Author Archives: Cheryl Harris

About Cheryl Harris

Life played a funny trick on me. I've studied nutrition for years, and much to my surprise, found out that I could manage many of my health issues via diet. I've been GF for years, and I've got a bunch of allergies and sensitivities. But it definitely doesn't keep me from cooking, baking and enjoying my food. Thanks for stopping by.

Medicare Covers Obesity Counseling (sort of)

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

I generally post on food and my thoughts on health, but I feel like this is important enough to make an exception!  Medicare has decided that only physicians, nurses and physician assistants are qualified to provide people who are very … Continue reading →

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My Goals–Dec Sanity Challenge

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

I am so glad that the December Sanity Challenge is underway!  Since it first came to mind a week or so ago, life has become increasingly INsane.  I left my job at Kaplan Center on Tuesday, which was very sad, … Continue reading →

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December Sanity Challenge

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

‘Twas the night after Thanksgiving…and I realized that I had already bought more than I needed, committed more than I intended, and slept less than I wanted.  And it wasn’t even December yet!  So it dawned on me—how about a … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday–Monday Nov 28th

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

I hope everyone had a good holiday!  We did.  It was super relaxing and I caught up on work, which was quite needed.  I posted on the abundance of things I’m thankful for, and I have to say this was … Continue reading →

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Thanks for Beginnings, Middles and Ends

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

Giving thanks is super easy this year because I’ve had so many wonderful things happen just in the past few weeks: Nomination for Emerging Dietetics Leader of the Year from the Northern Virginia Dietetics Association Quotes in the Washington Post … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday-Nov 21st

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

It is beyond me how it could be Thanksgiving already. Our plan was to visit E’s great grandma, but she just passed away, so…plan b is to chill out and have an extremely low key Thanksgiving, which sounds about perfect. … Continue reading →

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Pizza, a vegetable? *sigh*

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

It’s not just the food, it’s the message… If you haven’t seen the news, Congress, in their infinite wisdom, has declared pizza a vegetable. And I am so frustrated and disappointed. The best thing about kids is how they’re little … Continue reading →

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Fun stuff and a mini menu plan

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

I’m super jazzed.  WashingtonPost did a feature on Celiac and a gluten-free diet and included some of my thoughts, too!  http://wapo.st/ug1iKz I also did my annual T day roundup.  G-Free turkey list?  Check!  Recipes?  Check!  Tips for making it go … Continue reading →

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Change in the Air

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

It is the season of change…as we see the trees go from a brilliant display of leaves to bare, it’s never more obvious that change is all around us. And I’m so aware of it myself this year. We’ve bought … Continue reading →

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D-Tox January Cookbook

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

So nice to be back online! The people doing our garage addition cut some of the wires, and then bye, bye intertubes! I’m so glad to be back online to share this fun new cookbook. I was honored to participate … Continue reading →

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