Shrimp and veggie stir fry

Step 1: clean and chop:
                             3 carrots
                             2-3 leeks
Step 2: add 1 tbsp canola and sesame oil to pan and cook on medium for 3-5 minutes with cover
Step 3: grate 2 cloves of garlic over pan and add 1 tsp ginger and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes and mix
Step 4: add 1 head of broccoli cut in bite size pieces
Step 4: add 2 tbsp vegetable broth, 2 tbsp soy sauce(gf) and 2 tbsp corn starch
Step 5: add 30-40 shrimp cook for another 4-5 minutes
Step 6: serve with rice and top with plain peanuts if desired
Step 7: EAT!

Banana muffins (gluten free)

Step 1: preheat oven to 350 degrees
Step 2: spray Pam or line muffin pan
with muffin cups
Step 3: melt 1 stick of butter of choice
Step 4: mix together
4 ripe bananas mashed
Melted butter
1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp Agave
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
Step 5: mix with wet ingredients above
1/2 cup tapioca flour
1/2 cup sorghum flour
1/2 cup coconut flour
1 Tbsp ground flax, mixed with 2 Tbsp hot water
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp guar gum
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp sea salt
step 6: bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until thermometer reads 180 degrees
Step 7: cool and EAT!

Gluten intolerance: the basics

Gluten intolerance is often divided Into the following three categories: Celiac Disease, Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity and a Wheat Allergy

Celiac Disease: occurs when the proteins in gluten (glutenin and gliadin) trigger your immune system to overreact with strong and unusual antibodies. Celiac disease is diagnosed with positive antibodies to the proteins glutenin and gliadin, tissue transglutaminase, and intestinal endomysium, along with the verified presence of HLA-DQ2 or HLA-DQ8 genes. Currently the gold standard for diagnosis is done by biopsy during an EGD.

Wheat Allergy: is a histamine response of your immune system (IgE) to wheat, much like a peanut allergy or hay fever. Symptoms vary from person to person, and range from rashes to upset stomach.

Gluten Intolerance or Sensitivity is a reaction to protein (gluten) in wheat, has over 250 documented symptoms. Non-celiac gluten intolerance often have immediate reactions to the ingestion of gluten, rather than symptoms of celiac disease symptoms which generally occur over time. Testing can sometimes diagnose it, other times a trial on a gluten-free diet can be beneficial.
The following symptoms or associated conditions are possible with both types of gluten intolerance:
- Abd Distention/ bloating Abd Pain and Cramping, Nausea and/or Vomiting
- Alternating Bouts of Diarrhea and Constipation
- Anemia, Vitamin and Mineral deficiencies
- Arthritis, Joint pain, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), ? autism
- Bone Density Loss, Osteoporosis
- Constipation or Diarrhea
- Stunted Growth and Failure to Thrive
- Depression, Anxiety and Irritability
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- Fatigue
- Malodorous Flatulence or Malodorous Stools
- Gluten Ataxia/ sporadic ataxia (reduced coordination and muscle control)
- Grayish Stools, Steatorrhea (high lipids in the stool, which may cause the stool to float)
- Hair Loss (Alopecia)
- Headaches and Migraines
- Hypoglycemia, Diabetes
- Infertility
- Lactose intolerance
- Mouth sores or mouth ulcers, Teeth and Gum Problems
- Numbness or tingling in the patient’s hands and feet, Peripheral Neuropathy
- Sjogren’s Disease, Turner Syndrome, Down’s Syndrome, thyroid disease
-weight loss or obesity

If you think you might have one of these conditions it is important to talk with your health care provider so that the correct tests can be ordered.

Veggie enchilada casserole

Step 1: chop 1 onion and 2 zucchini's and sauté in a pan with a little olive oil for 5 minutes, then add 1 drained can of corn and black beans and 2 cloves of garlic- minced add 1/3 of a can of green enchilada sauce and cook another 3-5 minutes
Step 2: preheat oven to 375 degrees
Step 3: in a 13x 9 casserole pan layer veggie mixture then corn tortillas and repeat until mixture is used
Step 4: top with layer of corn tortillas and then green enchilada sauce
Step 5: bake uncovered for 35 minutes
Step 6: sprinkle with cheddar cheese
And bake another 5 minutes
Step 7: EAT!

Crunchy Coated Chicken

these are great for lunch or dinner served with your favorite sauce.... even plain or as a base for chicken parmesan and GF pasta...

step 1: preheat oven to 425 degrees
step 2: mix 1 egg and 2 TBSP milk of your choice, mix well
step 3: In food processor blend 1 1/3 cups of rice chex / cereal and 2/3 cup corn cereal, 1 TBSP parsley, 2 tsp dried onion and italian seasoning, 1 tsp garlic salt, 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes and white pepper, blend until fine crumbs and well mixed
step 4: dip chicken ( I buy 2 pounds of organic chicken already cut into tenders)in egg mixture and then into dry mixture and place on pre-greased cookie sheet
step 5: cook for 10 minutes on each side
step 6: serve with your favorite sauce and side dish.... and EAT!