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Chinese New Year was this week, and if you’re like many celiacs and those on a gluten-free diet it’s can be a  bummer not to be able to enjoy a traditional feast with family & friends at your local Chinese restaurant.

So instead of going out to eat this year, plan a Chinese New Year Gluten-Free Celebration at your own house. But where will you find the recipes for your favorite Asian Foods? Dumplings, Crispy Spring Rolls, Mu-Shu Pork, Potstickers, Kung Pao Chicken… and more?

Thanks to Laura B. Russell, everyone on a gluten-free diet can now enjoy these Asian favorites at home, and can find the recipes in her cookbook,  “The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen – Recipes for Noodles, Dumplings, Sauces, & More”. Talk about good fortune!

This cookbook is one of my all-time favorites (this is coming from a gal that has a cookbook library spanning three 6’ long shelves!). Every page of this cookbook features a recipes that “I just have to try” with instructions that are easy to understand, along with basic prep and cooking techniques. I also love the reference section at the front of the cookbook, which has become a go-to while shopping for Asian food ingredients.

Some of my favorite recipes in “The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen – Recipes for Noodles, Dumplings, Sauces, & More” include Gingery Pork Pot Stickers, Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad, Fiery Ginger Sauce, Shrimp & Sweet Potato Tempura Pancakes. All bursting with flavor.  All delicious. All keeper-recipes.  I will make these recipes again, and again, and again. No more bland “Steamed Chicken & Veggies” for me – the only thing I can eat at my local Chinese restaurant.

This is why I was thrilled when I found out that this WIN-It-Wednesday on BeFreeforMe.com was going to be sponsored once again by Laura B. Russell and “The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen – Recipes for Noodles, Dumplings, Sauces, & More” .

It’s no ancient Chinese secret that Chinese food, as well as Japanese, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese can be jammed packed with gluten and dairy containing ingredients. But Laura B. Russell allows celiacs and dairy-free folks everywhere the chance to enjoy Asian cuisine once again.

How can you win?
Easy!

Reply to this blog and tell us what Asian dish (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai or Vietnamese) you miss the most since going gluten and/or dairy free. (Me? Potstickers!)

A total of FOUR (Yes… 4!)  BeFreeForMe members will be selected to win the “The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen – Recipes for Noodles, Dumplings, Sauces, & More” Cookbook. Two (2) winner will be randomly selected from the entries received before Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 11:59 PM EST, and two (2) more winner will be randomly selected to win from the entries received between Wednesday, February 1 and Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 11:59PM. SO – make sure you enter two times to win!

Good luck, believe in good fortune… and as always,

Be Free!

Order your copy of “The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen Cookbook” on Amazon.com and take advantage of FREE SuperSaver Shipping! Here is the link to order: The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen: Recipes for Noodles, Dumplings, Sauces, and More

With the New Year here  it seems that everyone is chatting about better health and overall wellness. But besides getting regular exercise, and watching every single gluten-free morsel we eat, is there anything else we can do?

One of my New Year’s resolutions is to learn as much as I can about increasing my overall wellness. I actually carry a notebook and have been making note of things to research, things to discover more about, that will increase my overall health.  One of the things I jotted down last week was “probiotics”. What are they? How do they help celiacs? What is the best way to get them – by food, or by supplements? And (the one that I have trouble understanding) if probiotics are bacteria how could that possibly be a good thing?!

That is why I was thrilled when Jamieson Direct, a manufacturer of quality natural healthy products for over 50 years,  and the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness or the NFCA  (I love this organization!) contacted BeFreeForMe to let us know they were having a teleseminar  regarding probiotics and their role in gastrointestinal health… including the gluten-free diet, IBS, celiac disease and gluten sensitivity.

This is a live seminar (which means I can ask all my questions!) and it will be hosted by Dr. Daniel Leffler, a world-renowned gastroenterologist and celiac disease expert, who is also the Director of Clinical Research at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and on the faculty at Harvard Medical School (many of us may know him from his speaking engagements at national celiac conferences or from the book he authored, Real Life with Celiac Disease: Troubleshooting & Thriving Gluten Free) and Shelley Case, a registered dietitian who is a leading international expert on gluten-free nutrition and celiac disease, the author of  The Gluten-Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource Guide, and member of the Medical Advisory Boards of the Celiac Disease Foundation and Gluten Intolerance Group in the United States and the Professional Advisory Board of the Canadian Celiac Association (many of us know her from her Ask Shelley Case columns on BeFreeForMe.com).

The seminar will take place on Wednesday, February 1 , 2012 from  8pm – 9:30pm ET. It is free to attend, but the spaces are limited, so make sure that you sign-up soon.

Ten lucky participants of the teleseminar will be randomly selected to win a gift pack containing Dr. Leffer’s book, Real Life with Celiac Disease: Troubleshooting & Thriving Gluten Free), Shelley Case’s book, The Gluten-Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource Guide, and a 2-Month supply to Jamieson Probiotics.

But… the BeFreeForMe.com members are a lucky, lucky, lucky crowd. We have a sneak peak to win the gift packs on this WIN-It-Wednesday blog!

Here is the scoop…

One (1) winner will be randomly selected to win a gift pack that is mentioned above from the replies / entries received on this blog post before Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 11:59 PM EST, and one (1) more winner will be randomly selected to win from the replies / entries received between Wednesday, January 18 and Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 11:59PM. SO – make sure you enter two times to win!

How can you win?
Easy!

Reply to this blog and let us know your commitment to stay “well” this new year  (Me? #1. – I will never skip a breakfast in 2012 and; #2. – I will try to keep things “simple” to keep the stress levels down !)

Good luck, Be well, See you at the teleseminar on February 1st  … and as always.
Be Free!

If you are looking for recipes for gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free breads look no further… “The Allergy-Free Cook Bakes Bread” cookbook is here!

Laurie Sadowski, a food enthusiast with celiac disease (who is also a vegan) wrote this cookbook to share her collection of  delicious and tasty bread recipes available for those with celiac disease, dairy allergies, egg allergies, and also a vegan-life style, ADHD and autism.

What I like the most about this cookbook is the variety of bread recipes that are offered. They range from the sweet (Banana-Nut Monkey Bread or Baked Peach Fritters with Lemon Glaze, anyone?), to the savory (the Sun-Dried Tomato Focaccia with Shallots & Herbs will be tried the next time I make a big Italian pasta supper), and the comforting & basic (Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, Cinnamon-Swirled Sweet Potato Bread and the Olive Oil Biscuits with Roasted Garlic , Rosemary & Hempseed are all delicious!).

I especially like this cookbook because the recipes do not require the use of a bread-maker… which means the recipes can be enjoyed by everyone – no special equipment required.

And for those of you looking to increase your protein and fiber intake or put a healthy spin to your gluten-free and allergen-free bread there are a variety of recipes in this cookbook that include quinoa, flaxseed, sorghum, millet and buckwheat.

This “The Allergy-Free Cook Bakes Bread” Cookbook by Laurie Sadowski is the perfect answer to those that mistakenly believe that they can no longer “eat bread” after being diagnosed with celiac disease and other food allergies.

All of the delicious recipes and tons of useful info regarding gluten-free and allergen-free bread baking (like Dairy free substitutions for milk and butter; nutritional content and calorie comparison of gluten-free flours; and tips and techniques baking gluten, egg and dairy free) are the reasons I am so excited that “The Allergy-Free Cook Bakes Bread” Cookbook is the sponsor of BeFreeForMe’s WIN-It-Wednesday contest for the next two weeks.

One (1) winners will be randomly selected to win a copy of the cookbook  from the entries received before Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 11:59 PM EST, and one (1) more winner will be randomly selected to win from the entries received between Wednesday, January 4 and Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 11:59PM. SO – make sure you enter two times to win!

How can you win?
Easy!

Reply to this blog and let us know your favorite way to enjoy gluten and allergen free bread  (Me? I have a tie! I love gluten-free focaccia dipped into a good quality herbed olive oil OR  hot Banana Bread smothered with melted butter… LOVE!)

Good luck, remember the best thing since sliced bread is gluten and allergen free bread  … and as always.
Be Free!

Note: Want to order this cookbook? Check out this link on Amazon.com: The Allergy-Free Cook Bakes Bread: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free

I love my nachos. My friends come over, any time of year, any time of day (well, almost!) and we make up our nachos. We love our smothered with all the good stuff…. melted Cheese (or a good non-dairy substitute), sliced black olives, jalapeno slices, black beans, guacamole and of course… Salsa. And our favorite salsa? Newman’s Own.

An although Newman’s Own Salsa comes in a variety of flavors – including the basic Mild, Medium and Hot, our favorites are the more off-beat salsa varieties, including Tequila Lime, Black Bean & Corn, Roasted Garlic, Mango, Peach and our all-time favorite Pineapple.

And the best part about these salsas is that they are SO GOOD paired with other foods – as a topping, a marinade and as a dip. An example is using the all-time favorite Pineapple Salsa spooned over a nice char-grilled piece of swordfish topped with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, or the Peach Salsa mixed well with a teaspoon or so of apple cider vinegar and used as a marinade for boneless chicken breasts. And a must try is the Black Bean and Corn Salsa over a Western Omelet… out of this world!

These delicious salsas are also gluten-free, dairy free, egg free, peanut / tree nut free, fish / shell fish free and soy bean free. Plus, you can add MSG and sulfite free to the list as well. Check out all of the allergen info on these Newman’s Own Salsa here.

The next two week’s WIN-It-Wednesday prizes on BeFreeForMe are variety packs of three (3) Newman’s Own Salsas! There will be FOUR (Yes… 4!) winners total… 2 each week. Two (2) winners will be randomly selected from the entries received before Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 11:59 PM EST, and two (2) more winner will be randomly selected to win from the entries received between Wednesday, December 21 and Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 11:59PM. SO – make sure you enter to win two times!

How can you win?
Easy!

This week we’re gong to make it easy on you (being the Holiday’s and all)…. Just reply to this blog and tell us what flavor of the Newman’s Own Salsa sounds the best to you. How easy is that!

Good luck, remember to keep the spice in your salsa of life… and as always.
Be Free!

Cookies and Milk. A childhood all-time favorite. An after school snack. A comfort food with fond memories. The ultimate in food dunking.

And the best cookie to dunk, at least according to those in my gluten-free world, are the Kinnikinnick Kinni-TOOS Sandwich Creme Cookies.

These cookies are not just for dunking either. I use them in many recipes, including as a substitute gluten-free cookie for an “Oreo” Pie Crust, or crumbled-up and mixed-in to Sweet Cream Ice Cream… My gluten-free Stone Cold Creamery Style treat I make for myself right in my own kitchen.

I also love the variety of these cookies: The original Chocolate Sandwich Creme (my favorite), the very vanilla-ry Vanilla Sandwich Creme, and the NEWEST addition, the chocolate lovers Fudge Sandwich Creme.

Another bonus is that these cookies are not only gluten-free, but also nut-free and dairy-free.

Any way you dunk it, crumble it or mix it… these cookies are keepers.

That’s why I was so excited when I discovered that Kinninkinnick Kinni-TOOS Sandwich Creme Cookies were sponsoring the next two week’s WIN-It-Wednesday on BeFreeForMe.com.

Two lucky winners will win three packages of these delicious cookies!

How can you win?
Easy!

Reply to this blog and tell us your favorite cookie memory (it can be about baking, a certain kind of cookie, fun cookie stories… anything!) Me? One of my fondest memories as a little girl was sitting with my Mom having a cup of tea … but now that I look back, I really think it was just warm water with lemon in it  =) and dunking cookies. Funny it’s the simple things that give you the warmest memories.

One (1) winner will be randomly selected from the entries received before Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 11:59 PM EST, and one (1) more winner will be randomly selected to win from the entries received between Wednesday, December 7 and Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 11:59PM. SO – make sure you enter to win two times!

Good luck, Keep those cookies dunking… and as always.
Be Free!

Note: Want to buy some Kinnikinnick Crème Sandwich Cookies for yourself? Check out these links on Amazon.com, have it delivered right to your door, AND get FREE SUPER SAVER SHIPPING!

KinniToos Chocolate Sandwich Creme, 8-Ounce Packages (Pack of 6)

KinnitToos Vanilla Sandwich Creme, 8-Ounce Packages (Pack of 6)

Kinnitoos Cookie – Fudge Cream Sandwich Gluten Free, 8-Ounce (Pack of 3)

“A man of wisdom delights in water.” ~ Confucius

This quote from Confucius is so absolutely perfect for Ayala’s Herbal Water, the sponsor of  this WIN-it-Wednesday on BeFreeForMe.com.

Let’s face it. We ALL need to drink more water. Just when we think we’ve drank enough, we realize that a few more ounces will do us more good. But it’s just so darn hard to get excited about plain. old. boring. water.

That’s why I was thrilled to find Ayala’s Herbal Water.

With Ayala I am able to actually delight in water (and hey… according to Confucius that makes me one pretty smart chick!). I truly look forward to deciding what fantastic and exotic flavorful blend I will reach for, which usually depends on my mood.

The water comes in two varieties: still and sparkling. The still waters come in 16-ounce bottles and include six tantalizing flavors: Lemongrass, Mint & Vanilla (my favorite!); Lavender Mint; Lemon Verbena Geranium; Clove Cardamom & Cinnamon; Cinnamon Orange Peel or Ginger Lemon Peel. And then there’s the sparkling waters –  which come in a 25-ounce frosted glass bottles and include three dazzling flavors: Sparkling Ginger Lemon Peel; Sparkling Cinnamon Orange Peel; and Sparkling Lemongrass Mint Vanilla.

These waters are perfect for my afternoon pick-me-ups, when I am winding down at night, or after or before a yoga class or workout. They also pair well with many cuisines of food and make a wonderful zero-calorie cocktail mixer… Lemongrass, Mint and Vanilla Herbal Water with a splash of Vanilla Vodka, anyone? 😉

These waters are uniquely different than other “flavored waters” out there because they are made by actually infusing USDA Organic herbs into pure water. There is nothing artificial in these waters. They also contain no sugar, calories, preservatives and gluten.  Intrigued and digging a little deeper to find out more about these waters, I discovered that they were invented in the home kitchen of founder & creator Dr. Ayala Laufer-Cahana… a pediatrician, artist, lifelong vegetarian and mom of 3.

All these wonderful herbal water flavors and attributes are why I am so excited to have Ayala’s Herbal Waters as this week’s WIN-It-Wednesday sponsor on BeFreeForMe. Two lucky winners will win a gift pack of Ayala’s Herbal Waters. One winner will receive a 6-bottle gift pack of the still waters which contains a 16-ounce bottle of each of the six flavors mentioned above. This winner will be selected from all entries received before Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 12 midnight EST. The second winner, which will be chosen from all entries received between November 23, 2011 and November 29, 2011, 12:00 midnight EST, will win a gift pack containing a mixed 3-pack of the 25-ounce Sparkling Ayala’s Herbal Water which contains one each of the Sparkling varieties mentioned above.

How can you win?
Easy!

Reply to this blog and tell me what flavor sounds the best to you (and if you want, when you’d enjoy it the most). Me? Lemon Verbena Geranium  for my afternoon pick-me-up when I need to get focused and calm – yet energized.

Make sure you enter twice to win!

Good Luck, do as Confucius say and “delight in water”… and, as always…
Be Free!

Psssst! Want a coupon for Ayala’s Waters? For a limited time, if you sign-up for the Alaya’s newsletter you get a coupon code for $5 OFF your next online purchase!

Want to know where to buy? Check out their retail store locator… and if you can’t find them at the store where you shop… ASK for them!

This Win-It-Wednesday contest on BeFreeForMe is sponsored a delicious and healthy cookie that is perfect for everyone – including those with food allergies, sensitivities and celiac disease.

Not only do I love these cookies, but I also the story behind the cookies. HomeFree cookies are baked with love, and developed by a Mom, Jill Robbins, who understands how important it is for kids with food allergies and sensitivities to feel included during social occasions, where sweet treat are often part of the fun.

HomeFree cookies come in several varieties which are all free of peanuts, tree nuts, eggs and dairy. Most are also free of gluten and are certified by the GFCO.

The varieties that are gluten-free include: Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chocolate Chip (my favorite!), Oatmeal, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip, and the Mini Vanilla Cookies, which are also 70% organic and can tout a few awesome awards including being a finalist in the Best New Food category at the Natural Products Expo East 2011 (the 2^nd largest natural food show in U.S.) and being the winner of the 2011 Best Snack Award by Shape magazine.

The name of these cookies, HomeFree, is so very fitting for what these cookies are – and for what they stand for. HomeFree make cookies are safe, and without problems for those that are on a gluten-free diet, or are concerned with other food allergens or sensitivities.  These cookies are made in HomeFree’s own dedicated facility free of peanuts, tree nuts, eggs and dairy with allergen sourced and tested ingredients.

HomeFree cookies are also a certified good source of whole grain (trust me… the kids won’t even notice!)  Every cookie (or 6 minis) provides at least ½ serving of the 3 recommended daily servings… amazing for a delicious cookie! Also, all HomeFree products are all natural and non-GMO.

I also like that these cookies come in “mini” sizes… which are perfect for little hands and pack up so sweet in lunch pails.

All these reasons are why I am SO excited that HomeFree Treats is sponsoring the next two week’s WIN-It-Wednesdays on BeFreeForMe.com. Four winners will win a box of HomeFree Gluten-Free Cookies.  Two (2) winner will be chosen from all entries received before Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 11:59 PM EST and another winner will be chosen from all entries received between Wednesday, November 9 and Tuesday November 15, 2011 at 11:59 PM EST. So make sure you enter to win two times!

How can you win?
Easy!

Reply to this blog (make sure you are a BeFreeForMe member if you want to win) and let us know what variety of HomeFree Cookies sound the best to you (or for your kids!)

Good luck…strive to be on that home free stretch… and… as always…
Be Free!

P.S. Want to Buy? Check out the online store at the HomeFree website!

This WIN-It-Wednesday contest on BeFreeForMe.com is sponsored by one of my favorite cookbook authors, Robert M. Landolphi.

For years, I have been a fan of Chef Rob, his nickname with the gluten-free set. His first cookbook, Gluten Free Every Day Cookbook is a cookbook I tell everyone on a gluten-free diet to buy. It offers up some easy to make adults and kid-friendly gluten-free dishes that are sure to please.

That is why I was so excited when Chef Rob came out with his second gluten-free cookbook, Quick-Fix Gluten Free.

Just like in his first, Rob’s second cookbook offers some new fast and easy recipes that are perfect for a weekday supper with the family (Chubby Chicken Enchiladas; or Crispy Chicken Fingers with Sweet-and-Sour Sauce, anyone?), for a holiday get-together with friends where you want to spend more time with your guests than cooking (Grilled Mojo Pork Tenderloin and Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese & Candied Walnuts, are just two that I can’t wait to try) or recipes for your ‘sweet side’ (Chocolate-Expresso Cookies, Chocolate & Banana Bread Pudding and even a recipe for Sugar-Glazed Cinnamon Rolls … yum!). This cookbook is packed with tons of recipes that are easy to prepare and sure to please.

All these reasons are why I am SO excited that Chef Rob Landolphi is sponsoring the next two WIN-It-Wednesdays on BeFreeForMe.com. Two winners will win a copy of Robert Landolphi’s new cookbook, Quick-Fix Gluten Free.  One (1) winner will be chosen from all entries received before Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 11:59 PM EST and another winner will be chosen from all entries received between Wednesday, October 26 and Tuesday November 2, 2011 at 11:59 PM EST. So make sure you enter to win two times!

How can you win?
Easy!

Reply to this blog (make sure you are a BeFreeForMe member if you want to win) and let us know a time saving quick-fix tip or trick that works for you… when shopping, cooking, during housework, at school or work, in the crazy mornings, or in the evenings… anything!  (Me? Lists everywhere keep me on track and on time every day!)

Good luck, remember time is precious… and… as always…
Be Free!

Note: Want to buy Robert Landolphi’s cookbooks? Check out these links on Amazon.com:

Gluten Free Everyday Cookbook

Quick-Fix, Gluten Free Cookbook

It’s Wednesday and time for yet another WIN-It-Wednesday! The sponsor of the next two week’s contest is one of my all time favorite snacks… riceworks Brown rice crisps.. and their newest addition… WILD riceworks – a combo of brown and wild rice.

I know by now many of you have had the opportunity to try riceworks® Gourmet Brown Rice Crisps, but if you haven’t tried them yet – or if you haven’t tried the new Wild riceworks…  you really need to!

The reason why I love these crisps so much is because they are a cross between a chip and a cracker. Crunchy and salty enough to replace potato chips, yet firm enough to handle any dip, hummus or piece of cheese – these crisps are rice – and they work!

They also come in six yummy flavors… Sea Salt, Sweet Chili, Salsa Fresca, Parmesan, Tangy BBQ and the new MUST TRY variety –  Wild riceworks.

The flavors have something for everyone… sweet, savory, and salty. Plus they are gluten-free, all natural, have no preservatives or artificial flavors, no trans fats, plus they are vegan and kosher friendly. They taste sinful… but aren’t!

The new Wild riceworks contain all natural whole grain wild & white rice… and has over 12 grams of whole grains per serving. This newest addition to the riceworks family is almost more flatbread-like than the other ricework varieties, so they are perfect for scooping, spreading and stacking your favorite toppings. They also have had a favorable “two-thumbs-up” review from every person I know that has tried them. I encourage you to give them a try!

And if you haven’t done so yet, check out riceworks page on Facebook. They have a great promotion going where folks can “Confess their snacking sins” and get a $1.00 off coupon for a bag of riceworks.

Another nice thing about riceworks® Brown Rice Crisps is that they work with my busy lifestyle. You can find them almost anywhere – Wal-Mart, Super Target, Costco, BJ’s Wholesale Clubs, Stop & Shop, Shaw’s and Pathmark, to name just some of the locations.

Needless, I was thrilled when the folks at riceworks® asked to sponsor the prize package for the next two week’s WIN-It-Wednesday. Six winners (three each week) will each win a gift pack containing 6 bags – one of each flavor, including the new Wild riceworks. Three (3) winners will be chosen from all entries received before Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 11:59 PM EST and another three (3) winners will be chosen from all entries received between Wednesday, October 12 and Tuesday October 18, 2011 at 11:59 PM EST. So make sure you enter to win two times!

How can you win?
Easy!

Reply to this blog (make sure you are a BeFreeForMe member if you want to win) and let us know your snacking sins (Me? I confess my candy guiltiness… Gummy Bears and caramels!)

Good luck, remember some things (like riceworks) can be sinful but still good for you, and… as always…

Be Free!

When I saw the bold-lettered name of Joy Bauer’s New York Times Bestseller I shook my head in total agreement.

FOOD CURES.

And nobody knows better than a celiac that food is powerful. Food can make all well.

And food most definitely can cure.

I’ve always been a fan of Joy Bauer, the nutrition expert on the Today Show. Her upbeat ways and good solid layman-termed nutritional advice make her one of my early morning TV favorites. So when she came out with her new book, Food Cures, I was thrilled to check it out and dig right into more of her common sense nutritional advice…. especially the whole section devoted to celiac disease.

Joy’s easily approachable & implementable realistic advice is apparent in the first few pages of her Food Cures book. Her way of looking at eating  – whether it be eating gluten-free because you have celiac disease; eating sugar-free due to diabetes; or just eating healthier in order to feel and look your best – is simple and straightforward. Some basic tips she gives are to limit the word “diet” in your vocabulary, have faith in yourself, keep food in perspective (I agree! Is it really the end of the world that there are no gluten-free desserts on a menu?) and the best advice I think anyone can give… prepare to feel fabulous (words most celiacs understand oh so very well!)

As well as having a whole chapter just designated to celiac disease, Food Cures also has sections that I read beginning-to-end on losing weight, having beautiful skin, healthy hair and a beautiful smile.  Also, in the book are chapters regarding other ailments that can be “cured” by diet including cardiovascular disease, arthritis, migraine headaches, and more.

I also like the way each chapter is segmented with addressing a 4-Step Program to get you going and keep you on track regarding the different health concerns. The chapter on celiac disease explains in great detail the facts & basics about celiac disease, and then includes grocery lists, meal plans and recipes.

All in all Food Cures is a fantastic reference book, but also an easy read to learn more about the power of food, and fueling your body in a healthy, but realistic way.

All these reasons are why I am thrilled that the team over at JoyBauer.com is sponsoring the next two weeks WIN-It-Wednesday’s on BeFreeForMe.com.

Two LUCKY BeFreeForMe members will each win a copy of Food Cures. One (1) winner will be randomly selected from the entries received before Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 11:59 PM EST, and one (1) more winners will be randomly selected to win from the entries received between Wednesday, September 28 and Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 11:59PM. SO – make sure you enter to win two times!

How can you win?
Easy!

Reply to this blog (make sure you are a BeFreeForMe member if you want to win) and let us know a common sense piece of advice when it comes to eating gluten-free, allergen-free, healthy, fat-free, etc… (Me? Plan ahead! Planning keeps the stress level down and the health level of the foods I am eating up!)

Good luck, remember food CAN cure, and… as always…

Be Free!

NOTE: Want to order your own copy of Food Cures? Click on this link to purchase on Amazon.com: Joy Bauer’s Food Cures: Eat Right to Get Healthier, Look Younger, and Add Years to Your Life