Finding Wheat Free, Dairy Free Recipes

By Chad R Hines 

Luckily for those with food allergies or intolerance, there are many different wheat free, dairy free recipes to choose from. There are a wide variety of websites to choose from, and if you want the best selection, then the internet should be your first choice to go to. There are many different retail outlets that have provide a wealth of recipes, as well as helpful tips and advice about your allergens, or even lifestyle choice. If you have some kind of disease like Celiac Disease, where your body can't process gluten, there are even websites to help you deal with this in the best way possible.

 If you want to find wheat free, diary free recipes, a good place to start looking for cookbooks is on Amazon.

They have an assortment of different products to choose from, many of these are quite reasonably priced, considering the subject matter.

If you are just looking for wheat free, dairy free recipes, almost any website that is about food allergens, or people with special diets, have some recipes. You can find recipes for just about any kind of dish or dessert you can think of, and some of these are absolutely free to download onto your computer. It is important to know though that there is a difference between wheat free diary free recipes and gluten free recipes. A wheat free diet and recipes just leave out wheat flour, or products made from wheat. Gluten free means all products that contain gluten, including wheat, but also oats, barley, or even rye, because these also contain gluten.

Some websites are designed specifically for these kinds of recipes, but other contain information about a bunch of different special diets. These may include recipes for diabetics, low carbohydrates, no sugar, and even ones for people who can't eat eggs. One of the best sites for people who have to cut out wheat and dairy products in their diet might even consider looking up Vegan websites. Vegans are strict vegetarians, and prefer eating fresh fruits, raw or lightly cooked vegetables, legumes, as well as seeds and nuts. While you may not appreciate their total lifestyle, they do have some very good books on wheat and dairy free meal preparations, and recipes for healthy eating.

If you find that you have to look for wheat free, dairy free recipes, you are not alone, there are many people with allergens to these foods. Three out of four people have an intolerance to dairy products, one in three have a yeast sensitivity, and one in seven have some kind of gluten intolerance. It is estimated that 1 out of 100 people have at least some kind of intolerance or allergy to food in one form or another, and if you have some kind of gastrointestinal disorder if you eat certain foods, you may be one of them.

Chad Hines was diagnosed with Celiac Sprue when I was just 7 years old! After starting a few gluten-free and Celiac websites and blogs, Chad began to understand the frustration and confusion that happens upon being diagnosed with Celiac. In addition, he saw the many questions that individuals have when they are first diagnosed. That's why Chad wanted to create an online community where gluten-free individuals from around the world could gather to ask questions and share information, stories and recipes with one another! Chad is on the Board of Directors for the Celiac Disease Foundation and helps the CDF raise Celiac awareness in any way that I can.
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Fat Burning Foods and Recipes - Eat and Stay Thin!

By Andrew N Carter 
What's the fun in dieting when all you are allowed to eat is rabbit food? Its no wonder we never stick to our diets! Wouldn't it be great if we were allowed to eat as much as we wanted, but not pick up any weight? Or better still, lose some of it!

Here are some great fat burning foods and recipes that will allow you to eat when you feel hungry, but will also help boost your metabolism so that you're losing stubborn belly fat at the same time.

I know you're probably keen to get to the recipes (we all know how tough it can be to think of what's for dinner every night!), but let us start by discussing the kind of fat burning foods you can incorporate into your snacks and meals. Try and include one or two of these foods in every meal and you will be moving one step closer to your ideal weight.

Fat Burning Foods

1. Beans. There, I said it. I know beans aren't everybody's favorite food (well, not mine anyway), so I thought I would get it out of the way first. Beans contain plenty of protein and fibre, so they are great for building muscle and the fibre helps prevent your body from absorbing fat. Of course, the more muscle you build, the faster you will be burning fat too. The more muscle mass you have, the more calories your body needs to burn to sustain the muscles. Building muscle mass is therefore a great way to get your body burning fat naturally.


2. Eggs are also packed with muscle building protein, which is why eggs are a favorite food for body builders. Eggs also contain B12 which destroys fat cells.


3. Dairy products contain calcium - also great for boosting metabolism. Low fat cheese and milk contains plenty of calcium and carbohydrates which also help to keep your body from storing fat. Some people advise only using skim milk, but most dietitians will tell you that not all fat is bad for you and recommend low fat milk rather than skim milk.


4. Green Vegetables provide your body with the nutrients it needs to keep healthy and stay thin. Steam your vegetables to keep them crisp and help retain all those fat burning nutrients. Oh, and try not to drown your lettuce in salad dressing, as that would defeat the purpose of eating them in the first place! If you want a little dressing on your salad, use the light dressings or drizzle some olive oil over the top of your salads.


5. Wholegrain cereal and oatmeal is a great breakfast option. It contains fibre and complex carbohydrates, and it satisfies your hunger quicker so you don't eat more than you should.


6. Olive oil is a far better option than regular cooking oil which contains too much fat for our liking. Simply replacing your regular cooking oil with olive oil will give you a much healthier meal, and your cholesterol levels will be kept in check.


7. Lean meat such as lean beef, chicken, pork and turkey are natural additions to this list thanks to the much needed muscle building protein they add to your diet. Turkey and skinless chicken breasts are probably the best metabolism boosting, muscle building foods you can eat.


8. Fish is said to be great brain food, but has fat burning benefits as well. Salmon is high in Omega 3 content which lowers your leptin levels and helps burn calories. Tuna contains muscle building protein, and sardines are a body building favorite because of their high levels of protein and fish oil - another awesome fat burner.

Fat Burning Recipes
Having the ingredients is one thing, but putting them together to create a great tasting, fat burning meal can be a daunting task. These 3 fat burning recipes prove that eating healthily does not necessarily have to be a boring, tasteless dining experience.

1. Turkey Meatloaf
Ingredients:

• 1 package of lean ground turkey meat
• pinch of sea salt
• 1/2 cup spinach
• 6 chopped walnuts
• 1 cup chopped spinach
• 1 bunch of chopped scallions
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 packet of buttermilk hidden valley mix
• 1 tbl. of organic ketchup

Instructions:
Mix all of the ingredients (except the ketchup) together in a bowl until thoroughly combined with the meat. Place in a baking pan and pat down, then spread ketchup on top.
Place in the oven at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
For the last few minutes, switch to broil so that the top gets a nice golden brown finish.

2. Cabbage Soup
Ingredients:

• 5 carrots, chopped
• 3 onions, chopped
• 2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid
• 1 large head cabbage, chopped
• 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
• 1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
• 2 quarts tomato juice
• 2 green bell peppers, diced
• 10 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth

Instructions:
Place the carrots, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, green beans, peppers, and celery into a large pot. Add onion soup mix, tomato juice, beef broth, and enough water to cover the vegetables. Simmer until vegetables are tender.

3. Tuna Salad
Ingredients:

• Spice
• Salt
• Pepper
• 4oz Tuna
• 2 tsp Olive Oil
• Mesculin Greens
• Red Onions
• 1 tbl Balsamic Vinegar

Instructions:
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and coat the tuna on both sides. Place one tablespoon of olive oil in a pan and sear each side on medium heat. In a bowl, throw in the lettuce, onions, balsamic, and olive oil and toss together.

Cut tuna in thin slices and place on salad.

These are just 3 examples of how anybody can make great tasting meals using fat burning foods. Your meals do not necessarily need to be extravagant or even expensive. Use the list of foods in the list above, and try to incorporate 2 or 3 of these ingredients into your meals every day.

For more fun weight loss tips like these on how to get rid of stubborn belly fat, go ahead and visit my blog at http://www.stubbornbellyfat.net and have a browse!
Until next time...

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Bakeless Healthy Dessert Recipes

By Ms CiCi 

There are multiple reasons why a chef might want to go the no bake dessert route, summer heat being just one of them. Luckily there are plenty of delicious and healthy options. From the fruity to the creamy, there is no shortage of easy dessert options and dessert recipes to be found.
Healthy doesn't need to mean boring. And even some traditionally decadent desserts can be converted into easy, healthy no bake dessert recipes. Tiramisu is one example. A classic Italian recipe, Tiramisu calls for layers of cookies dipped in espresso and cream. While the original recipe uses mascarpone cheese and egg yolks in the cream, there are multiple low fat versions.

 For example a 16 ounce cartoon of low fat cream cheese, a 16 ounce container of low fat Greek yogurt or sour cream and about a quarter cup of low fat milk can substitute the mascarpone and egg. Sugar is still added but even with 3/4 cup sugar the final dessert contains much fewer calories than the original. A spoonful of vanilla extract adds additional flavor.

Once the cream is ready all that's left is to lightly dip ladyfinger cookies into espresso and layer the damp cookies with the reduced calorie cream. The top layer of Tiramisu should be cream and for a decorative touch chocolate powder or shaved chocolate flakes can be added to adorn it. Then all that's left is to let the Tiramisu chill for a couple hours before serving. This easy dessert is a crowd pleaser and those enjoying it need not ever know that any calories have been cut.

Sundaes are another easy dessert option that can easily be transformed. To cut calories on this dessert, use low fat frozen yogurt or low fat ice cream. Then comes the toppings, which is where a clever cook can sneak in healthy ingredients. Fruit such as berries, bananas, and raisins are both tasty and full of vitamins. Nuts are another valuable and popular guilt free ingredient. Rather than using conventional chocolate syrup, pureed fruit is a sweet substitute. The finished dessert is full of antioxidants and vitamins, and yet is as delicious as the traditional version.

While those are just a couple dessert recipe suggestions, there are plenty more no bake dessert recipes to be found. And most no bake desserts can be customized to be healthier, no matter how indulgent the original recipes are.

Ms. CiCi is and has been a strong advocate for utilizing homeopathics and other natural products to achieve utmost results toward a healthy lifestyle. Ms. CiCi is an active adviser on the Trustee Board for Agape Essentials LLC. You are invited to visit Agape Esssentials website for some great money saving natural weight loss diet supplements that really do WORK! - http://www.agape-essentials.com

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