I am not gonna lie here, I am so all about cute packaging.  I love cute cards, wrapping paper and trimmings and as a foodie, I have to admit, I love when my food is displayed beautifully or packaged up with care. So…I was drawn to this cute little popcorn box. Such simple graphics that […]

It’s not easy navigating a low FODMAP diet, at least in the beginning.  Label reading, looking for tasty wheat-free foods, dining out…it can be a bit overwhelming!  To streamline the process,  I decided to share a few of my favorite  low FODMAP brand name foods that are available  in the USA- at least the  Boston […]

I spent a good part of my Sunday in Norwood, Massachusetts at the 2nd regional New England Celiac Conference hosted by the Healthy Villi and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) Celiac Center.  Although it may sound like a day of work to many, for me, it was a very fun-filled day! Gluten is […]

I haven’t had a moment to fully share the “science” part of my September 2011 Australia trip! I attended a workshop for dietitians on FODMAPs, a group of poorly absorbed sugars that can contribute to gastrointestinal symptoms.  This appealed to the “science-loving” part of my personality and my interest particularly in digestive health. For a […]

Russ and I were extremely fortunate to visit Melbourne, Australia last week! What an amazing time!  Melbourne is situated around the Yarra River and adorned by many parks and walkways making it a great city to walk or bike throughout to enjoy all the city has to offer.  If I had to summarize what I […]