*Not all foods listed here are certified gluten free, they are simply made without gluten containing ingredients. You'll need to decide for yourself what foods you are comfortable eating.

Friday, April 20, 2012

Tropical Strawberry Shakeology

 I recently received a few samples of Shakeology's new Tropical Strawberry shake. I was really excited to try it since I was a big fan of their chocolate shake but prefer fruity flavors in the morning. I mixed the powder with a handful of frozen strawberries, 1 frozen banana, and 8 oz of Almond Milk. I LOVED it, it was so tasty and satisfying and really did keep me feeling full and energized until lunch time, which is awesome. If you are looking for a tasty & healthy meal replacement shake I would definitely check this one out. It is Vegan & Gluten Free*, which is fabulous! 
Here is a picture of the shake I made. My husband used one of my samples and he just shook the mix up in a water bottle with some water and he said it tasted great that way too. I personally prefer some substance to my shakes so I like to add frozen fruit, but nice to know it tastes good with just water too! 

If you are interested in trying Shakeology for yourself check out my friend Nickie's website: 


*Shakeology Shakes are gluten free. They do contain wheat, barley, oat, & kamut grass, but it is picked before it matures. Here is the statement from their CEO about if Shakeology contains gluten :The quick answer to this question is no, Shakeology contains no gluten. Gluten allergens come from the “protein” found in wheat, barley and other grains. The protein develops once the grains mature. The wheat grass, kamut grass, barley grass and oat grass used in Shakeology are gathered just as they sprouted, BEFORE the wheat matures. These fresh sprouts are collected PRIOR to the development of any wheat protein (gluten). It’s true that mature wheat and barley grains contain gluten. However, the freshly sprouted young grasses used in Shakeology are certified gluten free. Shakeology is tested for gluten by an independent lab in order to receive the “Gluten Free” certification.

Monday, April 16, 2012

Trumpeter

Kevin & I went up to see the Tulips in Mount Vernon the other day. We were looking for a new place to eat lunch so I used my "Find Me Gluten Free" app (I LOVE it!) and it pulled up this place. The app said it had it's own GF menu so we thought we'd give it a try. We were BLOWN AWAY! Almost every single thing they serve is gluten free. They make everything from scratch, nothing with gluten goes in their fryer. Their crab cakes, stuffed mushrooms, calamari are all naturally gluten free! Practically unheard of. And on top of that- the food was amazing! Kevin (who eats gluten regularly) said the crab cakes were hands down the best he'd ever had. We can't wait to go back.
Check them out here: 

It is kind of a pub like feeling but kids are welcome. They even have gluten free chicken strips. We will definitely be taking Lauren soon. She will think it is so cool to order whatever she wants! 

Oh and fyi- they have a strict no cell phone use rule in the restaraunt. There are signs everywhere.  That is why I didn't take any pics of the food:) Had to be a rule follower!