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Friday Finisher 1/16/15

January 16, 2015 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 62 Comments

Hello there! Week one of my second college semester is in the books!I have Fridays off which is super nice and I plan on getting a lot of sh*t done. (Maybe…but I probably won’t! You’re lucky I even got this post up!). This semester is going to be a lot more “at-home” work than last. I don’t think any of my classes will be very hard in the “content/understanding” part, but more demanding in work that will be due.

Since I don’t want to bore you with my whole week, here are just some memorable moments: a rainy cold day to start the first day of classes, joy! I enjoy all my classes and professors so far (however, that is always subject to change…), flashback to AP Latin last year…I have to memorize and recite a poem in my creative writing class next week, oddly delicious over-cooked dining hall salmon, I will be dissecting a baby dead pig in bio lab during the second half of the semester (I got out of that one junior year of high school because I was taking my driver’s test!), the leg-press is back and I am so going to crush that goal soon!, we don’t have school Monday (thank you MLK!), I am enjoying reading my comparative politics book…o boy!), I have a lot of work to do and presentations to prepare for next week so…..read this good stuff for me and enjoy your Friday! I’m looking forward to chilling out in my favorite Friday work/study spot from last year this morning after my workout! XOXO

Friday FinisherSS Posts from the week:

Monday: Power Monday #66 Hey You!

Tuesday: Why You Can Get Fit At Home

Wednesday: Italian Chickpea Casserole

Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:

Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:

+ 4 Ways To Shake It Off

Tips to shake off negativity!

+ 12 Holistic Ways To Nurture Yourself This Winter

Oooo, jounaling…but by candle light!

+ Who Will Tell Her She’s not Beautiful

So sad, but also beautifully said.

+ Don’t Be Like The Rest Of Them, Darling

Do you own thing!

+ The #1 Stressor You Need To Eliminate In 2015 (And 62 Ways To Do It)

I loved these!

Fitness:

+ Secrets Of Success – 10 Tips For Running In The Snow

Those snowy/icy sidewalks are treacherous!

+ 10 Reasons Why Heavy Lifting Is Terrible For Women

Hahahahahahahaha!

+ Tips For New Runners

Hello, my name is Rebecca and I’m a newbie runner ๐Ÿ˜‰

+ 7 Ways To Progress An Exercise

Great tips to keep challenging the body!

+ 5 Anti-Aging Benefits Of Yoga

I’ll be one of those 90-year-old yogis ๐Ÿ˜‰ Just wait!

+ How To Foam Roll

I am loving it and always have a long date with the roller after my runs!

+ How To Maintain Training In The Winter

This was the perfect time to start!

+ Tips On Getting Up & Holding A Handstand

One of my favorites!

+ The Only 5 Exercises You’ll Ever Need

I actually found this super interesting and totally making sense!

+ Better Safe Than Sorry – Safety Tips For Runners

Good stuff! Know it!

Food:

+ Are You New To Eating Healthy? Start Here

Such a great resource!

+ Top 10 Plant-Based Proteins To Add To Your Daily Routine

Fermented protein powder!?

+ 10 Gluten-Free And Vegan Healthy Breakfast Recipes

Yum, yum, and yum!

+ Why Intuitive Eating Doesn’t Work For Everyone

There is nothing that will work for 100% of the population. Sorry.

+ 13 Rules I Live By To Maintain A Healthy Relationship With Food

Wonderful! We should all focus on this!

+ 14 Items All Your Kitchen Dreams Are Made Of

I want that wall garden and that grill!

+ Making Your Resolutions Last: Recipes And Resources From Oh My Veggies

Such a great compilation!

+ Pizza Hut To Introduce Gluten-Free Pizza

O boy….at least they are doing it right, unlike Dominos!

+ How To Create A Healthy Dinner System

Love this!

+ Watch Out: Corporations Have Renamed High Fructose Corn Syrup

O boy……….

Health:

+ How To Handle Stress In The Moment

For right when it hits hard!

+ 10 Natural Ways To Help You Beat Depression

Good practical tips!

+ The Top 17 Health Claims Food Companies Use To Fool You Into Buying Processed Food

Read and UNDERSTAND your labels kids!

+ How Often Do You Really Need To Shower (According To Science)

Well…..this could be good….or very bad ๐Ÿ˜›

+ Gluten-Free Crave Is Boon And Bane For Those With Celiac Disease

Obviously you know I have a lot of thoughts on this recent article that spurred a lot of attention.

Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:

+ Recover Images From A Damaged SD Card

This saved my life (and two recipes). My card reader is crap and it destroyed the formatting on my card before I could get the pictures transferred to my computer. Luckily this saved the day (but took 3 hours!)

+ Why Food Bloggers Fail

This can be for any blogger though. Such a GREAT post!

+ Blogging Is A Crock Of Shit

Write as yourself and only yourself!

+ How To Manage Your Facebook Marketing In 30 Minutes A Dayย 

It’s all about having a plan!

+ 8 Things Only A Blogger Could Understand

O, us bloggers. We are a special bunch!

+ What To Do When You’re Feeling Blog Crazy

Perfect for a resetting in the new year.

Other:

+ College Talk: Why I Changed My Major

You have to listen to yourself and what you truly want!

+ How To Make Your Apartment Feel Like Home

Or dorm in my case!

+ 12 Ways To Maximize Time On A Short Getaway

When you take those quick trips, you must plan!

+ Gilmore Girls Reinforced My Mothering

I Haven’t seen Gilmore Girls in so long!

+ Tips For Distance Learning And Online Classes

I’m planning on taking at least one class this summer and it may be online.

+ Keep Your Sick Kids Home, Dammit

How about, keep your sick adult self home too!

+ 9 Reasons Not To Abandon The Art Of A Handwritten Letter

I want to start sending out more snail mail! It really is the best to receive a letter!

Favorite Pins:

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Chickpea Sunflower Sandwich. O goodness me!

AMAZING Chickpea Sunflower Sandwich - Savory, a mix of crunchy and soft textures, and SO delicious! #vegan #glutenfree #healthy

Chewy Coconut Cashew Almond Granola Bars. A snack bar loaded with greatness!

Chewy Coconut Cashew Almond Granola Bars - easy, no bake gluten free granola bars with simple ingredients and tons of flavor!

Grain Free Tortillas. More rockin’ with grain-free flours!

Gluten Free Tortillas made with this secret flour that makes them the tastiest tortillas you will ever taste!

Simple Grilled Sweet Potato + Black Bean Burrito Bowls. I could eat this every day…

simple sweet potato + black bean burrito bowls with cumin garlic drizzle // @thefirstmess

Roasted Carrot Hummus. Holy dipping yum!

Roasted Carrot Hummus sweetdisasters.com

Super-Simple Strawberry-Swirl Vegan French Toast. I have seen so many French toast recipes lately! I plan on some tomorrow!

Super-Simple Strawberry-Swirl Vegan French Toast

Goodness Bowl. This is beyond goodness!

Goodness Bowl

Kung Pao Lentils. Don’t you just want to face-plant in this!?

Kung Pao Lentils | Vegan Richa

Kumquat Buckwheat Breakfast Cookies. Yummy and rustically beautiful!

Healthy and nutritious kumquat buckwheat breakfast cookies. #glutenfree #vegan | saltedplains.com

Carrot Cake Oatmeal. It really is a beautiful thing!

Carrot Cake Oatmeal

A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:

+ Another great run last Sunday! First one back in DC, so I did some local exploring and racked up another 6.29 miles!

+ I ordered business cards! I am so excited to have them get here and show you all! Another “goal” checked off!

+ Some nice random guy helped me carry up two huge boxes I picked up from package services in my dorm ๐Ÿ˜›

So tell me:

+ What’s the last random act of kindness someone did for you?

+ How are you goals, wishes, intentions, or whatever, coming along?

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Filed Under: Friday Finisher Tagged With: Articles, Business Cards, College, Favorites, Five Things Friday, Friday, Friday 5, Friday Favorites, Friday Finisher, Friday Five, Likes, Links, Loves, Pins, Pinterest, Posts, Washington DC, Weekend

Not Your Typical Thanksgiving: Full Of Firsts, Fun, And Love

December 1, 2014 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 107 Comments

First of all, Happy December 1st! Crazy! It is Christmas time full force! Break out the trees, lights, music, shopping, baking, peppermint, gingerbread men, and all around cheer and joy! I’ve got just two more weeks of school and then I am home! That is the only Christmas present I really want right now. But before I get carried away, let me tell you about our last holiday…Thanksgiving!

Everything on campus closed down Tuesday night (i.e. no dining halls, gyms, classes, no people really) until today, Monday. Not very good for us kids who stayed (seriously, what about the international kids who don’t even care about Thanksgiving?). Luckily,my dad arrived down in DC Wednesday night. All we did that night was drive over to his hotel for him to check-in and then…we went to Trader Joe’s!

Teas | Strength and Sunshine

This happened. Tea is my life…besides coffee. Side note, the Tahitian Vanilla is “spicy”. It has black pepper in it. Not very good ๐Ÿ™Read More

Filed Under: Fitness, Holidays, Reviews Tagged With: Black Friday, Cafe Deluxe, Dad, Dinner, Eating Out, Family, Fashion, Fitness, H&M, Holidays, Restaurant, Review, Shopping, SoulCycle, Spin, Thanksgiving, Trader Joes, Washington DC, Whole Foods, Workout

Scenes From Family Weekend

October 20, 2014 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 45 Comments

I don’t feel like writing today, so I’ll just share some pictures from the weekend! My mom came down with my grandparents and I got to spend the whole weekend with them. I didn’t take a lot of pictures (to much of a hassle), but I did take a few. I wish we had more time together, but really there is only a month and a half before winter break and the first semester ends! The real count down is on!

The Capitol Building | Strength and Sunshine

The Capitol Building | Strength and Sunshine

Really sad, but they are going to be doing construction on the beautiful capitol building for the next 2-3 years ๐Ÿ™ My mom and I finally went inside though! Every other time we tried, we couldn’t because we had water bottles, etc. This time we planned ahead, and got in! We even took the underground tunnel over to the Library of Congress where I got my official Readers card! Now I can go in and study in the reading rooms they have! I feel so special ๐Ÿ˜‰Read More

Filed Under: Personal Tagged With: College, DC, Family, Family Weekend, Georgetown Cupcakes, Mom, School, Starbucks, Sweetgreen, The Capitol, Trader Joes, Washington DC, White House

DC VegFest ’14 + I Feel Like A Grown-Up

September 23, 2014 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 20 Comments

Well guys, I survived and I feel pretty damn grown-up! Saturday morning I woke-up at 4am so I would have enough time to get in my long Saturday yoga practice as well as a nice morning to get situated and prepared for my trip in to the unknown depths of the DC Metro and DC VegFest. Of course as I got on the shuttle to head over to the city, I realized I had left my new Metro card in my desk drawer (fail!). Plus the highway into the city was closed due to a running event (I think), so there was major traffic (more than usual) as everyone had to go through Georgetown to get to the city. Not a good start. I did make it over in time before I was supposed to meet-up with a club from GW who were going, even though I stopped to get another $10 Metro card and a Starbucks dark roast. (Hopped up on caffeine I was! Gotta stay alert!) I got over to the Metro station at 10am and waited until I saw the group. But I didn’t. However I did find a group of freshman GW girls who just happened to be heading over to check out the fest themselves! So I introduced myself and stuck with them so i wouldn’t be completely alone in the Metro.

SABRE Security | Strength and SunshineBringing me to my next point…I felt semi-safe even if I had been alone, due to SABRE Security! As a young woman and college student living in a city, they sent me some of their personal security products to review at just the most opportune time. SABRE’s mission is to raise awareness on college campuses for personal safety. September and October are known as the “Red Months” for sexual assault, injures, and death on college campuses. 1 in 5 women will be a victim of sexual assault on their college campus as well. That’s scary…SABRE sent me a practice Pepper Gel (safer then spray as it won’t harm the sprayer’s eyes, only the attacker. They also sent a door, window, and personal alarm. I took the personal alarm with me down in the Metro. It is the small black key-chain looking thing. All you have to do in pull out the metal chain and a blaring (and I mean blaring) alarm will go off (until you reinsert the chain). It is so loud and disorienting! If someone were to attack me, they would become so flustered, I would have time to run and get help.

If you want to find out more on SABRE’s mission or want to schedule a college safety information talk on your campus, you can do that and contact SABRE here! You can also find SABRE on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and order their products online! Take your safety seriously, whether you’re a runner who runs in the early or late hours alone, has to take public transportation at night back home from work, or you’re a college student like me. Safety is key and you don’t want to compromise yourself by being unaware and careless!

DC VegFest '14 | Strength and Sunshine #DCVegFest14

Obviously this picture shows that I made it safely through the Metro and to the VegFest! I got there a little before it opened at 11am and just cut everyone in line and found Scott (my manager) at our Plant Fusion table! We were going to be selling all Plant Fusion Proteins and Phood at huge discounts, and a starter pack for $5 that contained 3 sample packs, a recipe book, and a Plant Fusion shaker bottle. We were also giving out sample of both the Chocolate Caramel and Vanilla Bean Phood flavors, as well as Vanilla Bean Plant Fusion and the Cookies and Cream flavor.

Plant Fusion Table | Strength and Sunshine #DCVegFest14

Before everything got crazy and people started pouring in, I went and did my rounds at all the tables. There weren’t as many brands there as I thought, but there were a lot of local shop venders and animal advocacy groups. I do wish I had business cards for my blog though. It was awkward telling people I was a blogger (no one seemed to care)!

Nature's Path | Strength and Sunshine #DCVegFest14

Way Better | Strength and Sunshine #DCVegFest14

I did see the No Meat Athlete! I went up Matt to introduce myself and tell him I had been following his blog for years. It was awkward and well…he wasn’t very friendly. Thus I walked away pretty quick, haha!

No Meat Athlete | Strength and Sunshine #DCVegFest14

I also met some of the lovely ladies of SoomFoods (I reviewed their Tahini) and Kate Bakes Bars (a lovely woman I met through Instagram!) I also went over to the 22 Days Nutrition table. I knew I recognized Sara, but I wasn’t sure! I talked to her, but she obviously didn’t know me, haha!

22 Days Nutrition | Strength and Sunshine #DCVegFest14

After my quick rounds, I headed back to the Plant Fusion table and got ready for the masses. It was fun actually getting to do a demo of Plant Fusion finally (a product and company I love so much and use everyday)! I handed out samples, explained (a lot of explaining) the products, and just got to talk about protein! Everyone was so intrigued by the fact that I use it to bake and make frosting, haha! The bad thing was, we didn’t have a tent over our table to the sun was beating down on my all day (with no sunscreen). Let’s just say, my nose, forehead, scalp, and arms look rather red…very red. It was crazy hot and sunny which was a blessing since it had been getting chilly last week! And did you notice we were positioned next to the Whole Foods booth? Well we were and they were sampling their Garlicky Kale Salad. O man…the smell was so good (I think that’s why I got Whole Foods for dinner that night + the Garlicky Kale, haha!)

Plant Fusion Table | Strength and Sunshine #DCVegFest14

Plant Fusion Table | Strength and Sunshine #DCVegFest14

Plant Fusion Table | Strength and Sunshine #DCVegFest14

It was a long tiring day, but fun! I can’t wait to do another expo with Plant Fusion! I left on my own and successfully navigated the Metro completely by myself this time. When I stepped off and finally made it home to Foggy Bottom, I almost collapsed I was so tired! I went to Starbucks, got an Iced Venti Green Tea, read a chapter for my UW class (basically falling asleep right there in the store), then headed to Whole Foods to majorly refuel my starving tummy (food never tasted so good!). It was definitely well deserved and I felt so proud of myself for making a rough day end up being successful. I feel really grown-up and even more independent now. I’m not even scared to take the Metro again. I think I’ll take a trip to the Capitol soon ๐Ÿ˜‰ Being outgoing, talking, navigating, demoing, living!, and I came out with more confidence (and some sunburn). Until next time DC VegFest, until next time!

So tell me:

+ What safety precautions do you take when your out alone or when you were in college?

+ Tell me a moment in your life when you felt really “grown-up” and independent?

***SABRE provided me with sample of they security products for review and speak about personal safety. All though and opinions are honestly my one***

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Filed Under: Personal, Reviews Tagged With: College, DC, DC VegFest, DC VegFest 2014, Event, Expo, Pepper Spary, Plant Fusion, Products, Protection, Review, SABRE, SABRE Security, Safty, Washington DC

3 Days Of Pink Chicken And Steamed Vegetables

July 3, 2014 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 42 Comments

Well I survived…I think. But I am coming back with even less confidence than before. You will see why once I take you through the endless-no-sleep days that were Sunday-Tuesday. Sunday started with a wake-up at 3:30am and hopping in the car to leave at 5:30am. The only thing that made this morning drive okay was the fact that I had made pancakes the night before to eat in the car! Haha, can’t go without my weekend morning pancakes. It was interesting, but I just let them cool the night before, wrapped them in wax paper, then just unwrapped in the car, mixed up my protein frosting, and ripped and dipped the cakes! Perfection ๐Ÿ˜‰ Cold pancakes are actually pretty tasty too!

PancakeSorry for all these phone/instagram pictures in this post! I did not bring my DSLR on the trip and I am so glad I did not!

Pancake DipperThis is also when your mom turns around in the car and looks at you like your crazy ๐Ÿ˜‰ Anyway, we made it down there by 9:30ish and stopped at the hotel my mom and brother would be at. I couldn’t check-in to orientation till 11 so we decided to get in some quick sight-seeing and lunch before I was dropped off. We went and said hello to the White House (this was my brother’s first time in DC and he didn’t seem very impressed). We stopped at Whole Foods to get lunch (the last decent thing I ate that day). Then we had to lug my heavy suitcase, food bag (breakfast and snack essentials), and overnight bag down many blocks to the campus.Read More

Filed Under: Personal, Travel Tagged With: Allergies, Chicken, Coffee, College, DC, Disability, Food Allergies, Freshman, George Washington University, Gluten-Free, GWU, Orientation, School, Starbucks, Washington DC, Whole Foods

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Instagram post 2190210617160115376_462853852 What does your family have for Christmas dinner? ๐Ÿค” * We have out big celebration on Christmas Eve (the best day, IMO) and have a big buffet of Italian foods set out in my grandparent's kitchen. As a celiac and food allergic vegan, (and the fact that cooking is my profession, haha!) I bring the free-from dishes! * Not only is eggplant parm great for a cozy winter weeknight meal (Meatless Monday, anyone?), but it makes a great plant-forward entree for the holidays that EVERYONE will love! This one is healthier (hello @gowiseusa air fryer! Crispy oil-free eggplant perfection!) and safe for all our celiac, food allergy, and vegan guests and bellies! ๐Ÿค— * Easy Vegan Eggplant Parmesan (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) | Air Fried & Baked! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฝ * This Cozy CheeZy Comfort Food is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Sugar-Free + Oil-Free + Low Carb ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ Great Meatless Entree for Christmas/Holidays ๐Ÿ’œ Air-Fried + Baked (or totally baked if you don't have an air fryer!) ๐Ÿ’– Simple Minimal Ingredients ๐Ÿ’— Healthier Comfort Food with Veggie-Power ๐Ÿ’ * It's snowing here, so I think some cozy comfort food is in order on this chilly Monday! Who's with me? ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜…โ„๏ธ * Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-eggplant-parmesan/ * #comfortfood #airfryer #casserole #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #christmasfood #meatlessmonday #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #kidapproved #christmasdinner #eatwellbewell #lowcarbrecipes #vegancheese #glutenfreefood #healthyholidays #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #goodmoodfood #easymeals #justeatrealfood
Instagram post 2185119379058648148_462853852 Are you ready for THANKSGIVING? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ Trying any new dishes this year? ๐Ÿค” I hope you got all your grocery shopping done (we all know that every grocery store is a MADHOUSE this week...although it was already crazy last weekend!) ๐Ÿคฃ BUT, I have one more Thanksgiving (or Christmas) recipe for you to add to your to-make list! ๐Ÿ˜Ž Gluten-Free Brown Rice Stuffing Casserole (Vegan, Allergy-Free)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฝ * This Cozy Baked No-Bread Stuffing is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Sugar-Free + Oil-Free ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ Great for a Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Holiday Side Dish ๐Ÿ’œ Easy Meatless Main for Any Weeknight๐Ÿ’– Simple Real Food Ingredients ๐Ÿ’— Healthy Comfort Food at its Finest ๐Ÿ’ * When you don't want bread stuffing, but want something baked (not the overdone "wild rice dressings you see so many recipes for!) this one is a must-try! ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿฅฐ * Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-brown-rice-stuffing-casserole/ * #brownrice #stuffing #dressing #casserole #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thanksgivingfood #holidayfood #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #kidapproved #thanksgivingdinner #sidedishes #veganthanksgiving #glutenfreefood #healthyholidays #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #goodmoodfood #easymeals #justeatrealfood
Instagram post 2180062372549618176_462853852 Are you team Pumpkin, Apple, Sweet Potato, or Pecan Pie? ๐Ÿค” When it comes to holiday pies, you really can't go wrong with any! ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿฅง I never found pecan pie appealing, but to complete Strength and Sunshine's portfolio of "crustless pies", I had to figure out a way to make PECAN PIE a thing! This year it happened... ๐Ÿฅณ Crustless Pecan Pie without Corn Syrup (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo, Keto)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐ŸŒฐ๐Ÿฅง๐Ÿ‘Œ * This Peculiarly Perfect Pecan Pie is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Vegan ๐Ÿงก Paleo ๐Ÿ’› Keto ๐Ÿ’š Sugar-Free ๐Ÿ’™ Healthier, Sweet, & Nutty Southern Comfort ๐Ÿ’œ 7 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– EASY & Quick ๐Ÿ’ Only 1 Allergen: Pecans (can't get around that one!) ๐Ÿ’˜ Begging for a Spot on the Thanksgiving/Christmas Dessert Table ๐Ÿ’— * Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/crustless-pecan-pie/ * #pecanpie #pecans #southerncomfort #thanksgivingrecipes #thanksgivingdinner #holidaybaking #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #easyketo #allergyfriendly #ketodessert #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thebakefeed #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #ketobaking #paleodessert #veganbaking #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreefood #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #healthybaking #nosugaradded
Instagram post 2177098251824425516_462853852 Whatโ€™s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear โ€œgut healthโ€? ๐Ÿค” * It's MORE than just digestion! ๐Ÿง Your gut health is connected to just about every aspect of your wellbeing, from your mood to your immune system. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ@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! ๐Ÿฅณ I got to try out the Digestive Balance, Stress Balance, and Sleep Balance and Iโ€™m so glad I did! ๐Ÿ™Œ Check out my latest blog post to find out all the details (strengthandsunshine.com/gut-health/) ๐Ÿ‘ #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? ๐Ÿค” Something a little SWEET and SALTY! ๐Ÿ˜Ž Loaded Vegan White Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿช๐Ÿซ๐Ÿฅจ * 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! ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿช๐Ÿ™Œ * These Tastebud Tantalizing Cookies are:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Low Sugar ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ Quick and Easy๐Ÿ’œ 9 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– Holiday Ready or a "Just Because Dessert" ๐Ÿ’— * Who else is ready for COOKIE SEASON? ๐Ÿค” Tag a cookie loving friend below! ๐Ÿ‘‡ These "Naughty and Nice" cookies are perfect for kicking off the holiday season! ๐Ÿช๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„ Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† 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? ๐Ÿค” Where does the CLASSIC marshmallow-topped sweet potato casserole reside? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ * 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! ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฅณ THE Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘Œ * This Spectacular Sweet Potato Casserole is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Sugar-Free ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ Paleo Topping Option ๐Ÿ’œ 6 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– EASY & Quick (just 10 minutes in the oven! ๐Ÿ’ The Healthiest Sweet Potato Casserole EVER ๐Ÿ’— Holiday Perfection for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Etc. ๐Ÿ’˜ * How does your family do the traditional sweet potato casserole? ๐Ÿค” 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!) ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜Ž * Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† 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! ๐Ÿ™Œ Or...do you call it Dressing? ๐Ÿค” DEBATE! What do you call this classic Thanksgiving side? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ Technically, this is "dressing" since it was baked on its own (not inside a bird). ๐Ÿ˜ 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! ๐Ÿคฉ * 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? ๐Ÿง Southern Gluten-Free Cornbread Stuffing (Vegan, Allergy-Free)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿž๐Ÿฝ * This Corny Comfort Food is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Sugar-Free + Oil-Free ๐Ÿ’š Picky-Eater Approved (even if they don't like traditional stuffing!) ๐Ÿ’™ Great for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or ANY weeknight ๐Ÿ’œ 10 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– Uses my Homemade Gluten-Free Cornbread ๐Ÿ’— Makes You Feel Warm, Cozy, and Full or Southern Comfort ๐Ÿ’ * So Team Stuffing or Team Dressing!? ๐Ÿค” Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† 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