Jan Goes Mediterranean

Join me as I explore a gluten free, dairy free Mediterranean diet. For more tips on Mediterranean living click here

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I Begin The Mediterranean Diet

I am tired of yo-yo diets, being in constant pain, having crushing fatigue and just feeling plain miserable. I am taking control of my life through the mantra "eat to live, not live to eat".

The Mediterranean diet seems a good fit: not only for weight control, but also heart health, cholesterol management and mental clarity. I have hope that I will stop feeling like a slug and more like the energizer bunny. I have hope that instead of feeling like a tired 90 year old, I will feel a like a young 63. Here begins my journey.

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I never thought I could go hardcore for hummus and feta cheese. I am loving this lifestyle! I never felt better!

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No-Bake High Protein Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

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If you have acid reflux, don’t eat tomato sauce and dark chocolate cake together.

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The scale is not my friend this morning. Too much gluten free bread.

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Dorothy was right; eating the rainbow might just get me to Oz.

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Just tried this recipe and it slaps:

Mediterranean banana brownie for one

Ingredients

* 1 ripe banana (mashed)

* 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

* 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

* 1 tablespoon gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour

* 1 small egg (or 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt)

* 1 teaspoon honey or pure maple syrup (optional)

* A pinch of sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

* 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips (ensure brand is certified gluten-free)

Instructions

* Mash: Place the ripe banana in a small, microwave-safe mug or ramekin and mash it with a fork until smooth.

* Mix: Add the olive oil, egg (or Greek yogurt), honey, cocoa powder, gluten-free flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir very well until a smooth batter forms.

* Top: Fold half of the dark chocolate chips into the batter and scatter the remaining chips on top.

* Cook: Microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds. Check it at 60 seconds; gluten-free flour blends can dry out quickly if overcooked.

* Cool: Let it rest for 1 to 2 minutes before eating to allow the gluten-free starches to fully set.

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I'm in love with Chocolate Hummus!

I am totally hooked on this stuff. It literally calls my name. It is relatively healthy (chickpeas and all), but I still consider it dessert, which I am trying to curtail.

So yummy!!

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Why Are Cookies So Hard To Give Up

I am having an eternal struggle with my inner cookie monster.

I mean, why do cookies have to taste so damn good? Even the gluten-free, sugar-free ones. I am trying my best to eat a healthier diet. Even if I eat plant-based cookies, I think to myself how evil sugar is and here comes the guilt train!

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This is a lifelong love affair, and we need to break up!