Alisa Fleming ~ There is a new convenience food in town, and I just might have to label it the best new dairy-free product of the year. I realize that we have many days in the year left for competition to sprout up, but these dairy-free, gluten-free frozen pizzas are amazing!

Bold Organics sent us a preview of their new line of frozen pizzas, which are now popping up in freezer aisles across the U.S., and little did we realize how good their timing was for our household. A week after they arrived, our doctor recommended a gluten-free diet for my husband, Tony. Though I’m pretty familiar with cooking and baking gluten-free, these pizzas turned out to be a godsend, filling in on nights when I just didn’t have the energy to cook. In the past, we might have just eaten out at an Asian restaurant or ordered a cheeseless pizza, but we weren’t yet armed with enough local restaurant information to eat out gluten-free, too!

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Alisa Fleming ~ I was one of the lucky ones. I grew up with a father who supported sports and activities. From a very young age, we would walk to places, kick the ball around, shoot hoops outside our house, and go to the community tennis courts. I wasn’t going to make it to the Olympics in any sports, but we were having fun and staying fit at the same time.

He was also on top of nutrition. He tended to avoid media health claims, reading his own research and judging what actually made him feel good. Overall, he was (and still is - see below!) a really healthy guy, and he passed that awareness onto me.

Unfortunately, dairy made me sick, very sick. But during the many times in my life when I was dairy-free, I got the opportunity to know what healthy feels like. My body understands energy and vibrancy. It’s had the ability to build up a strong immunity and fend off colds and flu. I know what true health feels like and that gives me a huge advantage over so many people. When I’m not well, when I’m sick, or even chronically ill, I can tell. I’m aware that I’m sick, and I have a strong yearning to get that feeling of well-being back.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Sorry, I'll try to keep it down, I realize some of you may have been up pret-ty late. But whether cheerful and chipper, or slugging your way through the day, odds are, you are making plans and wishes for the year ahead. If health is on your list (isn't it on everyone's?), then I have a gift for you! The FREE Diet & Health Journal that I created years ago has been downloaded and used by millions, and it is available for you to instantly download now. The journal can be used by anyone to help discover their optimal diet, but it also accompanies The Dairy-Free Challenge ...

Tens of thousands of you who visit Go Dairy Free each week are already living and loving the dairy-free lifestyle. But if the concept is new to you or you haven’t yet taken the plunge, then there is no time like the present! For anyone interested in cutting out or cutting back dairy, we offer you The Dairy-Free Challenge,* a FREE and simple 10-day program – yes, just 10 days – to help you make the transition and see if the dairy-free diet works for you. See what it has done for others:

Q: Fiona - I recently heard that wine often contains casein. Is this accurate? Are beer and spirits the same?

A: Alisa - Most of the family celebrations for this year have passed, but for many, the biggest party of the year lies ahead. And while everyone is expected to drink responsibly, free-from dieters must take extra precautions. Some beverages look clear as water, but may have utilized casein (dairy) in the production process. Other liqueurs bear the title "creme" but are no more than thick sugary concoctions that have zero relation to dairy.

It is a confusing libation world, but over the years I have put together a few articles, recipes, and tips to help you "safely" enjoy a beverage or two for the New Year and other joyous gatherings: