On this favorites page you will find the tools and equipment, books, blogs and services I find most helpful.
The first being my Vitamix. I use it every day to make green smoothies. I also make pancakes, muffins, soups, sauces, cakes and so much more. My favorite part is the clean up. Hot water, a drop of soap and turn it on. It cleans itself.
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There are so many great gluten free books out there. Here are some of my favorites. Mobile & iPad users click here.
Of course when it comes to gluten free comfort food, you don’t want to forget my cookbook.
Inside The Gluten-Free Diner you will find 48 diner-inspired recipes for everything from bacon and eggs to chocolate sorbet. These are my original recipes that I have served to family and friends so they’ve been road tested. They were created to be gluten and dairy free and full of flavor.
You will also find an index based on ingredients and my Gluten-Free Diner menu. This will give you ideas on how to take the recipes in this cookbook and make them into so many meal combinations that you may not ever get tired of them.
There are many wonderful cookbooks out there that are not focused on gluten free cooking but often have many naturally gluten free recipes. Even if they are not, you can easily convert most of them. Mobile & iPad users click here.
There are many key pieces of equipment I use in the kitchen but here are just 10 of my favorites. Mobile & iPad users click here.
There has been much written about food beyond cookbooks. There are books that talk about where food comes from and how it’s processed in today’s world. Arm yourself with knowledge. Mobile & iPad users click here.
There is more to life than just the food you eat. There is what Integrative Nutrition calls Primary Foods. These are things that contribute to our nourishment and fulfillment through healthy relationships, regular activity, a fulfilling career and spiritual awareness. Here are some books I like in the Primary Foods department. Mobile & iPad users click here.
Recommended Read: The Whole Truth – How I Naturally Reclaimed My Health, and You Can Too! by Andrea Beaman
After the death of her mother, and witnessing the devastating effects of modern medical treatments for cancer, Andrea knew there had to be an alternative way to heal the body without destroying it in the process. She put that theory to the test when she was diagnosed with a debilitating thyroid disease. She altered her nutrient poor diet and negative lifestyle behaviors, and used natural methods that promoted health.
With patience and persistence she reclaimed her health and fully recovered without having to resort to a lifetime of costly prescription drugs or surgery. This inspirational story follows Andrea on an eye-opening journey as she travels from chronic sickness to vibrant health, and teaches you how you can do it too! If you are seeking vibrant health, it’s imperative to understand how better quality foods, eaten consistently, and positive lifestyle behaviors can support this process.
The Whole Truth reveals which type of foods and activities are best to help you reach your ideal weight, increase energy, and disease-proof your body. This inspirational book will give you practical tools you can use every day to improve your overall health, and look and feel your absolute best. Order now and reclaim your health today!
Dr. Mark Hyman
There is is much information on his site that I can’t even begin to list it all. He has great information, tools and links.
Here are some fun things to wear and use.
Mobile & iPad users click here for gear!
Down Dog Yoga- This is where I practice hot vinyasa flow yoga and I love it. The instructors are wonderful, there are so many class times and I get to detox, exercise and reduce stress all at once. They have location in Herndon, VA & Georgetown, DC & Bethesda, MD.
Intentional Touch Massage Therapist Kathleen Kirkpatrick in Herndon, VA where I go to relax and energize.
Hai Jin Kim, MD of Heath Builders provide an integrated approach to health by offering traditional and nontraditional methods of diagnosis, treatment and management of disease AND optimal health.
Helpful Apps
I love my iPhone and iPad because of the time they save me and access information quickly. I use it for tasks I repeat to help save time and keep me organized. Here are a few of my favorite apps that I think you may find useful too. If you have some please share them with me too. Many of these applications also have great websites.
Cook it Allergy Free You can search hundreds of recipes, customize it to fit allergy needs, find substitute ingredients, save your changes and use the recipes to create your grocery list. Kim has a great blog too.
Grocery Gadget Let’s you create a grocery list with items you find on a search or enter yourself. If you create a group, like your family, anyone can add something they need to the list and you can send any of them shopping for you. I love that you can add the barcode and even a picture so they come home with the right item.
Dirty Dozen from EWG the Environmental Working Group – Are you always trying to remember which foods are the Clean 15 (the lowest pesticides) or the Dirty Dozen (the most pesticides) that you really should buy organic? You don’t have to, just use the app.
Insight Timer A great timer to use for meditation.
Flight Tracker Track your flight to see if it’s on time or someone you’re waiting to see.
Gate Guru Helps you find where and what food is available at different airports.
Convert Bot is a unit conversion robot. Convert currency, length, mass, time and much more.
Open Table This is a great way to find restaurants and make reservations.
iSpice Have you ever wondered about a different spice, what it’s like and how to use it? You’ll love this app from Monica Bhide. This fun and simple application guides you and teaches you about different spices, herbs and seasonings. You will find valuable information on the spice, videos, recipes and of course where to purchase the ingredients.
How Hot Are My Chile Peppers Not an app but a handy list for those of us who love peppers!
Blogroll
There are so many wonderful blogs that I enjoy reading. I hope you will take the time to visit them. Here are my picks.
30 days to easy gluten-free living
Thirty different bloggers and I got together to dispel the myth that it’s hard to live gluten free. It may be a big change, but many things new and worth while are. We spent the month sharing a different tip, tool or recipe to help you move closer to easy gluten-free living. The event is over but the resources are still available for you. Read more here…
30 days to a food revolution
During Jamie Oliver’s first season of Food Revolution, 30 different bloggers got together to share tips, tools, recipes and great ideas on how to create your own real food revolution. Jamie’s food stylist participated in the event and Jamie himself tweeted about it. The event is over but the resources are still available for you. Read more here...
Real Food Weekly
Join us every Thursday to share and find great recipes that are made with real food. It’s amazing what is shared. Read more here…
Friday Foodie Fix
Every week for over a year my food blogging friends and I staged a blog carnival that was focused on a Secret Ingredient. Everyone shared recipes that included that ingredient. The event is over but the resources are still available for you. It’s a great place to find a recipe when you want to know what to do with your …read more here…
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