I have eight years experience navigating the world of food allergens (e.g., gluten, dairy, corn, and soy) for myself and my children and was personally diagnosed with Celiac Disease and lactose intolerance four years ago. I am passionate about improving the lives of others. To this end, my path began in the field of developmental psychology and behavior modification. I worked as a certified behavi
or analyst and autism specialist for many years. This work introduced me to dietary intolerances and the difference eating a healthy diet free of allergens could make in the life of a child with autism. Today, we are thankfully much more aware as a society of these benefits to us all. As your lifestyle consultant, my goal is to make your life a little easier. Changing my family’s diet was a bumpy, expensive road of trial and error, which I would like to help you avoid. The services I provide include:
- Free initial telephone consultation
- In-home consultation - Support in your very own kitchen to identify your current tastes and needs
- Assessing your dietary goals and current eating habits
- Creating a systematic plan to help you meet your goals
- Evaluating the food currently in your pantry and refrigerator
- A simple approach to reading and understanding food labels
- Learning to avoid hidden allergens
- Meal planning strategies (feeding a whole family with varying needs?)
- Recipe ideas based on your tastes and lifestyle
- Learning to avoid cross-contamination in your kitchen and beyond
- Strategies to make your new diet as affordable as possible
- Strategies to make eating out safe and enjoyable
-Community consultation – take the guesswork out of shopping or eating out
- Co-grocery shopping (I will shop with you!)
- Personal shopping (I will shop FOR you!)
- Photo shopping (I will create a personalized shopping list with photos of the specific products you can buy based upon your needs)
- Restaurant visits (learn how to analyze menus and order to avoid allergens)
**I am not a medical practitioner and cannot diagnose or treat food allergies or intolerances. My suggestions are based on years of personal experience and are meant to help you avoid common pitfalls of adhering to a new lifestyle. I charge an hourly fee. Based upon my experience, the money you will save in avoiding pricey food items ending up in the trash will far exceed my fee. My guidance is designed to be simple and straightforward so you can shop and cook on your own as quickly as you like. A little help goes a long way! Please feel free to contact me through this page or email me at [email protected]. I am happy to answer any questions you might have.
