How to be Gluten Free Naturally

With so many people being gluten free these days, companies are beginning to catch on and create g.f. packaged foods, full of junk that does not belong in the human body.

Now I'm not vegan, paleo, or anything like that, I'm just gluten free and mostly dairy free, but I still believe it is important to feed our bodies whole, real foods. It might be easier to pick up a package of granola bars off the shelf of the grocery store, but in the long run? Your body will thank you for choosing an apple and peanut butter, or something like that instead.

So below, I'm going to list some gluten free foods that are just naturally g.f. please note that I am not a doctor or certified nutritionist, and I'm not recommending that anyone go gluten free. This is for the many people who are gluten free, but would like to remove packaged foods from their diet.

Milk.                    
Yoghurt

Cheese

Butter

Fruit

Vegetables

Rice

Potatoes

Corn

Quinoa

Certified G.F. Oats

Eggs

Chicken

Beef

Pork

Lamb

Salmon

Tilapia

Codfish

Shellfish

Catfish

Vinegar

Coconut oil

Olive oil

Honey

Agave

Maple syrup

Cocoa powder

Nut butters

Nuts

Coffee

Tea

Please note also that you should always double check each item listed here to see if it really is g.f. because sometimes there can be a glutenful product in a place you least expect it.

Hope this has helped you! This is not EVERYTHING that's g.f., So be sure to explore your options around you!

<3 Danielle

Caramel Date and Nut Bars

Hey All,

I made us a treat! Last summer, I wouls buy boxes and boxes of LaraBars, spending tons of money. I'd seen recipes for homemade ones on Pinterest, so I figured I should give it a whirl! They were SO GOOD. Of course I didn't follow any of the recipes I found. I never do follow recipes; they're so restricting! I hope you enjoy these as much as I did!

Caramel Date and Nut Bars

1packed cup unsweetened, pitted dates

1cup walnuts

1 1/2 tsp. Caramel extract

1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract

Pulse nuts and dates in food processor go desired consistency. Add extracts and give another few pulses to incorporate. Spread into a wax paper-lined loaf pan, an pop in the freezer for twenty minutes. Cut into six bars*.  Store in refrigerator.

*I individually wrap each bar in plastic wrap.

Seriously, try them!

~~{~@ Dani