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Tuesday, March 20, 2018

7 Nutrients for a Thriving Thyroid

Do you suffer from a thyroid condition? Proper nutrition helps support this powerhouse gland. 
This article, 7 Nutrients for a Thriving Thyroid, provides a thyroid overview, along with the top 7 nutrients you need to support it: glutathione, iron, magnesium, selenium, thiamine, vitamin D, and zinc. 
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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Kale Meatballs--Yes, Really!


These delicious kale meatballs are going to rock your world! No one will ever guess they are gluten free, dairy free, low histamine, and hiding kale--an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory superhero. These meatballs--and who doesn't love meatballs--are nutrient-dense and super scrumptious. I recommend double or triple batching with different ground meats so you can freeze and have on hand when needed...i.e., often!

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Friday, February 9, 2018

4 Apps for Gluten Free


Navigating the world while on a gluten-free diet can be challenging; however, there are some great apps available to make it a lot less stressful. This article, Top 4 Apps to Navigate Gluten Free, reviews four of the most helpful apps--in order of must-have to may-want-to-try.
For more information on thriving while living with celiac disease and/or a gluten-free lifestyle, check out my other articles in the series: Do I Have Celiac Disease?, 3 Steps to a Gluten-Free Kitchen, and Eating Out Gluten Free. 

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Monday, January 29, 2018

Inline Skating Adventures Begin

We had the perfect weather on Saturday with temperatures into the 60s. We drove over to 44th Street, which dead-ends to Glover Park. We were all laced up, padded up, and ready to go. It didn't take too long to get the hang of it...everything but stopping. We both need to both practice this a bit more. Regardless, we're ready to skate in a more public venue such as Hains Point (East Potomac Park). Now we're just waiting for the weather to cooperate again (wintery snow mix forecast for tomorrow). 



Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Pork Jowls at the Dupont Farmers Market

Major score at the Dupont Farmers Market this past Sunday--pork jowls! I still made my way to Wagshals for the rest of the meat (steamship roast, spicy sausage, prime fat, headcheese, and ground beef), but so happy I was able to get the jowls--two of them and it was the only package they had available!



Thursday, January 18, 2018

Eating Out Gluten Free

Being able to eat outside of your own kitchen can be worrisome for those with celiac disease (CD) or non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
If you have CD or are choosing to live gluten free, this article, "Eating Out Gluten Free," gives you peace of mind. You’ll learn strategies to eat at any restaurant, examples of cuisines and safe bets, and how to manage eating in someone else’s kitchen.
This article is part three in a series of four articles on CD, providing practical steps to thrive while living gluten free. For more information, check out the other articles in the series: Do I Have Celiac Disease? and 3 Steps to a Gluten-Free Kitchen.

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Friday, January 5, 2018

Brutal Temperatures Equal Dreadmill Time

It has been a long stretch of unbelievably and unseasonably cold weather in Washington, DC. The average temperature is usually in the 40s. We aren't even close to that.

In the past two weeks, I have only run one day outside; and it was only because I commute to work via my own two legs. I wore my long, heavy-duty parka, double socks, leg warmers, ski pants, hat, scarf, and gloves. I was motivated to run as quick as all those layers would permit...and yes, I was too warm by the time I arrived at work.

Other days, we have ventured on short walks to the Georgetown Library or Wagshal's. Most miles over this holiday vacation have been accrued via the dreadmill. To be honest, I don't really dread it so much anymore with a great line-up of shows to watch on Sling, Hulu, and Netflix. I would welcome warmer weather, though!