Gluten Free Quick & Easy

HOW I JUMPSTARTED MY SUMMER SLIMDOWN

Posted by on May 20, 2013 in General, Gluten Free Quick & Easy, Nutrition News, Sugar and Food Addiction, Wellness Recipes | Comments Off

Do you want to know how I jumpstarted my summer slimdown? I started with my 5 Day Sugar Cleanse Group on May 6 and then I followed the whole food SUGAR  REHAB RECIPES and I feel GREAT! I am sharing all my ideas on the next 5 Day Sugar Cleanse TeleGroup starting June 3 and sharing my recipes and lifestyle tips that I use in my own life. Space is limiteds to 15 people! Start YOUR Summer Slimdown Jumpstart by emailing me at email@drkarenwolfe.org Cost is only $99 and that includes your food for 5 days and all the recipes, meal plans, videos, Facebook Group Support and MUCH MORE!! DEADLINE TO...

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SUGAR REHAB

Posted by on May 13, 2013 in Gluten Free Quick & Easy, New Book, Nutrition News, Self-Care, Wellness Recipes | Comments Off

SUGAR REHAB

Sugar rehab here I come! Many of you know I am passionate about sugar addiction and I am excited to tell you I am embarking on a 3 week SUGAR Rehab Program. Last week was the  5 DAY sugar detox and today is Day 1 of  Sugar Rehab where I am learning some new recipes and focusing on REAL FOOD so I can keep the sugar cravings away. Last week was the cleanse and it worked beautifully to remove sugar cravings and put me in a state of craving healthy food. Now it is time to re introduce yummy, healthy, recipes. I will blog each day for the next 2 weeks about some of my new  favorite...

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GREAT GREEN SALAD RECIPE

Posted by on Mar 24, 2013 in Gluten Free Quick & Easy, Nutrition News, Wellness Recipes | 0 comments

GREAT GREEN SALAD RECIPE

I love this GREAT GREEN SALAD RECIPE. It is easy and yummy! -large bowl of your favorite greens (spinach, collards, spring mix, etc.) -1-2 tablespoons flax seed oil or olive oil -1-2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar -juice of ½ lemon or the whole thing -1-2 handfuls of  baby tomatoes -a sprinkle of sunflower seeds -salt, pepper or spice to taste Get the biggest bowl you can find and fill it until almost overflowing with whatever greens float your boat. I used spinach, romaine/red leaf and collards. Then put the flax oil (or oil of your choice), lemon and vinegar. Massage greens until they...

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2013 is International Year of Quinoa

Posted by on Jan 31, 2013 in General, Gluten Free Quick & Easy, New Book, Nutrition News, Sugar and Food Addiction | 0 comments

2013 is International Year of Quinoa

The United Nations has declared that 2013 is International Year of Quinoa. This versatile grain is an excellent source of low glycemic carbohydrates and protein and is rich in B vitamins and minerals including iron, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc. It is also gluten free and a great alternative to other grains on our supermarket shelves … Known as the “golden grain of the Incas,” quinoa hails from the Andes where it has been a perennial staple (think 3,000 to 4,000 years and was held sacred by the Incas. During the Spanish conquest of South America, Europeans scorned the golden...

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Are Your Hidden Food Allergies Making you Sick (and fat)?

Posted by on Jan 20, 2013 in General, Gluten Free Quick & Easy, New Book, Nutrition News, Self-Care | 0 comments

Are Your Hidden Food Allergies Making you Sick (and fat)?

I was writing a section about inflammation for my  book today and I felt compelled to write about my recent experience with food sensitivity. On researching the topic I found that foods as common as tomatoes and corn and bread can trigger cravings and lead to over eating and other physical symptoms. My husband and I had blood testing done for food sensitivity and it was amazing how many foods showed up! Steve was found to be gluten sensitive and his digestive issues have really improved since he has followed a low gluten diet Common symptoms of food sensitivity include · fatigue ·...

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Gluten 101 – The Elimination Diet

Posted by on Jul 23, 2012 in Gluten Free Quick & Easy, Karen Cooks, Nutrition News, Self-Care, Sugar and Food Addiction, Wellness Recipes | 0 comments

While testing can help identify gluten sensivity, the only way you will know if this is really a problem for you is to eliminate all gluten for a short period of time (2 to 4 weeks) and see how you feel. Get rid of the following foods: Gluten (barley, rye, oats, spelt, kamut, wheat, triticale–see www.celiac.com for a complete list of foods that contain gluten, as well as often surprising and hidden sources of gluten.) Hidden sources (soup mixes, salad dressings, sauces, as well as lipstick, certain vitamins, medications, stamps and envelopes you have to lick, and even Play-Doh.) For this...

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