Gluten Free :: Healthy Or Not?

This post is inspired by a conversation I had with a friend the other day...

So, what's the truth about something that has "gluten-free" on the box or label? It must be healthy, right? Well - of course it is, you can find "gluten-free" items in the healthy or organic section of the grocery store.

Well - the truth is... eating gluten-free is healthy... but buying something with gluten-free on the box... is NOT.

If you see cereal, pasta or anything else with "gluten-free" written on the box.. it most likely is not good for you.

Why?

Because the gluten is replaced with other "ingredients" that you cannot pronounce - and usually this means it's some sort of chemical that is processed. Additionally - these boxed "gluten-free" food products end up having even more calories.

Don't get me wrong - there are plenty of people out there who are allergic to gluten... and instead of never having cereal again... they can have cereal that is gluten-free ((replaced with these unknown "ingredients")).

So, if you are someone like me - who loves to eat clean and healthy... how do you truly eat gluten-free?

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Stay away from processed foods, breads & pasta. 

Don't let the grocery stores fool you with the way they display their products!

Be informed.

...xox...

Liz

New Year, New You

I cannot be more excited for this new year - not to mention, I am more of an odd number kind of girl! ;)

So, what are your goals and aspirations?

I think the biggest challenge of setting any kind of goal - is making sure you keep the momentum throughout the whole year.

2012 was pretty awesome - I married my soulmate, who is the best man in the entire world. But, what's next for 2013?

I'll share with you:

(1) My husband and I are currently saving for a house - so hopefully, this time next year - we will have our first place together!

(2) As for my career - I will be teaching Pilates full time in a couple of months. I CANNOT WAIT! I'll be teaching at Pilates of Boca East and a brand new studio that just opened in West Palm Beach called Pilates of West Palm Beach!

<<Check out my flyer below!!>>





(3) Another goal of mine is to write down something I am thankful for everyday. I believe that the more thankful and accepting you are of your life - the more things start going your way. This cannot be more true!

I wish you all a happy and healthy new year! Work hard, be thankful & truly believe - and you can achieve whatever you want!

...xox...

Liz