the gluten free yogi

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  • Magnesium and Calcium Deficiencies… Are Gluten and Carbohydrates to Blame?

    All too often, I hear of someone claiming that they are magnesium deficient. My first thought is: “You’re probably right.” Not only does our diet lack magnesium rich foods, but the soil in which our food grows has become depleted itself. So, what do we do? We supplement; but have you ever looked at the…

  • Cucumber Kale Crunch Salad

    Lunchtime is a great time to get your raw energy!  Health nuts typically look toward greens for their midday meal.  Chlorophyll, from the greeny leafies, is not only one of the best ways to absorb the sun’s energy, it also replenishes our bed blood cells.  The kale in this salad nourishes us with high levels…

  • Creamy Green Smoothie

      Get 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.…

  • My BEST Watermelon Smoothie

    When 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…

  • My Fruit & Nut Breakfast Bowl

    Any yogi will tell ya, the more awareness you gain from your practice the more awareness you’ll have of what you put into your body. Most mornings I’ll drink a smoothie. The other mornings rotate between some sort of fruit and nut oatmeal mix, eggs, potato/mix or possibly this go-to recipe I concocted when I…

  • Daaaaaaad’s Fried Zucchini

    There aren’t too many people that can say their dad is their favorite person in the whole, wide world.  Actually, I remember him correcting me when I was a kid, “You don’t have to say “wide world”, the “whole” is implying that.”  He also taught me this throw-together-recipe at that age and the simplicity engraved…

  • Sweet & Smooth Smoothie (Bubblegum Smoothie)

    When 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…

  • Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie

    1/2 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…

  • SO GOOD Peach Smoothie

    “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…

  • Simple Snack: Sliced Apples with Nut Butter & Cinnamon

    When I get a bag of apples this is my go-to snack or sometimes, light lunch. Sliced apples with peanut, sunflower or almond butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Voila!