Sift with Judy
Wellness is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Not every eating plan or diet works for everybody – and that's okay. I'll show you how you can use Sifter to find products that meet your needs. Happy sifting!
Make a Positive Impact on Climate Change
Sifter selects products that match your diet and values. I like to shop for food products that positively impact the environment. By making this conscious choice, it makes a difference on the carbon footprint left behind.
Peanut-Free After-School Snacks
Packing your children's lunch with a wholesome snack for school ensures they will get the right nutrients during the day. But what if your child has food allergies or is following a special diet?
Coconut Oil Is Good for You: Fact or Myth?
Interest in coconut oil is surging. That’s because Angelina Jolie, Blake Lively, and a growing number of celebrities recommend using coconut oil for its purported health benefits. Before you become part of the surge, however, know the facts beyond the hype.
After-School Snack: Healthy Yogurt Parfait
After-school snack time can be an opportunity to engage children in the kitchen. When kids take ownership of their food and begin learning basic culinary skills, they're taught to take pride in what they're eating and to fuel their bodies with nutritious options. This yogurt and berry parfait is a fun and healthy snack for you and your junior chef to make together.
Kid-Pleasing Tortilla Pinwheels
Take a break from the traditional sandwich and pack your child's lunchbox with fun and delicious tortilla pinwheels. For kids with gluten or wheat allergies, opt for tortillas made with corn or rice flour. Add whatever ingredients your children would like... thinly sliced cucumber, shredded carrot, grated zucchini.
Another Easy Kids' Lunch: Chicken Celery Boats
From registration to shopping for school supplies, the weeks leading up to the first day of school can be crazy for parents. Reduce lunch prep time with this simple recipe. Crisp celery stalks and chicken salad come together in less than 15 minutes for a satisfying, nutritious lunch for your kids.
Shopping Celiac and Vegan for a Great Tasting Bread
People with celiac disease must eliminate gluten from their diet to help manage their condition, but many don’t know that bread can be made with egg, lactose or milk. This makes it tough to follow a vegan diet that also needs to be gluten free. Fortunately, shopping celiac plus vegan is easier than ever with Sifter.
Lunch on a Stick: Easy, Nutritious and Kid-Friendly
The back-to-school countdown begins! Savor these last few weeks of summer vacation with kid-approved lunches that are delicious, nutritious and – best of all – easy to prepare. Sandwich and fruit kabobs are a simple lunch your kids can help put together.
Picnic-Friendly Black Bean Salsa with Homemade Pita Chips
Picnics are a great way to get together with friends while enjoying the nice weather. Here's an easy recipe for a hearty, plant-based, protein-packed appetizer that will keep picnic-goers satisfied and nourished.
Discover the Benefits of Elderberry
Elderberry, a natural botanical ingredient packed with antioxidants, has been used for centuries as a healing agent to help fight infections and boost immunity.
Nutrition Bars When You're Recovering from Lyme Disease
Aside from medical treatment, diet can play an important role in supporting recovery from Lyme disease. This includes plenty of fruits and vegetables, high-quality protein, good bacteria for gut health, and avoiding added sugars, dairy ingredients, gluten, and refined carbohydrates. How to find all these benefits in a portable, pocket-friendly package can be a challenge. Let me show you how to sift for nutrition bars to take on your next outdoor excursion.
Vegan Appetizer for a Summer Gathering
Elevate your next patio party with Fig & Cashew Cheese Crostini. Simple to make, delicious to eat, and 100% vegan. Find all the ingredients you need on Sifter, and make it difficult for your guests to resist!
Improve Your Mood with Food
We’ve been cooped up for months (and months) because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we gradually return to a "new normal," many of us have mixed feelings. Social isolation has increased anxieties, mood swings, and sometimes bouts of depression. Here’s what you can you do to help fuel your mind and boost your mood.
Searching for Sesame-Free
The FASTER Act was recently signed into law, adding sesame as the ninth food to be considered a major food allergen. This means that, starting in 2023, if a food has sesame, it will be mandatory to indicate this on the product label. In the meantime, if you're allergic to sesame, read labels carefully, and keep an eye out for ingredients that could be sesame-based, like tahini. I'll show you how I use Sifter's "Sesame - None" SiftTag to find hummus spreads that don't have sesame.
Pizza for a Low-FODMAP Diet
Are you following a Low-FODMAP diet and miss some of your favorite foods? It’s never comfortable to be uncomfortable, but fear not, you don’t need to miss out on some of your most beloved foods. I'm talking about pizza! Yes, it is true that you want to eliminate garlic, onions, and most dairy and wheat when on a Low-FODMAP diet, but I'll show you how to have your Pizza Fridays (or any day of the week, for that matter).
Peanut-Free Nut Butter Spreads
Thanks to increased availability of almond, cashew, and other types of nut butter, people with peanut allergies can still enjoy a delicious "nut butter & jelly" sandwich. Let's use Sifter to find nut-butter alternatives to traditional peanut butter spreads.
Shopping for Gluten-Free Flours
Many who follow a gluten-free diet tend to consume foods lower in whole grain, fiber, and other nutrients, so it’s important when shopping gluten-free to select whole grains most often. I'll show you how I use Sifter to shop for whole-grain, gluten-free, and fiber-rich flour.
Using Sifter to Avoid Lactose
People with lactose intolerance are unable to fully digest the sugar (lactose) in milk. In addition to milk products, lactose can also be found cereals, breads, crackers, and more. Come sift with me to find packaged breads without lactose.
Discovering Yogurt’s True Health Benefits
When eating yogurt for its health benefits, it's important to read labels. Many yogurts today contain added sugars, artificial ingredients, and fillers.
Discover Your Personal Peanut Butter
Research shows that eating peanuts or peanut butter on a daily basis can deliver significant health benefits. I'll show you how I use Sifter to discover my favorite peanut butter products.
Soothing Teas to Calm and Restore
I'll show you how I use Sifter to find chamomile and matcha teas when I'm in the mood for a warm, calming beverage.