Overcoming the Odds From the Inside Out
New to the gluten free lifestyle? Or maybe you want to refresh your recipe rotation? Well…. These are a few of my favorite recipes My top “GF Keepers”: Breakfast, Smoothies, and Juices Don’t get me wrong, I would love to have a sugary, crumbly, cakey kinda thing for breakfast, but my system would be doomed…
Read MoreNothing beats strawberries that are in season! Next time you have a bunch of strawberries, whip up this simple recipe with these ingredients you most likely have on hand! 1 c hulled strawberries 1 banana 1/2 container vanilla or plain yogurt (I use a dairy free yogurt, coconut is best, but soy will…
Read MoreReceiving an armful of mandarin oranges keeps my creative juices and blender both flowing. This refreshing, sweet and zangy drink pops with a little bit of Raspberry Seltzer Water. Zap those taste buds awake! Blend: 1 banana 2 handfuls frozen strawberries 2 mandarin oranges or tangerines 1 small can of pineapple juice Once blended, pour Raspberry…
Read MoreEvery winter it seems as if someone is handing me an armful of mandarin oranges. Mandarins have such a sweet and tangy taste and they’re easy to eat. Tiring of things too easily, I gain most of my enjoyment by being creative with what I have. Make this sweet, glass full of vitamins, perfect for…
Read MoreDoes your mother know the foods that you love and the foods that you despise? It seems like ever since I was a child, I was amazed how my mom couldn’t keep it straight. “No, I hate tomatoes!” I’d have to tell her again and again. Before a recent visit to my parents’ house in…
Read MoreGet over your fears of the “green” smoothie! I’m not going to waste my fruit or time on something that tastes like slime! Getting your nutrients in one shot is THE way to start your day. If you suffer from chronic fatigue, just think: your body has less to digest, thereby wasting less energy.…
Read MoreWhen my neighbor recently put his watermelons on sale, 2 for $2.00, we enjoyed watermelon smoothies all week. The first thing I noticed about watermelon smoothies is that they are usually on the weaker side. Watery with not that much flavor. (Side-Health Tip: A few months ago I was more than lucky to have a…
Read MoreWhen I made this smoothie a couple of weeks ago my first thought once sipping was, “This is so “sweet and smooth”!” Within the next few sips I was asking aloud, “Doesn’t this taste like bubblegum?” The first time I concocted this recipe I used frozen fruit. This morning I used fresh fruit; however, I…
Read More1/2 c. blueberries 1/2 c. GF oatmeal 1 c. almond milk 1 banana 2 Tbsp. yogurt (can use dairy free, plain, vanilla or blueberry) 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract 2-3 ice cubes sprinkle of cinnamon Serves: 2 If you have never had an oatmeal smoothie you are in for a treat! Smoothies tend to be on…
Read More“Millions of peaches, peaches for free. Millions of peaches, peaches for me.” Having too many peaches is not a problem! A great summertime smoothie with an extra kick of cardamom for your taste buds! Peach and cardamom go so well together. Blend: 2 peaches 2 bananas 2 Tbsp. vanilla yogurt (add a little vanilla extract…
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