Tag Archives: Wheat Belly

Surviving Stormageddon Grain-Free

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Pam Brown

So much of the eastern part of the U.S. received huge amounts of  snow over the weekend. Nashville was no exception as we got 8 inches of powder on Friday. That’s A LOT for us. I made a grocery store … Continue reading →

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How to Survive a Pancake Breakfast

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Pam Brown

I serve as the Development Director for a Nashville nonprofit agency. We have seven centers that serve older adults and each center holds fundraising events throughout the year. I feel a responsibility to attend and support. There’s always food on … Continue reading →

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Zoodles

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Pam Brown

Is it just me, or does food taste better when you grow it yourself? Hubs was recently jonzing for spaghetti. I didn’t want the wheat and I remembered seeing a zuchini squash in my garden, ready to be picked. I … Continue reading →

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I Bought a Juicer

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Pam Brown

The Wheat Belly/Grain Brain folks and I disagree on one issue: they don’t believe in juicing and I do. I don’t eat enough vegetables, end of discussion. Years ago, juicing was my answer to this problem. I bought a second-hand … Continue reading →

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Still Grain Free, Mostly

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Pam Brown

I have to say, I thought giving up all grains for Lent would be dreadful. I’m surprised at how easy it is. Maybe that’s because I’ve been mostly wheat-free since December 26. Here’s a little confession: Because the Lenten season … Continue reading →

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Viva la Grain Free!

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Pam Brown

My first week of completely grain-free living has gone surprisingly well. My first brush with temptation came Friday night when hubs wanted to go to a Mexican restaurant. This place is a step up from the Tex-Mex places that are … Continue reading →

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I’ve Given Up Grains for Lent

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Pam Brown

With the exception of a few slips, I’ve been wheat-free since December 26. After reading Grain Brain a few months ago, I’ve wanted to eliminate all other grains from my food plan and evaluate whether or not I feel better … Continue reading →

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Adventures In Wheat-Free Baking: The Pizza

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Pam Brown

Last weekend when I made the grain-free wrap, I also made a pizza dough. Hubs doesn’t eat pizza (I know, strange), so I was interested in a single size. Well, the Wheat Belly pizza dough recipe made a huge amount. … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Wheat-Free Baking: The Wrap

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Pam Brown

Santa brought me this Wheat-Belly cookbook. While I’ve glanced through the pages, I hadn’t actually tried any recipes until last weekend. Hubs had a cold and I decided to stay close to home. He’s a very non-compliant patient, so my … Continue reading →

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My Wheat Confession

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Pam Brown

I ate wheat on Thursday, Day 29 of my 100 day emphasis to Abstain from the Grain. I decided not to beat myself up over it. And I learned a good lesson about what not to do next time. I … Continue reading →

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