I was actively taking four or five Orangetheory classes a week when my first symptoms arose that led to my diagnosis of MS. So, after I was diagnosed, I immediately asked my neurologist what to do about my Orangetheory classes. I originally thought the classes might have triggered my MS, so I was worried about
I want to preface this post with the following. Going gluten free is not for everyone, but I truly believe that it was the best decision for me. And, I really went gluten free for a handful of reasons. Gluten is a general term for some of the proteins found in grains including wheat, barley,
I wasn’t always worried about being well preserved, using good quality, clean products on my face or keeping a strict skincare regimen. When I was younger, and by younger, I mean, even when I was in law school, a lot of the time I would literally just use stridex or clearasil face pads to take
INGREDIENTS CRAB CAKES: ½ pound wild caught jumbo lump crab¼ cup gluten free panko break crumbs (whole foods has some options)1 organic pasture raised egg1.5 tablespoons mayonnaise½ tablespoon dijon mustardZest of ½ lemonJuice of ½ small lemon1 garlic clove (minced really well)1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 tablespoon or so of avocado
Wedge Salad with Homemade Gluten Free Blue Cheese Dressing ¼ head of iceberg lettuce (sliced into smaller pieces)¼ medium sized organic tomato (chopped)2 slices of uncured nitrate and nitrite free bacon (chopped)½ avocado (chopped)1 tablespoon red onion (chopped)1 tablespoon blue cheese crumblesalt and pepper to taste1-2 tablespoons of homemade blue cheese dressing *see separate recipe
By: Taylor Moustris INGREDIENTS TUNA LETTUCE WRAPS 2 4-5 ounce wild-caught ahi tuna steaks1 teaspoon sesame oil1 teaspoon coconut aminossalt and pepper to taste12 whole organic butter lettuce or organic romaine lettuce leaves (try to find big leaves)1 organic mango (sliced into matchsticks)½ small sweet onion (sliced thinly lengthwise)½ organic English cucumber (sliced into matchsticks)
INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon of avocado oil1-pound baby red potatoes3 ears of organic corn, each cut to create 3 to 4-inch-wide pieces1/4 cup butter (melted)8 organic garlic cloves (chopped into baby pieces)2 tablespoons organic seafood seasoning1-pound wild large uncooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)1-pound of your favorite organic sausage2 lemons (sliced)2 tablespoons chopped fresh organic parsley leaves
INGREDIENTS PASTA: 1 pound dry gluten free pasta, (elbow, macaroni, cavatappi, fusilli or any other pasta you like); (I use Jovial pasta because they hold up pretty well and I can't even tell it's gluten free) CRISPY TOPPING: 1 tablespoon butter (I use Kerrygold butter)1/2 cup Gluten Free Panko breadcrumbs (Whole Foods has some options)
I have been on a little sabbatical from writing, so now it’s been almost a year since I took my first long trip after being diagnosed with MS. However, I still wanted to write this post even though I am quite far removed from it now because I think it’s important to discuss traveling with
The invention of modern day tampons in 1929 was literally revolutionary, and I truly believe that tampons are a pivotal part of our independence as women. Hear me out! Tampons make it so that you can do anything you want to while still being on your period. You can go swimming, wear any outfit and
