Day 2 Of 7 Gluten Free Lunch Turkey And Cheese Wrap

Turkey and cheese wrap

Ingredients

3-5 ounces of turkey
1-2 slices low fat cheese
1 large collard green leaf
4 small tomatoes cut in half
1 slice of onion and pepper
1 Tbsp. hummus
1 Tbsp. mustard

Directions

Wash and dry the collard green
Smear leaf with mustard and hummus
Top with remaining ingredients

Cut in half and enjoy!

Day 1 Of 7 Gluten Free Lunch Apple Tuna Wrap

Apple Tuna Wrap

Ingredients

2 Cans of tuna drained
1 medium apple diced
3 Tbsp. onion chopped
3 Tbsp. low fat mayo
2 Tbsp. pecan pieces
1/8 cup chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste
Lettuce leaves for wraps

Directions

Mix all ingredients, add salt and pepper to taste
Wrap with lettuce and eat up!

Day 7 Of 7 Gluten Free Breakfasts

Walnut and Dried Fruit Granola

Ingredients

2 cups chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup shredded coconut
2 Tbsp. melted coconut
3 Tbsp. honey
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Directions

Preheat oven to 300
Mix nuts, seeds, coconut in large bowl
Add coconut oil and honey, mix well
Bake on parchment paper for 20 minutes, or until
lightly browned
Add the dried cranberries and raisin and toss till
combined
Cool before eating

Makes about 6 cups

Day 6 OF 7 Gluten Free Breakfast

Pumpkin Muffins

Ingredients

1 can pumpkin puree
1 cup almond meal
1 scoop protein powder
1/2 Tsp. baking soda
1 Tsp. cinnamon
1 Tsp. nutmeg
1/2 Tsp. ginger and all spice
2 TBSP. flax seed

Directions

1. Pre heat oven to 350 Spray muffin tin
2. Mix dry ingredients together in large mixing bowl
3. Whisk together egg whites and wet ingredients
4. Pour wet into dry
5. Pour into 12 muffin pan bake for 28-30
6. Cool and enjoy!

Day 5 OF 7 Gluten Free Breakfasts

Honey Sizzled Bananas

Ingredients

1 banana, sliced
1 TBSP. honey
Cinnamon
Olive oil or coconut oil

Directions

1. Lightly drizzle olive oil in a skillet over
medium heat.  Arrange banana slices in pan and
cook for 1-2 minutes
2. Whisk together honey and 1 TBSP. water.  Remove
pan from heat and pour honey mixture over banana.
3. Allow to cool and sprinkle with cinnamon.
4. Remove pan from heat and pour honey mixture over
banana.
5. Allow to cool and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Day 4 OF 7 Gluten Free Breakfast

Eggs And Kale

Ingredients

2 Tbs. butter
4 green onions chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bunches kale chopped
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
Juice of 1 lemon

Directions

1. Melt butter in frying pan
2. Add green onions and garlic for 1 minute
3. Add half of the kale and sauté, stir for 2 minutes
4. Stir in lemon juice simmer for about 6 minutes
5.  Using the back of a spoon, create a pocket for each
egg in the kale.  Crack 1 egg into each pocket.  Reduce
heat to medium low and season eggs with salt and pepper
6.  Cover the pan and let the eggs cook until almost opaque
7. Turn off the heat and let the eggs rest, covered, until
done to taste.

Day 3 OF 7 Gluten Free Breakfast

Honey And Banana Broiled Grapefruit

Ingredients

Grapefruit
Honey
Ground ginger and ground cinnamon
Banana Slices

Directions

1. Prepare oven for broiling

2. Cut grapefruit in half.  Loosen the grapefruit sections
from the membrane.  Place the grapefruit halves on a baking
sheet or shallow baking pan.

3. Drizzle grapefruit halves with honey.  Place banana slices
on top and flip once to coat both sides with honey. 
Sprinkle with ground ginger or cinnamon.

4.  Place under broiler until bubbling and slightly browned
in spots, about 4 to 6 minutes.  Keep an eye on during
broiling to avoid burning.

Serve warm and enjoy!!

Day 2 OF 7 Gluten Free Breakfast

Raw Algae and Hemp Bars

Ingredients

1/2 cup pistachios
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
3/4 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4  cup hemp seeds
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 tsp. spirulina
1/4 cup dates, chopped

Directions

1. In a food processor, process the pistachios,
pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut and dates until
the mixture is crumbly.
2. Remove to a  medium mixing bowl and stir in
orange juice, coconut oil, hemp seeds and spirulina.
3. Press into an 8 inch square cake pan or glass dish.
4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour, then
slice and serve.

Day 1 OF 7 Gluten Free Breakfast

Chocolate Cashew Muffins

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups smooth cashew butter or any nut butter
5 eggs
2/3 cup honey or maple syrup
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 350 grease muffin tin
2. Beat cashew butter and eggs till smooth
Beat in syrup or honey, cocoa powder, vanilla,
salt, and baking soda.
3. Put in 12 muffin tins
Bake 15-20 minutes Remove from oven and cool
in pan for 5 minutes, transfer to cooling rack

Enjoy!

Benefits Of Jasmine Rice

Rice is a staple in most homes.  It is easy to make and gluten
free.  A study found that eating jasmine rice at dinner can
reduce the time it takes to fall asleep.  Researchers think that
the high glycemic index foods, like jasmine rice are better for
encouraging sleep compared with low GI foods.  No one is
sure how it happens, but the high GI rice results in more
sleep inducing tryptophan.  So if falling asleep is hard for
you, switch your plain white rice to some jasmine rice.

Happy Valentines Day!!

Valentines Strawberries

Strawberries are a classic romantic dessert, which is why
they are a must have on this day.  They are packed with
vitamin C and folate to help protect the heart.  To spice
them up on Valentines day dip them in some melted
chocolate or serve them cut up with some yogurt.
Enjoy!

Yummy Peanut Butter And Marshmallow Sandwich

Here is a simple Valentine dessert anyone can make.
It only has 4 ingredients and taste so yummy.


Ingredients
1 cup natural peanut butter or any you choose
1 cup sugar
1 large egg beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Marshmallow fluff for sandwich

Preheat oven to 350
Mix all ingredients together until well combined
Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoon dough out onto
lightly greased baking sheet.
Use fork to flatten and make criss-cross on top.

Bake for 10-12 minutes
When cooled, spoon some fluff between 2 for a
yummy sandwich treat.

What's Buckwheat

Even though its name contains the word wheat, don't
worry, buckwheat is gluten free.  Buckwheat has a nutty
flavor so it works well in both savory and sweet dishes.
Try buckwheat flour in your muffins or pancakes for
a great healthy gluten free breakfast.

Great Snack To Take With You

There is nothing worse than traveling when hunger strikes and
no way to get food that satisfies.  A great gluten free treat is
 a whole grain crispy rice cake.  Whole grain rice cakes are
usually made with brown rice, so they contain all the nutrition
of the bran, endosperm, and germ.  They are gluten free, low
fat and low calorie.  They taste great with a spread, try some
single serving nut butter with jelly.  This will  help you beat
your hunger and boost your nutrition whether you are on
a plane, train or car.

Why Is Cottage Cheese Healthy?

I was watching the Dr. Oz show, he mentioned the
benefits of the long lost food, cottage cheese.  Cottage
cheese was very popular in 1975, since then greek yogurts
took over.  Many people who try cottage cheese again,
love it, and its benefits. The look and texture turn many
people off, however it can be mixed with fruit and taste good.
 To start, it is a low calorie cheese with a mild flavor. It
is used on many weight loss plans.
It is high in protein and has a decent amount of
 vitamins B1, B3 and B6, as well as vitamin A, iron,
 magnesium, potassium, zinc and copper.
So try some today plain or with fruit.

Pack Your Own Lunch

Packing your own lunch not only saves you money, it's
also healthier and you know what your eating.  There are
many gluten free lunch options for adults and kids to chose
from.  You can opt for a basic sandwich on gluten free bread,
or mix it up with a rice an vegetable stir fry.  For kids, swap
the bread for a wrap, and add a side of nuts, celery, or carrot
sticks. 

Flaxseed Meal

Trying to find new ways to add flaxseed to your
meals, it's pretty easy.  Flaxseed meal can replace
flour in many baked good recipes and can be
sprinkled on oatmeal or yogurt.  Just 2 tablespoons
of flaxseed meal provides 130% of your daily omega
3 fatty acid needs.  It also provides lignans, a
phytochemical that has been shown to help lower LDL
cholesterol and stabilized blood sugars.  Due to the
high fat content it should be stored in the freezer for
3 months. 

Quick Fruit Tip!

Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and all other berries are a
great source of antioxidants.  These yummy fruits help reduce
inflammation and support brain function.  If out of season, look
for frozen ones and mix into smoothies.

Myth Busting Gluten Free Foods Facts

Gluten free foods are not always healthier than their gluten containing
counterparts.  Often times when food companies remove the gluten in
food products they add in more fat, sugar, and salt to get the desired
taste and texture.  There are some great and healthy gluten free
alternatives.