About Theresa Nicassio, PhD

I’m Dr. Theresa Nicassio, a possibilitarian and out-of-the-box psychologist, mom, author, and wellness educator who is simply doing what I can to help the world be a better place. KINDNESS ~ INCLUSIVITY ~ SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

Spicy Thai Lemongrass Soup

With cold and flu season in full swing, I thought it would be great to share with you my favourite immune-boosting (and sinus-clearing ;) ) soup recipe---Spicy Thai Lemongrass Soup.  It is full of deliciousness and is really easy to make. Perfect for a chilly winter day! [...]

By | January 11th, 2015|Blog, Recipes|Comments Off on Spicy Thai Lemongrass Soup

I’m really concerned about the rising obesity and diabetes rates…

It concerns me how the obesity and diabetes rates have been progressively increasing over the past few years, especially for our young people. As this article from autismspeaks.com describes a recent CDC report of a study by Zuckerman et al (2014), it appears that some individuals seem to be particu [...]

By | January 5th, 2015|Blog, Kids|Comments Off on I’m really concerned about the rising obesity and diabetes rates…

Big News!!! — Finding Vegan published my first recipe submission!

I am sooo excited to just learn that one of the biggest Vegan Recipe Websites (www.findingvegan.com) just published my Zucchini-Carrot Crumb Cake recipe!  Not only that, but they put it top, front-and-centre on their home page. This is such a special day! :) http://www.findingvegan.com/zucchini-carr [...]

By | January 4th, 2015|Blog, NEWS|Comments Off on Big News!!! — Finding Vegan published my first recipe submission!

What in the World is Agar Agar?

Amazingly a sea vegetable, this plant-based ingredient changed my world of culinary possibilities forever! It is the weirdest stuff, but makes a fantastic gelling agent. When I was able to create a perfect pumpkin pie custard without any eggs, I could hardly contain myself. The most important thing [...]

By | December 31st, 2014|Articles, Blog|2 Comments

The Secret World of Living With Food Sensitivities

Whether you realize it or not, more people in your life have food sensitivities than you would ever guess—like gluten-sensitivity (including celiac disease), lactose intolerance, diabetes, and various food allergies. The likely reason you aren’t aware of who’s living with food limitations is because [...]

By | December 22nd, 2014|Articles, Blog, Gluten-Free|10 Comments

Welcome to my first blog post EVER!

As many of you know, YUM has been in the making for the past four years. It is very exciting to have the opportunity to finally share with you recipes and other discoveries from my own journey back to health, so that your journey can be easier too. It is important to know that every YUM recipe is c [...]

By | November 8th, 2014|Blog, NEWS|Comments Off on Welcome to my first blog post EVER!