Glimpsing a nourishing life; with a baked treat and a good book
I made it through my second week following the AIP diet! Things went a bit better this week. My digestive system seems a bit happier. I have been full of cold all week though, which has been the longest cold I have had in years (I used to get long colds regularly, but since I have been […] Read more…
I have been following the Autoimmune Protocol diet now for a week and a half. I can not say that I feel amazingly different. Also, for the past 5 days, I have been full of cold. I have felt bloated, my digestion seems sluggish, and I feel heavy and nauseous. I was hoping that the bloating […] Read more…
I have learnt so much in the past couple of years, which is an opportunity I would have missed had I not become unwell. Having chronic illnesses which have caused me to stop work, and for my entire social, personal and active life to change to learn these lessons is far from ideal, but I am grateful (otherwise, what is the […] Read more…
I think recipes which make healthier versions of commercial chocolate bars and lollies are super exciting and fun! Today, I want to share with you a recipe for Bounty Bars, which is of course free of gluten, dairy and egg and is low in FODMAPs. This one is so simple and quick to make you’ll wonder why you would bother […] Read more…
I have a super simple recipe for you today. Everyone seemed to like the look of it on my instagram account, so here it is! Choc chip almond cookie squares 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or dairy free butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional) 1/3 cup rice syrup 1 cup almond […] Read more…
This week, I made a super quick and simple, sweet bread to toast up for snacks and breakfasts. Instead of baking the usual banana breads (which, don’t get me wrong, I love!), I chose to make one which revolved around rice syrup. I think rice syrup is delicious, and it has been a lifesaver when […] Read more…
Being intolerant to so many different foods as I am, it is possible to slip up now and again and miss something that you can or cannot have. This has been the case for me with buckwheat. Somewhere along the lines, I had thought that I could not have buckwheat due to the FODMAP content, […] Read more…
Hello all! I apologise for my recent absence from the blog. One of the ironic things about keeping a blog about life with chronic illnesses is that the chronic illnesses sometimes keep you from the blog! Something exciting which has happened during the time though is that a puppy chose me to be his human! […] Read more…
Today is the day for the announcement of our next book for our book club! Drumroll please!! The book to begin reading on July 1st is… “The Bees” by Laline Paull. For a summary of this book, visit the Glimpsing Gembles Book club page… http://glimpsinggemblesbookclub.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/julyaugust-book-announcement.html Find a copy to read or download the audiobook, and start […] Read more…
I am excited to say that today marks the start of our online book club discussion of “Gone Girl.” Click the book club tab above, or the link below, and join in chatting about this book over the next two weeks. I look forward to hearing your ideas and thoughts! http://glimpsinggemblesbookclub.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/discussion-gone-girl.html Read more…