dinner Answers today!

Why a high-speed blender?

If you were to ask me which small appliance in my kitchen is absolutely my most indispensable item, you might be surprised at my answer. I don’t use my microwave, I don’t need a toaster since I don’t eat bread and I don’t do a lot of baking so the stand mixer doesn’t get a […]

My top 10 ways to serve boneless chicken breasts

I love chicken breasts as they are a great starting point for a delicious and healthy meal. They’re a very lean source of protein and an excellent item to serve to your family on a regular basis. And I promise you that there’s an endless number of ways you can cook chicken breasts so that […]

Make your own pizza for dinner

If you’ve adopted a healthy new lifestyle for yourself and your family, you might be starting to miss some of your favorite meals to sit down to. Meals like pizza, for instance. Announcing that it’s Pizza Night is an easy way to get the family together around the table, but a lot of the chain […]