Archive for the ‘Beverage’ Category
September 8th, 2011 by Leanne Vogel


Do you remember the first time you drank Gatorade?
I do! I was at a track and field meet. After the race, my coach passed me a bottle of Gatorade and told me to drink it to avoid feeling sick.
The neon color should have been enough to raise a red flag, but I drank it anyway. 5 minutes later
Tags: Beverages, Drinks, Exercise, Recipes, Working out
Category: Beverage, Exercise, Gluten free, Recipes
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August 19th, 2011 by Heather

This week’s Friday’s Find makes this Smoothie Queen very happy. Not only is it made by a company that I already love, but it opens up flavor options without added sugar. I love So Delicious Coconut Milk, but I usually purchase the unsweetened version to avoid sugar. I have to admit that I do look longingly at the Vanilla, because it is truly sooooo delicious. In coffee, over cereal, in smoothies, it’s just wonderful. But since I’ve cut
Tags: Beverages, Coconut milk, Dairy free, Gluten free, Recipe, Recipes, Snacks
Category: Beverage, Breakfast, GFCF Recipes, Gluten free, Gluten Free Casein Free Diet, Product Reviews, Recipes
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December 21st, 2010 by Jen Cafferty


Spice up your New Year’s Eve party with these appetizers, beverages, and hangover cures (hopefully you won’t need the last one):
Appetizers
1) Gluten Free Goddess has a great list of appetizer ideas, some of which are also vegan and vegetarian friendly.
2) My Crockpot Cranberry Glazed Meatballs are so easy to prepare. Just let the meatballs simmer in the crock pot,
Tags: Appetizers, Beverages, New Year's, Recipes, Snacks
Category: Appetizer, Beverage, Holidays, Recipes
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August 7th, 2009 by Cleo Libonati, RN, BSN
Why pay all that money for almond milk when you can make it fresh, fresh, fresh; one-ounce serving of almonds (about 23 almonds) is an excellent source of vitamin E, magnesium and manganese, and a good source of fiber, copper, riboflavin, and phosphorus. Not to mention, every ounce has 6 grams of protein, and 12 grams of heart-healthy unsaturated fats. Now that’s a lot of nutrients for such a small package. Courtesy Almond Board of California
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural or blanched almonds
- 3 cups water
- 1 tsp. honey
Equipment
Blender.
Process
Add ingredients to blender. Process at low speed for 1 minute,
Category: Beverage, Recipes
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August 5th, 2009 by Cleo Libonati, RN, BSN
All smoothies are quick to make and enjoy, but this smoothie is full of natural protein and the vitamins and minerals needed for muscle strength and vitality plus carbohydrates for energy.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. milk or milk substitute (rice milk, nut milk, soy milk)
- 1 tablespoon natural creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon carob powder or 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or fructose sweetener
- 1 tablespoon rice bran
- 1 tablespoon rice protein powder
- ¼ teaspoon gluten-free vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
- sprinkle salt as desired
Equipment
Blender.
Process
Add the milk or substitute to blender then add rest of ingredients. Blend on high speed 1 to 2 minutes, or until thick and
Tags: Beverage, Recipes, Smoothie
Category: Beverage, Recipes
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August 5th, 2009 by Cleo Libonati, RN, BSN
Whip up this smoothie for a fast, nutritious breakfast that is rich in calcium, protein, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B6, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin C, magnesium, zinc and probiotics. Peanuts are a significant source of resveratrol, a chemical studied for potential anti-aging effects and also associated with reduced cardiovascular disease and reduced cancer risk. Ounce for ounce, peanuts contain almost 30 times as much resveratrol as grapes, which often are touted as being one of the few good sources of the antioxidant.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- ¼ cup silken tofu
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- ¼ cup calcium fortified orange
Tags: Beverage, Recipes, Smoothie
Category: Beverage, Recipes
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August 5th, 2009 by Cleo Libonati, RN, BSN
This tangy, refreshing lemon-ade has stood the test of time not just for extracting loads of vitamin C from the rind, but for exceptional taste. Someone can always be found to do the stomping, especially children. Makes a quart. New wooden stompers can be easily bought, or have fun looking for the old, turned ones found at garage sales or flea markets.
Ingredients
- 1 large fresh lemon
- 1/2 cup Gluten Free Works fructose
- 1 quart of fresh water
Equipment
A heavy glass pitcher and a wooden stomper.
Process
- Scrub the lemon with baking soda on a clean wet cloth.
- Rinse well then cut into thin slices.
- Toss the
Tags: Beverage, Recipes, Smoothie
Category: Beverage, Recipes
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