Challenge 8: GO GLUTEN FREE

Gabby Reece’s Take Control of Your Health Challenge Day 8

ABOUT GLUTEN

*Surprisingly gluten is found in items you would never think of like non-adhesive envelopes and stamps. It is in cosmetics, mouthwash, lip balm, sunscreen lipstick and toothpaste. And it is even in play-dough.

*A wheat allergy is an instant or histamine response with an onset similar to hay fever, stuffy/runny nose, watery eyes, coughing, sneezing. Or can even manifest as hives. These reactions that indicate the allergy do not mean the person is also gluten intolerant. Gluten intolerance is not an allergy, but precisely what it says – intolerance to gluten. The body is incapable of processing gluten properly and the experience is uncomfortable to say the least. But consuming gluten isn’t likely to cause permanent damage, unless the disorder is beyond simple intolerance.

*Celiac disease is an entirely different subject. It is an autoimmune system disease, where the body’s own immune system attacks the cells, tissue and organs it is supposed to protect. Gluten triggers this response and the attack can cause damage to the small intestine, malnutrition, cause children to have stunted growth and many other serious problems. Following a strict gluten-free diet can alleviate these issues for these three categories.

Information provided by Sabra Ricci

GLUTEN FREE PRODUCTS

More and more companies are coming out with Gluten free products such as Bob’s Red Mill, Authentic Foods, Food for Life Baking Co, Amy’s Kitchen etc.

Search for some of these products in your local grocery store or health food store.

Gluten Free Active dry yeast
Gluten Free Bread
Gluten Free Brown rice flour
Gluten Free Biscuit mix
Gluten Free Cornbread
Gluten Free Raisin bread
Gluten Free Chocolate chip cookies
Gluten Free Oatmeal

Explore your possibilities and try some of Sabra’s delicious recipes in the gluten free section of our recipe gallery!

FITNESS

Do a CARDIO Workout
Today’s train 360 cardio workout has you either climb stairs on a machine or on an actual stair case. One of my favorite stair workouts is at the beach. One day I noticed a long long set of stairs that didn’t have a lot of foot traffic. Stair climbing can be tough so go at your own pace.
A few sets may be all you need. Set your timer and try to do at least 15 minutes worth. If you are a beginner you may just want to walk them or if you are fit try to jog up or double step them!click here to choose a cardio workout

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DAILY REQUIREMENTS

Limit your caffeine and alcohol to one 8 oz cup per day
Take a 15+ minute walk
Get 7+ hours of sleep

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GABBY’S MESSAGE
This will probably be tough for some of you that are used to eating wheat and white flour everything! Bread, tortillas, bakery foods, chips, cookies etc…all gluten unfortunately. I just want to say it gets really easy after you try it and get used to it. I really don’t miss those foods because of how I feel and look. Let us know how you did with this challenge and more importantly how you feel after each meal!

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CHALLENGE RECAP

Challenge 8: Go Gluten Free
Challenge 7: Go Meatless For 1 Day
Challenge 6: Swap Foods
Challenge 5: Limit TV/Computer to 1 Hr
Challenge 4: Manage Your Stress
Challenge 3: Drink 8 oz of water every 2 hours
Challenge 2: Make A Weekly Fitness Plan
Challenge  1: Eat Good Carbs, Fat, Protein Every 3-4 hrs

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