Author Archives: Sandy Skrovan

5 Signs CVS Is Getting Healthier

By | June 21, 2016

Leading drugstore retailer CVS, on Tuesday, announced it is expanding its healthy foods initiative to more than 2,900 stores nationwide. Over the course of the next year, the retailer will convert 100 stores a week to include a curated selection of national and better-for-you brands. The objective: Make healthy eating on-the-go more convenient, accessible and affordable. [View CVS… Read More »

Gluten-Free Pantry Stocking Tips

By | June 20, 2016

My rule of thumb: I stick with tried-and-true products. When I find a gluten-free item I like and it’s safe for my gut, it’s usually a keeper. No sense rocking the boat. So, I thought I’d share some of my gluten-free pantry stocking favorites below. But always be sure to check ingredient lists before purchasing.… Read More »

Gluten-free meal ideas for kids with celiac disease

By | June 8, 2016

Your child has been diagnosed with Celiac Disease? Now what? You probably have a million questions swirling around in your head about what you can and cannot feed your child now. To assist parents of newly diagnosed Celiac kids, I pulled together this gluten-free food guide based on my own experience as a Celiac. While… Read More »

My Gluten-Free Diet Costs How Much?

By | May 24, 2016

Some recent articles about how much a gluten-free diet costs to maintain have caught my eye as of late. Just yesterday, UK publication The Daily Mirror posted an article titled: “Your allergy costs you £370 a year: The real expense of gluten and dairy free food revealed.” That translates to roughly $537 US dollars using today’s… Read More »

Target’s Grocery Reset: More Better-for-You Brands

By | May 20, 2016

On Wednesday, general merchandise retailer Target reported results for the first quarter of 2016. During its conference call, the retailer noted that Q1 food comps were dragged down by a decline in center store grocery. The drop was due in large part to what Target describes as a “meaningful disruption” related to a major center… Read More »

Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest: My Top Picks

By | May 3, 2016

The Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest (GFFA Fest) was held in Columbus, Ohio this past weekend. The event was run by Gluten Free & More magazine and presented by Enjoy Life Foods. If you’ve never been to a gluten-free food expo before, expect a day filled with gluten-free eating and education. There’s also a bit of entertainment (e.g., spinning the… Read More »

Columbus Gluten Free Restaurants, Bakeries and Retailers

By | April 29, 2016

Columbus welcomes the gluten-free community to the Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest being held at the Ohio Expo Center this weekend. The event is run by Gluten Free & More magazine and presented by Enjoy Life Foods. Event details: Saturday April 30 and Sunday May 1 10am – 4pm Ohio Expo Center: Lausche Building, 717 E 17th… Read More »