How time flies…and how cold it gets!
Hope you’re enjoying the holiday season.
So…here’s a link to another try at dietitian coverage for people with Medicare. I think that people with Medicare who have Celiac, or Crohn’s, or UC, or IBS, or malnutrition, or cancer, or eating disorders, or…(you get the idea) should be able to have a dietitian visit covered, even if they don’t have diabetes or renal disease, and that’s currently not the case. And if Medicare changes, most likely, other plans will, too.
Desserts, desserts… this is the season of desserts. It just is.
Some people just people wrinkle their noses at the idea of a gluten-free dessert.
But cheesecake? Or truffles? Yes, please! So why not choose a naturally gluten-free dessert and skip the 4 different flours?
If you do want to adapt your family’s favorites, GF blends like King Arthur’s, Jules GF, and Cup-for-Cup make it pretty easy. Just double check whether or not it has gums or you need to add them. In terms of best cookbooks, I am a big fan of public libraries—most do have a good section so you can get a feel of what you like, and what appeals to you. And yes, America’s test kitchen has a cookbook, which is great for foodies, and for people with multiple food intolerances, books by the Loopy whisk.
Of course, do be on the look out for holiday treats that manage to sneak some gluten under the radar.
The holidays can also be more than a bit stressful…at least for some people! With all the caveats that all sorts of things work for all sorts of people, here’s a list of some of my favorite stress-reducers. See if something inspires you, or choose something entirely different. Whatever you do, take good care.
Cheryl Harris, MPH, RD is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Wellcoach working with clients in VA, DC & MD. She helps people with a range of digestive problems, including Celiac, IBS, Crohn’s, UC, gastroparesis, EDS, POTS, MCAS & more. Let’s get you on your way to achieving your goals and feeling great! Email or call 571-271-8742.