Al Fresco's Chicken Sausage

Al Fresco's Natural Chicken Sausage is a another good find.  The other day my husband and I tried the Italian flavor.  It is all natural and doesn't have any nitrites or other harmful ingredients.  It is pretty good on the digestive system if your body can handle the bell peppers.  It would probably taste even better with some gluten free pasta and marinara sauce or stir fried with some veggies.  Ingles in Flowery Branch carries a few different flavors and Al Fresco currently has a $1 off coupon on their website.  It is worth the trip.

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What's Gluten Free?

If you have ever wondered if you are gluten intolerant or were curious as to what has gluten or not, Publix has some great resources. 

When you go into your local Publix supermarket; they have an information center when you first walk in stacked with all kinds of brochures, magazines, etc.  Look closely for the Gluten Free Guide.  They have a no-nonsense list of items that have gluten and items that don't.  It is a great to use when you are shopping and trying to find out what works and what doesn't.

Some things that have gluten in them that might surprise you are:

• Broth
• Candy
• Communion Wafers
• Dried Fruits
• Prescription Medicine
• Cereal
• Some Herbal Supplements
• Ice Cream
• Imitation Seafood
• Marinades
• Cooking Spices and Seasonings
• Pastas
• Sauces and Gravies
• Soy Sauce
• Vitamin and Mineral Supplements
• Yogurts

The list of information can be exhausting, but the list Publix supplies makes it relatively easy and pain free when shopping.

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Chocolate Raspberry Smart Greens

Anytime I have to make a run to Buford, I purposefully go to Juices Wild in the Big Lots shopping center.  They not only have some amazing organic products, but they have a juice bar where you can order something fresh to go.

One of the things that I ALWAYS get when I go there is their Chocolate Raspberry Smart Green Energy Bar.  It tastes SO GOOD!  I know I mention how most of my finds are amazing, but this is #1 on the list.  If I could eat a whole box I would.

They say this bar gives you more than 100% of your daily intake for vegetables and fruits.  So, if you don't like vegetables; you'll love eating them this way.  My twelve year old was amazed at how good it tastes when it has parsley, beets, broccoli, aloe, barley grass, wheat grass, and some amazing antioxidant fruits.  This is hands down a no brainer.  You will absolutely LOVE this bar.

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Talenti Sorbetto

Talenti Sorbet is AMAZING!  They have a few different flavors: Lisbon Lemon, Roman Raspberry, Sonoma Strawberry, Hill Country Peach Champagne, Blood Orange.  I've only seen raspberry, strawberry, and orange at our local Publix.  So far Roman Raspberry is my favorite.

These sorbets are made with natural ingredients and is worth every penny.  Talenti also makes ice cream, but if you can't do milk; the sorbets are the way to go.  Check them out and let me know what your favorite flavor is.

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Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins

Banana Muffin Variation

These gluten and milk free pumpkin muffins are AMAZING!  They are great on the stomach and help you feel like you are eating regular bread again, except without feeling heavy afterwards.  My kids and husband love them!  I hope you love them too!  Our muffins go so fast, I have to double the recipe.

 1/3 Cup Canola Oil
2/3 Cup Brown Sugar, Packed
2 Large Eggs
1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla
1 3/4 Cup Gluten Free Flour
2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1 1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Xanthan Gum
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 1/2 Cup Pureed Pumpkin
1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts (Optional)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Grease jumbo muffin pan.  Cream together oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer.  In a separate bowl, mix together flour, xanthan gum, salt, baking powder and cinnamon.  Puree pumpkin.  Add flour and pumpkin to egg mixture, alternating between the two.  Beat until smooth.  Stir in nuts.  Batter will be somewhat soft.  Transfer to pan.  Bake for 30 minutes.

Notes: There is nothing like fresh pureed pumpkin.  There are no preservatives and you know what you are getting.  The best time to get some is after halloween.  Then you can process and can them yourself.  You can substitue sucanat for the brown sugar and use aluminum free baking powder.  The gluten free flour is made with rice flour, millet flour, and tapioca flour.  I'll post that recipe soon.  If you don't want to use pumpkin, you can substitute the pumpkin for bananas.  The measurements will be the same.  Enjoy!

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Cellular Oxygen

This Evolv drinking water was given the name "Cellular O2 On Demand".  Researchers at Texas A&M University developed this product and has recently been put out in the market.  This water uses natural ingredients to help the body at the cellular level.  Some of the doctors who created this product used it on themselves and has seen amazing results.  Research has shown that people heal quicker, have more energy, healthy immune systems, and much much more.  To find out more, check out Evolv.  Order some today!

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Powerhouse Omelet

If you can't have milk, fruit, certain grains or sugar; your choices for breakfast can become pretty limited.  Here is a good alternative for breakfast that is packed with nutrition and flavor!  (Read More)

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Hemp Protein

When you can't do soy, milk, or whey; hemp is your next best choice.  I LOVE the dark chocolate flavored hemp protein from Manitoba Harvest!  It mixes very nicely with rice milk or hemp milk.  I especially like it with freshly pressed almond butter from Ingles. Yummmmm!  When I can have bananas, I throw them in as well.  This protein supplement helps your body get the necessary protein that it needs to help your body repair itself and is a great source of amino acids.

All Star Health is the cheapest place that I have found it.  A regular serving size is 4 tablespoons, so the container holds about 15 servings.  Check out All Star Health today and you will be well on your way!

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Wintergreen

I first learned about the wintergreen essential oil when my chiropractor said that I have some deterioration of my L5 disk located in my lower back.  As I began researching various oils that would help with lower back pain and arthritis pain, this oil consistently came up.

When using wintergreen, you do have to make sure you are careful with it and especially don't use it when you are pregnant.  The only recommend usuage that I felt comfortable with is 2 drops with a 50/50 mix of extra virgin olive applied topically to the feet.  I would use a reflexology chart and apply it to the spine area, but sometimes I would apply it all over the foot.  It makes for a great foot massage!!

Caution: Wintergreen can be toxic if used directly or frequently.  Use with extreme caution.

To find out more about this oil, check Organic Facts website or the Essential Oil Desk Reference book found on Amazon.  I purchased it online at Aura Cacia's website.  Check them out today!

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Myrrh

There are so many things that this wonderful oil can do.  It can purify the body of toxins, help deliver oxygen to the organs, heal bruises, remove scars, help with varicose veins, and so much more.  It only takes a little bit.  Use 2 to 3 drops on your hand to use topically or on your feet mixed with a little olive oil.  You can also mix 5 to 10 drops with some epsom salt and put it in the tub for a nice soak.  Researchers have said that this oil will deprogram information at the cellular level and reprogram it with correct information.  Who doesn't need that!

To find out more about this oil, check Organic Facts website or the Essential Oil Desk Reference book found on Amazon.  Juices Wild in Buford, GA carries it regularly.  Check them out today!

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Welcome

Welcome to my new blog!  As I am building this site to help others sift through tons of information on natural health; send me your stories of natural remedies, recipes, resources, and anything else that has helped you with your health what it has done for you.

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