Gluten Free Goodness

I have a website dedicated to my nutrition practice, info on Celiac disease, the gf diet and allergy free eating. But this is the spot for my food experiments!

I love to eat, cook, bake and garden. When I found out that I had many allergies and sensitivities, I had to dramatically change my diet, but I was determined to find things that were healthy, interesting and tasty.

I enjoy using spices and herbs and playing in the kitchen, but also really appreciate really simple foods that I can make easily. My blog has a little of both.

I have a fabulous husband and two most marvelous cats. We all live in Alexandria, VA.

Enjoy, eat well and be well.

About me as a professional:

Cheryl Harris has a Master’s Degree in Public Health Nutrition from the University of California, Berkeley and has worked as a Registered Dietitian and nutritionist for the past 6 years. She is also a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CLC) through the Center for Breastfeeding. She has attended numerous trainings and conferences on managing a gluten free diet and food allergies. She has also learned a great deal about the needs of parents as one of the moderators of an active gluten/casein free listserv of over 3000 people.

Cheryl has worked with DC WIC (Women, Infants and Children) in various capacities for the past 5 years, provided nutrition counseling services at Children’s Hospital to a clinic for obese children and teens, taught cooking classes for adults with learning disabilities and serves as a consultant for Mom Made Foods, a local organic baby food company. Her speaking engagements have ranged from national USDA conferences to a local recreation center to a center for healing for people with cancer.

Cheryl developed food allergies and intolerances several years ago, and learned first hand the challenges and “survival skills” for living well with food restrictions. She considers herself incredibly lucky, because she loves her work and the chance to help others!

In her free time, Cheryl can be found digging (playing?) in her organic garden or experimenting (playing?) in her kitchen.