thehealthyapple : MyBlogHer Profile

The Manhattan Gal Behind The Healthy Apple Author of blog The Healthy Apple, www.TheHealthyApple.com Amie Valpone, HHC, AADP is a Manhattan based Culinary Marketing Consultant, Whole Living Expert, Professional Recipe Developer and Food Writer specializing in Gluten-Free, Soy-Free and Dairy-Free Culinary Nutrition. Amie is also the Publisher and Marketing Director of the online gluten-free magazine, Easy Eats at EasyEats.com. Amie shares her passion for and approach to ‘Clean Eating’ by focusing on natural, whole foods and ingredients that are good for you and your body. Through The Healthy Apple, Amie provides balanced, accessible and engaging information on the most basic components of good health. She has faced years of stomach problems and cannot consume gluten, dairy (except an occasional Greek yogurt), soy, grains or sugar. The past few years Amie has discovered she is allergic to sulfates and cannot digest packaged foods, therefore she follows a Clean Lifestyle filled with lean proteins, health fats and lots of veggies. Not limiting her focus to companies and brands, Amie works hands-on with individuals and groups as a Food Allergy Concierge and Healthy Family Pantry Stylist to guide them through their transition into a healthier lifestyle. Amie works with Whole Foods Market as their Gluten-Free Manhattan Cooking Instructor and is a Gluten-Free Industry Innovator when it comes to helping clients, the community, companies and client live a healthy and happy life. She understands how difficult it can be to find time in our hectic lives to create a home cooked, nutritious meal, but is here to show you how easy it can be. Struggling with lactose and gluten intolerance from a young age, Amie’s recipes cater to the Dairy, Soy and Gluten Free lifestyle, without sacrificing taste.