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15 Things to Do with Thanksgiving Leftovers
I hope you've all enjoyed a glorious Thanksgiving feast! Now, most of us have more leftovers than we know what to do with. As much as we love Thanksgiving food, eating the same food for a week afterward, can be a little boring for your taste buds. So I've compiled a...
Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Sweet Potato Casserole
Yum Everyone loves sweet potato casserole with the gooey marshmallows on top. However, if you're gluten free or dairy free, sweet potato casserole is something you typically have to avoid during the Thanksgiving feast. But I've got a special gluten-free and dairy free...
How to Enjoy Thanksgiving with Dietary Restrictions
While most of us anticipate the holidays and all of the delicious food that comes with it, some of you with dietary restrictions dread the holidays because it centers around food that you can't have. I've gathered some great tips on how you can enjoy the holiday, even...
Fall Persimmon Salad with Lemon Honey Dressing
Yum Well it's finally starting to feel like fall here in Texas! That's why we're making lots of yummy fall salads for our clients, including this sweet and tangy persimmon salad. Persimmons' orange hue makes it very appropriate for fall I think! Fall Persimmon Salad: ...
How to Say NO to Food Pushers During the Holidays!
Guest Post: Dave Fannin, owner of the Body Firm in Fort Worth I was looking out for one BIG lesson over the holiday weekend for my weight loss clients. I learned pretty quickly… “If YOU don’t think your goals are important, NO ONE else is going to think they’re...
All Treats, No Tricks: Your Guide to Allergy-Free Halloween Candy
Halloween can be every mom's nightmare not just because it's a holiday that's centered around candy, but if your child has allergies of any kind, it can be a battle to know which candies are safe for your little pumpkin. That's why I've created a gluten-free guide to...
Which Celebrity Has Your Same Food Allergy?
Having a food allergy or intolerance is difficult especially when you feel like you're the only one who has to order off the "special" menu at the restaurant when you go out with your friends. It can be alienating dealing with food issues, since it's a very social...
The “Breast Foods” for Breast Cancer Prevention
Yesterday, I attended the "Kick Up Your Heels for the Cure" event organized by Komen, and I have to say it was the best charity event I've ever attended! An inspiring young woman talked about her battle with breast cancer after she had just found out she was pregnant....
It’s Fall Y’all! Roasted Butternut Squash + Bacon Pasta
Is it already that time of year again? I love the autumn with the leaves changing colors, the sweaters coming out, the crisp mornings, sipping on warm apple cider. Ahh, it's a lovely time of year! (even though it's still pretty hot here!) Of course, it wouldn't be...
The Dirty Dozen: What’s Worth Buying Organic
Is your favorite produce on "The Dirty Dozen" list? Find out in this blog post and also find out what produce is worth buying organic! This blog post is based on research done by The Environmental Working Group. Each year they single out produce that have the highest...