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The Quick & Dirty Guide To Cross-Contamination Prevention

April 5, 2016 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 62 Comments

It’s more than just switching your diet. When it comes to Celiac Disease and food allergies, cross-contamination prevention must take number one importance. Here is the quick and “dirty” guide to keeping things safe!

The Quick & Dirty Guide To Cross-Contamination Prevention | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 It's more than just switching your diet. When it comes to Celiac Disease and food allergies, cross-contamination prevention must take number one importance. Here is the quick and "dirty" guide to keeping things safe (gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, soy-free, fish-free, peanut-free, etc.)!

What is cross-contamination? “The process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance or object to another, through improper or unsterile equipment, procedures, or products, resulting in with harmful effects.”

Whether you need to convert your life to gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, tree nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, corn-free, shellfish-free, etc., cross-contamination prevention must take precedence right off the bat. These practices are not only for the first few months or when you’re preparing food for a gluten-free loved one. They must always be set in place and must always be practiced with care. Mainly focusing on gluten contamination, but these guidelines apply to any allergen (swap the word gluten with your chooses allergen!). Here is a quick and dirty clean guide to follow to ensure that evil gluten ninjas don’t end up karate chopping your stomach!Read More

Filed Under: Gluten-Free Living, How-To's Tagged With: Allergies, Celiac, Celiac Disease, Cleaning, Corn-Free, Cross-Contamination, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Fish-Free, Food Allergies, Food Allergy, Food Safety, Gluten-Free, Gluten-Free Living, Nut-Free, Peanut-Free, Prevention, Safety, Shellfish-Free, Soy-Free, Top 8, Wheat-Free

6 Steps For A Safe Gluten-Free College Experience

May 19, 2015 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 42 Comments

In case you didn’t know, I have Celiac Disease and just completed my first year away from home at university. And I came back alive, still Celiac Strong! The stress of moving away to a foreign world of academia, new people, new city, total independence, and an autoimmune disease and restricted diet, can and will be scary for anyone. (Yes, even me!). So much sensory overload and changes will make any freshman shiver as they hug their parents one last time and step into the unknown world of college. When you have Celiac Disease or some other food allergy, the world of college is a bit more scary. You don’t know exactly how to manage everything from the get-go or whether gluten is lurking right around the corner or under your nose! (The HORROR!)

But I can tell you right here and right now, that it will be OKAY! Really, after the first few weeks, being gluten-free in college was the least of my worries (even being at a school with one o the worst dining plans/set-ups). You can make your necessary diet work where ever you go and you can thrive, have fun, and be healthy. To put it bluntly, you just can’t be a stereo-typical “stupid” college student. You need to be vigilant, mature, and take on more responsibly for your health and safety than the average kid. If you don’t, then yea, you are at risk for becoming very ill and putting your college experience in jeopardy. But by following these 6 steps and being smart about your disease (or allergies) you’ll be just fine!

6 Steps For A Safe Gluten-Free College Experience | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 #glutenfree #celiac #celiacdisease #college #tips

Once you’ve decided on “the” school you’ll be attending, you can finally start creating your plan of action:

Step 1: Contact Disability ~ Before you even apply for housing, make sure you apply with disability services. This should be done as quickly as possible. I made the mistake of waiting and thus, wasn’t able to get certain accommodations. But if done quickly, they may be able to place you in a proper/safe housing situation and all your medical needs will be on file for other reasons like if you do get sick and need to miss class, etc.

Step 2: Contact Dining/Catering Services ~ Once you’re all set up with disability services, then it’s time to get to know your dining options and the staff. I contacted dining services before I got down to school to get my feelers out for what would be available to me and then I set up a meeting in the specific dining hall I would be using with the manager and staff the day I moved in. I was introduced to the cooks and staff, I got the phone numbers off everyone plus the email with the manager. We planned that I would email out the meals I would need special ordered at the beginning of ever week to the manager. This was a bit annoying at times and was messed up many, but I always ended up with safe food. Think things like plain chicken, salmon, tilapia, steamed veggies. It was a great dinner option for me that still allowed me to cook other components to complete the meal.

Dining Hall Meals | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666

Step 3: Take a Tour Of The Dining Hall/Kitchen & Near By Establishments ~If you can, during your meeting, see if you can tour the kitchen for some piece of mind and have the staff show you where your food will be prepared. Cross contamination is a concern, so make sure that won’t happen. Also get to know the other safe option available in your dining hall. Take a look at drinks, fruit cups, salad bar, etc. See how those are set up and if they may be safe. You will also want to create a list of nearby restaurants you can be safe eating at as well as places to pick up needed groceries. I had a Safeway and Whole Foods I could go to and get my weekly staples.

Step 4: Talk To Your Roommates & Establish Boundaries ~ One of the most important things is to establish a good open relationship with your roommate(s). Because I went through disability services, I was able to transfer out of my 6-person-no-kitchen dorm and move into a dorm that had a FULL kitchen (per floor) and dorm rooms that accommodated 4 people with a shared bathroom, and common room which had a full fridge and freezer, small counter and cabinets, and microwave. We each then had our own separate little “bedroom”. I was able to keep most of my food right in my own private room which meant no cross-contamination or “accidental sharing”. Only own of my other roommates really used the fridge/freezer, so there was plenty of space for my needed essentials. Before I prepared anything on the counter, I would clean it off (bring tons of sanitizing wipes), and I had my plates/boards to cut on. Right off the bat, I told my roommates what I couldn’t eat and even though I’m not sure they fully understood, we never had any problems (since there really was never any food contact). But making sure your roommate(s) are aware of your restrictions clearly is essential. If you have a life threatening food allergy (like no peanuts), you should speak to way before hand or try to get real special dorm accommodations.

Dorm Kitchen | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666

Step 5: Organize & Keep Track of Essential Foods/Kitchen Tools ~With that shared kitchen on my floor, I had access to an oven and stove top. There were also a bunch of appliances kids brought with them and let down there to “share”. Obviously, that sharing option is a big no-no for a celiac or one with allergies. What I brought down to college with me (and kept in my dorm room) was: pots, non-stick pan, baking sheet, cutting board, waffle maker, mini food processor, knifes, utensils, plates, bowls, cups, storage containers, etc. Depending on your school, rice cookers, toasters, or a small oven may be okay. Each school is different though, so make sure you check and ask. I also had rolls of parchment, foil, plastic, etc. Then of course all the non-perishable foods. Think canned beans, fish, soup, tomatoes, bars, tons of snacks, cereal, grains, lentils, protein powder, potatoes (they last awhile), tons of spices/herbs, nut butters, nuts, vinegars, condiments, etc. Obviously, I brought down more than the usual kid, not only for my restrictions, but also for cooking/food blogger purposes. Then my weekly grocery haul would include nut milks, hummus, bread/tortillas (freezer), tons of veggies/fruit, frozen veggies/fruit, (and always more potatoes <— life savor!). I made sure I would check everything I had before I bought anything new, and froze things I knew I wouldn’t finish. You don’t want to blow all your money on food if you don’t need it, so plan accordingly and remember that the freezer is your friend!

Essentials | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666

Step 6: Learn How To Clean, Communicate, & Check ~Like I mentioned in step 4/5, you need to make sure every surface is clean before any of your food comes close to it. Just like at home, you don’t want to get sick from a silly “crumb-contamination mishap“. If I had to cook something down in the kitchen I would even lay out a bunch of paper towels before I even put a plate down (there would be random pasta all over everything in there!). But learning to clean, not only cooking areas, but handles, and switches, is essential for cross-contamination prevention. Communication comes in not only with your roommates (let them know your needs and if you ever feel uncomfortable! People want you to feel safe and want help…really!), but also with the dining staff. I had to have some angry emails sent, as there is going to be miscommunication at times, but I always stated my concerns and everyone was helpful. Not just the dining staff, but the staff in my whole building knew me by name within the first few months. You can create some great relationships with them and they really do want to see you succeed, be safe, healthy, and happy. Finally, checking. Every food you buy, every place you decide to eat ate, every thing, must be checked. You should already be a pro at label-reading for you celiac or food allergy, but it becomes so much more when the world gets even bigger and more and more things will be presented to you. The best thing you can do to keep yourself safe is to learn to be skeptical and check everything. (For example, don’t take “candy” from a stranger) 😉

Floor Kitchen Cooking | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666

Bonus: Have Fun & Don’t Stress! ~ You may be a bit bummed when you can’t eat the free pizza or cookie being offered at some party or event (but you should be used to declining!), but it will be okay and life will go on. Once you get into a new routine, figure out how everything will work, learn the 3 “C’s”, and settle, you won’t have to stress. Have fun! This place will be your new home for months at a time and you deserve to feel safe while enjoying the college experience as much as you can. If you worry about food and what you can’t have 24/7, you will miss out on a lot and you don’t need the added stress! Just know that you are a gluten-free warrior and being safe, healthy, aware, and open to communication will all stay and become second nature once you settle in, create your plan of action, and embrace everything. Of course it won’t be easy and there will be mishaps, but as you find your way, navigating college as a Celiac or with any food allergy, you will get stronger, it will get easier, and you’ll grow and learn so much along the way. Not only will you be growing your independence like any typical college student, but you’ll also be growing so much through the additional hurdles you will face! Bravo!

So tell me:

+ Did you have to navigate Celiac Disease or food allergies while you were in college?

+ What do you think you #1 stresser was your first year of college? I always felt like I never had enough time. But I did, I had tons of time.

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To Be An Empowered Woman

May 12, 2015 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 62 Comments

Empower: To give power or influence, to promote self-actualization. To make strong and confident in one’s life and in claiming their rights. 

Do you know how much I love this word? Well I do, a lot! Its definition includes 3 of my absolute favorite words and ones I live by and say every day. Power. Strength. Confidence. Empowerment puts the strength in Strength and Sunshine. Empowerment is something we all hold within us, but sometimes it lies hidden until we realize just how to claim our empowerment and let it guide us in our every day lives.

Empower | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666

To women, empowerment may not feel as innate and accessible at first. Women have been seen as weak, timid, submissive, and easily taken advantage of. Women are portrayed all to often as powerless and without the confidence to stand up for themselves or even independent enough to take care and provide for themselves. To me, that’s just unacceptable and needs to change. Women can and ARE empowered, they just need to discover it within themselves and encourage their fellow females to do the same.

Today I’m excited to be partnering with Swoob to promote their empowered women campaign with SABRE and how an active lifestyle can help empower women and increase their safety. You already know that I am a huge advocate for women’s fitness and not being scared to lift heavy, find release, or go the distance. To be empowered you need the confidence that you can take care of yourself and be safe. Fitness can give you all of that and more. In the form of strengthening the muscles, stretching the body, preventing injury, learning how to fuel and nourish yourself, how to establish mental toughness, break barriers, and give the greatest most everlasting confidence possible.Read More

Filed Under: Motivation, Personal Tagged With: Confidence, Empowerment, Fitness, Motivation, Personal, SABRE, Safety, Sexual Assault, Strength, Swoob, Women

What To Avoid With A Corn Allergy

April 21, 2015 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 48 Comments

Not one of the top 8, but corn is a major allergen. I was surprised by who many readers had commented on the other allergen posts that they had a corn allergy. So of course, I wanted to help out and do some corn-free research! I can only begin by telling you that corn is everywhere and in tons of things. To make matters worse, most of the corn in the American diet is GMO…big time. But before we get in to that, let’s talk about the symptoms of a corn allergy.

Like any food allergy, symptoms and tolerance range in severity. You can get itching, hives, swelling of the mouth, tongue, face, etc., difficulty breathing, congestion or runny nose, dizziness, digestive upsets, nausea, or full on anaphylaxis which requires an Epi-Pen and trip to the ER. A corn allergy is one of the more difficult to get a definitive “blood test” diagnosis because it’s has similar characteristics of other allergens such as pollen, grasses, seeds, and grains. To combat the allergen you must stay away from all corn and corn products. Corn is in many processed foods and sweeteners which can make things tricky and difficult. Cross contamination is also a huge concern. Since you can’t substitute “corn” itself, you just have to avoid it and possible contamination through reading labels, asking questions, and monitoring preparation (don’t let someone dust a pan with corn meal or try that potato in corn oil!)

 What To Avoid With A Corn Allergy | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 #foodallergies #cornfree #cornallergy #health #safety #cornRead More

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Power Monday #54 Sun Protection 101

July 21, 2014 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 22 Comments

Happy Monday guys! Another week of possibilities is at our finger tips! I spent a lot of time in the kitchen again this weekend! I have become more addicted to cooking and experimenting than ever. But I am also stock piling recipes to have for the blog when I start school at the end of August and won’t really have time to be getting to creative. Planning ahead is always best 😉 I would have Instagramed some of the things I was creating, but most of us were affected by the “Instagram Debacle of July 20th, 2014”. That app was down all morning! It was so frustrating, haha!

I’m nixing the #PowerMonday link-up since no one has really been link-up. Kinda defeats the whole purpose. But don’t worry, I’m keeping Power Monday going strong on my end. I thought today would be a good day to give you all a little reminder on keeping safe this summer. That is keeping sun safe.

Power Monday

Sometimes we forget that being out in the beautiful summer sun can be extremely harmful to us if we don’t stay protected. So many times I see people with terrible sun burn and they pretty much laugh it off and shake their heads at themselves, yet they do it again and again. That is not okay. Repeated sun exposure that results in sun burn is not only harmful, but also deadly. Skin Cancer is no joke and is the most common form of cancer in the US. There are 3 forms. Basal cell and squamous cell are highly curable, but can still be detrimental. Melanoma is the third and most deadly form. UV rays from the sun are radiation that can be absorbed through the skin. Invisible, but can be deadly.

Some people are even more at risk than others. Those with light skin, history of skin cancer, high/repeated exposure, those with blue or green eyes, blonde or red hair are more likely to get burns and need to be extra vigilant. So what can we do to prevent the harmful effects of the sun while still being able to enjoy the outdoors?Read More

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Instagram post 2177098251824425516_462853852 What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “gut health”? 🤔 * It's MORE than just digestion! 🧐 Your gut health is connected to just about every aspect of your wellbeing, from your mood to your immune system. 😮@countrylifevitamins came out with a new line of supplements called Gut Connection that helps us balance our microbiome and target the specific areas of our health we need the most help with! 🥳 I got to try out the Digestive Balance, Stress Balance, and Sleep Balance and I’m so glad I did! 🙌 Check out my latest blog post to find out all the details (strengthandsunshine.com/gut-health/) 👏 #Sponsored * #countrylifevitamins #guthealth #guthealthmatters #guthealthy #glutenfree #vegan #foodallergies #allergyfree #nongmo #healyourgut #celiac #celiacdisease #glutenfreeliving #glutenfreelife #autoimmunedisease #chronicillness #gutfriendly #guthealing #healthygut #healthandwellness #healthyfamily #healthykids #gutflora #mindandbody #healthmatters #healthysleep #stressmanagment #healthylifestlye
Instagram post 2174976265205847810_462853852 The secret to a fantastic Monday? 🤔 Something a little SWEET and SALTY! 😎 Loaded Vegan White Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) 😋🍪🍫🥨 * These are BIG cookies and they are stuffed with @nestletollhouse new ALLERGY-FREE White Chocolate Chips and my favorite @shopritestores gluten-free pretzels! A super-soft cookie base with @bobsredmill gluten-free flour and @swervesweetie brown "sugar". They will make a perfect new addition to all the cookie parties I know you have coming up! 😉🥳🍪🙌 * These Tastebud Tantalizing Cookies are:👇 Gluten-Free ❤️ Allergy-Free 🧡 Vegan 💛 Low Sugar 💚 Kid-Approved 💙 Quick and Easy💜 9 Simple Ingredients 💖 Holiday Ready or a "Just Because Dessert" 💗 * Who else is ready for COOKIE SEASON? 🤔 Tag a cookie loving friend below! 👇 These "Naughty and Nice" cookies are perfect for kicking off the holiday season! 🍪🎅🎄 Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! 👆👆 https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-white-chocolate-chip-pretzel-cookies-gluten-free/ * #sweetandsalty #cookieseason #holidaybaking #whitechocolate #pretzels #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thebakefeed #bakersofinstagram #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #glutenfreecookies #veganbaking #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreefood #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #bakedfromscratch #vegancookies
Instagram post 2169912447125673010_462853852 Thanksgiving debate number 2! Side Dish or Dessert? 🤔 Where does the CLASSIC marshmallow-topped sweet potato casserole reside? 🤷‍♀️ * It's always been a "sweet" side dish in our family, definitely NOT a dessert! Boy have I MISSED this controversial dish due to the "all vegan marshmallows contain soy, and all soy-free marshmallows aren't vegan". This recipe has been in the works since last year and it is finally here, on the blog, perfected to a T! 👌🥳 THE Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)! 😋👌 * This Spectacular Sweet Potato Casserole is:👇 Gluten-Free ❤️ Allergy-Free 🧡 Vegan 💛 Sugar-Free 💚 Kid-Approved 💙 Paleo Topping Option 💜 6 Simple Ingredients 💖 EASY & Quick (just 10 minutes in the oven! 💝 The Healthiest Sweet Potato Casserole EVER 💗 Holiday Perfection for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Etc. 💘 * How does your family do the traditional sweet potato casserole? 🤔 We've ALWAYS been a "canned candied yam and marshmallow family. I know some people top it with nuts and brown sugar, but that gets a thumbs down from me. It MUST be marshmallow-topped (or in this case...homemade marshmallow fluff topped!) 😂😎 * Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! 👆👆 https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-sweet-potato-casserole-marshmallow/ * #sweetpotatocasserole #sweetpotatoes #marshmallowfluff #aquafaba #thanksgivingrecipes #thanksgivingdinner #holidaybaking #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thebakefeed #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #kidapproved #veganbaking #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreefood #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #healthybaking #nosugaradded
Instagram post 2164819317391112965_462853852 It's STUFFING Season! 🙌 Or...do you call it Dressing? 🤔 DEBATE! What do you call this classic Thanksgiving side? 🤷‍♀️ Technically, this is "dressing" since it was baked on its own (not inside a bird). 😝 My family has ALWAYS called it stuffing and I grew up in the Northeast. In the South, they tend to call it "dressing". They also tend to make it with...CORNBREAD! 🤩 * I ALWAYS make my famous "traditional" stuffing recipe (on the blog), but a cornbread stuffing sounded delicious to try this year! What's your favorite way to make stuffing/dressing? 🧐 Southern Gluten-Free Cornbread Stuffing (Vegan, Allergy-Free)! 😋👌🍞🍽 * This Corny Comfort Food is:👇 Gluten-Free ❤️ Allergy-Free 🧡 Vegan 💛 Sugar-Free + Oil-Free 💚 Picky-Eater Approved (even if they don't like traditional stuffing!) 💙 Great for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or ANY weeknight 💜 10 Simple Ingredients 💖 Uses my Homemade Gluten-Free Cornbread 💗 Makes You Feel Warm, Cozy, and Full or Southern Comfort 💝 * So Team Stuffing or Team Dressing!? 🤔 Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! 👆👆 https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-cornbread-stuffing-vegan/ * #cornbreadstuffing #cornbreaddressing #cornbread #stuffing #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thanksgivingfood #southernfood #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #kidapproved #thanksgivingdinner #sidedishes #glutenfreebread #glutenfreefood #fallrecipes #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #goodmoodfood #easymeals #nosugaradded