Saying Goodbye to Gluten / Gluten-Free Living, Celiac Disease, Gluten-Free Support

E44 Gluten-Free and Still Not Feeling Better? Next Steps with Special Guest Sara Paxton

Have you taken out gluten, yet still aren’t feeling well?
 
Think gluten-free isn't for YOU?  HOLD ON A MNUTE!
 
Before you go back to eating gluten - STOP! There could be other things to discover.
 
Honestly, it can take a while to feel better after removing gluten, which can be different for everyone.
 
More steps may also be needed to improve gut health before you can completely regain your health and energy, even after going gluten-free.
 
Today I have a very special guest to help you see why you should NOT give up.
 
Sara Paxton is a pharmacist turned Certified Health Coach, and the founder of Nourish Health Coaching.  She empowers busy moms to regain their confidence at work and home by improving their gut, hormone, and metabolic health. 
 
On her Podcast, Improve Energy for Busy Moms, Sara shares simple sustainable solutions for gut health, regaining your energy, boosting productivity, and reigniting your motivation, all to figure out what works best for you.
 
Today Sara and I discuss solutions for understanding why you might not feel well after going GF, what could be happening in your gut, and steps to improve your gut health moving forward.
 
Tune in to see how you can continue to feel your best on your gluten-free journey!
 
Connect with Sara on her Podcast:  Improve Energy for Busy Moms
 
Or on her website: Nourish Health Coaching 
Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:
**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 most important steps to successfully implement a gluten-free life that works for you. Grab your copy now and start creating a GF life you love: https://bit.ly/podGFstart
 
Check out our website for more information and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/
Join the Free FB Community: Empowering Gluten-Free Women: Change Your Plate to Change Your Life

E43 Boosting Your Gluten-Free Health One Sip at a Time

How do you fill your gluten-free cup?
 
Unfortunately, hidden gluten sneaks into drinks that we might grab every day. Our cup is just as important to keep GF safe as our plate.
 
No worries! There are easy ways that you CAN boost your health - just by what you fill your cup with all day.
 
My drinks have definitely changed over the years since I started my GF journey - and that alone made a huge difference in my health. I increased my daily water intake and started a smoothie habit which helped improve my energy, skin, sleep, and cravings.
 
I can honestly say that I feel a difference in my body on days I drink a smoothie and when I don’t (which is not often anymore!).
 
I can have a smoothie for breakfast, and not once go hunting for a morning snack! Some days I don’t even know it’s lunchtime, because I still don't feel hungry. That in itself was huge for me as I used to snack all morning. 
 
Smoothies can be much more satisfying than we thought!
 
Today on the podcast, I am diving into why it matters how we fill our GF cups, where you might find that hidden gluten in your drinks, the benefits of adding a smoothie to your gluten-free routine, and how to get started on your own GF smoothie habit today!
Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:
***Join the Gluten-Free Secrets Challenge to discover the 4 MUST-KNOW Secrets about living gluten-free and steps to take now to regain your energy, stamina, and health. Start the Challenge right here: https://bit.ly/GFSecrets
 
**Grab the Smoothie Workshop to start making smoothies that can improve your digestion, energy and overall well-being: https://bit.ly/GFSmoothies
 
**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 most important steps to successfully implement a gluten-free life that works for you. Grab your copy now and start creating a GF life you love: https://bit.ly/podGFstart
 
Check out our website for more information and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/
 
Join the Free FB Community: Empowering Gluten-Free Women: Change Your Plate to Change Your Life

E42 Gluten-Free Spotlight: Gluten-Free Disney Travel with Dana Zificsak

Does the thought of traveling now that you’re gluten-free push you into a downward spiral of “what if” scenarios . . .
 
What if I cannot find safe GF food?
What if I get sick?
What if I struggle to stay GF and healthy all day?
 
We do have a lot more to plan when we want to travel, being gluten-free.
 
It can be scary at first, but once you research and find your special safe GF places to visit or tour, your confidence will return, and you can get back out there and travel with success.
 
My guest today will help us do just that, at the happiest place on Earth!
 
Dana Zificsak is a Certified Travel Associate with Envoyage who helps people with Celiac Disease travel with ease. Having Celiac Disease herself, she knows firsthand that too many people who need to be gluten-free struggle with traveling, wondering where they are going to eat next when away from home. Dana books vacations to Disney Destinations, Universal, and Sandals and Beaches Resorts in the Caribbean, confident that their culinary staff is trained to handle special diets. She helps her clients navigate the available options so they can focus on making life-long memories with their families.
 
Join us to learn all about the amazing accommodations you can find for GF guests throughout the Disney empire and how to book your next trip with success.
 
Connect with Dana on her website: https://www.traveldanazif.com/
Or in her FB Groups: GF Travel or GF Disney Travel
 
Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:
***Join the Gluten-Free Secrets Challenge to discover the 4 MUST-KNOW Secrets about living gluten-free and steps to take now to regain your energy, stamina, and health. Start the Challenge right here: https://bit.ly/GFSecrets
 
**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 most important steps to successfully implement a gluten-free life that works for you. Grab your copy now and start creating a GF life you love: https://bit.ly/podGFstart
 
Check out our website for more information and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/
 
Join the Free FB Community: Empowering Gluten-Free Women: Change Your Plate to Change Your Life

E41 Green Power: Essential Nutrition for Your Gluten-Free Plate

March is National Nutrition Month to help us focus on making better food choices and creating new habits to meet our health needs.
 
It got me thinking about what is truly missing from most plates in today’s society.
 
Do you know what this is?
 
Greens!
 
Greens offer many health benefits, and there are many to choose from, yet people often avoid eating them.
 
I get it - think about children pushing broccoli or Brussels sprouts off their plates.  Often this habit stays with us in adulthood - bad memories about veggies! 
 
There are many ways to prepare greens and veggies to enjoy them! Maybe you’re just not cooking them the right way yet!
 
Today I am sharing why we need greens, especially on our gluten-free plate, the benefits of greens, the multiple greens out there to try, and different ways to add them to your plate.
 
Let’s boost your gluten-free plate!
 
Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:
***Join the Gluten-Free Secrets Challenge to discover the 4 MUST-KNOW Secrets about living gluten-free and steps to take now to regain your energy, stamina, and health. Start the Challenge right here: https://bit.ly/GFSecrets
 
**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 most important steps to successfully implement a gluten-free life that works for you. Grab your copy now and start creating a GF life you love: https://bit.ly/podGFstart
 
Check out our website for more information and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/
 
Join the Free FB Community: Empowering Gluten-Free Women: Change Your Plate to Change Your Life
 
**This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only, to educate you about gluten-free living and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not meant to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure. Use this information at your own risk based on your own judgment. Always seek the advice of your own Medical Provider regarding any questions or concerns you have about your specific health or any medications. This information is not allowed to be reproduced, replicated, or sold.

E40 Living Gluten-Free and Plant-Fueled to a Healthier You with Special Guest Anna Tseng

As you’re feeling better and regaining your health by being gluten-free, what if we took it a step further and added more plants to our plates? Could this step improve our gluten-free lifestyle?
 
This is exactly what my amazing guest is sharing with us today!
 
Anna Tseng is a plant-based Registered Dietitian, Founder of PlantNourished, an award-winning recipe creator, and Host of the Plant-Based Eating Made Easy Podcast. 
 
Anna empowers people with key skills, practical strategies, and tasty nutrient-packed recipes, to regain their health and enjoy a full, vibrant life with the people they love. Her goal is to simplify and streamline the transition process so that ALL can reap the powerful health benefits of a plant-based diet without long hours in the kitchen!
 
Join us in today’s episode to
*learn the multiple benefits of a plant-based diet
*dispel some myths you may believe about eating plant-based
*learn easy ways to get started with a plant-based diet for maximum benefits.
 
Get ready for a delicious conversation.
 
Connect with Anna on her Podcast: Plant-Based Eating Made Easy Podcast
Check Anna's website for more information:  https://www.plantnourished.com/
 
Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:
***Join the Gluten-Free Secrets Challenge to discover the 4 MUST-KNOW Secrets about living gluten-free and steps to take now to regain your energy, stamina, and health. Start the Challenge right here: https://bit.ly/GFSecrets
 
**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 most important steps to successfully implement a gluten-free life that works for you. Grab your copy now and start creating a GF life you love: https://bit.ly/podGFstart
 
Check out our website for more information and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/
Join the Free FB Community: Empowering Gluten-Free Women: Change Your Plate to Change Your Life

E39 Gluten-Free Oats: What’s The Big Deal?

When going gluten-free, I found that oats were disrupting my digestion. After eating oats for as long as I could remember, why would this happen?
 
I bet that many of you have the same question.
 
Oats are a bit controversial in the gluten-free world. They are naturally GF, so why do they cause such a fuss?
 
Join us in this episode to learn if you should eat oats being GF, why they are beneficial to your GF plate, best bets for choosing GF oats, and how to serve oats on your GF plate.
 
Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:
***Join the Gluten-Free Secrets Challenge to discover the 4 MUST-KNOW Secrets about living gluten-free and steps to take now to regain your energy, stamina, and health. Start the Challenge right here: https://bit.ly/GFSecrets
 
**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 most important steps to successfully implement a gluten-free life that works for you. Grab your copy now and start creating a GF life you love: https://bit.ly/podGFstart
 
**Join the GF Growth Membership to follow a proven framework with monthly support, and accountability to create your sustainable and delicious GF lifestyle. Join the Membership here: https://bit.ly/GFMember
 
Check out our website for more information and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/
 
Join the Free FB Community: Empowering Gluten-Free Women: Change Your Plate to Change Your Life

E38 Which Grains Are Gluten-Free Safe?

Do you wonder which grains are safe for your gluten-free plate?
 
If gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, does that mean that all other grains are gluten-free?
 
No fear gluten-free friends - today on the podcast we are talking about which grains we can safely eat being gluten-free, and which grains we need to avoid.
 
But no worries, there are still enough grains to enjoy on your GF plate!
 
.Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:
***Join the Gluten-Free Secrets Challenge to discover the 4 MUST-KNOW Secrets about living gluten-free and steps to take now to regain your energy, stamina, and health. Start the Challenge right here: https://bit.ly/GFSecrets
 
**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 most important steps to successfully implement a gluten-free life that works for you. Grab your copy now and start creating a GF life you love: https://bit.ly/podGFstart
 
**Join the GF Growth Membership to follow a proven framework with monthly support, and accountability to create your sustainable and delicious GF lifestyle. Join the Membership here: https://bit.ly/GFMember
 
Check out our website for more information and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/
Join the Free FB Community: Empowering Gluten-Free Women: Change Your Plate to Change Your Life

E37 Reading Labels for Your Gluten-Free Health

Now more than ever we need to pay attention to food labels.
 
It can be quite surprising to see what is actually in (or added to) our food when we are paying attention.
 
Unfortunately, too many don't start this habit until after an allergy or sickness hits.
 
But when you’re gluten-free, how do we know that a food or product is safe for us to consume? Or if we should eat a certain food at all?
 
Yes, gluten-free friends, label reading is something we need to know and understand to keep safe and healthy in our gluten-free lives.
 
There are certain things to look for on a label, to either choose or stay away from certain products. Do you know what they are?
 
This is exactly what we are diving into today on the podcast.
 
 
.Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:
***Join the Gluten-Free Secrets Challenge to discover the 4 MUST-KNOW Secrets about living gluten-free and steps to take now to regain your energy, stamina, and health. Start the Challenge right here: https://bit.ly/GFSecrets
 
**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 most important steps to successfully implement a gluten-free life that works for you. Grab your copy now and start creating a GF life you love: https://bit.ly/podGFstart
 
**Join the GF Growth Membership to follow a proven framework with monthly support, and accountability to create your sustainable and delicious GF lifestyle. Join the Membership here: https://bit.ly/GFMember
 
Check out our website for more information and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/
 
Join the Free FB Community: Empowering Gluten-Free Women: Change Your Plate to Change Your Life

E36 Living Gluten-Free: Navigating Health, Safety, and Smart Choices with Special Guest Dr. Anna Toker

Do you get troubled by all the questions floating around about what’s truly safe for those of us living gluten-free?
 
Today I have a special guest on the podcast who you need to meet!
 
Dr. Anna Toker is joining me to discuss some hot gluten-free topics, such as understanding the new wheat, the safety of psyllium husk and sourdough, and steps to help improve gut health.
 
Dr. Toker is a colorectal surgeon, who uses diet and nutrition to improve surgical outcomes and even prevent some surgeries. She has recently taken to social media to encourage clean eating, and a gluten-free diet is central to that mission. She offers a wealth of knowledge, educating us about health and wellness issues we need to know and understand to create a healthier future.
 
All I can say is that I wish I had found her 27 years ago when I was at my lowest point with my health - and walked away with no answers. It still took another 10 years before finding out that GLUTEN was my issue!
 
So many incredible insights are shared in this talk that you’ll want to listen with a pen and paper or your favorite app ready to take notes. 
 
This is a longer episode but worth every minute of your time!
 
Find all of Dr. Toker’s information on her website at  www.drannatoker.com
For those interested in microbiome testing, go to  viome.com (Enter code "drtoker" at checkout to get a 110 discount on the purchase.)
 
Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:
**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 most important steps to successfully implement a gluten-free life that works for you. Grab your copy now and start creating a GF life you love: https://bit.ly/podGFstart
 
Check out our website for more information and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/
Join the Free FB Community: Empowering Gluten-Free Women: Change Your Plate to Change Your Life

E35 Gluten-Free Baking: No Eggs, No Problem

Are you ready to ditch eggs?
 
With the egg prices skyrocketing right now, we may start to think about leaving eggs off our gluten-free plates.
 
Or possibly, you are intolerant to eggs and need to be egg-free.
 
So, how do we move forward without eating eggs? And, how the heck do we bake without eggs?
 
I have one thing to share . . . no eggs, no problem!
 
Tune into today’s episode and see how you can move forward without eggs.
Continue to grow your gluten-free lifestyle:
**Grab the GF Starter Guide to discover the 5 most important steps to successfully implement a gluten-free life that works for you. Grab your copy now and start creating a GF life you love: https://bit.ly/podGFstart
 
**Confused on how to bake now that you’re GF? Grab the GF Baking for Beginners Program to make irresistible GF treats your friends and family will love. Get instant access here: https://bit.ly/GFBakeToday
Check out our website for more information and amazing recipes: https://glutenfreemarcksthespot.com/
 
Join the Free FB Community: Empowering Gluten-Free Women: Change Your Plate to Change Your Life