Gluten Free Makeup

Cosmetics have become a very large industry in recent times. The amount of products available is massive. And finding the best possible product for you in these times might be a bit tricky, to say the least. Gluten free makeup is obviously advisable, but it is not the easiest of tasks to find them on the market. But then again, there is a solution to every problem, right? Right! You just need to look for ways to find gluten free make up, such as:

Read package labels. Ingredients labels will have ample information about the product, and can also tell you whether it is allergen free or not. Beware of the scientific names. They are often allergens in disguise. Most of the manufacturers and the marketing experts are smart enough to hide the truth behind the scientific names. Of course, the best clue is to look for products that have barley, rye or wheat as ingredients. But watch out--some of the smaller packing might not have all the ingredients listed.

Don’t be tempted to buy something that suggests, at a quick glance, that the product is all natural. Even these products might have traces of allergens in them. ‘Xtrin’ is one thing you need to look for on the packaging. If any of the ingredients ends with 'Xtrin', that it is a sign that the product has allergens. This is especially important for people who are intolerant to the use of allergens on their skin.

Google is a great place to get relevant info. Search the net to get the best natural products and also all the relevant information on it. Online forums are also helpful in suggesting what would be best for you. Searching with the right keyword, or multiple keywords, is often necessary to get the best possible search results.

Some of the best places to get relevant info are the online chat rooms and forums. Celiac disease sites can prove to be a great help. People who have suffered from this particular problem often openly share their views in these forums, which can be greatly useful to people newly searching the subject.

Get info about a company is on their website. Sure, they may be biased, but they must be honest when it comes to facts. You can visit the official site of the cosmetic company you are interested in and then search for the complete list of ingredients. Once you get the ingredients list, you can decide whether or not you should use the product. If you still have apprehensions regarding the product, you can easily contact the company through email, which is often given on the "About Us" link.

Prevention is the best cure. Being careful before you try a product will help ensure that you get the best possible products that are truly natural, as well as gluten-free so that you not only look beautiful with the make-up, but also remain healthy.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Sera Filson is a writer, health enthusiast, and professional student who's currently pursing a B.A. in Business Management. She enjoys reading about lipsuction and laser lipo when she's not writing, exercising, or studying.

Mom's Place Gluten Free Review and Giveaway

I had the opportunity to try out Mom's Place Gluten Free products, let me tell you that everything they sent me was delicious. One of my reader's will win a gift box of Mom's Place Gluten Free Products.

Mom's Place Gluten Free sent me Lemon Cornmeal Pancake Mix, Classic Deep Dish Pizza Crust Mix, Grandma's Cinnamon Snicker Doodles Mix, Microwave Chocolate Cup o' Cake and Taco Seasoning. Everything tasted so good. My family just loved everything they sent us, they kept asking for more. The pancakes were light and fluffy. The deep dish pizza crust was the best gluten free pizza crust I have ever tasted. The snickers doodles were Divine. I usually will put a piece of bread in with cookies to keep them soft, but I did not have to do that with these cookies. The cookies remained soft and sweet. They were very good as well. There is sugar in these products for those of you who eat sugar free. I highly recommend Mom's Place Gluten Free. I give the Mom's Place Gluten Free 5 stars out of 5.

Mom's Place Gluten- Free is the collaboration of three ladies, that have vast experience in the homemaking field. When they started looking into the availability and economy of providing gluten-free meals and treats for their families and friends, they realized there was a real need for affordable and tasty varieties of these food products. After much research and testing, the idea of Mom's Place came to fruition with the ladies forming a partnership dedicated to the following principles:

•Fulfilling the needs of the gluten-intolerant community

•Giving mothers and caregivers a healthy and affordable option for their families

•Relieving the burden and stress of those feeding the gluten-intolerant

•Mentoring those in need of improving homemaking skills

•Preparing a new generation for a healthy and productive future

 

Mom's Place Gluten Free has a variety gluten free products to choose from:

Mixes

• Breads


• Breakfast


• Cookies/Cakes


• Dinners


• Dips, Sauces and Soups


• Kids Stuff

Staples

• Baking Supplies


• Flour


• Spices

Baking Tools, Pasta and Recipes.

 

 

Now for the Giveaway
One of my reader's is going to win a Gift Box of Gluten Free Products from Mom's Place Gluten Free.

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My Favorite Gluten Free Foods

Here is a few of my favorite gluten free foods.

• Bolthouse Farms Smoothies (usually sold by the mixed salads at the grocery stores) 


• Amy's Gluten-Free, Non-Dairy Spinach Pizza 


• Amy's Bowls, etc. 


• Organic Bistro Whole Life Meals 


• Alexia Sweet Potato Julienne Fries 


• Perky's Crunchy Flax Cereal (they also have Rice Cereal) 


• Nut-Thins Crackers I like the Pecan and Almond Crackers 


• Jeannies Coconut Macaroons  


• Honey Gardens Raw Honey 


• Rice Dream Original Rice Milk 


• Imagine Chicken and Beef Stock/Broth 


• Bob's Red Mill Flours, Xanthan Gum and Baking Products 


• OrganicVille Ketchup (Gluten-Free and Sugar-Free) 


• Terra Chips 


• LARABAR Snack Bars 


• Crunchmaster Multi-Grain Crackers 


• Udi's Gluten-Free Foods 


• Jensen's Bread and Bakeries 


• Namaste Gluten-Free Foods (mixes) 


• Mixes From The Heartland Inc.

You can look at my store to see more examples of gluten-free foods.
Lisa's Amazon.com Store

Triumph Dining
for your Gluten-Free Grocery Guide, Restaurant Guide and Dining Cards.

What are some of your gluten-free foods?  I would love to hear them.

Have a great weekend everyone.
Lisa's Gluten-Free Advice and Healthy Living

Gluten Free Books

I was recently asked what are some good gluten-free cookbooks and instructional books.

Here are some of my favorite gluten-free books.

• The Gluten-Free Bible


• Living Gluten-Free for Dummies


• Gluten Free and Frugal Cookbooks


• Gluten-Free Cooking For Dummies


• Gluten-Free Baking Classics


• 1,000 Gluten-Free Recipes


• The Spunky Coconut Cookbook


• Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Cooking


• The 125 Best Gluten-Free Recipes


• Gluten-Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource Guide


• Wheat Free, Worry Free: The Art of Happy, Healthy, Gluten-Free Living


• Kids with Celiac Disease : A Family Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy, Gluten-Free Children


• The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook, Updated and Revised: The Ultimate Guide to the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet

Check out Triumph Dining a for Gluten Free Restaurant Guide, Gluten Free Grocery Guide and Restaurant Cards.

Here is a couple of great gluten-Free Magazines.

• Living Without


• Gluten-Free Living

I recommend getting either one of these two gluten free instructional books to start out with, "The Gluten-Free Bible" or "Living Gluten Free For Dummies". My favorite gluten free cook books are The Gluten Free and Frugal Cookbooks. And my favorite magazine is the "Living Without" Magazine.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone.
Lisa
http://www.lisasglutenfree.com/

Bob's Red Mill on the News

Here is a great story, you have to read this.

This is what giving is all about.

Bob's Red Mill makes the News.

Read the article at ABC News
Way to go!! Thank-you Bob.

I love the products. Now I have an even bigger reason to love the company.

Bob gives his company to his employees.

Watch the video at Celiac in the News

Bob's Red Mill produces more than 400 products, including a full line of certified gluten-free products and an extensive line of certified organic products.

Check out Bob's Red Mill

Bob's Red Mill ESOP Information Page

Do you have a Blog? Add it to "Top 100 Blogs and Websites".

After you check out this interesting story come back to my website for more useful information.

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Baked Chicken with Vegetables

Here is one of my families favorite dinners. Baked Chicken with Vegetables.

1 whipped Egg in a cereal bowl.
1 cup of Brown Rice Flour on a plate.
Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder to Taste mixed in with the brown rice flour.
4 - 6 pieces of Chicken Breast.

Dip the Chicken in the egg and then in the flour mixture.

Place the chicken in a 9 x 13 cake pan that has 2 tbsp. Olive Oil and Butter.
(The Flour soaks up the olive oil and butter)

Cover with ten foil. (uncover chicken the last 10 minutes so that the chicken can get brown on top).
Bake 350 Degrees for 30 - 40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside.

Serve with Steamed Vegetables and a Salad and enjoy.

Check out this Gluten-Free Magazine.

Living Without Magazine

Gluten-Free Hawaiian Pizza

Here is an easy Gluten-Free Hawaiian Pizza to put together. And the crust has no sugar in it.

I bought bag of "Namaste Foods Gluten-Free Pizza Crust Mix". It makes two 14" crusts.

The instructions are to mix 1 1/2 cups of the Pizza Crust Mix with
1 tsp oil and 1 1/4 cups water.
Then beat with electric mixer for 3 minutes and the consistency will be that of cake batter.

Scrape the batter onto a greased pizza pan and spread it to at least 14 inches.
Then Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes.
When I took it out of the oven it had risen about a 1/2 inch.

Take it out of the oven.
Spread half of a small jar of Organic Pasta Sauce. (6 oz worth).
5 oz. of Canadian Style Bacon.
1 can of sliced black olives. (6 oz.)
1/2 can of Pineapple Chunks. (10 oz. worth)
1/2 oz of both Shredded Cheddar Cheese and Mozzarella Cheese. (a little more or less)
For those of you that can't have dairy products, you can use cheese alternatives.
Example, Almond Cheese for one.

Then put the Pizza back in the oven for 15 minutes at 450 degrees.

Take out of the oven, slice it up and enjoy.

I tell you it was very yummy. I wasn't sure what to expect from this Pizza Crust Mix, but it turned out really, really good.

Mixes from the Heartland Review

Lisa’s Review on “Mixes in the Heartland"

I tried a couple of the products that “Mixes in the Heartland” sent me.

The meal above is their “Texas Goulash Meal”.
I browned some hamburger in a frying pan. In a big pot added water, beef broth and crushed tomatoes. When the meat was done cooking I drained off grease. Then all I had to do is add the beef to the liquid mixture and add the packet . Pretty Easy. This particular mix is on the spicy side. But it tasted very yummy. This mix makes a big pot, so for those of you who are single can store half of it in the freezer.

This mix is called “Rice-N-Raisin Pudding Mix”

This one all I had to do is combine Milk (I used Rice Milk) and Eggs.
Then add the mixture and pour it into a 9x13 pan and let it bake for an hour. Very easy. This one has sugar in it, but it is very yummy. Mixes in the Heartland does carry gluten-free, sugar-free products as well. My husband said while he was eating his second helping said “I don’t like it at all”. I thought he was serious, but as I looked up at him he was smiling. He was teasing me again, like he always does. LOL. My husband loves to tease people. He said he liked it.

“Mixes from the Heartland” is a facility free of wheat, soy, barley, oats, eggs, nuts and by products. They are located in Amarillo, Texas. They ship to people all over.

Mixes From The Heartland Inc.

All in all I give this company a 2 Thumbs up. These mixes make it very easy and quick to make. And most of all they are very yummy. I highly recommend them.

This week my Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Brownie Recipe is featured on What can I eat that's gluten-free?

Here is video that you are welcome to watch. It is on Making a Gluten-Free Flour Mixture.

Have a Wonderful Valentine’s Day,
Lisa
Lisa's Gluten-Free Advice and Healthy Living

Mixes from the Heartland

 

I just received some free samples from Mixes from the Heartland.
Only these are not just samples they are the same size mixes that they send to people when they order.
I wasn't expecting to receive such a generous gift from them.

Thank-you "Mixes from the Heartland", I really appreciate it.

They sent me:
Rice-n-Raisin Pudding Mix
Texas Goulash Meal
Plain Noodle Mix
Cowboy Soup
Raspberry Pound Cake

So keep a look out, because I am going to writing product reviews on them one at a time, as I make them.
They look really good, I can't wait to try them.

Thank-you to all of you that have been receiving my e-mails and my readers. I really appreciate you.

Please leave me some great comments. I love to read them and make new friends.
Have a wonderful weekend and take care.
Lisa
Lisa's Gluten-Free Advice and Healthy Living.

How to Eat Healthy and Gluten Free

This is the plan I like to go by and I think it is a good one.

Try to eat organic foods when possible, they have more nutrients in them.

• Eat Alkaline Foods. Foods that don't produce acid.


• Eat Enough Fiber. 30 grams a day.


• Watch your Glycemic/Blood Sugar Control. Don't eat too much carbs and sweets.


• Eat Meals of 40% Carbohydrates, 30% Protein and 30% Healthy Fats.


• Stay away from Gluten and Avoid Cross Contamination.


• Take your Vitamins/Minerals, Calcium/Magnesium, Zinc, EFA, Garlic, Probiotics, Digestive Enzymes, Antioxidants and Amino Acids daily. 


• Detoxification: Castor Oil Pack. You put castor oil on a special cotton cloth, (lay down on the couch or on your bed), then lay the cotton cloth on your stomach, then a plastic bag, then a towel, lastly a heating pad. Do that for about an hour. It is really soothing. Do this 3 times a week if not more.


• It is a good idea to do a cleanse or a fast every once in awhile to help your body get rid of toxins.


• Drink 8-10 Cups of Alkaline Water a day.


• Don't over eat, everything in moderation.


• Exercise 3 times a week for 30 minutes.


• Read your ingredient labels carefully at the grocery store.


• When you go out to eat tell the waiter you eat gluten-free.

What you can eat:

• Gluten Free Foods. Anything that you used to buy just replace them with gluten free foods. Gluten-Free Breads, Cereals, Pastas, Pizza, Desserts (like gluten-free ice cream).


• Steamed Vegetables. Eat a variety. Potatoes and Corn (unless you are allergic, then eat yams and sweet potatoes instead).


• Fruits


• Grains: Buckwheat, Millet, Quinoa, Basmati or Brown Rice Teff.


• Gluten Free Flours and Binding Agents: Brown Rice Flour, Arrowroot Flour, Tapioca, Potato Flour, Garbanzo Flour, Almond Meal Flour, Amaranth Flour, Buckwheat Flour, Millet Flour, Quinoa Flour, Sorghum Flour, Soy Flour, Tapioca Flour or Starch, Arrowroot, Cornstarch, Guar Gum, Potato Starch and Xanthum Gum.


• Legumes: Split Peas, Lentils, Beans, Pinto Beans, Mung Beans, Garbanzo Beans, and Azuki Beans.


• Fish


• Poultry: Chicken, Turkey and Eggs.


• Lean Meats


• Cheese (unless you are allergic to dairy) Almond Cheese,


• Sweeteners: Raw Honey, Stevia and Xylitol. I prefer Raw Honey.


• Seeds and Nuts. (unless you are allergic) Flax, Pumpkin, Sesame, and Sunflower Seeds. Almond, Brazil, Cashew, Sesame, etc.


• Butter and Oils: Butter, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Flax Seed Oil. Coconut Oil.


• Spices and Sauce: Salt, Pepper, etc, Herbs, Bragg's Liquid Amino


• Beverages: Alkaline Water 8-10 cups a day, Rice Milk, Soy Milk, Almond Milk, Coconut Milk, and 100% Fruit Juice and herbal tea.


• Others: Vinegar, Pickles, Gluten-Free Baking Chocolate, Gluten-Free Baking Soda, Gluten-Free Baking Powder and Olives.

Foods to Avoid

• All Wheat (Gluten) Wheat, Barley, Barley Malt, Rye, Spelt, Semolina, Graham Flour, Wheat Starch, Wheat Germ, Couscous, Bran, Kamut, Bulgur, Durum, Triticale, Oats? Oats are not guaranteed from cross contamination. Alcohol (contains gluten).


• All Animal Milks


• Peanuts (allergies?)


• Caffeinated Teas and Coffees. I prefer herbal tea.


• Pork (it is hard for the stomach to digest).


• Shellfish (allergies?)


• Sugar and Sugar Substitutes

My Favorite Gluten Free Foods

• Bolthouse Farms Smoothies (usually sold by the mixed salads at the grocery stores


• Amy's Gluten-Free, Non-Dairy Spinach Pizza


• Amy's Bowls, etc.


• Organic Bistro Whole Life Meals


• Alexia Sweet Potato Julienne Fries


• Perky's Crunchy Flax Cereal (they also have Rice Cereal)


• Nut-Thins Crackers I like the Pecan and Almond Crackers


• Jeannies Coconut Macaroons 


• Honey Gardens Raw Honey


• Rice Dream Original Rice Milk


• Imagine Chicken and Beef Stock/Broth


• Bob's Red Mill Flours, Xanthan Gum and Baking Products.


• OrganicVille Ketchup (Gluten-Free and Sugar-Free)


• Terra Chips


• LARABAR Snack Bars


• Crunchmaster Multi-Grain Crackers


• Udi's Gluten-Free Foods


• Jensen's Bread & Bakeries


• Namaste Gluten-Free Foods (mixes)


• Mixes From The Heartland Inc.

You can look at my store to see more examples of gluten-free foods.
Lisa's Amazon.com Store

Where to shop for gluten-free foods.

Grocery Stores

• Health Food Stores. Fred Meyer Nutrition Center, Whole Foods Market, Wild Oats, Trader Joe's, and New Season's Marketplace.


• Gluten-Free Markets, Specialty Stores and Bakeries.


• Farmer's Market and Co-oops.


• The Internet 

Check my "Resources" for more information on where to shop.
There are lots of gluten-free books and Internet sites that have great gluten-free recipes.

My other posts that are relevant to this post.
Gluten Free Recipes
Gluten Free Recipe Websites
Gluten-Free Flours, Binding Agents and Gluten
Gluten-free Baking Tips
Gluten-Free Breakfast and Snack Ideas
How I learned that I am Gluten Intolerant
Sweeteners

All the information that I have acquired over the years have been passed on to me by others, from the Internet, from my doctors and from my nature path. This is a accumulation of everything that I have learned over the years and the things that I have added to my website. It is all written in my own words.

Also I always like to reference these books:
"Prescription for Nutritional Healing"
"The Anti-Inflammation Diet and Recipe Book"
"The Acid-Alkaline Diet"
"The Gluten-Free Bible"
"Living Gluten-Free for Dummies"

I highly recommend that you find a support group, like this one:
Gluten Intolerance Group
Just click on your state to find your local support group.

Make sure your medications are gluten-free.
Gluten-Free Drugs
 
I have lots of resources listed under my "Resources" on the top left side of my website.
Lisa's Gluten Free Advice and Healthy Living

Well that is it. I hope it has helped you learn what you need to do to eat healthy and gluten free.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Take Care,
Lisa

Choosing Gluten Free Flours

Check out this great blog.
Simply Sugar and Gluten Free

She has started a topic about Gluten Free Flours.
I thought is was a great idea, so I thought I would share her blog with you.
Understanding and Choosing Gluten Free Flours Part 1
Understanding and Choosing Gluten Free Flours Part 2
Understanding and Choosing Gluten Free Flours Part 3
Understanding and Choosing Gluten Free Flours Part 4

When your done checking her blog out please come back to my website for more useful information.
Lisa's Gluten Free Advice and Healthy Living

Gluten Free Bread Review

I tried Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free Home Made Wonderful Bread Mix last night. It was very yummy. It does have sugar in it, in the form of evaporated cane juice. And it seems to stay nice and moist. It is not real dense like allot of other Gluten Free Bread's that I have tried so far.

I am getting to a funny part, which did not seem so funny at the time.
I was letting it cool on the counter top. I was busy on the computer and the next thing I know I look-up and my four year old had feed half of the bread to the dogs. Ohhhhhh. It was so good too. LOL. I will just have to get more later.

How many of you have funny stories like that about kids and dogs?
I would love to hear your stories.

I am going to make my home made chicken vegetable soup tonight. I will tell you how it turns out later. I will take a picture of it too to show to you.
It is very good.

Sweeteners

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All About Natural Sweeteners

Agave Syrup (Nectar)

One source consists primarily of 92% fructose and 8% glucose; another gives 56% fructose and 20% glucose. The extremely high content of fructose can trigger fructose malabsorption, metabolic syndrome, hypertriglyceridemia, decreased glucose tolerance, hyperinsulinemia, and accelerated uric acid formation. Low-carb diet advocate Dr. Michael Eades M.D. advises to "avoid it like death". Dr. Michael Eades MD - Agave Dr. Micheal Eades MD - Hyperinsulinemia and here is an article from Dr. Joseph Mercola who says that agave is far worse than high fructose corn syrup.

Brown Rice Syrup (Rice Syrup) Consists of 50%  soluble complex carbs, 45% maltose and 3% glucose. The glucose is absorbed into the bloodstream immediately, while maltose takes up one and half hours to to be digested, and the complex carbs take from two to three hours, providing a steady stream of energy.

Maple Syrup Sucrose is the most prevelant sugar in maple syrup. Has been used in baking, making candy, desserts or as a sugar source.

Stevia (Sweet Leaf, sweet leaf, sugarleaf or simply stevia) Stevia's taste has a slower onset and longer duration than that of sugar. It is a low-carbohydrate, low-sugar food alternative. Good for obesity and high blood pressure. Stevia has a negligible effect on blood glucose. It is a thousand times sweeter than sugar, so you only a very small amount.

Honey Produced by honey bees. Has no other properties other than honey from flowers. Pasteurized Honey It has been heated in a pasteurization process. In doing so reduces moisture level, destroys yeast cells and liquefies crystals in the honey. Excessive heat destroys the honey and effects the appearance, taste and fragrance.

Raw Honey Exists in the beehive or is extracted without adding heat. Raw Honey contains some pollen and may contain small particles of wax. Local allergy sufferers seek raw honey because it is thought to lessen the sensitivity to have fever.

Unfiltered Honey It is processed by very fine filtration under high pressure. It is very clear and has a longer shelf life. The heating process degrades certain qualities of the honey.

Xylitol Natural occurring sweetener, found in fruits and vegetables. It is roughly as sweet as sucrose with only two-thirds the food energy.

For more detailed information on these sweeteners look at:
Wikipedia - Sweeteners Wikipedia - Agave Wikipedia - Honey

I also found this great article on honey, Sugar Ah Honey Honey.

My Nature Path told me that I should use Honey, Stevia or Xylitol, since I am sensitive to all other forms of sweeteners. I prefer to use Raw Honey, myself.

Lisa's Gluten-Free Advice and Healthy Living

How I learned that I am Gluten Intolerant

I have went to Nature Path the last year, for over a year for my acid reflux/hietal hernia. The ladies there are very caring and fun to be around. I loved it there. They have helped me out allot. I had gotten the Hietal Hernia Surgery in August 2009, it has helped allot. I still have all my Food Allergies though.

I always feel better as long as I follow the Dr's advise.

First she told be to go on an Anti-Inflammatory Diet. The book is called "The Anti-Inflammation Diet and Recipe Book" Protect yourself and your family from Heart Disease, Arthritis, Diabetes, Allergies and More. by Jessica K. Black, N.D. I got this book from the Nature Path, but you can get anywhere. My nature path has also put me on natural supplements. And she told me to use organic foods. I have lost lots of weight following this diet plan. It's mostly vegetable, some meats and some fruit. No junk food. No sugar or wheat. Dr. has me doing a castor= oil pack. You put castor oil on a special cotton cloth, (lay down on the couch or your bed), then you lay the cloth on your stomach then plastic bag, then a towel, lastly a heating pad. Do that for about an hour. It is really soothing. It is a form of detox.

Before I followed this diet, I was following "The Acid-Alkaline Diet" for Optimum Health Restore your health by creating balance in your diet.
This book talks about eating alkaline foods and drinking alkaline water and staying away form acidy foods. Both of these books are very similar food wise.

The other thing I have done is NAET treatments. Here is a link: NAET Treatment I have a book posted on "My Favorite Books" about NAET.
It helps to rid allergies and other sensitivities, like food. Read up on it. It has helped me allot and then come back to my website for more information.
http://www.lisasglutenfree.com/

I have also followed the advise of  a book called "Prescription for Nutritional Healing"A practical A-Z Reference to drug-free remedies using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs and food supplements. By Phyllis A. Balch, CNC and James F. Balch, M.D.

These Books are located on my "I Recommend" page.
My nature path also did a food sensitivity test on me and discovered that I have several food sensitivities. Especially to: Dairy, Caffeine, Chocolate, Sugars, Wheat (and all Gluten's), Tomatoes, Potatoes and Corn.

I went to a Gluten Free Baking Class held at my Nature Path's office. The lady who was running the class gave us some very yummy treats that she had baked, they were Gluten Free and Sugar Free.

Here is a Great Gluten Free Book to start with, "The Gluten-Free Bible".

Here is a link to a webpage that talks about Gluten Sensitivity Symptoms.
Gluten Sensitivity Symptoms
Look at the symptoms to see if you might be Gluten Intolerant.

Please come back to my website for more information.
http://www.lisasglutenfree.com/  Thank-you

Gluten Free Breakfast and Snack Ideas

Breakfast Ideas
Gluten-Free, Low Carbohydrate and Low Glycemic Index Ideas

1) Apple slices dipped in almond butter
2) Apple with almond cheese slices (almond cheese can be found at Fred Meyers, Whole Foods or New Seasons)
3) Grainless Apple Pancakes
4) Cleanse shakes, Purification Shake Recipes or Breakfast in a Blender
5) Green Mix Protein Shake, Mix 1 scoop Greens First with 1 scoop Whey Pro Complete or 2 scoops Cleanse Shake.
6) Homemade Probiotics Yogurt
7) Handful of almonds with cucumbers or baby carrots
8) Chicken or Turkey Sausage with cucumber slices, grilled zucchini or other left over vegetables
9) Free Range Egg Omelet with spinach and tomato slices
10) Free Range hard or soft boiled eggs for a quick and easy breakfast.
11) Free Range scrambled eggs with guacamole salsa
12) To reduce the glycemic index of toast top with low glycemic index vegetables including mushrooms, asparagus, tomatoes or avocado

Snack Ideas
1) Fresh fruit, eat alone or with slices of almond cheese
2) Your favorite seeds and nuts (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, pecans, hazelnuts or almonds.
3) Sunflower crackers with cucumber slices or rice cake with zucchini and alfalfa sprouts
4) Crunchy Granola
5) Rice cakes, rye crackers, topped with avocado, almond butter, alfalfa sprouts, cucumber slices, Hummus or almond cheese.
6) Make a fruit smoothie with Protein Powder..
7) Fresh Vegetable Sticks with Tahini, Hummus, guacamole or almond butter.
8) Whole grain muffins, cookies or cakes made as wholesome as possible.
9) Gazpacho Soup
10) Millet Pudding
11) Gluten Free Almond cheese garlic bread
12) Free Range hard boiled eggs are a protein source.
13) Grated fresh coconut and grated carrots with vegetable sticks or healthy crackers, etc.
14) Chickpea crunches or Soybean nuts. Soak and cook legumes, spread on cookie sheet, brush with olive oil or butter and sprinkle with natural seasonings and herbs. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees F.
15) Banana Chunks rolled in powered carob and or grated coconut.
16) Nut Butter Carob Balls or Halvah.

Other Ideas
1) Gluten Free Pancakes with applesauce
2) Crunchy Granola with Probiotics Yogurt
3) Millet Bread, Brown Rice Bread or Multi-Seed gluten-free bread with almond butter.
Some of these breads can be found at Fred Meyers in the nutrition center or at Whole Foods or New Seasons. For a more balanced meal eat with a Greens Mix Protein Shake.
4) Walrus Bread, Brown Bean Bread, Sandwich Bread with Almond Butter.
5) Probiotics Yogurt mixed with Crunchy Granola
6) Quinoa or brown rice porridge. For sweetness and some stewed apple, a few raisins and a sprinkle of cinnamon to quinoa or brown rice. Top with soy, rice or almond milk.

Gluten Free Baking Tips

1) Bake thoroughly

2) Cool Completely before storing

3) Keep equipment and work surfaces clean

4) Use parchment paper for sticky products

5) Xanthan Gum is worth the purchase; a little goes a long way!

6) Yeast Breads:
Need only one rising in the pan they will bake in; also use less flour, soupy batter.
Ingredients should be room temperature except for water which should be lukewarm, 110 degrees or less; too hot it kills the yeast, too cold the yeast won't activate.
Adding extra protein in the form of eggs, egg substitutes, or milk solids help the yeast work in yeast breads as does cider vinegar.

7) Replacing sugar with honey, use about half the amount of honey; consider extra flour to balance liquid characteristic of honey.

8) Honey is a natural preservative and baked goods containing it will last longer before turning moldy.

9) Gluten Free baked goods freeze well.

10) Mixes can be worth the investment for time saved and a successful finished product.

11) Flour blends give a better result.

12) Some people taste the "bean" in bean flours.

13) "Plan your work and work your plan"

14) Converting recipes: Use a blend of gluten free flours to replace wheat flour, and 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum for one batch of muffins, cookies, quick breads; and extra leavening like aluminum-free baking powder or soda up to 1 tsp. per batch of baked goods.

15) Bake at a lower temperature for a longer time to ensure shelf life.

16) Store products in the refrigerator to ensure shelf life.

17) Label storage containers in a consistent but different manner than products containing gluten.

18) Experiment and try to have fun; it's a new adventure and you will feel better eventually if you get the gluten out of your system.

Gluten Free Flours and Binding Agents

Gluten Free Flours

Almond Meal Flour

Amaranth Flour

Brown Rice Flour

Buckwheat Flour

Garbanzo Bean Flour

Millet Flour

Potato Starch

Quinoa Flour

Sorghum Flour

Soy Flour

Tapioca Flour/Starch

Arrowroot Flour

Teff Flour

Binding Agents

Arrowroot

Cornstarch

Guar Gum

Potato Starch

Tapioca Flour or Starch

Xanthan Gum

Gluten (to Avoid)

Wheat

Barley

Barley Malt

Rye

Spelt

Semolina

Graham Flour

Wheat Starch

Wheat Germ

Couscous

Bran

Kamut

Bulgur

Durum

Triticale
Oats ?  Oats are not guaranteed from cross contamination. 

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