by megh | Oct 26, 2014 | almond milk, casein free, cinnamon, coconut, dairy allergy, dairy free, delicious, Desserts, food allergies, gluten free, Uncategorized
My dear friend Keri Newell came over today to bake with me. We did a couple of recipes and this one came out the best. We were, happy, impressed and full after one fiber packed, sweet, delicious muffin. I wanted to share this with you as soon as possible since...
by megh | Sep 17, 2014 | allergic reactions, almond milk, blueberries, chia seeds, dairy allergy, do not eat, food allergies, genetically modified organisms, hemp seeds, protein powders, toxic metals, Uncategorized, whey protein, Whole Foods Market
Sometimes I just get a feeling in my gut that something is not healthy. Sometimes that feeling is very strong and others, it’s a tiny warning. In the case of protein powders, it was a strong feeling. I never wanted to use them and I couldn’t really...
by megh | Jul 7, 2014 | acne, allergic reactions, dark chocolate, food allergies, soy free, soy lecithin
The dog walker asked for advice through the kitchen window of one of the celebrity clients for whom I cook regularly. She said she was having an awful time losing weight. My first question, as always, was, “What is your diet like now?’ She ran down the...
by megh | Sep 16, 2011 | allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, dairy allergy, done with dairy, food allergies, lactose intolerance, milk substitute
People often confuse dairy allergies with lactose intolerance. Some people believe they are one in the same thing. They are actually two very different conditions.Lactose Intolerance:Lactose is a sugar found in milk. Lactase in an enzyme produced in the upper...
by megh | Sep 14, 2011 | beauty, cosmetics, food allergies, gluten free, lipstick
If you keep having allergic reactions and you can’t figure out what they are from, they could be from your lipstick – or the lipstick of someone you’ve kissed!Yes, many lipsticks do contain gluten. Here is a list of ingredients that contain gluten...
by megh | Jun 18, 2010 | decrimination, food allergies, food reactions, gluten free
I’m sitting at Peet’s Coffee in Larchmont Village – a very sweet little section of Los Angeles that makes you forget you’re in LA. It’s very east coast and sleepy little town like. I feel at home here. When people sit in coffee shops,...
