The ABC's of Gluten Free
In this course Tiffany and Megan Groves of Core Nutrition and Health walk you through EVERYTHING you need to know in order to live a gluten free life of ease and joy! Learn why/how the GF diet can benefit your overall development, health and well-being, even if you aren’t gluten-intolerant or celiac. After taking this course you will be able to: Transition to a gluten free diet with ease, be able to eat out in restaurants and know what to ask about and be aware of, decode nutrition labels for hidden wheat/gluten ingredients, travel, shop, cook... and much more!
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I. The 411 on Gluten Free
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The 411 on Gluten
This audio discusses the details of gluten free from an evolutionary perspective. Distinguishing the difference between gluten intolerant and Celiac disease. By the end of this lesson you'll know how gluten interacts with the body and why it causes problems, some of the key disharmonies gluten can trigger, and to "test" yourself through trial and lab work to see if you may be allergic or intolerant. (Time: 34 mins)
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II. The ABC's
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A is for Awareness
The ABC’s of Gluten Free was born out of both Tiffany and Megan’s clinical and personal experiences of what it takes to transition to a gluten free way of living. The goal of the ABC’s is to help you to expereince the gluten free lifestyle with greater ease and open curiosity. We know that at first glance this can seem completely daunting, but as you join us on this alphabetic journey, we hope that you will see how being gluten free could actually be the beginning of a whole new, and ever more wonderful life. (Audio is about 20 mins)
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B is for Buying Groceries
As you begin to transition into the gluten free life it can no doubt be very daunting, especially when it comes to grocery shopping! What was once a mindless chore suddenly becomes challenging and often very frustrating! In this episode you'll learn everything from practical tips on what to buy weekly and monthly groceries to understanding how to experience shopping as an incredible opportunity. Audio is slightly over 20 mins.
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C is for Commitment to Health and Wellbeing
Being committed to health and wellbeing is more than a spoken statement. It’s a manifested expression that we become. It is a value that we embody through our choices, transforming it from a potential into our living reality. Listen now to learn the 5 key elements that need to be practiced in order to live a vital GF life. Audio is 22 mins.
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D is for Diagnosis!
In this episode of the ABC's of Gluten free Megan & Tiffany share with you everything you need to know about getting a diagnosis of gluten intolerance or celiac disease, PLUS information on what diseases are related to gluten intolerance and who should be tested. As a bonus you will also learn about why gluten intolerance is on the rise. (Audio is 47 mins)
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E is for Education & Evolution!
Education and Evolution make up the theme of this weeks episode of the ABC's of gluten free. Discover a whole new perspective when it comes to what education means. Embarking on the gluten free path is just the beginning of the rest of your life. Learn how education and evolution are intimately related and how together they become the launching pad for conscious evolution! In this episode we cover the history of gluten, share some personal experiences and give you a “taste” of what you can expect in our other episodes. (Audio is about 20 mins)
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F is for Flours!
Our ABC’s of Gluten Free journey continues! We’ve moved on to “F” which is for “Flours.” Gluten free of course! Tired of crumby (literally) baked goods? Do you have 3 or 8 GF flours in your kitchen that you have no idea what to do with? Unclear on how to substitute GF flours in recipes? OK, then you’ve got to listen to this! (Audio is 35 mins)
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"G" is for Gut Health
On to episode "G" for Gut Health! Megan & Tif really dig into this topic and go beyond just the food tips. Learn how to enhance the absorption of important vitamins and minerals, how to reduce uncomfortable symptoms of gas and bloating, and natural therapies which repair the digestive system. (Audio is about 40 mins.)
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"L" is for Listening to your Body
What does it mean to “listen to your body”? As we’re pushing into “alternative” or “natural” ways of healthcare it’s becoming a fairly popular phrase, but what does it actually mean? In this audio Megan and Tiffany talk about balancing external knowledge and our internal messages and explore what it means to tap into the body and understand the signals it gives in relation to food that we eat. (Audio 29 mins)
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P is for Probiotics!
What are so small you can’t see it, but so important that your life depends on it?? Probiotics! In this call Megan & Tif take you down into the depths of the gut to explore just what it is that these little guys do for us. You’ll learn why they are so important for our wellbeing and how you can consciously cultivate a healthy gut by choosing foods that are rich in pro and prebiotics. And away we go….(Audio is 38 mins)
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Top 10 Things You Need to Know to Create Excellent Gluten Free Baked Goods
Leave those crumbly gluten free treats for the birds and learn the secrets to making deliciously moist desserts! In this audio clip Tiffany reveals the top 10 secrets for making fantastic gluten free treats. (Time: 15 mins)
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What to Watch out for When Avoiding Gluten
Going from a gluten filled diet to gluten free can be a bit of a challenge at first. In this article Tif outlines the tricks to managing gluten intolerance with diet. She answers questions like how soon you can expect to see improvement after going gluten free and reviews safe and unsafe foods.
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Gluten free Options and Alternatives
This article discusses other foods you can add to your diet that are gluten free, healthy, and best of all, totally tasty!
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III. Gluten Free Evolutionary
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Top Tips for Creating an Evolutionary Kitchen
In this lesson you learn how to set your kitchen up for success! Tiffany and Karen talk about how the kitchen is the container for self-care and reflects attention to all of the different aspects of being human. In this lesson you learn how to organize your kitchen, what the most effective utensils and containers are, how best to store some common goods, and much, much more!
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