Tag: Gluten Free

Why you should add coconut flour to your pantry

Why you should add coconut flour to your pantry

Coconut flour is made by taking the flesh of the coconut meat and grinding it very finely, creating a perfect texture for baked goods recipes. Noted for its mild coconut flavor and its light and airy texture, coconut flour is… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Recipes
Spicy Pakistani Spinach Potatoes

Spicy Pakistani Spinach Potatoes

Years ago my good friend Shane taught me how to make this dish at her home. She estimated her ingredients when she cooked, but tried to help me measure the portions. Shane is an excellent cook and I had the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Recipes
Traditional, Gluten Free Pasta Con Broccoli

Traditional, Gluten Free Pasta Con Broccoli

I once avoided pasta with rich cream sauces due to my misinformed fear of healthy fats. Now I embrace these foods made with traditional fats.  I use the best ingredients I can find and usually serve with a fresh garden… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, Lifestyle, News, Recipes
Gluten free the “easier” way

Gluten free the “easier” way

Going gluten-free isn’t easy.  I will be the first to admit it.  For me the first effort was just mentally painful and every single piece of bread or cracker took on a life of it’s own.  I didn’t even like… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Gluten-Free Labeling Standard Finally Mandatory

Gluten-Free Labeling Standard Finally Mandatory

A gluten-free labeling standard on packaged foods in the United States took effect last week.  This is good news for a myriad of consumers in the U.S., especially for an estimated 3 million Americans who have celiac disease.  The U.S.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, News
5 Things You Should Know Before Going Gluten-Free

5 Things You Should Know Before Going Gluten-Free

These days we see gluten-free products popping up in nearly every store or restaurant. The gluten free industry has grown with a whopping 44% between 2011 and 2013 and is still on the rise. For people with celiac disease or… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Personal Care, Weight Loss
10 Good Reasons You Should Eat Chia Seeds (Raw Chia Seed Pudding Recipe Included)

10 Good Reasons You Should Eat Chia Seeds (Raw Chia Seed Pudding Recipe Included)

Chia seeds rock! Those tiny little powerhouses are packed with health promoting nutrients for body and brain. The low calorie, gluten-free seeds are great in smoothies, salads or many other dishes. They can also be used as a thickener to… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Recipes, Weight Loss
Delicious, Easy, Gluten Free, Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe

Delicious, Easy, Gluten Free, Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe

This recipe is gluten free and uses sheep cheese instead of cow’s cheese, for those sensitive to cow’s dairy. I found the cheese at Whole Foods and used Tinkyada lasagna noodles.  I have tried several vegetarian lasagna recipes over the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Recipes
Delicious Blueberry Muffins (GF, DF, Egg Free/ or regular)

Delicious Blueberry Muffins (GF, DF, Egg Free/ or regular)

My one daughter is temporarily on a gluten free, dairy free, egg free diet,  so we have been experimenting with recipes. We tried these recently and they were a huge success. Only thing we would change is to add more… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Recipes
Chocolate Chip Mint Meringue Cookies

Chocolate Chip Mint Meringue Cookies

I have fond memories of large Passover seders at my in law’s home in Kentucky when my children were young. It was a chance for my husband’s family to gather from around the country to celebrate this religious holiday and… 0 Shares | | Posted in GMOs, Lifestyle, Recipes