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Gluten free Banana muffins

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Yield: 1 dozen
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes

Delicious and Healthy-ish gluten free muffins you will love.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cassava flour
  • 1/2 cup Coconut flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 small very ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons NuNaturals
  • 2 tablespoons blueberry syrup
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and cool
  • 1 whole egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  2. Lightly grease muffin tins or use liners.
  3. In a medium bowl whisk together cassava and coconut flours, baking powder, baking soda, apple pie spice blend and salt - set aside.
  4. In a separate large bowl, combine mashed banana, both maple syrups, coconut oil, egg and vanilla extract whisking together.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredient bowl stirring gently to combine.
  6. Gently fold in chocolate chips
  7. Spoon batter into muffin tins filling ¾ of the way to the top
  8. Bake approximately 20-22 minutes depending on your oven
  9. Allow to cool 10 mins on a rack then hide them from your family 😊 Or Share if you dare!

Notes

I recommend Bob's Red Mill Flour
If you prefer not to use NuNaturals Maple Flavored Syrup, increase the maple syrup by 1 tablespoon instead. I find it plenty sweet either way.
You can find both of these items on Amazon, at Sprouts (certain locations) and Thrive Market.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 242Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 134mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 2gSugar: 14gProtein: 3g

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Cuisine: American

 

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6 Plant-Based Dips

Are you ready to be part of the growing plant based foods movement?   If you haven’t tried these 6 plant based dips and toppings, we  recommend giving these a try. I keep a few on hand for last minute guests.
Love dip, but don’t love the dairy or eggs that are often in them? Dig into these velvety plant-based spreads, sauces and schmears made without animal products.

Kite Hill Plain Cream Cheese Style Spread

Use this almond-based spread as a vegan base for dip recipes that call for cream cheese, such as spinach-artichoke dip. Made with cultures, salt and vinegar, Kite Hill’s version is tangy, smooth and fantastic for bagels and cooking alike.

 

 

The Honest Stand Cheddar Style Dip

Who knew? When they’re blended, potatoes, carrots, onions and cashews transform into a creamy, low-calorie dip that’s a dead-ringer for cheese sauce. Pour over cooked macaroni for a dairy-free meal, or heat and serve with mini pretzel bites for a cholesterol-free, ballpark-perfect nosh.

 

 

Let Thy Food Hatch Valley Queso

Ingredients like Hatch green chiles, lime juice, garlic and hickory smoke infuse this cashew-based sauce with Southwestern flavors. Scoop with tortilla chips, or drizzle this paleo-friendly sauce over burritos, tacos, beans and rice, and more.

 

 

La Onda Almond Dip & Spread Roasted Garlic

A goes-with-anything dip made with blended raw almonds, grapeseed oil, lemon juice, gluten-free tamari sauce, nutritional yeast, garlic and spices—that’s it! Swap in La Onda’s spread instead of mayo for a seriously delicious sandwich.

 

 

Good Lovin’ Dip Chipotle Chili

Tired of plain ol’ hummus? This thick vegan dip contains nuts and seeds such as almonds, cashews and pepitas to impart creamy texture and protein-dense nutrition. Nutritional yeast, coconut aminos, garlic and mushroom powder add umami flavor.

 

 

Daiya Strawberry Cream Cheeze Style Spread

Place this slightly sweet, strawberry-flavored dip on the brunch table, and watch it disappear one fruit slice at a time. Like all Daiya’s products, this one is totally vegan and soy free, made with coconut oil, tapioca and potato starch, pea protein, non-GMO safflower oil, and more.

 

 

Author Credit: Jenna Blumenfeld

Art Credit: New Hope Network

This post (or portions of this post) was provided by New Hope Network. I am a member of the New Hope Influencer Co-op, a network of health and wellness bloggers committed to spreading more health to more people.

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DISCLAIMER–The views and opinions expressed here are based solely on personal experience, research and my interactions other professionals in the field of health and wellness. This article is not a diagnose, or medically based advise. Your experiences and sentiments may differ from my own. If you are suffering from any serious medical condition, you should consult your doctor or naturopath for a diagnosis.

 

 

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Combating dehydration

We all know It’s important to drink water, but sometimes it could be hard to stay on top of it making it easy to become dehydrated. Let’s talk about combating dehydration.

The most common reasons I hear from clients are:

  • Getting so busy you forget to drink enough.
  • Not realizing you’re thirsty.
  • Having a sore throat or mouth sores, making it uncomfortable to drink
  • Being sick to your stomach

It’s natural to lose some water by sweating, breathing, urinating, and eliminating, and through tears. Under normal circumstances you will replace the lost liquid by drinking fluids and eating foods that contain water. If you lose too much water or don’t drink and eat enough, you will become dehydrated.

You can lose excessive amounts of water with:

  • A fever
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Excessive sweating
  • Peeing a lot (Diabetes and some medications like water pills — also called diuretics — can make you pee more often.)

Symptoms of mild or moderate dehydration include:

  • Number one- The first sign is – your body’s way of sending a gentle reminder your body that you are already dehydrated.
  • Dry or sticky mouth
  • Not urinating often enough
  • Dark yellow urine
  • Dry, cool skin
  • Headache
  • Muscle cramps

Signs of severe dehydration include:

  • Not urinating at all, having very dark yellow output and pain/burning when trying to urinate.
  • Very dry skin
  • Feeling dizzy
  • Rapid heartbeat
  • Rapid breathing
  • Sunken eyes
  • Sleepiness, lack of energy, confusion or irritability
  • Fainting
  • Inability to have a bowel movement

Symptoms for babies and young children can be different than for adults:

  • Dry mouth and tongue
  • No tears when crying
  • Dry diapers for 3 hours
  • Sunken eyes, cheeks, soft spot on the top of the skull
  • Sleepiness, lack of energy, or irritability
  • Severe dehydration is a medical emergency and needs to be treated immediately.

Severe dehydration can cause permanent organ damage or even death!

Complications

Dehydration can lead to serious complications, including:

  • Heat injury. If you don’t drink enough fluids when you’re exercising vigorously and perspiring heavily, you may end up with a heat injury, ranging in severity from mild heat cramps to heat exhaustion or potentially life-threatening heatstroke.
  • Urinary and kidney problems. Prolonged or repeated bouts of dehydration can cause urinary tract infections, kidney stones and even kidney failure.
  • Electrolytes — such as potassium and sodium — help carry electrical signals from cell to cell. If your electrolytes are out of balance, the normal electrical messages can become mixed up, which can lead to involuntary muscle contractions and sometimes to a loss of consciousness.
  • Low blood volume shock (hypovolemic shock). This is one of the most serious, and sometimes life-threatening, complications of dehydration. It occurs when low blood volume causes a drop in blood pressure and a drop in the amount of oxygen

Let’s talk about solutions-

Especially in cold weather, the last thing I want to do is drink a glass of cold water.  Even at room temperature, it is not all that appealing. I tend to lean toward warm drinks like tea or coffee.  Hydrating right? Well, sort of.  The hot liquid is fine and dandy but not if it’s laden with caffeine, which is a diuretic causing mild to moderate dehydration. The good news- there are tons of caffeine free teas and coffee blends to fill your cup.

How about those hot toddies to get you toasty?  Well, you may feel toasty in more ways than one, but these alcohol-based drinks also dehydrate you.

Don’t disown the toddy just yet- for a dehydration proof version, keep the hot water, honey, lemon, and steep chamomile tea into the mix, and lose the booze.

During the warmer months, infused waters are a refreshing way to stay hydrated. They are a delicious alternative to plain water, beautiful in a glass or other clear dispenser and can be made with super healthy ingredients.                    These beverages are simple and inexpensive to make and are a lovely presentation for guests.

Infused water recipes-Click to  check out our delicious water infusions.

Last but by no means least, smoothies. Don’t discount the healing powers of the freshly made smoothie. Not only can you get a quick hydration boost, it’s a quick and easy way to grab a meal or in between meal power boost on the go.

Check out these smoothie recipes  

 

 

 

 

 

DISCLAIMER–The views and opinions expressed here are based solely on personal experience, research and my interactions other professionals in the field of health and wellness. This article is not a diagnose, or medically based advise. Your experiences and sentiments may differ from my own. If you are suffering from any serious medical condition, you should consult your doctor or naturopath for a diagnosis.

Learn more from the resources gathered here:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dehydration/symptoms-causes/syc-20354086

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/dehydration-adults#1

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/dehydration.html

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White meat is just as bad for you as red beef when it comes to your cholesterol level

(CNN) The red meat or white meat debate is a draw. Eating white meat, such as poultry, will have an identical effect on your cholesterol level as eating red beef, new research indicates.

The long-held belief that eating white meat is less harmful for your heart may still hold true, because there may be other effects from eating red meat that contribute to cardiovascular disease, said the University of California, San Francisco researchers. This needs to be explored in more detail, they added.
Non-meat proteins such as vegetables, dairy, and legumes, including beans, show the best cholesterol benefit, according to the new study published Tuesday in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

‘Bad’ cholesterol can lead to heart disease

It is well-known that saturated fats increase the concentration of LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, in your bloodstream and if this harmful waxy substance builds up in your arteries, the result could be a heart attack or stroke. Saturated fats, most of which come from animal sources, include butter, beef fat and poultry skin. Read more on this vital topic!

By Susan Scutti, CNN

Updated 3:24 PM ET, Tue June 4, 2019

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A shockingly large majority of health news shared on Facebook is fake or misleading

As consumers and health advocates, being even more diligent about what we buy into and what we share is so important. For many reasons, “fake news” is a growing trend. This article is an eye opener and well worth a read!

BY RINA RAPHAEL

Just how factually accurate are most health articles you come across? You might be savvy enough to sort Goop from the Mayo Clinic, but when it comes to traditional news outlets. You might also be surprised to learn how much false information is really out there.

Health Feedback, a bipartisan network of scientists, collectively assess the credibility of health media coverage, worked together with the Credibility Coalition to examine the 100 most popular health articles of 2018–specifically, those with the highest number of social media engagements. They studied stories from numerous well-known websites, such as Time, NPR, the Huffington Post, Daily Mail, New Scientist, CNN, and more. Link to read the full article 

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