Gluten-Free Blog Posts
Welcome to our gluten-free blog, where every post is written by your gluten-free coach to help you on your journey toward a healthier, more vibrant lifestyle. Whether you’re a seasoned gluten-free connoisseur or just embarking on this dietary path, our blog is your compass, offering a wealth of tips, recipes, and insightful information.
The Benefits Of A Gluten-Free Meal Plan For Beginners
Having a gluten-free meal plan for beginners isn't like the meal planning you often would think about. You write down a list of 7 different breakfasts, lunches, and dinners on a fancy printout you found on Pinterest. Then it sits there for the week because you are suddenly overwhelmed with how much time is...
Simple Recipe Ideas For Your Gluten-Free Meal Plan
One thing we quickly learned in our gluten-free journey is the power of having a meal plan. Having that plan can ensure we always have a gluten-free option for dinner, aren't struggling to find something quick to eat, and aren't running out the door for fast food. The hard part is finding gluten-free meal plan...
Tasty Gluten-Free Recipes For Summer to Enjoy This Season
Summer is here, the kids are ready to eat us out of the house and home, and there is no better time to revamp your meal plan. I often find that my tastes change with the season, depending on the availability of fruits and vegetables. This time of the year is no exception; the opportunities to cook new things are...
How To Stay Hydrated In The Summer Heat: The Ultimate Guide
With the Summer solstice just a few days away, we should focus on answering the question of how to stay hydrated in Summer. Staying hydrated is more important than ever as the heat is quickly picking up. Spending any time outside in the sweltering heat can quickly deplete your body’s water reserves, leading to...
Gluten-Free Fourth of July Recipes
The Fourth of July is a time for fireworks, fun, and of course, delicious food. Planning a holiday menu might be daunting if you're just starting your gluten-free journey. Guess what? It doesn't have to be! I pulled together the best gluten-free Fourth of July recipes that will make your Independence Day both...
Gluten-Free Travel Essentials: What You Need to Know Before You Go
Following a gluten-free lifestyle can be challenging enough at home, let alone when you're on the road. But don't worry—I've got a secret for you. The key to staying gluten-free on vacation? It's all about the habits that we are building. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how to maintain a gluten-free diet while...
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Gluten-Free Snacks for Summer [20 Gluten-Free Snack Ideas]
Summer is here, and with it comes to the challenge of keeping our kids—and ourselves—well-fed with snacks that are not only tasty but also gluten-free. Whether you're new to the gluten-free lifestyle or just looking for fresh ideas, I've got you. Let's dive into some gluten-free snacks that will make your summer...
Stress and The Gluten-Free Diet
As busy moms, we all have stress, whether our kids arebabies or in high school or college and beyond. One thing that we often overlook is stress and the gluten-free diet. When starting your gluten-free diet, it's easy to focus on finding new recipes, creating meal plans, and learning to read ingredients....
It’s Celiac Awareness Month: Here’s Why You Should Care
Did you know that May is Celiac Awareness Month? It's a month dedicated to sharing more insight on celiac disease and the gluten-free lifestyle. Depending on how you got to this blog, you might think, "Why should I care?" Hang around because we will talk about why this month matters more than you think....
Cross Contamination and the Gluten-Free Diet
As someone who was thrown headfirst into the gluten-free diet without any nutrition background, I know how overwhelming it can be to navigate the ins and outs of gluten-free living, especially as a busy mom. There is an important topic that is often overlooked when you are first starting your journey:...
Gluten-Free Grill Season is Here With Hawaiian Chicken Burgers
Grill season is here, and I’m so excited. Any gluten-free recipe is much better when the grill is involved, and I’m ready for a summer of grilling. This recipe is fun to try, and it’s the perfect way to (almost) kick off summer: Hawaiian Chicken Burgers. Add this recipe to your gluten-free meal plan for next...
Simple Homemade Guacamole: A Delicious Addition to Your Gluten-Free Diet
As part of my gluten-free diet, any type of Mexican food seems to be a go-to. Now that we are moving into fresh fruits and vegetables season here in the midwest, the amount of homemade guacamole in my house is a little bit nuts… but so good. Why Guacamole? Here’s a secret: avocados are the superheroes of the...
How to Commit to Your Gluten-Free Diet as a Busy Mom
I totally get it; life as a busy mom is chaotic (at best), and sticking to a gluten-free diet can feel like just one more thing added to your plate. Don’t worry; it’s time to take the chaos out of one aspect of your life. Today, I will load you up with tips and help you start committing to your gluten-free diet....
Gluten-Free Waffle Recipe
When we first had to swap out gluten in our household, the meal that I had the hardest time accepting had to go was Saturday morning waffles. They had been a staple on our weekends for years. I couldn’t find a gluten-free waffle recipe as good as our favorite gluten-filled waffles. After a year or two of giving...
Gluten-Free Meatballs: An Easy Recipe For Busy Moms
As a gluten-free coach and busy mom, one of the biggest requests I find in my DMs is, “I need easy recipes that everyone in the family will eat.” On those busy days when I need something quick to throw together, these homemade gluten-free meatballs are it. Bonus: ¾ of our house actually likes meatballs. The Best...
7 Must-Know Dining Out Gluten-Free Tips for Busy Moms
As you begin your gluten-free journey, there are many steps to take. One of the biggest is dining out gluten-free without accidentally eating gluten. Don't worry, I've got your back! As a gluten-free nutrition coach and fellow busy mom, I understand the struggles all too well. In this blog post, I'll share with...
Southwest Stuffed Peppers
Sometimes, we love a traditional recipe around here, but there are some that just taste better with a twist. A handful of recipes have been on our go-to list for 10-plus years, and Southwest Stuffed Peppers is one of them. Why Southwest Stuffed Peppers Are Great One of the things I love about this recipe is that...
Gluten-Free Cookbooks | My Top 5 Favorites
One quick look through Amazon will turn up hundreds of gluten-free cookbooks. However, with so many options and only so much budget, it's hard to decide what type of cookbook will serve you best in your gluten-free lifestyle. Lots of people question my love of cookbooks. However, despite all the digital options...
Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning
It's always Taco Tuesday in our house, especially as a gluten-free family. Tacos are an easy go-to meal when you're looking for something gluten-free that most of the family will like. You can also eat them as nachos, tacos, sweet peppers, enchiladas, etc. You've got options. Something that you will quickly...
How to Make Homemade Gluten-Free Spaghetti Sauce
A few years ago, my mom and I started canning tomatoes to enjoy throughout the Winter. With 15 quarts of tomatoes in my basement (the first year), I quickly hunted for recipes to make with tomatoes. At the time, we ate spaghetti a few times a month, and I knew there was a healthier way than the store-bought,...
10-Minute Gluten-Free Meatloaf
Sometimes, you need a quick and easy dinner to throw together that cooks while you help with homework, clean the kitchen, or tackle other aspects of life. This easy gluten-free meatloaf is your answer for a quick win and filling dinner. Here's the thing about meatloaf. Not only is it filling but you can pair it...
Gluten-Free Grocery Shopping for Beginners: Your Starter Guide
After being told you need to remove gluten from your diet, it's not uncommon to walk into a grocery store and burst into tears. At least that's what I did. 5 years and a nutrition certification later I'm here to help break down gluten-free grocery shopping for beginners. What is Gluten? Before you go grocery...
Why Do People Criticize Gluten-Free Diets?
In recent years, the gluten-free diet has had a weird reputation; people either understand or they don't. So why do people criticize gluten-free diets? In the early 2000s, gluten-free became popular as a weight loss diet. People were removing gluten from their lives and realizing they were losing weight. From...
Gluten-Free Valentine’s Day Treats
Just because you don't eat gluten doesn't mean you can't enjoy some gluten-free Valentine's Day treats. In my eBook Going Gluten-Free: Handling the Holidays, we talk about how to approach any holiday season while maintaining your gluten-free lifestyle. The easiest way to handle it, is to go in with a plan. Using...
10 Types of Gluten-Free Pasta
Gluten-free pasta isn't as awful as it sounds. There is this common misconception that when you go gluten-free, you have to give up all of your favorite carbs, such as bread, pasta, cookies, and more. That's false! In the gluten-free community, we love pasta! Just because you can't enjoy gluten anymore doesn't...
Is it Gluten-Free? A Step-by-Step Guide to Reading Labels
"Is it gluten-free?" is a question you will find yourself asking with almost everything you pick up at the grocery store or when eating out as you begin your gluten-free lifestyle. As a society, we rely on gluten a lot more than one would think. Gluten can be found in virtually everything so unless you're...
Thinking Positively About Your Gluten-Free Lifestyle
Something that is often not talked about when shifting to a gluten-free lifestyle is the mental battle. All of a sudden, the foods you are used to eating are off-limits, you're scared to "get glutened," and you realize this might be a lifetime change. That's a lot to deal with while trying to learn it all. I...
30 Easy Recipes For Thanksgiving Leftovers
As we host Thanksgiving in our house, the one thing we made sure of this year is that we will have leftovers to go around. It's one of my favorite days of the year, and I look forward to all of the recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers that come in the days after Thanksgiving. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing...
The Problem With Weekly Meal Kits & The Gluten-Free Diet
Over the last five years, weekly meal kits have become a highly promoted item on social media. Influencers offer you their Home Chef code, telling you how much time and money it saves, and even offer a week of meals free. In theory, meal-planning kits are a great idea. They should help busy moms with meal plans...
What’s The Difference Between Meal Planning & Meal Prepping
When thinking about eating healthier, meal planning can seem daunting. However, a lot of the time it's because we are thinking of meal prepping, you know with the fancy containers. When in reality, there is a big difference between meal planning and meal prepping. Both have a time and place, but you can start...
How Does Meal Planning Save You Money?
Meal planning is great for saving time and sanity, but how does meal planning save you money? Let's answer that question right now with not one but five ways meal planning can save you money. How Does Meal Planning Save You Money? Having a plan for your meals each week can make a big difference in your overall...
Meal Planning For The Week
With two weeks left of sports, meal planning for the week is still very focused on keeping it simple in this house. Something that gets twisted so easily is that "meal planning is complicated". Meal planning doesn't have to be complicated. Feeding your family dinner should not be a task that takes a lot of time...
3 Simple Ways To Find New Gluten-Free Recipes
We all know the gluten-free recipe struggle: you want to cook something delicious and nutritious, but finding recipes your family will eat can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. However, it doesn't have to be that complicated. There are many more recipes out there than you think, and instead of...
Holiday Weekend Detoxes Are Overrated
Today, we're diving into a topic that stirs up quite the debate – holiday weekend detoxes after a weekend of gluten. It's a love-hate relationship for many, and rightly so. Detoxes have gained popularity, specifically, those you can buy online without a prescription or recommendation from a healthcare...
Adding Vegetables Into Your Meals Daily Using The Best Self Method
Eating healthy often means building the habit of adding vegetables into your meals. By definition, habit means a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up. There are many theories out there that habits take 21 days to solidify; however, according to research on average,...
The Cycle of Nutrition On and Off Your Plate
There is a cycle of nutrition, and it isn't just about food. As a nutrition coach, I often find that when someone comes to me to “eat healthier” they are surprised to find that I won't just write up a meal plan. To be fair, I’m not a registered dietician so I can’t legally write meal plans… but that’s beside the...
Inflammatory Foods – What Are They and How Do They Affect Your Overall Health?
Maybe you’ve heard the words “inflammatory foods” before; maybe you haven’t. More so than normal lately, I’m hearing the words “gut health, inflammation, heal your gut, etc” It’s not a bad thing. We all should be doing it. However, if you aren’t planning on making healthier nutrition choices, no amount of...
The Difference Between a Diet vs Lifestyle… And Why You Need to Consider Both
Today’s podcast will be a little different than what we normally do. Usually, I record by myself and upload it later. However, I recently started a new community called Healthy Mom Lifestyle, where we are ditching the “hot girl” trend and focusing on building a healthy lifestyle for ourselves and our families....
Wellness Shots: Is This Trend Good For Your Health?
Ahhhh, TikTok trends, quite often, are the bane of my existence. However, the wellness shot is a trend I think is worth talking about a little bit more. For starters, what is this wellness shot trend? All over TikTok and Instagram, you might see women dancing and taking a shot (out of a shot glass) of what looks...
The Purpose of Protein | Knowing When To Increase Your Protein & How To Do So
This week we are continuing our series of 10 reasons your diet isn’t working. This week we will answer the question, “are you eating enough protein?” I could give you a long definition of what proteins are and what they do, but in simple forms, protein is one of our three macro nutrients and it is required to...
The Benefits of Organic vs. Non Organic Food
No, I’m not going to tell you that you have to eat all organic all the time, but I do want to talk about the benefits of organic food this week. Depending on where you are on your health (and life) journey, there is a balance that needs to be had. We have a few more things to chat about first so let's dive in....
Love Your Body In The Season That It’s In
Listen On: In the spirit of Valentine’s day, we’re going to talk about love, specifically loving your body. Looking in the mirror, it’s easy to say, “I wish I had a six-pack, I wish my hips were smaller, I wish my arms were stronger.” It’s easy to get knocked down by these feelings, especially when you’ve been...
Fitting Healthy Habits Into Your Current Lifestyle
Listen On: “I don’t have time” How often do you find yourself saying that when someone tells you that you need to work out, you need to meal prep or you need to cook for yourself? Building a healthy lifestyle is often misconstrued as “needs to be a brand new lifestyle.” In reality, it should be looked at more as...
What To Cook For Dinner – Building Your Go-To Meal List
Listen On: As you shift your nutrition and eating habits, this will most likely mean a shift in the amount of food needed to be cooked at home. It's not bad, but knowing what goes into your food will be an essential part of eating healthier. When figuring out what to make, it's important to have a list of Go-To...
An Honest Conversation About Gut Health
Listen On: Gut health is something that virtually everyone should be working on. However, many of us don't even realize how messed up our gut truly is. As someone who has spent the better part of three years researching and learning about gut health, you would think I know what the signs are when something is...
How To Eat More Vegetables & Fruits
Listen On: 1 in 10 Americans eats enough fruits in vegetables in their daily lives. It's an often overlooked yet easy piece of our health. Increasing your fruits and vegetables can increase the number of vitamins and minerals you eat daily. Today on the podcast, we will: Bust some sugar myths about fruit and...
Building a Healthy Lifestyle Shouldn’t be Complicated
Listen On: Building a long-term healthy lifestyle can be overwhelming. Take one look at Pinterest, and you can see 1000 different rules about how you should eat, move, etc. The truth is, most of those come back to 3 core habits: Movement Hydration Whole Foods Ultimately, these three core habits will build the...
Getting Started With Meal Prepping & Meal Planning
One of the most underrated ways to stick to healthy eating habits is meal planning and meal prepping. However, sometimes meal prep can get a bad reputation for being a boring way to make lunch for yourself or a way to waste your Sunday afternoon. Getting started with meal prepping doesn't have to be overwhelming...
Finding an Accountability Partner For Your Health Goals
Did you know you are 65% more likely to hit your goals if you have an accountability partner? Today I shared my story of having an accountability partner and the difference it made in my health journey nine years ago. I also shared three ways you can find your accountability partner that doesn’t involve begging...
Using Seasonal Produce As Part of Your Gluten-Free Diet
Seasonal produce is something that we all talk about, but can often be overlooked as a simple way to find gluten-free food, especially in the summer, but also as we move into the fall and winter. Let's talk about how to make the most out of seasonal produce, what to do with it, and how to keep it...
Are Carbs Really That Bad For You?
This week we continue our three-part series on macro nutrients, which means, we are going to have an honest conversation about carbohydrates. Carbs are very demonized these days so I mean this in a nice way... they are so important and their importance needs to stop being overlooked. Last week, we came out and...
How Much Protein Should You Eat?
Today we are going to start a 3-part series that will go for the next three weeks. We are going to talk about macro nutrients. I’m not talking about counting macros, as in dieting, but we are going to talk about the macro nutrients protein, carbohydrates and fat. Macro nutrients are the three nutrients that your...
How You Define “Healthy Eating” Matters For The Success Of Your Health Goals
This week’s podcast is actually inspired by the Listen To Your Body Challenge that I hosted two weeks ago. This was a conversation that I felt like came up multiple times throughout the challenge. The definition of eating healthy matters when you're looking at making changes to your nutrition for a number of...
4 Ways To Take Control Of Your Nutrition This Spring
It’s Spring and it’s time to take control of your nutrition. As we round out the first 3 months of 2022, chances are you’re in one of 3 buckets right now: I didn’t stick with my New Year’s Resolutions, I need help with my nutrition. I’m rocking my New Year’s Resolutions I don’t do New Year's Resolutions but my...
Healing Your Body Using Nutrition
When we are sick, healing your body using nutrition is a very overlooked option. Chances are, if you are going gluten-free, damage has been done to your body. When our bodies are damaged inside, we need to help them heal. There is no better way to help them than with food. This is not medical advice. I am not a...
Building a Nutrition Plan
Do you have a weekly plan for your nutrition? That’s an honest question. It is a conversation that I have with my one-on-one clients and with my workshop alumni. You know what you need to do with your nutrition, but it is hard to follow through a lot of the time. Believe it or not, it’s not because you’re lazy....
Little Nutrition Changes Mean Big Changes In Your Health
It's amazing how many little changes can add up to big results. This gets overlooked so often due to the culture of dieting we live in. The idea of going all-in gets the attention when making a few little changes over time can add up to much stronger long-term results. The main focus of the What’s Your Body...
Why Sleep & Nutrition Go Hand in Hand
Sleep is a topic that often gets overlooked as being a piece of nutrition. What happens off your plate also can affect what happens on your plate. Disclaimer, everything I'm talking about assumes that you can get a normal amount of sleep. This is not for new parents, parents with babies at home, people that work...
6 Ways To Boost Your Immune System
As Winter rolls in and sicknesses set in it's the time of the year when you need to start looking for ways to boost your immune system. You know the sounds of winter at the grocery store or coffee shop are not those bell ringers anymore, it's coughing and sneezing. My immediate reaction when I get home is always...
You Don’t Need A Holiday Detox – Episode 15
As many of you probably did too, I had many regrets after opening up social media this weekend and seeing some of the advice that was put out this year surrounding Thanksgiving. This week kicks off the rest of the holiday season. On Episode 15 of the Be Your Best Self Health Chats Podcast we are chatting about:...