About

Welcome to Savvy Eats! My name is Julie, and my philosophy in life is “Smart Food & Smart Life.”

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Smart Food

I aim to eat whole, fresh and local foods whenever possible. In the past, I have tried both gluten-free and vegetarian diets in the quest to improve my health and lessen my hypothyroidism symptoms. However, I have found that I feel my best when I eat a little of everything in the world of natural foods.

In the “Smart Food” category, you’ll find the following:

An organized, well-labeled Recipe Index
Brain Food 101 posts answering your questions about the science behind food
Food Preservation articles and how-tos, covering both canning and freezing
Gardening Tips, Tricks and Progress Reports
Weekly Menus focused on a single ingredient to save you time and money

Smart Life

I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where I received a degree in Biological Systems Engineering–Food and Bioprocessing. I know, its a mouthful! Essentially, I am half Chemical Engineer, half Food Scientist.

I believe in pursuing your passions and doing what makes you happy. That’s why I’m choosing not to pursue a “traditional” engineering career, instead focusing my energies towards writing, including writing about the science behind food.