What Causes Inflammation?
Inflammation: Friend or Foe? It's true: inflammation lies at the heart of many chronic conditions today. Obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, autoimmune disease, and depression are just a…
Approaching Middle School with Severe Food Allergies
A couple weeks ago, my son Colby and I traveled to Pittsburgh to take part in the FARE, epi-life & Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Teen Summit for Teens and Tweens…
Remodeling with Wheat Allergy
We've put this off for a very long time. Remodeling with wheat allergy - who knew it would be so complex? This is yet another nuance of life with food allergies.…
Food Allergies: Allergy-Friendly Meals
Allergy-Friendly Meals & Snacks Inevitably, as you begin to sort through all that is entailed in safely managing food allergies, your child will tell you he or she is hungry...…
Food Allergy: Resources for a New Diagnosis
A new diagnosis, epinephrine and a list of foods to avoid... Now what? A new diagnosis of food allergies is a life-changing event. While your doctor or allergist might stress the…
Diet and Inflammation: What is the Elimination Diet?
Diet & Inflammation: What is an Elimination Diet? An elimination diet may sound like misery and deprivation, but in reality it’s a very powerful tool for healing and self-awareness.…
Youth Nutrition Education: District VI COPS Program
Youth Nutrition Education with the COPS Program Recently I had the good fortune to present a youth nutrition education program to an amazing group of young people through the…
The Healthy Habits Series: Breakfast Boosters
Healthy Habits Challenge #2: Breakfast Boosters Welcome to Thrive Inside Nutrition's first ever Healthy Habits Challenge Series! I'm thrilled to have you here! This series of free 5-day…
The Healthy Habits Series: Kids in the Kitchen Challenge
Healthy Habits Challenge #1: Kids in the Kitchen Welcome to Thrive Inside Nutrition's first ever Healthy Habits Challenge! I'm thrilled to have you here! This series of free…