Winter Comfort Food!

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Our friend, Kendall Egan, from Gluten Free Living recently shared her Apple Crisp recipe which this year included Lucy’s Ginger Snaps!  It’s now a Thanksgiving family favorite at her house and we decided that this yummy comfort recipe just has to be published!  We’ll post in again in November.

Kendall says it’s the gradual result of adapting recipes, and this one serves 25.  Following a gluten free diet herself, she’d been foregoing dessert at Thanksgiving. Read more »

Merry Kindness

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In recent years at this time, I’ve picked a topic to think about for healthy holidays.

In 2010, I wrote about eating more fruits and vegetables. Last year, it was hydration and exercise.

This year I’m thinking about happiness and kindness. Whether your holiday budget this year is big or small, kindness can overflow. And, kindness is good for you too! Check out this article that summarizes two studies on how kindness leads to happiness and vice versa. Read more »

Being Thankful!

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It’s almost time for a Thanksgiving celebration – which means it’s a perfect time to ponder why we are thankful! Thanksgiving is often spent with family or friends, enjoying delicious food, watching football, and maybe even participating in a Turkey Trot run! I enjoy the relaxing quality time I get to spend with my family – I am always thankful for this time of year! Read more »

Magic Chocolate Cheesecake – Vegan & Gluten Free!

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Once again cocoa is magic!  All the ingredients in this vegan, gluten free cake are wonderful; and yet again, cocoa really makes it work.  That’s true with other cakes I’ve made too.  Cocoa is a star ingredient.

I highly recommend this easy, delicious recipe.  For the crust, I use either Lucy’s Chocolate Cookies or Lucy’s Chocolate Merry Mint Cookies (one of our yummy new holiday flavors). Read more »

Hello, Fall!

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Fall is one of my favorite seasons. The crisp, cool air and the changing leaves always bring a little extra cheer to my day. Despite the days getting shorter, Fall is a very fun time of year for adults and children alike. Here are some of my favorite things about this time of year:

Enjoying a warm cup of coffee on a chilly morning

Decorating for Fall – festive pumpkins, gourds, orange & yellow leaves! Read more »

Ah, Summer!

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In my opinion, summer is so amazing. To have a great time, you just have to show up. Some of my favorite things about summer are:

Early sunrise

Birds singing in the morning

Hot weather

Bright sunshine

Wearing sandals Read more »

Happy Mother’s Day!

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In honor of Mother’s Day, I asked our Facebook Fans why they love their Mother. These responses are immensely sweet, like the Mothers they describe and the fans who shared with us!  Happy Mother’s Day to everyone.  Enjoy!

·     I love my mom for all she taught me to deal with life. Even though she is not with me now, I miss her dearly, but I am the person I am because of her.

·     I love my mom because she is the one person I know will always be there for me. She’s my best friend and guardian angel! Read more »

Lucy’s Gluten-Free Vegan Carrot Cake

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A FaceBook friend just asked for a GF holiday recipe suggestion.  I plan to make this one next week for Thanksgiving.   It’s one of my favorite gluten-free, vegan creations.  As you know, it is hard to make a cake without wheat flour, dairy butter and eggs.  In this case, carrots and marmalade come to the rescue!  Enjoy! Read more »

Staying Healthy During The Holidays

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With the holidays right around the corner, food becomes even more of a focus in our lives. From large and decadent Thanksgiving dinners to sweet treats at Christmas to New Year’s party hor d’oeuvres, you’ll find tempting foods at every turn. How do you maintain your health during these months of food overload?

Add more fruits and vegetables to your daily diet. You aren’t “dieting,” you’re maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Now is a great time to make sure you’re getting enough fruits and veggies, and something you can continue after the holidays are over!

Drink lots of water. This tip is good all year round. We know that proper hydration helps prevent kidney disease, so drink up! Also, with cooler, drier air headed our way, our bodies aren’t getting as much moisture, according to FitSugar. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!

When it’s time to indulge, do so carefully. You can have all of your favorite holiday treats, in moderation! Take smaller portions of your preferred dishes; enough to satisfy you, not stuff you.

Find time to exercise. You don’t have to train for a marathon – just find something that you enjoy doing – and will keep you coming back for more! Exercise will ignite your metabolism; you’ll feel energized and vibrant!

Sweets and Treats

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Did you know that October is National Cookie Month? While there is no particular origin of this observance, it’s certainly a celebration that we believe in! There is no better month than October (think Halloween!) to enjoy a sweet treat! To honor this fun and delicious time, we will be giving away a Halloween gift pack to several lucky fans who correctly answer Halloween trivia questions posted on our Facebook Fan Page www.facebook.com/DrLucys, and Twitter page www.twitter.com/lucys_tweets. The fun happens on Monday, October 24 and Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Happy Halloween!

Halloween is just a week away, and if you and your family are managing food allergies, you know that tricking and treating can be stressful. Here’s a link to my 2010 blog post about what happens at my house after a ghoulish tromp around that neighborhood. Also, check out FAAN’s tips for dealing with food allergies at Halloween.