Day 1 Of A Week Of Super Fruits

These past few weeks, my kids having been eating mangoes like crazy.  We You Tubed how to pick a good one and how to cut it.  When riped they are so delicious and yes gluten free.  With spring coming I thought I would talk about some super fruits, including the Mango.

Day 3 Of 3 Gluten Free Flours

Last day of gluten free flours and their uses.  There are so many different ones to chose from.
Just remember to try them all and see which one works with your recipe, and your taste.  You can buy in bulk sometimes to save money.  As with most gluten free products, the flours are double or triple in price.  I use and love Bobs Red Mill flours.

Day 2 Of 3 Gluten Free Flours

Here are some gluten free flour options for cooking and baking.  As I have said before, we are in an age, where there are many, many great flours available.  I will list some with their uses.

1. Brown rice flour- This is a supplementary flour, and works great when mixed with buckwheat, sorghum or teff flour.  It is great for cooking and works well for both sweet and savory dishes.

2. Teff flour- Teff flour is an all around great flour for baking.  It has a nutty flavor and many nutrients. 

Gluten Free Flours Day 1 Of 3

Having to be gluten free today is easier then ever before, when it comes to flours.  There are so many different gluten
free flours on the market,  almost  say too many.  I could easily say I am a flour junkie.  So I will go over some
flour information I have learned.

 If you are just starting your gluten free lifestyle, you are lucky.  The gluten free flour blends on the market
today come ready for you to use as a cup for cup substitute.  In the past, you would have to mix different ones and
figure out what worked or didn't work.  It is pretty awesome, you can simply just use one blend to substitute.

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Gluten Free Banana Bread

This yummy banana bread recipe I have been using for years. It can be made with gluten free flour or regular flour.  Everywhere I bring this bread all love it. So here is the recipe.

Banana Bread
2 eggs                           3/4 cup sugar
3 well ripped bananas  1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/4 cup milk                 1/2 Tsp. baking soda
1/4 cup oil                    1/4 Tsp. nutmeg
1 Tsp. vanilla               2 cups of flour
optional- add chopped walnuts or chocolate chips 1/2 cup

Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Cake

Its Friday, there's not a better day, to make a chocolate cake.  There's always a reason to bake, who doesn't like cake.
This is simple and easy to make, it taste just as good as regular cake.
You know being gluten free, bringing your own desert becomes routine.  So keep this recipe handy when you need to
bake something quick.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups gluten free all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
1/3 cup oil
1 Tsp. baking soda, 1 Tsp. vanilla
1 Tsp. white vinegar
1 cup cold water
1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of chocolate chips

Gluten Free Blueberry Or Chocolate Chip Muffins

With many gluten free flours on the market,  people with Celiac can still enjoy homemade treats like blueberry muffins.  It's easy to make from scratch.

Ingredients

2 cups of gluten free all purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 Tsp. baking powder
1 Tsp. xanthan gum
1 stick of melted butter
2 eggs
1 Tsp. vanilla
11/2 cups blueberries ( if you want use chocolate chips instead)

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

There's nothing like a fresh chocolate chip cookie.  Once your told you have Celiac you think the days of the yummy cookies are gone for good.  These are so good, you'd never think they are gluten free.  It is a simple receipt for all to enjoy.  You will  need to chill the dough before baking, so plan ahead if you are going to make these.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter softened
1/4 cup sugar white 1/4 cup sugar brown
1 egg
1 Tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 cup gluten free flour
1 cup of chocolate chips ( I like enjoy life)

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Gluten Free Chocolate Dessert Shots

This yummy recipe makes about 3-4 chocolate shots
Its quick and easy with just a few ingredients.
To start make the whip cream

1 8 ounce container of cool whip add 2Tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder and 2 Tbsp of powered sugar

For the cookie part

Just A Few More Things That Suck About Being Gluten Free

After writing about this yesterday there were a few more things that suck about being gluten free I wanted to mention.  My son thought that this was not the type of thing to write about, but I explained it's just the truth.  So here are a few more reasons.

1.  Going to at least 2-3 different food stores a week.  You like the bread at one, oatmeal at another and there is always one that has a better selection. 

2.Being a kid or a teen, hanging with friends or simply going on a date.  You need to prepare,call ahead to order, and always check what they are serving. Not being able to grab any snack at a friends house.

3. Looking at the new Oreo's that are cupcake filled, knowing you can't even try one.

Things That Suck About Being Gluten Free!

There have been some social issues that I have noticed that just make gluten free real crappy.  So I will list a few and try to make light of it.

1. Going to dinner and having to watch everyone enjoy that yummy bread basket, yes free bread too.

2. One of the hardest, smelling pizza and you know you can not eat it.  Even when you find a good gluten free one, it cost a small fortune and it definitely does not taste even close to regular pizza.  You also have to buy a whole small pie, never 1 slice.

Some Signs Of Gluten Intolerance

There are some signs and symptoms of gluten intolerance and Celiac disease that are over looked or not thought of as a gluten intolerance.  I will list a few of them.

1.  Keratisis Pilaris-  This is known as a chicken like looking skin, commonly found on the backside of the arms and thighs.  This is a result from a fatty acid deficiency, which can be caused by gluten damaging the gut.

Day 7 Of 7 Favorite Healthy Foods And Snacks

The food I will write about today is the baked, or jacked potato.  This is a very common and popular food.  It is naturally gluten free and when cooked has a fluffy inside with crisp skin. 
A medium baked potato is about 160 calories with 4 grams  of fiber, protein and less than .01 gram of fat. 
Potatoes contain antioxidants including vitamin C, carotenoids, and anthocyanins. Potatoes are a good source of vitamin B6, which is a nutrient that plays a role in carbohydrate and protein metabolism.  They are also high in potassium, and magnesium, with no fat.

Day 6 Of 7 Healthy Favorite Foods And Snacks

Today the  healthy food is turnip greens, they are naturally gluten free and contain Vitamin K, fiber and Calcium.  Turnip greens provides one of the highest calcium contents per gram of any fruit or vegetable.  They can be added to an omelet or can be sautéed in olive oil and seasoned with pepper and salt.  There are many ways to enjoy them.
They are an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin E, beta carotene and manganese.  They are bitter in taste due to in part of the high calcium content. They are low in calories and have several health benefits. 
So try to make this power food part of your weekly vegetables, its worth the benefits.
Enjoy!!!

Day 5 Of 7 Healthy Favorite Foods And Snacks

With the Super bowl tomorrow, here is a healthy low calorie, gluten free snack. Everyone remembers from childhood this oldie but good snack called ants on a log. It's made with celery sticks, peanut butter or almond butter, and raisins or trail mix. Cut the celery in half, spread on butter of your choice, top with raisins, trail mix or mini chocolate chips. Easy to make and a good for you snack, one all can enjoy. This yummy treat will satisfy your sweet craving for less than 200 calories. So go ahead and enjoy!

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Most gluten free products today are highly processed, contain tons of preservatives, and contain a lot of added sugar with little to no protein. Well one company approached me and told me and let me try their new product and all I have to say is that they are amazing and delicious.

Smart Choice Protein is a brand new company that is completely gluten free, contain no preservatives, are low sugar,  they contain 10g of Quality Protein, and are low carb! Their products are the Birthday Cake Donut (100 Calories), Breakfast Maple Muffin (100 Calories), and the Peanut Butter Heaven Cookie (150 Calories)! You can pre order the amazing, home made goods on smartchoiceprotein.storenvy.com

Day 4 Of 7 Healthy Favorite Foods And Snacks

Today I will tell you why quinoa should be a staple in everyone's kitchen.  Quinoa  is treated as a grain, when actually it is a seed and is naturally gluten free.  Quinoa cooks pretty quick and can easily replace rice or pasta during any meal of  the week.  One cup cooked provides 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber, making it very nutritional.  However it is high in carbohydrates and calories.  It is not meant for a low carb diet.  One cup cooked contains about 220 calories with 39 grams of carbohydrates.

Day 3 Of 7 Healthy Favorite Foods And Snacks

With the super ball coming this weekend one of my  favorite and healthy snacks is popcorn.  You can enjoy popcorn while watching TV, just try to skip the added butter, opt for air popped to make it a  guilt free snack.  Popcorn is a good source of fiber making it a filling snack, which you can eat without worrying about calories.

Day 2 of 7 Healthy Favorite Foods And Snacks

Who says good things don't come in small packages.  I am talking blueberries, small, sweet, healthy and yummy.  They are a super food for sure, packed with antioxidants and vitamins.
These little berries are rich in antioxidants which helps the body fight colds.  Usually available all year round, if not opt for frozen berries instead. 

You can add them to a smoothie, toss into gluten free oatmeal or cereal.  You can also just enjoy them alone as a snack. 

They are low in calories with 85 per cup.  They are high in fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C and manganese.  They are also a good source of copper.  This super food is healthy and yummy with antioxidants,  so go have some and enjoy.

Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash is available throughout the year. It has increased in popularity over the years. It is a winter squash, lower in calories, carbs and is a gluten free alternative to pasta or noodles.  Once the squash is cut and cooked the inside flesh resembles spaghetti.  It tastes great with sauce or as the base of a pad Thai or stir fry.  Low in calories, about 40 per cup with  vitamins B, C, E, and K.
In addition, spaghetti squash provides a source of essential minerals calcium, zinc, copper, manganese and selenium.  This squash will not disappoint you.

This Week Of Posts

I was thinking over the weekend what I should post this week.  I wanted to focus on some foods that are healthy and that should be in everyone's diet.  So each day I will pick a favorite food or snack and tell you the benefits of them.  Hope you enjoy.