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    Hi, I'm Karen, a certified health coach, freelance food writer, photographer, and food blogger.  I received my health coaching certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2020.  I am also a busy mom and wife trying to juggle practices, homework, and dinner time.  My husband Jim and I have three teenagers aged 19, 17, and 15, and one super cute pup, named Cooper.  🐶I graduated from Harvard University with a Master's Degree in Technology in Education in 2003.  This blog is about how I married my love of healthy eating and my background in technology.  

    My eating philosophy is pretty simple... this is the key to a long and healthy relationship with food...

    Eat lots of seasonal vegetables + fruits + protein + some healthy fats.

    That's it?  Sound easy.  It kind of is!  Oh yeah, and don't deprive yourself.  If you want a piece of Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Cake then eat a small piece and move on.

    Don't beat yourself up about it.  I have found over the years that when I avoid all sweets, I binge later on.

    So why do I focus on gluten-free foods?  

    About five years ago, I was having stomach problems and fatigue, so I met with a holistic nutritionist and decided to try to go gluten free for two weeks.  She helped me do an elimination diet, and I realized that gluten was messing with me.  Luckily, I do not have celiac disease, and I can tolerate some now and then.  I know there are a lot of people out there who are on special diets, and that's why I label everything gluten free, paleo, whole 30, and dairy free.

    If you are thinking you should try to give up gluten to see if it alleviates some symptoms or for less inflammation, check out all of my ...

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    1. Laura Plumb

      May 25, 2016 at 11:41 pm

      Hi Karen, Boston, Nantucket, Cockapoos and food blogging - looks like we have a few things in common. Thanks to FBP for the connection. Appreciate your enthusiasm and generous spirit.

      Reply
    2. Karen Kelly

      July 18, 2016 at 2:03 am

      Thanks Laura, so glad to see you here!

      Reply
    3. Amy

      August 03, 2016 at 2:30 pm

      Hello neighbor!! So glad to have found your blog!

      Reply
      • Karen @ Seasonal Cravings

        August 28, 2016 at 11:26 am

        Thanks Amy, nice to meet you too!

        Reply
    4. Amy

      December 06, 2018 at 9:45 pm

      I made your pumpkin soup recipe and it was delicious! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        December 10, 2018 at 10:31 am

        Thanks for letting me know!

        Reply
    5. Karen Kantor

      August 21, 2020 at 10:59 pm

      I made your blackberry banana bread (gf) and it was great.
      These is an error in the recipe on seasonalcravings.com as in step 6 it refers to adding chocolate chips.

      Reply
    6. Corrynn

      August 30, 2021 at 2:24 pm

      Quick question about your Gluten Fre Zucchini Bread: Your recipe calls for Bob’s Red Mill GF All Purpose Flour, but doesn’t call for xanthum Gum. When I searched for that flour, I could only find Bob’s Red Mill GF All Purpose Baking Flour — and on the package that flour notes to add Xanthum gum, which I did and it turned out fine, but I’d prefer not to use xanthum gum if I can avoid it. Can you clarify which flour you use that doesn’t require xanthum gum? (Note that I realize BRM has a 1:1 GF baking flour that includes xanthum bum, but as I said I’d prefer to avoid the xanthum gum entirely).
      Thanks!

      Reply

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