We all love food, right?  We love to eat and we even love to read about it.  Food blogs are among the most popular web content. But there are so many!  We picked five that deserve your attention.

Parsnips & Pastries

Parsnips & Pastries is a food blog written by Tiffany, a professional pastry chef and food writer "with a deep love for pie, Corgis, Champagne, traveling, and yoga". 

FOOD FOCUS: Balanced, nutritious food, many plant-based recipes and of course, pastries.

WHAT'S TO LOVE: The blog features beautiful photos and easy-to-read, lighthearted writing. The recipes vary from vegan to Paleo and anything in between. This blog doesn't focus on following diet trends religiously, it just celebrates good food. Because Tiffany is a pastry chef, her blog is a wonderful resource and inspiration for those times you just want to stay home and bake something from scratch. The recipes are well organized and easy to find.

Tiffany goes beyond cooking on her blog - she also offers handy tips on feeding your pets a healthy diet, planning a party or a picnic, yoga tips and much more.

CHECK IT OUT: http://www.parsnipsandpastries.com

My Healthyish Life

Emily is a fitness enthusiast with a passion for good food.  My Healthyish Life is describing Emily's journey to "to find a mostly healthy balance in food, fitness, and life".

FOOD FOCUS: Gluten-free, as Emily lives with the celiac disease.

WHAT'S TO LOVE:  Emily comes across as genuine, approachable and level-headed. She is not afraid to admit she occasionally needs her creature comforts that may be "unhealthy", hence the "healthyish" blog title. Living strictly gluten-free can be a challenge but Emily takes things as they are and doesn't dwell on life's hardships. The blog features a great collection of gluten-free recipes.

My Healthyish Life also offers fitness, wellness, and lifestyle tips - all with the "healthyish" approach; Emily is interested in a healthy lifestyle that is actually achievable and doesn't interfere with your life.

CHECK IT OUT: http://myhealthyishlife.com

Phoenix Helix

 Phoenix Helix is more than a blog - it's a website with many resources for people with autoimmune diseases but their collection of recipes is impressive and well organized, so we decided to include them in this article. Phoenix Helix is managed by Eileen who created it after being diagnosed with RA.

FOOD FOCUS: AIP, or Paleo Autoimmune Protocol. AIP is an elimination diet protocol that helps people with autoimmune disease manage their symptoms. The protocol combines Paleo diet with a 30-day elimination of potential trigger foods, including nightshades, eggs, nuts, and seeds.  The next phase focuses on re-introduction of the potential trigger foods, to help you determine which foods are safe for you

WHAT'S TO LOVE: Eileen's approach is upbeat and positive.  She focuses on enjoying the food you can eat rather than pining for the foods you can't have. As we mentioned earlier, Phoenix Helix is a treasure trove of recipes that are suitable for each stage of your AIP journey. Even if you are not on AIP diet, you can find recipes for great tasting foods. 

Eileen provides so much more than just recipes - she built a community to help people who are struggling with autoimmune diseases. She offers a podcast, videos, and she wrote several books. 

CHECK IT OUT: http://www.phoenixhelix.com

 Boulder Locavore 

Toni, the Boulder Locavore, is a writer, photographer, and a person with a zest for life, adventure, and good food.

FOOD FOCUS: Gluten-free, seasonal and local food.

WHAT'S TO LOVE: This blog is fun! Toni embarked on an experiment - she tried to survive a winter in Boulder, Colorado sourcing all her protein and produce locally, within a 100-mile radius. Her blog features a variety of fun, vibrant, and non-fussy foods. The recipes are well organized, easy to navigate, and they accompanied by beautiful photographs.

Besides food, Toni offers fun cocktail recipes and travel tips about both local and international destinations.

CHECK IT OUT: https://boulderlocavore.com

Cook It Up Paleo

Heather is a Wisconsin girl with a passion for cooking and baking. She likes to create recipes for people with varies food allergies and sensitivities.

FOOD FOCUS: Paleo and beyond - you will find egg-free, dairy-free and nut-free recipes. 

WHAT'S TO LOVE: If you love to bake but can't eat ingredients contained in traditional recipes, this blog is for you. Heather's articles focus on the food and the recipes are easy to follow. We love her Real Food Friday feature, where she collaborates with other bloggers to bring you fun and easy recipes.

CHECK IT OUT: http://cookituppaleo.com

Do you have favorite food blogs? Let us know in comments!