Drew and I went to a seminar last weekend about improving immunity through nutrition and lifestyle choices. We learned that there are a lot of things about our health and nutrition that we can improve. Dr. Bevacqua recommends drinking a lot of water, breathing deeply, and sweating on a regular basis to cleanse the body (exercise 30 minutes a day, five days a week!). She also recommends eating tons of fruits and vegetables, which is something that Drew and I have been trying to do anyway. Her presentation also highlighted the importance of eating fiber and protein at every meal.
Eating enough fiber can be difficult on the gluten-free diet. Of course, some of the best sources of fiber are whole grains, and we obviously can’t eat many of those. She shared with us a recipe for breakfast cereal that is high in fiber and protein, but it contained wheat, barley, and rye. The gluten trifecta! So, I have adapted her recipe into something just as nutritious, but without the gluten.
Healthy Gluten-Free Breakfast (Makes 5 Servings)
- 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Rolled Oats
- ¼ cup flax seed
- ½ cup raw organic pecans (crushed)
- ½ cup raw organic almonds (crushed or ground)
- 2 tbsp cinnamon (Tones is gluten free)
- Vanilla extract to taste (Tones is gluten free)
- Almond milk
Grind flax seeds using a coffee grinder (flax seed is only properly digested when ground). Mix together all dry ingredients and store in an airtight container in the freezer. One serving is ¼ to ½ cup. Add vanilla and almond milk before serving. Do not cook. Serve cold or warm (30 seconds in the microwave max).
I chopped up a pear with it this morning and then put it in the microwave for 30 seconds (don’t put it in for longer or it will become a soggy mess). It was like having a fruit crisp for breakfast (yum!), and it was totally guilt-free, which is even better.
This breakfast mix is high in protein, fiber, and antioxidants. Cinnamon is really good for you, too. Hope you enjoy!
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Thank you for sharing Crystal!!! Have an Awesome day!!! janet
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