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Chocolate Pecan Turtles
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Is a Gluten Free Diet Right for You?
Is a Gluten Free Diet Right for You? Gluten free diets are all the rage, and health and fitness experts commonly recommend a gluten free lifestyle. More and more manufacturers are creating “gluten free” foods. With all of this attention, you may be wondering if a gluten free diet is right for you. Let’s talk about a few signs that it may be a good idea and answer a few questions for you about the diet. Frequent Digestive Problems Gluten is a group of proteins found in grains such as wheat, barley, and rye. It plays a crucial role in giving foods their structure and texture; that’s what gives really…
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Healthy Energy Bars – Everything You Wanted to Know About Nutrition Bars
Everything You Wanted to Know About Nutrition Bars With so many nutrition bars claiming wholesomeness, how do you know which ones are good choices and which ones are basically junk food in a pretty wrapper? With so many choices, how do you know which are the healthy energy bars? Continue reading to learn more about which protein bars you should buy and which you are best to avoid. What to Look for in Protein Bars Most protein bars have about 150 to 270 calories. Healthy energy bars and quality protein bars usually have seven or more grams of protein along with three or more grams of fiber. Lastly, healthy protein…
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Gluten Free Cinnamon Cranberry Orange Bread
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Becoming Gluten Free
Becoming Gluten Free Me So many people have concerns about how gluten affects them. I hear from many of them, and one of the threads that comes through all the time is how confusing it all is. They’d like to reduce or eliminate gluten, but they don’t know who or what to believe and where to begin. To that end, I am teaching a simple two module course that will help answer questions and clear up a lot of this confusion. I call the course, “Becoming Gluten Free Me”, and I’ve designed it to help you understand and more importantly to take action! It will begin in April, and I…
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Chia Pudding – delicious and easy to make!
When you hear the words “Chia Pudding”, what do you think? Probably few of you associate the words with something really tasty, but I have a surprise for you today. In just a few minutes, you can make a delicious, refreshing chia pudding that is actually good for you! Did you know chia seeds help reduce high blood pressure? They do, and that’s just one more great reason to try this quick and easy dessert. Here’s the video to show you how, and the recipe is in the recipe section on my website, http://ThinStrongHealthy.com [canvakala-video src=”https://youtu.be/FnnS-cshYSs” width=”960″ height=”640″] Remember you can adjust the xylitol, vanilla and cocoa (if you…
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Gluten Free Flatbread – it’s easy and delicious to make!
Gluten Free Flatbread If you’re trying to reduce or go gluten free, a quick and easy way to make a delicious gluten free flatbread is just the thing to add to your diet! Check out this series of videos that you can also find on my YouTube channel to see how easy it is to find a gluten free alternative to bread! You can put it together in less than 10 minutes and then into the oven until it’s ready to eat! Couldn’t be easier! Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 You can get the recipe for my socca above. It’s in the recipe section of the menu bar. I…
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The Truth about Gluten Free – are all gluten free products good for you?
What is the Truth about Gluten Free? If you’re wondering what is the truth about gluten free, I want to introduce you to Dr. Mark Hyman, one of my favorite health gurus. In fact, he is largely responsible for my freedom from the depression that haunted me for decades. In addition, I lost 20 pounds without dieting. A nice surprise! I received an article from Dr. Hyman that I absolutely have to share with you. In it, he says: “Sugar and flour are THE main reason we get sick and fat. They form the root cause of our obesity epidemic and most chronic diseases, sucking the life out of our people and…
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Flourless Brownie Recipe… You won’t even leave a crumb behind!
Flourless Brownie Recipe Did you know brownies were created here in the U.S. at the end of the 19th century? I used to love brownies and miss them as a chocolaty treat these days. I just found this flourless brownie recipe from Sugar-Free Mom (picture is above) that I am going to try and wanted to share. The only change I will make is to use 72% Chocolate I buy from Trader Joe’s and eliminate the stevia which I don ‘t use. Here’s the recipe below…Let me know if you make any changes and how you like it! Helping You Achieve Major Wellness in Your Life! Cheryl Major, CNWC …
