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The past couple of decades have been filled with revelations about diet and nutrition, from low-carb and gluten-free trends to discoveries about metabolism and gut health (hello, kombucha). We’re starting to realize the power of simplifying what we eat and removing some of the less-than-natural ingredients in our diet. But of all the dietary limitations we give ourselves, dairy is one of the toughest things to give up. There are so many dairy-based foods that just give you that “comfort food” feeling, from milk and cheese to butter and ice cream. Saying goodbye to dairy is definitely a challenge, especially...

The truth is out about gluten, and millions of people worldwide are finally recognizing that it has no place in their daily diet. Some folks have been diagnosed with Celiac disease, prohibiting them from any type of gluten exposure, while others just find that they feel better without it. If you have a tricky relationship with gluten and think it’s time to leave it behind, we don’t blame you. It can leave you feeling sluggish and even cause flare-ups on the skin and inflammation in the body. But while there are tons of great gluten-free meal options out there, snacking...