It's a hot summer here in Northern California! They are saying it's going to "cool off" to 98 degrees this weekend. I'm not sure about you, but 98 degrees is no "cool off" for me. One thing I love about the heat, are the foods I eat during it and during the summer in general. I eat light - mostly fruits, vegetables and extra lean protein. I don't crave heavy, hot and … [Read more...]
Summer Iced Teavana
July 1, 2011 by 3 Comments
Summer beverages are a delight! From iced coffee to white wine and lemonade to flavored waters --> just something, anything to quench the summer thirst! One of my most favorite summer beverages is my iced Teavana! Here is more about what I do with this natural, gluten-free and calorie-free beverage, along with a cool app to download on your iPhone or iPad! … [Read more...]
Homemade Salad Dressing
June 27, 2011 by 4 Comments
Pre-packaged salad dressings are, for the most part, junk! They are filled with chemicals and preservatives we're likely to have never heard of! Not to mention, many salad dressings have gluten in them. I used to just use olive oil on my salads, until I started making this Homemade Salad Dressing. Give it a try! Ingredients: Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar … [Read more...]
Supplements
June 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Not only do I believe in the power of my digestive supplements as a compliment to being gluten free, but I believe they have helped me "heal!" If you don't know my story and need a little background, feel free to read up. You don't have to know my story, though, to understand why the 3 supplements I'm religious to are key. If you have ever found yourself asking the … [Read more...]
One Year Gluten Free
June 20, 2011 by 4 Comments
I may or may not have tears in my eyes as I write this... Today, June 20, 2011, I am exactly 1 year gluten free. I will forever never be the same! The night before I went gluten free, I documented it with 2 pictures my husband took (I've never shown these to anyone!): I will never forget the day I decided to go 100% gluten free, to make the life commitment. … [Read more...]
