Category: Gluten

  • Packing Light

    I knew it was going to rain today — a sinus headache started last night when the pressure dropped. I figured a good workout this morning would help clear it up and it did temporarily – while I was suffering but it’s back now. Which brings me to this article I read — not that…

  • Oh No! I’ve been Glutened!

    I had a really wonderful Mother’s Day – and totally did not follow my normal eating habits. I even had –ready for this??? Pizza!  And I enjoyed every single bit of the million slices I ate. When I got home – however, it was a different story. I had a Gluten Pregnant Belly. I looked…

  • Don’t Eat Toxins

    I had a great day yesterday filled with lots of great people around me and an easy relaxed day. I went out to lunch with two of my favorite people -Scotty & Britt – was able to take a nap – and go out to dinner with Scotty and eat a good meal and just…

  • Today’s Wheat: McGnaw the Gluten-Free Beaver

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  • Resources to Start your Paleo Journey

    Just looking into Paleo? Or doing a Whole Life Challenge for the First time? Here’s a good group of resources where you can begin your research… Practical Paleo & Primal – How to Sustainably Eat Better to Look & Feel Better Mark’s Daily Apple (Primal expert) Robb Wolf (Paleo expert) Balanced Bites (nutritionist specializing in Paleo) Elana’s Pantry PaleoPlan Well…

  • Back to School is Now in Session

    Back to Life. Back to Reality. Today is the first day of school for my kiddos. It’s an exciting day but also bittersweet. It makes it even harder to believe how fast time goes by. HB is now in Fifth grade -her last year at the elementary school and Nate Dogg is headed to Third.…

  • Five Ways Gluten Makes You Sick and Fat

    Three Hidden Ways Wheat Makes You Fat Five Ways Gluten Makes You Sick and Fat Gluten can trigger inflammation, obesity and chronic disease in five major ways. Full-blown celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that triggers body-wide inflammation triggering insulin resistance, which causes weight gain and diabetes, as well as over 55 conditions including autoimmune…

  • Kitchen Window: Baking Without Flour Brings Sweet Results : NPR

    It’s estimated that 1 out of 133 people in the U.S. must cut out gluten because of celiac disease, according to the Celiac Disease Foundation. Other people might prevent different health conditions by avoiding gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. But they can continue to enjoy a myriad of favorite treats by…

  • Effects of Gluten are REAL

    I know sometimes it’s hard to read a few of my posts that bring out some inner thoughts. I decided from the beginning to be honest in this blog –the good, bad, and ugly. Because that’s life. Sometimes you are up and sometimes you are down. A commitment to live a fit and healthy life…

  • Dr. Oz says Gluten creates a Civil War in your Body

    A Civil War in your Body —- Love that Dr. Oz is talking about Celiacs and Gluten Intolerance Dr. Oz recently went of Fox News to discuss the gluten free diet.  This is a major step toward a wider recognition of gluten sensitivity, celiac disease, hypothyroidism, and other gluten related conditions.  His viewership is in the millions.  Most…