A Tribute To My Father-In-Law

My dear, sweet father-in-law, Paul.

I am dedicating this post to my 93-year old father-in-law, Paul, who just passed away this week. Paul immigrated to the United States in 1951, where he received his Master's degree in engineering from the University of Michigan and his PhD from Columbia University. He was a devoted husband, and was married to my mother-in-law for 50 years before her passing 4 years ago. Not only was he an extremely intelligent man, but one of the dearest, most loving men I have ever known.

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The Low Residue Diet/Low Fiber Diet

Pureed Beet Carrot Soup - a healthy soup while on a Low Fiber/Low Residue diet.

A healthy diet typically includes foods high in fiber. Fiber is usually recommended  as part of a healthy diet because it helps to normalize bowel movements, lower blood cholesterol levels and control blood sugar levels. However, in certain circumstances, a Low Residue or Low Fiber Diet may be recommended. 

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Chinese Szechuan Spicy Fish Soup

Chinese Szechuan Spicy Fish Soup

Last week, my husband treated me to dinner at a Szechuan (also known as Sichuan or Szechwan) restaurant in New York City called Wu Liang Ye, that serves authentic Szechuan cuisine.

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Gluten/Oat/Casein/Soy Free "Clif" Granola Bars

Gluten/Dairy/Soy Free "Clif" Granola Bars

I've been looking for a healthy protein/granola bar in the local supermarkets that is free of gluten, casein, soy, and oats. This has proven to be quite a challenge. Most granola bars contain oats, and protein bars often contain casein or soy. 

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A Collection of Pureed Soups {Curried Cauliflower Potato Soup and Creamy Cannellini Bean Soup Recipes}

Creamy Carrot Soup with Coconut Milk

Not only are Pureed Soups pure comfort food, but they're also perfect for anyone on a liquid diet or a pureed/soft food diet. Whether you're recovering from a cold, wisdom tooth extraction or dental surgery, or having trouble swallowing, pureed soups are the perfect medium for making sure you get a nutritious meal even when you're not feeling at your best.

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Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread

Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread with Organic Strawberry Jam

This week as I caught up with a few friends over some Irish Soda Bread and tea, I thought about what my family would eat this Thursday in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.  

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Gluten-Free Hot Soft Pretzel

Gluten-Free Hot Soft Pretzel

One of the treats that my 8-year old son has been craving lately is a hot soft pretzel. Now that he's on a gluten-free diet, I've been learning to bake quick breads and snacks (e.g., pumpkin muffins, almond scones, banana bread, granola bars), but I hadn't tried baking yeasted breads yet. I haven't made any yeasted breads or pretzels for that matter in a really long time. I was procrastinating as I knew I had to dedicate quite a bit of time to making these gluten-free hot soft pretzels.

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Guest Post by Ayngelina of Bacon is Magic {Ecuadorian Menestra Recipe}

Ayngelina of Bacon is Magic

I am so pleased to present a guest post by one of my favorite bloggers, Ayngelina of Bacon is Magic.

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Gluten Free/Casein Free Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars and Banana Bread

Gluten-Free Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

When I recently discovered my youngest son was allergic to wheat (among many other foods), I was at a total loss.

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Eating Healthy Made Easy - Top Three Healthy Eating Websites

Warm Quinoa With Fresh Blackberries and Toasted Pecans

Recently, I reviewed three Healthy Eating websites for Associated Content. The websites I reviewed have lots of healthy recipes and resources for anyone starting to eat more healthily as well as anyone who is just looking for more ways to eat healthily on a daily basis.

Please check it out my article Eating Healthy Made Easy - Top Three Healthy Eating Websites for the complete review. What are your favorite healthy eating websites?

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David Chang and Doenjang Chigae (Korean Bean Paste Stew)

Doenjang Chigae or Korean Bean Paste Stew

Recently, I read an article in Food and Wine about David Chang, the mastermind and celebrated chef behind Momofuku Noodle Bar,and four other restaurants in New York City.

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Prevention Magazine’s 21 Healthiest Prepared Foods

Is there such a thing as healthy packaged food? Today, I was one of the hosts for Prevention Magazine’s live chat and video stream on this topic, joined by numerous bloggers across the country. I was curious to see what made their list since prepared and packaged foods often mean processed foods.

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Join Prevention Magazine's Healthy Eating Live Chat Today 12:30PM EST

Today at 12:30PM Eastern Standard Time, I am pleased to be hosting the Prevention Magazine Best Easy Healthy Eating LIVE Chat right here.

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