2May

FED UP is the film the food industry doesn’t want you to see

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Having a blog is a labor of love – there’s not any money in it unless you focus on it more than I’m able to, and since my life is about balancing the good and bad stresses, I’ve chosen to post infrequently and about things that make me happy. So, when I get the occasional […]

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24Apr

Hey gelato lovers in the Austin area – you’ll want to check this out!

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One of my favorite desserts, and probably the only dairy-filled one I would ever cheat with, is gelato. So when I found out there’s a Gelato World Tour and it was coming to Austin I didn’t hesitate to register 🙂 The Gelato World Tour is on its way here and will be held in one […]

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15Apr

Photoshopped model appears on the Ellen Show and proves she has very long arms

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You know those models with unrealistic bodies? The ones we stare at, often longingly, on a magazine cover wondering why our body can’t look more like hers. And while you’re staring, you notice something seems a little off. How exactly is her torso twisted that way? And is it possible  to have such a huge […]

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11Apr

Review of Van’s Gluten Free Crackers, Say Cheese!

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For most of our friends, packing a healthy school lunch that your kids actually enjoy is a challenge. From complaints of gluten-free bread not being soft and missing out on school lunches, most parents I know have heard it all. So when Van’s sent us a pack of their newest addition to the gluten-free packaged […]

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9Apr

High fructose corn syrup, GMO corn and fish bladders in 8 beers you should avoid

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Apparently one of America’s favorite beverages is not free from the ingredients scrutiny we put on food over here, but since I don’t drink beer it’s not often on my radar. And then an article like this pops us, warning us of 8 beers we should stop drinking immediately. Below are some of the beers […]

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3Apr

Tips on safe travels for nut allergy sufferers

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Do you, or someone you know suffer from a nut allergy? With the rise of food allergies today, it’s easy for people to become numb to the very real dangers associated with them. For most, the only safe options are avoidance and epinephrine shots, and sadly, there are several reported cases of deaths after epinephrine […]

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26Mar

How food affects our mood, and may help fight anxiety

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Thanks to our guess author,  Ryan Rivera, for this review of some powerful anxiety-fighting foods, and some quick recipes that you can use to incorporate them into your food routines. 5 Home-Cooked Recipes that Help Fight Stress and Anxiety Food not only nourishes our bodies, but it also affects our mood. While certain foods may not […]

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24Mar

Our favorite gluten-free, vegan ice cream, Nada Moo!, launches two new flavors

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A local favorite of ours is Nada Moo!, a gluten-free, vegan ice cream option made of coconut milk. They focus on all natural ingredients and since they’re sweetened with agave nectar, NadaMoo! has roughly half the fat and calories of ice cream and other dairy-free alternatives. If you’re lucky enough to live in the area, […]

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11Feb

The Great Indulgence Chocolate Festival Coming to Central Market

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In honor of Valentines day, and our intense love of chocolate, we’re passing along this note from Central Market about upcoming chocolate festivities this month… The Great Indulgence Chocolate Festival Coming to Central Market  Decadence dances in the air February 5-18 as Chocolate Festival arrives at Central Market just in time for Valentine’s Day. Come […]

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10Feb

How to stay healthy when living gluten-free

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For years now our family has avoided gluten; after struggling my entire life with sickness, poor thyroid function, adrenal issues, stomach aches, headaches, fatigue and more. It might seem surprising to many, but  I was relieved once I was told I have an intolerance to gluten and dairy, and learned about the gluten-cross reactive foods I […]

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9Feb

Inspiration comes in many forms

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We all know we’re supposed to be grateful for what we have, right? That there are those less fortunate than us, those who suffer in ways we have never had to imagine and yet somehow continue to thrive. The father who picks his kids up from school every day in his electric wheelchair, and smiles […]

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