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 The Gluten Free Prescription
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By EricaZelfand
In Autoimmune Disease, Digestion, Food Intolerances, Genetics, Immune Support
Posted September 27, 2021

The Gluten Free Prescription

Understanding celiac disease, wheat allergy, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and other gluten-related disorders   It used to be quite rare to meet somebody who avoids gluten – the protein [...]

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 Hypothyroidism and Gluten Don’t Mix
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By EricaZelfand
In Autoimmune Disease, Food Intolerances, Gluten Free, Thyroid
Posted September 14, 2021

Hypothyroidism and Gluten Don’t Mix

Eating gluten may drive autoimmune destruction of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is the body’s master of metabolism, regulating important functions like digestion, energy production, mental [...]

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 Dr. Z’s Breakfast Cookie Recipe
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By EricaZelfand
In Digestion, Food Intolerances, Gluten Free, Recipe, Recipes
Posted December 2, 2020

Dr. Z’s Breakfast Cookie Recipe

Who says you can’t have cookies for breakfast? This high-fiber, gluten-free, dairy-free-friendly recipe is balanced with protein, healthy fats, and just a touch of mineral-rich maple syrup [...]

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 Apple Berry Compote Recipe
By EricaZelfand
In Food Intolerances, Gluten Free, Holidays, Recipe, Recipes
Posted October 21, 2020

Apple Berry Compote Recipe

A sweet treat for a crisp autumn day. This fruit compote recipe – which can easily be adapted into an applesauce recipe – can be enjoyed hot or cold. With no added sweetener and just [...]

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 Low-Carb, High Fiber Recipes
By EricaZelfand
In Digestion, Food Intolerances, Gluten Free, Nutrition, Recipe, Recipes
Posted June 11, 2019

Low-Carb, High Fiber Recipes

Simple (and tasty) strategies for increasing your daily fiber intake – without having to “cheat” on Dr. Atkins. This is Part III in my three-part series on low-carb diets and [...]

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 Paleo: Past, Present, & Pitfalls
By EricaZelfand
In Digestion, Food Intolerances, Gluten Free, Inflammation, Nutrition, Weight
Posted June 10, 2019

Paleo: Past, Present, & Pitfalls

Low-carb diets like the paleo, Atkins, and ketogenic programs are all the rage. How did they come to be so popular? And are they sustainable in the long run?   This is Part I of III in my [...]

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 Should I Feed My Baby Rice Cereal?
By EricaZelfand
In Babies, Digestion, Food Intolerances, Gluten Free, Inflammation, Nursing, Nutrition
Posted March 4, 2017

Should I Feed My Baby Rice Cereal?

What was your first food? Have you ever asked your parents? Depending on your age, it might have been banana, sweet potato, oatmeal, or Cheerios. Perhaps it was meat, first chewed in your [...]

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 Is Gluten Free Making You Fat?
By EricaZelfand
In Digestion, Food Intolerances, Gluten Free, Nutrition, Weight
Posted January 10, 2017

Is Gluten Free Making You Fat?

Some people gain weight after switching to a gluten free diet. Here’s why. The sale of GF (gluten-free) foods grossed more than $2.6 billion by the end of 2010, and they’re expected to exceed [...]

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 The Milk Myth
By EricaZelfand
In Babies, Digestion, Food Intolerances, Inflammation, Nursing, Nutrition
Posted June 16, 2016

The Milk Myth

A recent study from Harvard has echoed what integrative physicians have been saying for years: There is little if any reason to give a child a bottle or glass of milk. . Health Problems [...]

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 What’s in Dr. Z’s Snack Drawer?
By EricaZelfand
In Food Intolerances, Gluten Free, Nutrition, Recipe, Recipes, Weight
Posted June 16, 2016

What’s in Dr. Z’s Snack Drawer?

When you transition to a health-conscious diet, it’s easy to focus on the foods to avoid, making it hard to know what the heck is left to eat! . If you’re ready to ditch the “health” bars that [...]

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 The Elimination & Challenge Diet
By EricaZelfand
In Allergies, Autoimmune Disease, Digestion, Food Intolerances, Gluten Free, Inflammation, Nursing, Nutrition, Weight
Posted December 2, 2014

The Elimination & Challenge Diet

This is the gold standard for determining your food intolerances. When the gut is inflamed and irritated, it can begin reacting to foods that might otherwise not bother it. The elimination and [...]

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 Wait! Don’t Go Gluten Free Just Yet
By EricaZelfand
In Autoimmune Disease, Cancer, Digestion, Food Intolerances, Gluten Free, Inflammation, Nutrition
Posted April 16, 2014

Wait! Don’t Go Gluten Free Just Yet

As more and more research shows the harmful effects of gluten, a protein found in wheat, many people are cleaning up their diets and going gluten free. Although I recommend a gluten free diet to [...]

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