Have you found yourself staring at some produce at the grocery store, one row is organic and the other is not, unable to justify the added cost of the organic option? While I’m all for finding creative ways to buy better quality foods , sometimes you’ve got to understand the distinct value of why organic costs more. It’s why I make a point to prioritize buying certain items organic at the grocery store because I know the value and added nutrition behind the higher price tag. Unfortunately, many ...
Jul 28, 2015•31 min
First it was a fear of fat, now it seems to be carbs. Have you found yourself asking with the increase in popularity of low carb and high fat or ketogenic diets – “ are carbs bad for you? ” While I wish the answer was cut and dry, it’s not and part of the reason why so many are confused about what to eat. Believe me, if you find the circle we seem to go in elevating one macronutrient at a time as if it’s the best things since sliced bread to then calling it the devil for making America fat… I’m ...
Jul 14, 2015•24 min
I thought that MSG was something only found in Chinese food, but apparently it’s found all throughout processed food products including those that are gluten free. This reality floored me because I honestly didn’t know very much about MSG other than it can make you feel awful if you’re sensitive to it and that it’s best to avoid. Turns out that few people have realize that MSG is present in their “healthy” food products, and once you’ve pinpointed the problem spots, removing MSG from your diet c...
Jun 30, 2015•31 min
Got stress? The answer to that question should undoubtedly be yes, no matter whether you feel “stressed out” or not. What you may not realize is that when stress is left unchecked, it can have long-term negative consequences. Do you realize how stress affects digestion and why even if you’re eating the best diet possible, you still may not feel well? When you’ve got digestive issues, stress levels must be addressed even if you think you can handle everything that’s coming your way . The American...
Jun 16, 2015•36 min
Do you ever feel like a total black sheep when it comes to your health? Getting picked on and teased by family, friends or coworkers who don’t get your dietary or lifestyle choices is by no means fun and at time undermine your commitment to being healthy. It’s normal to want to feel normal and accepted except for one small, critical detail – being “normal” these days unfortunately means being sick (to some degree). Here at Gluten Free School, we believe that being healthy is the new black, so to...
Jun 02, 2015•28 min
Are you frustrated by how many different gluten free diets there are out there that might help you feel better? While I wish that going gluten free was enough to fix everything, that’s certainly not the case (do not believe anyone who says gluten free is “the” fix to every health problem there is). I should know… I went gluten free and was sicker a year later than where I’d began pre-gluten-free . What you’re really looking for is the most healing gluten free diet that will address your unique s...
May 19, 2015•29 min
Did you ever walk into a room and totally blank on why you came in there in the first place? Lose your keys? While you’re not alone in these “senior moments,” the missing link that’s keep you from optimal brain function and power is lies somewhere you might not expect – in your gut. New research demonstrates that the brain gut connection is not only ground-breaking, but it’s also exciting for the many who have memory and cognitive issues as well as those of us with family members who have suffer...
May 05, 2015•30 min
Honestly, I thought MTHFR stood for a bad word when I first started seeing it pop up on the internet. “Must be some new acronym kids thought of.” But when I learned that the MTHFR mutation was something pretty important and involved with detoxification, I thought I should take a second look at it. Turns out that the MTHFR mutation is pretty common (affecting about 30% of the population) and according to what my guest on today’s podcast says, many of us who have chronic health problems should pro...
Apr 21, 2015•34 min
Good health starts in your gut, right? I’m sure you’ve heard me say this many time. But you’ve probably wondered (as have many listeners) about how to make fermented foods that are loaded with the good bacteria (aka probiotics) for your gut! You could take a probiotic supplement to help get the job done, however fermented foods are one of the easiest ways to naturally consume probiotic-rich foods without the hassle and expense of pills . If you’ve ever looked at the really good quality probiotic...
Apr 07, 2015•28 min
Anyone who is chronically ill can attest that unendingly sickness is no fun . With the rate of autoimmune disease on the rise, some have turned to the Autoimmune Paleo Protocol (AIP) as a possible answer to getting their body back on track. The problem though is that the Autoimmune Paleo Protocol is, in all honesty, a very restrictive food-based approach to reversing chronic inflammation and damage that begins once your body has lost it’s ability to correctly identify itself from an invader. Whi...
Mar 24, 2015•24 min
While there’s some debate about whether it’s safe to go gluten free without a celiac diagnosis, the question about the safety of a gluten free pregnancy seems to be another can of worms. Women naturally worry if a dietary change can cause harm during a time when restricting foods generally considered healthy aren’t typically a great idea. Questions swirl about missing key micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) by avoiding gluten. But there’s truly more to this conversation than to keep eating gl...
Mar 10, 2015•30 min
Do you ever feel like your doctors (and other practitioners) aren’t giving you the attention and care you really need ? Have you wondered to yourself how to get your doctor to listen to you? I’m willing to bet that nearly every single reader at GFS has unfortunately felt ignored, dismissed, blown off or downright disrespected at some point when seeking help for their health. Guess what? A lot of people are with us on feeling like their healthcare providers just simply aren’t giving their all to ...
Feb 24, 2015•28 min
Got thyroid symptoms despite “normal” thyroid lab work , but your doctor says you’re fine? Think again. There are too many women (and men) falling through the cracks of our healthcare system when it comes to thyroid dysfunction. Symptoms are blown off and testing tends to be inadequate. And even those who do get diagnosed with hypothyroidism or even Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis report that they simply don’t feel better. You don’t have to be lost in the woods and lose years of your life to hypothyroid...
Feb 10, 2015•34 min
Have you caught yourself asking why is eating gluten free expensive ? If so, you’re not alone. I’d guesstimate that 85% of people who attend my talks would agree wholeheartedly that going gluten free became a financial burden. But it doesn’t have to be that way. While I personally know all about the challenges of the gluten free diet’s expense, it’s not a hurdle in your journey to better health that can’t be overcome. In fact, I’m living proof that you absolutely can eat well and gluten free wit...
Jan 27, 2015•29 min
When you went gluten free, were you told to beware of nutritional deficiencies as a result of not eating gluten? It’s one of the biggest issues about which critics of the gluten free diet (especially when you don’t have a celiac disease diagnosis) warn. While some of the rhetoric is rather silly since you can get plenty of nutrients from eating a diet of real food as compared to processed, fortified junk, nutritional deficiencies still plague many of us with gut issues (even those who eat Paleo!...
Jan 13, 2015•32 min
Sugar addiction… this is a topic that few in the gluten-free community want to talk about , yet it happens to so many of us. It’s the same story many tell – they went gluten-free for their health and ended up with a massive sugar addiction. While I’ve talked about this a lot here at GFS, I thought it might be helpful to debunk some myths about sugars we perceive as healthy , such as coconut palm sugar, as well as talk about how to get yourself back on track after the holidays. I asked my friend,...
Dec 30, 2014•29 min
It seems everyone wants to know how to naturally beat a cold and the flu (or avoid them altogether!) this year since the transition of Fall into Winter is the prime time to get sick. Even I haven’t been immune to the bugs bouncing around and took nearly four weeks to clear out a nagging cough. Personally, it scares me to have to run to the pharmacy and just randomly buy over-the-counter medicines since to deal with whatever the ailment at hand happens to be. The reason? Gluten. Drugs aren’t requ...
Dec 09, 2014•34 min
Dangers of (Gluten Free) Processed Foods with Melanie Warner: GFS Podcast 054 The following points were discussed in during the podcast: 00:20 — Introducing freelance journalist and author, Melanie Warner to discuss behind the scenes information on processed food. 01:23 — How Melanie’s investigation of the food industry led to her write about the untold story of technological food production. 05:18 — What Melanie’s findings means for the gluten-free community, and identifying the biggest offende...
Nov 25, 2014•31 min
Have you ever wondered what gluten, heartburn and GERD have to do with one another? Apparently much of what we know about the latter two is totally wrong and has led to overuse of popular medications for years. The side effects of these drugs include issues close to the heart of women — osteoporosis (just to name one). I’m willing to bet that you know someone who’s lived with heartburn and GERD for years … and for many, low stomach acid might be the real culprit. That’s why I wanted to talk with...
Nov 11, 2014•32 min
I’ve spent the past year traveling the US and it continually amazes me how many people either don’t want to believe that there is such a thing as gluten free sugar addiction OR they chose to ignore it . I honestly don’t think that any of us who care deeply for our health are in the position to claim that sugar isn’t a problem. Even if you don’t eat gluten-free desserts… enjoying a more gluten free carb-dense diet (think gluten-free bread , gluten-free pasta, etc.), you’re still dealing with a gl...
Oct 28, 2014•34 min
