Coconut is a highly nutritious food that can be very beneficial in a gluten free kitchen. Coconut is naturally gluten free, contains healthy oil, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

My Coconut Macaroons are made of 3 simple ingredients:  coconut flakes, honey, and egg whites.  So simple you could make them at home. Perfect for those short on time in the kitchen!

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This delicious chutney recipe is perfect to serve with just about any grilled meat. I love it with grilled salmon fillets.

Ingredients:

• 2-1/2 cups chopped pineapple
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 os seeded jalapeno
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Preparation:
In heavy saucepan, mix all ingredients, except cilantro Cook over high heat until boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until pineapple is tender and mixture is thickened, about 20-30 minutes. Set aside to cool. Pour over your favorite meat, chicken, or fish. Garnish with cilantro.

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When it comes to weight loss, one of the biggest challenges is managing our appetites. We eat for so many reasons, in addition to hunger, that it can be really tough to get a sense of fullness and contentment while trimming calories (which is a fact of life when it comes to losing weight). So, how about a little refresher on how to eat more food while still saving calories?

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I learned this way of making rice years ago from one of my fellow firefighters at the fire house. It truly does make absolutely perfect brown rice every time! Never gummy. Brown rice differs from white rice in one major way—the outside bran is intact, making it more fibrous, nutritious, and flavorful than white rice. It also takes longer to cook.

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