Nurse Mary Cooks Fast, Healthy, Gluten-Free

01/25/2024

With the average price of oat milk 🥛 costing around $5 for a half gallon, I decided to try making my own using gluten-free oats.

The first time I tried it, it wasn’t that great.

But I found a new recipe that recommended soaking the oats first, and it made it so much better! It doesn’t froth up as well for my coffee ☕️, but I can live with that…I think. 😂

I was able to use the leftover pulp to make overnight oats, too.

OAT MILK RECIPE

1. Soak one cup of rolled oats in enough water to cover them for 15 minutes.

2. Drain them and then place the soaked oats in a blender with up to four cups of water. Use more or less water depending on the consistency you desire. Blend them together at high speed for 30 to 60 seconds.

3. Pour your oat milk through a fine-mesh strainer and chill before serving.

It turns out you can use the leftover pulp for so many things! See comments below 👇🏻.

11/05/2023

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again…FOOD really is MEDICINE.

Most of us don’t get enough fiber in our diets, but increasing our fiber intake is an often overlooked way to improve our health.

Studies have found that beta-glucan, a fermentable fiber found in barley, oats and rye, may improve insulin sensitivity, lower blood pressure, and keep us feeling fuller between meals.

While those with Celiac Disease need to avoid wheat 🌾 , barley, and rye, as well as most oats (due to potential for contamination), other fermentable fibers such as oligosaccharides in beans 🫘 , peas 🫛 and lentils, and pectin in apples 🍎, pears 🍐 and green bananas 🍌 are great alternatives.

Popular weight-loss drugs mimic GLP-1, a hormone the body makes naturally after eating. Turns out some foods trigger GLP-1 better than others, making us feel full and eat less.

08/17/2023

First day of school 🎒 in 2nd and 4th grades!

My has time flown by…😭

07/07/2023

Gluten-free bourbon crème brûlée 🍮 with an amazing view? Heck yeah!! 😋

06/19/2023

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05/17/2023

💚 May is Celiac Awareness Month 💚

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that affects at least 1% of the population, but may actually be closer to 3%.

🌾 The only treatment is the gluten-free diet.

👩🏻 Like most autoimmune diseases, celiac is more common in women — 60 to 70% of patients are female.

👶🏼 Celiac disease can be triggered at any age, from the very young to the very old.

🦷 There are over 250+ symptoms associated with celiac disease.

🎗️If left untreated, celiac disease can lead to anemia, infertility, and even some cancers.

Learn more at BeyondCeliac.org/celiac-disease/

04/03/2023

Nothing beats watching my girls excel in a sport ⚽️ they love.

Whether they win 🥅 or lose, all that matters is that they’re having fun.

But winning 🏆 their first games of the season isn’t bad either. 😉

02/15/2023

These Ruby Red Velvet Cupcakes 🧁 taste absolutely amazing and make the perfect Valentine’s Day treat!

🙌🏻 Made with only real food ingredients and no artificial dyes!! Their deep red color actually comes from beets!

They are so good…I may have had two yesterday!! 😋

02/03/2023

Woohoo!! I have reached 100 followers on my business page! Thank you for your continued support. I could not have done it without each of you. 🙏🤗🎉

I’m looking forward to providing even more value with recipes, tips, and helpful information to help you live your best healthy life!