I don’t know about you, but fresh salads in the summer are one of my favorite things. Now just because it isn’t that time of year just yet, doesn’t mean I have to live off of “comfy” foods that are usually associated with winter. This salad is super easy to prepare and a favorite ofContinue reading “Olive Salad”
Tag Archives: Gluten-free diet
Pumpkin Spice Maple Cupcakes
Given that it is that time of year again, my husband asked if I would bake a batch of pumpkin cupcakes for him. However, his new request was for a different frosting than I had used last time. His suggestion this round was for a maple frosting like he had seen at a coffee shopContinue reading “Pumpkin Spice Maple Cupcakes”
Review: Raw Generation Skinny Cleanse
I know I’ve been pretty MIA recently, but I have a fabulous excuse! I got married! Yay! Now, I’ll be honest here- I’ve been married now for a month. It’s been great, but it has completely taken a hit on my body! Between going out to eat and celebrating, not to mention being maid ofContinue reading “Review: Raw Generation Skinny Cleanse”
Gluten Free Shredded Chicken Chili
Chili is a fabulous comfort food, and, if done right, it can be pretty healthy. This recipe does not have a lot of extras and is pretty filling- so long as you don’t add sour cream and cheese to it! I usually make a pretty big batch because it freezes well. If you want, youContinue reading “Gluten Free Shredded Chicken Chili”
Gluten Free Grown-Up Mac & Cheese
Mac and cheese was one of my favorite things to eat when I was growing up. I have to admit, I was a mac and cheese snob. That powdered cheese didn’t do it for me and I would ONLY eat the ones that came with the premade “gooey” cheese. Yeah- I know. Processed food isContinue reading “Gluten Free Grown-Up Mac & Cheese”
Review: Tone It Up Diet & Fitness Plan
Being gluten free is pretty darn challenging at times. Unfortunately, one of the challenges we don’t tend to think about are diet plans. Most people assume that having celiac disease means you are at normal weight or even underweight. However, many individuals are diagnosed while being considered obese. In addition, patients tend to GAIN waitContinue reading “Review: Tone It Up Diet & Fitness Plan”
Gluten Free Fig Cookies (Cuccidati)
Cuccidati, or fig cookies as they are more often called, are one the popular treats that pop up around the holiday season. A staple in Sicily, these yummy Christmastime cookies are filled with figs, dates, raisins, and a variety of spices! They are a bit time consuming to make, but worth the effort! Filling 2Continue reading “Gluten Free Fig Cookies (Cuccidati)”
Lithuanian Kugelis
In my family, Christmas wouldn’t be complete without one of our favorite dishes- homemade kugelis. Kugelis is a traditional Lithuanian dish made of grated potatoes, eggs, and bacon. It’s probably one of my favorite things to eat and once you look over the recipe you will see why- there’s nothing healthy about it! It’s trulyContinue reading “Lithuanian Kugelis”
Gluten Free Parmesan Risotto
Risotto is a delicious Italian rice dish. Typically made with arborio rice, it is cooked to a cream consistency and served as a side dish, or alone! Making risotto is takes some effort because you need to follow the steps carefully and be a slave to the process. It’s MUCH easier if you have everythingContinue reading “Gluten Free Parmesan Risotto”
Celiac basics for patients & those that love us
So what IS celiac disease? This is a question I answer all too frequently. Usually someone will interject that it is a food allergy. No, it isn’t. I’m not allergic in the same way that someone is allergic to bees or peanuts. Celiac disease is considered to be an autoimmune disorder. Our small intestine normally hasContinue reading “Celiac basics for patients & those that love us”
Fit Fabulous and Gluten Free 