"Things do not change, we change." Henry David Thoreau   About Us   Daniele Sarkisian-West launched Daniele's Recipe for Health™ consulting as a result of her own family's experience with food allergies and gluten intolerance. She and her three children follow the gluten free diet and Daniele has become an advocate for educating families about food allergies, the gluten free diet, and healthy eating. She was instrumental in having gluten free offerings added to her children's school cafeteria menu in 2006, and uses her training as an educator to spread the word about the link between food and health.   Daniele taught special education in North Carolina before leaving the classroom to raise her family. As a teacher, she worked with students with learning disabilities, autism, Down's Syndrome, speech and language delays, behavioral/emotional issues and students with other health impairments.   Daniele's Recipe for Health™ consulting is a customized approach to healthy eating tailored to your lifestyle, taste, and needs. The quality of your nutrition affects every aspect of your life. By enjoying a balanced diet of fresh fruits, vegetables and other nutritious foods, you will realize the following health benefits:  restful and restorative sleep, improved energy and mental alertness and an overall feeling of good health and well-being.   Daniele supports the  FAAN (The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network) and the CSA (Celiac Sprue Association). At the local level, she is a member of her school PTO, and Health and Wellness committee. Staying fit, eating a balanced diet and having fun with her family keeps Daniele healthy and happy. Her free time is enjoyed with her family outdoors, reading a book or being with friends.