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Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Are you listening to your body? Why Cleanse in Winter?
Monday, January 18, 2016
Heal Your Gut Summit!
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These are some of my favorite teachers- Donna Gates, Dr Amy Myers, Josh Axe and Dr Z.... Wow! Starts today!
Friday, January 15, 2016
Gluten-Free, Guilt-Free Snacks
GLUTEN-FREE, GUILT-FREE SNACKS
With Health Coach Kim Diaz
I know how hard it can be to consistently crave sugar and delicious sweets (especially this time of year), or to be the only one at the party trying to avoid the dessert table, due to a gluten intolerance, Celiac Disease, or non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity.
Fortunately, eating clean and gluten-free doesn’t have to be about deprivation. I’m going to show you how to eat deliciously and still nourish your body. Basically, I’m going to teach you how to trick that sweet tooth of yours by replacing white refined sugar and white flour with clean eating, gluten free, satisfying snacks.
I am thrilled to share these nutrient dense, gluten-free, guilt-free snack recipes with you because your life is about to change – in a fabulous way. You can kiss those 3 pm sugar crashes goodbye and welcome endless energy into your life. You can indulge without the bloat, digestive discomfort, or other unwanted symptoms that so many of us experience with gluten and sugar.
Are you ready to feel more energetic and happy? If so, then welcome to the amazing world of gluten-free, guilt-free, clean eating.
Get ready to GET NOURISHED!
THE SCOOP ON SUGAR CRAVINGS
As I’m sure you know, humans often crave sugar the most when stressed or tired. These are moments when we are depleted either emotionally or physically. However, in order for you to kick the sugar habit, it’s important that you learn to take time out for yourself and find sources of pleasure besides food. Incorporate habits into your life that allow you to de-stress.
MY TOP TIPS FOR CURBING SUGAR CRAVINGS:
Stay hydrated. Often times when we crave sweets or food, we are thirsty more than we are hungry. Drink a glass of water and see how you feel after.
Make sure you’re getting enough protein and healthy fats to keep you feeling satisfied throughout the day.
Try the snacks provided in this guide. There are quick snack ideas, as well as 10 delicious gluten free, detox-approved recipes.
Have some low-glycemic (sugar) fruits, like berries, green apples, and grapefruit.
Add root vegetables, figs or dates to your diet, which will provide you with natural sweet energy.
Sprinkle cinnamon on fruit, in your smoothie or in your coffee substitute. It tastes delicious and is known to satisfy a sweet tooth craving.
Enjoy a cup of herbal tea with stevia.
o Stevia is my favorite sugar substitute because it’s a natural sugar that does not lead to blood sugar imbalances.
Do something you love that doesn’t involve food -- sometimes we need food for the soul, not just the belly.
INSIDE SCOOP ON SUGAR
MORE DESIRABLE SUGARS
(in limited amounts)
Stevia (Sweet Leaf is my favorite brand)
Agave Nectar Syrup
Raw Honey
Grade B Maple Syrup
Dates and Date Paste
Rice Syrup
LESS DESIRABLE SUGARS
All Artificial Sweeteners -- Splenda, Nutrasweet, Equal, etc.
White Sugar
High-Fructose Corn Syrup
Karo/Corn Syrup
Sugar in the Raw/Brown Sugar (High-glycemic, but better for you than white sugar as it contains some nutrients)
QUICK & HEALTHY SNACK IDEAS
½ grapefruit with 2 tablespoons of shredded coconut and 1 tablespoon of tahini
1 green apple with 2 tablespoons of tahini
Celery sticks with 2 tablespoons of pumpkin seed pâté
½ sweet potato with 3 tablespoons of hemp seeds, a sprinkle of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of raw honey
2 protein balls
1 green juice with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
½ cup berries with 2 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds
¼ cup pumpkin seeds with ½ grapefruit
½ cup pineapple with ⅛ cup sunflower seeds
¼ avocado with a slice of tomato and sea salt
10 DELICIOUS GLUTEN-FREE, GUILT-FREE SNACK RECIPES
DATE PROTEIN BARS
MAKES 8-12 BARS OR BALLS
1 cup pumpkin seeds
½ cup sunflower seeds
1 cup soft Medjool dates, soaked for 1 hour
¼ cup flax seeds
Pinch sea salt
2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
MIX THE INGREDIENTS. In a food processor, combine the pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. Pulse for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Place the ground seeds in a separate bowl and set aside. Add the soaked dates to the food processor and process until there are no large pieces. When the mixture resembles dough, stop the food processor and stir with a spoon.
Add the ground pumpkin and sunflower seeds back into the food processor along with the flax seeds, sea salt, and cacao powder. Pulse the ingredients again until everything is mixed well and can stick together. DO NOT OVERMIX!
SERVING SUGGESTIONS. Spread the mixture evenly onto a pan to make bars. You can also make protein balls by using an ice cream scooper and placing each ball on a cookie sheet. Place the bars in the refrigerator for one hour before serving.
HEMP PROTEIN BALLS
MAKES 5 BALLS
2 tablespoons hemp protein powder
3 tablespoons hemp seeds
3 tablespoons sun butter
1 tablespoon coconut oil
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon raw cacao
1 tablespoon honey or a few drops of stevia
Shredded coconut
COMBINE THE INGREDIENTS. Add the ingredients to a large bowl. Stir until they are combined and mixed well.
MAKE THE PROTEIN BALLS. Once ingredients are mixed well, roll into 5 even balls. Roll each ball in a bowl of shredded coconut. Feel free to dust them with more cacao for an extra boost of antioxidants. Place on a wax paper-lined dish and place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
KALE CHIPS
MAKES 2-3 SERVINGS
1 bunch kale (Lacinato or curly variety)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked OR sweet paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
PREHEAT THE OVEN to 300°.
PREPARE THE KALE. Wash and dry the kale. Rip the kale into bite-sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
BAKE THE KALE. Bake the kale for 20 minutes and serve immediately.
BLACKBERRY SORBET
MAKES 2 SERVINGS
2 cups frozen blackberries
2 tablespoons water or dairy-free milk
2 tablespoons honey (optional)
MIX THE INGREDIENTS. Place berries in a blender and let them defrost for 10 minutes. Next, add water and honey and blend until smooth. Serve immediately. If the sorbet is too soft, place it in a container and into the freezer. Mix occasionally to prevent crystals from forming.
WARM CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
MAKES 2 SERVINGS
1 avocado, mashed
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 cup dairy-free milk
1 tablespoon maple syrup or another sweetener from the list above (optional)
MIX THE INGREDIENTS. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Place saucepan over low heat and add mixture. Cook over low heat until the chia seeds expand, and pudding thickens (about 10 minutes).
WARM APPLE SLICES WITH COCONUT CREAM
MAKES 2 SERVINGS
1 can coconut milk, refrigerated for several hours
1 teaspoon coconut oil
2 apples, cored and sliced
1 teaspoon raw honey
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Place a can of coconut milk in the refrigerator for several hours. The coconut milk fats will harden. Scoop this cream off of the top.
COMBINE THE INGREDIENTS. Add coconut oil to a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the apple slices. Warm for 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to two serving bowls. Top with coconut cream (the hardened coconut milk fat), raw honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
ROSEMARY GARLIC BEAN FREE HUMMUS
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
2 raw zucchini, chopped
3/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon rosemary (fresh or dried)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons sea salt
2 garlic cloves
ADD ALL THE INGREDIENTS TO A BLENDER OR PROCESSOR. Blend until smooth.
APPLE CHIA SEED PUDDING
MAKES 2 SERVINGS
2 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup chia seeds
2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
2 apples, cored and chopped
2 teaspoons cinnamon
WARM THE MILK. For warm chia seed pudding, place your milk and vanilla extract into a saucepan and warm over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes. The milk does not have to be boiling hot, just warm enough for your taste.
COMBINE THE INGREDIENTS. Add your chia seeds to a cereal bowl. When the milk is warm, add the milk to your bowl of chia seeds. Stir continuously for about 2 minutes while the chia seeds absorb the milk. Allow the mixture to sit for 2 to 3 minutes. Top with coconut flakes, apple slices, and cinnamon.
Note: If you do NOT want warm chia seed pudding, simply add the milk to your bowl of chia seeds. Stir until the chia seeds have absorbed the milk (about 3 to 5 minutes). Then top with coconut flakes, apples, and cinnamon.
BANANA CREAM SMOOTHIE
MAKES 1-2 SERVINGS
1 1/2 cups non-dairy milk or water
1 cup mixed greens
1/2 banana
1 tablespoon sunflower seed butter
1/2 cup berries
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
ADD ALL THE INGREDIENTS TO A BLENDER. Blend until smooth.
RAW CACAO MILKSHAKE
MAKES 1 SERVING
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 frozen banana
1 tablespoon of raw honey or 1-2 drops of stevia
ADD ALL THE INGREDIENTS TO A BLENDER. Blend until smooth.
WORK WITH ME
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Are you ready to GET NOURISHED?
As your health coach, my goal is to help you:
~Learn how to thrive and live your most vibrant life even with Celiac Disease, Autoimmune, Digestive Disorders, Suspected Gluten Intolerance or Food Sensitivities.
~Calm the fire that causes inflammation, that leads to unwanted symptoms.
~Discover the foods and natural lifestyle choices that fuel your unique body, giving you natural vibrant energy.
~Make lasting changes, through small, acheivable steps to bring balance back into your life.
~Feel empowered, nourished and in control of your health
I love sharing health tips, ways to cleanse the body easily, and how to live a healthy life overall. Eating clean and healthy CAN satisfy the taste buds. Too often people confuse eating clean with diets that deprive and make you feel starved.
If you’d like to learn more about what I do as a Health Coach, the programs I offer, and how I can support you in reaching your goals please visit:
www.kimdiazwellness.com
Schedule a free initial health coaching consultation with me today!
Client Testimonials:
“I am almost 70 years old and I have lost 18 pounds so far working with Kim in her six month program. It’s been easy and fun! I have tried so many diets in my life, including Weight Watchers. This is not a diet, it’s about learning to eat healthy! And this time, I know I will keep the weight off! Not only do I feel better physically, but I feel happier too!” ~Jean Davies
“I am a competitive triathlete and long term runner, swimmer and cyclist. I have been running for over twenty years and competing in triathlons of all distances for fifteen years including an Ironman. I discovered that once I hit forty, I started to have some joint degeneration. I thought that maybe due to this condition, I needed to alter my diet. When I was younger, I thought I could eat what I wanted since I was burning so many calories. My mind has also been trained to look at fat content as I grew up with the 1980's trend of "fat is bad." I began using Kim as my health coach, and I feel that for me, it was life changing. Kim helped me navigate an Inti-inflammatory diet, got me started on the right supplements, and taught me something so basic which was to just read the ingredients of the food. If there are a lot of ingredients in a food, especially ones that you have never heard of, then it's probably not good for you. She also helped me to discover which foods help to give me more energy and endurance. My mind, body and soul feel so much better and healthier. I have a lot more energy. I no longer have to take an anti-inflammatory medication that was prescribed to me. I sleep well. My joints feel better. I feel so happy! Kim is very knowledgeable and has a nice, relaxing approach. I would recommend her to anyone that wants to improve their body and their life.” ~ Andrea Latell
“When I first came to see Kim, I was pre-diabetic, I had trouble sleeping at night and did not do any exercise at all. Now my blood sugar is stable, I sleep well, and my energy has increased dramatically, so I am at the gym 3-4 days a week! All from changing my diet and working with Kim in her six month program. Kim is supportive, she listens and doesn’t judge. I had someone recently tell me that I look 15 years younger! I am a true believer!" ~Rick Mangum
"WHEN I STARTED WORKING WITH KIM, ALL I KNEW WAS THAT I WAS AT THE END OF MY ROPE. I WAS FEELING SO LOUSY. I HAD BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH FIBROMYALGIA TWO YEARS BEFORE, I WAS TIRED ALL THE TIME, I HAD SORE JOINTS AND WAS HAVING MIGRAINES SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK, AND THE DOCTORS COULD NOT HELP ME. KIM HELPED ME DISCOVER THAT I HAVE A GLUTEN SENSITIVITY WHICH WAS CAUSING INFLAMMATION THROUGOUT MY BODY. SHE HELPED ME GO ON A GLUTEN FREE DIET AND WITHIN 10 DAYS MY JOINT PAIN WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY GONE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN YEARS, AND I HAD NOT HAD A MIGRAINE! THE BIGGEST TANGIBLE CHANGE I HAVE NOTICED SINCE BEGINNING THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN HOW EMPOWERING IT FEELS TO FINALLY GET CONTROL OF MY LIFE AGAIN, AFTER BEING SICK AND IN PAIN FOR SO LONG, AND FEELING HELPLESS TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. AS I GET STRONGER AND HEALTHIER, I AM READY TO TAKE ON ANYTHING! I NO LONGER HAVE JOINT INFLAMMATION AND PAIN. I HAVE BEEN FIGHTING JOINT PAIN SINCE I WAS IN MY MID THIRTIES (I AM NOW PUSHING 50.) I HAVE TAKEN MEDS, CORTISONE SHOTS, AND I HAVE BEEN GOING TO PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR YEARS FOR MY PAIN AND NOTHING HAS WORKED...UNTIL NOW. THIS HAS DEFINITELY BEEN A BLESSING! I WOULD DESCROBE KIM AS FULLY INVESTED IN HER CLIENTS, SHE TRULY WANTS TO SEE YOU HEALTHY. SHE IS GOOD AT WHAT SHE DOES. I WOULD RECOMMEND KIM DIAZ TO ANYONE WHO IS INTERSTED IN TAKING CONTROL OF THEIR HEALTH AND WANTS TO FEEL BETTER!" ~WENDY PRICE
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