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Rebecca from Strength and Sunshine

Welcome to Strength and Sunshine!

Here on Strength and Sunshine celiac disease and food allergies don't get in the way of fun, healthy, and delicious food! You don't have to skip out on your old family favorite meals or your long-forgotten nostalgic childhood snacks, but free to eat unrestricted by using simple swaps and techniques to cook up (even better) recreations of those favorites! Here you'll learn to even expand your palate to experience the vast world of foods, flavors, and ingredients you never even knew existed!

So, who am I? I'm Rebecca and I’m so excited that you stumbled onto my little corner of the internet! On Strength and Sunshine, you’ll find the best gluten-free and allergy-friendly recipes, helpful tips and advice for navigating celiac disease and food allergies, and coaching services, all with a side of fun and a little snarkiness!

Fast Facts About Me:

I’m a 26 years old entrepreneur, founder, author, content creator & recipe developer at Strength and Sunshine (aka the "Jack of all Trades"), as well as a food, beverage, and restaurant creative consultant & marketing strategist.

I am a public health advocate and educator with a BS degree in Public Health from the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy.

I'm a born and raised Jersey girl, now living in Florida, the SUNSHINE capital.
I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease 13+ years ago and living a strict gluten-free lifestyle just feels like the way it's always been!

But that’s not all! I also have a soy allergy and personally eat egg-free, dairy-free, and meat-free (exceptions are fish). So no...I’m not 100% "vegan", but the recipes and content you'll find on Strength and Sunshine is: gluten-free (always), top allergen-free, and plant-based).

I started Strength and Sunshine on June 26th, 2013, because I loved reading blogs and knew I had to create my own space to share my gluten-free and allergy-free recipes, knowledge, and overall passion for health, wellness, cooking, and baking!
Some of my favorite things are waking up at 4:00 AM, fitness getting nerdy with the intricacies of SEO and digital marketing, cast iron skillets, getting lost in a good book (a real physical book!), potatoes, pancakes, cereal, grocery shopping, listening to podcasts, politics, and the Hallmark channel during the holidays (if you know, you know!).
When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, you can find me staying active through my immense love of yoga, strength training and weight lifting, and cycling. (I have to give a shout-out to running too!)

I am a RYT Yoga Instructor and teach private one-on-one sessions to new and advanced yogis! I'm also a NASM-CPT providing all of your fitness and personal training needs! NASM-CNC certified nutrition coach to help you achieve your nutrition and diet goals and needs! I'm a certified Orangetheory Fitness trainer as well; I'm always here to keep you motivated!

I’m not a big traveler and I've never left the East Coast, but I have dreams of traveling to India, Iceland, Italy, Morocco, Australia, and California one day!
I'm extremely frugal. You know, one of those people who squeeze out every last drop of toothpaste and thoroughly enjoys finding ways of using and eating every part of a food. I'm a huge "stop food waste" advocate!
I’m a hardcore introvert, but I oddly love public speaking, presenting to crowds, and performing (see #10 below)!
I grew up as a competitive/professional dancer and nationally ranked and awarded baton twirler. Lipstick, flashy jeweled costumes, and adrenaline were my life for 15 years! It was school, eat, dance, and repeat!

There’s so much more to share, but that’s why I’m excited you’re here! It’s time to follow along and become a part of the Strength and Sunshine family! This is your safe space for the best gluten-free, soy-free, egg-free, dairy-free, nut-free, peanut-free, sesame-free, and vegan recipes, and learning about how to live and maintain a happy, healthy, EASY life, no matter what you and your family's dietary restrictions are!

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Let's be friends! Connect with me via email: "hello(at)strengthandsunshine(dot)com". You can also sign up for my newsletter (which is currently on hold...) Never hesitate to reach out and contact me. I love answering your questions and connecting with you! You can also find the personalized services I offer on my coaching page!

If you're a new or fellow blogger and you're looking to get some help in the blogging, digital marketing, ads, and SEO space, feel free to reach out via email "hello(at)strengthandsunshine(dot)com"!

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Hey there, welcome to Strength and Sunshine! I’m Rebecca and I'm so glad you're here! This is your go-to destination for delicious, fun, and (mostly) healthy gluten-free and allergy-free recipes, tips & tricks, advice, as well as celiac and food allergy coaching services! More about me



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Soft moist pillows of pumpkin goodness studded wit Soft moist pillows of pumpkin goodness studded with dark chocolate chips 🤩🎃🍫

Super easy gluten-free soft pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, vegan and allergy-free 😘🍪

Find the full recipe on Strength and Sunshine 🥳
https://strengthandsunshine.com/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-cookies/

#pumpkin #pumpkincookies #chocolatechipcookies #vegancookies #glutenfreecookies #allergyfree #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree
When you want both the summer and fall vibes at on When you want both the summer and fall vibes at once…😙🍂👙

Super moist, soft, fluffy Pumpkin Zucchini Bread! 🤩🎃🥒🍞
Gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, full of fruits and veggies! 😁

Find the full recipe on Strength and Sunshine 🥳
https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-pumpkin-zucchini-bread/

#pumpkin #zucchini #pumpkinbread #zucchinibread #glutenfreebread #veganbread #allergyfree #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree
Say farewell to berry season with these sweet, ten Say farewell to berry season with these sweet, tender, buttery crumb bars! 🫐
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Gluten-Free Blueberry Crumb Bars (Vegan, Allergy-Free) 😍🤤🫐
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These Beautifully Blissful Blueberry Bars are:👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Free 🧡
Vegan 💛
Kid-Approved 💚
No Added Sugar 💙
Simple and Easy 💜
Delicious Dessert, Brunch or Breakfast Treat 💖
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With that homemade blueberry chia jam sandwiched between a tender and buttery gluten-free shortbread style crust and delicious crumb topping, served warm with some vegan vanilla ice cream...not too sweet, just enough to satisfy all your fruity blueberry dreams 🙌🫐🥰😘
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! 👆👆
https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-blueberry-crumb-bars/
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Early Autumn Vibes in these Apple Cinnamon Muffins Early Autumn Vibes in these Apple Cinnamon Muffins! ✌️🍎

Fluffy, bakery-style muffins, gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free! Filled with fresh chopped apples and coated in cinnamon sugar goodness! 😋🥰🍎

Find the full recipe on Strength and Sunshine 🥳👇
https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-apple-cinnamon-muffins-vegan/

#apple #applecinnamon #applecinnamonmuffins #veganmuffins #glutenfreebreakfast #allergyfree #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree
Are you still holding out on the pumpkin or have y Are you still holding out on the pumpkin or have you given in? 🤔

Let your first taste of pumpkin spice be these copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Scones! Gluten-Free, vegan, and allergy-free, one of Strength and Sunshine’s fan-favorite pumpkin recipes! 🎃🥰😋

Find the full recipe on Strength and Sunshine 👇🥳

https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-pumpkin-scones-vegan/

#pumpkin #pumpkinscones #pumpkinspice #veganbreakfast #glutenfreebreakfast #allergyfree #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree
The solution for your bounty of blueberries!🫐 * The solution for your bounty of blueberries!🫐
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Blueberry Chia Jam (Vegan, Gluten-Free) 😍🫐
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This Berrylicious Blueberry Jam is 👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Free 🧡
Vegan 💛
Sugar-Free, Keto, & Paleo 💚
Kid-Approved 💙
Healthy & Customizable💜
Quick & Easy, 2 Ingredients 💖
Sweet Spread, Filling, Topping, & More! 💝
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Just like the strawberry chia jam you all loved, this blueberry chia seed jam is just as easy with two ingredients and endless customizations and uses! Blueberry jam is one of my favorites for a PBJ and you’ll need a batch for an upcoming recipe I’ll be sharing in 2 weeks! 🫐🤩
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! 👆👆
https://strengthandsunshine.com/blueberry-chia-jam/
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#blueberryjam #blueberrychiajam #blueberry #blueberries #wildblueberries #chiajam #chiaseeds #homemadejam #summerfruit #blueberryrecipes #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #keto #paleo #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #kidapproved #eatrealfood #glutenfreefood #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease
If you’re not grilling your French toast…what If you’re not grilling your French toast…what are you doing? 🧐🔥🍞🍁

Grilled French Toast and Grilled French Toast Skewers! 🤩

Both recipe are perfect for those end-of-summer and fall camping adventures you have! Both are perfectly gluten-free, allergy-free bad vegan of course! No need for perishable ingredients here! 😋🥰🏕️

Find the full recipes on Strength and Sunshine 🥳
Classic: https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-grilled-french-toast-vegan/
Skewers: https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-grilled-french-toast-skewers-vegan/

#frenchtoast #frenchtoasts #frenchtoastrecipe #veganbreakfast #glutenfreebreakfast #allergyfree #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree
Healthy Allergy-Free Pad Thai? Of Course! 🤩😋 Healthy Allergy-Free Pad Thai? Of Course! 🤩😋🥳

Perfectly gluten-free, allergy-free, and vegan! That means no soy, peanuts, eggs, or fish. Naturally gluten-free with those rice noodles of course 😎🍜

Find the full recipe here 👇
https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-pad-thai-gluten-free/

#padthai #veganpadthai #glutenfreenoodles #vegandinner #allergyfree #nutfree #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree