I Was the One

So, here is my tribute to April - Poetry Month:

I was that person

I was one that felt sick after every she ate

pants didn't fit after dinner and I'd have to unbutton them

because my stomach would bloat

I was the one who would have to leave the table after a few bites

during a meal to run to the restroom

I was the one who was trapped in the restroom for a very long time

with either Constipation, Diarrhea or extreme aches and pains

I was the one

who was embarrassed to use a restroom at work

or anywhere outside of my home

because of the toxic aroma

I don't mean to be gorey

but being that we're all Moms here, we've Seen it all!

I was the one who suffered from severe aches and pains from Menstruation

starting at a very young age and was put on Birth Control Pills

because of the heavy bleeding, debilitating cramps and anemia that followed

I was the one

who had the beginnings of Endometriosis at the age of 17!

I was the one

who had terrible skin conditions:

Acnes cysts, that needed to be sliced open, drained and injected

by the Dermatologist

I was the one

who suffered from constant re-occuring Yeast Infections

and was constantly put on Diflucan to cure them

but they never went away for good...

I was the one

who missed tons of days of work from stomach upset

and my chronic digestive illness

I was the one

who began having stomach attacks that would last anywhere from

8-16 hours

They would begin by me being awakened from severe cramps, abdominal pain, cramps, burning, nausea, projectile vomitting, diarrhea,

Superfood Saturday- PANCAKES! Grain-Free, Wheat-Free

There has been quite a BUZZ around these pancakes ever since I discovered the recipe on the back of the Quinoa Flour box!  I have made some simple substitutions, and you can feel free to do the same.  In our home we are mainly Gluten-Free and we were Dairy-Free for the past 3 years but then we started adding in RAW cow's dairy into our diets.  I'm still processing it and seeing how/if it's affecting my health.  I'll get back to you on that one, but you can still substitute the milk with Hemp milk, Coconut Milk or Almond milk and it should work.

When I do make these pancakes I'm sure to double and triple this recipe and then freeze these for the week!  Just pop into your toaster or toaster-oven and heat up!  A NO-COOK, Healthy, Superfood breakfast in minutes!   Enjoy! Please post any Additions or Substitutions in the comments below so that we can all benefit.

Wheat Free Pancakes:

1/3 cup quinoa flour
1/3 cup flaxmeal
1/3 cup Gluten-Free Rolled Oats
1 tbs organic sugar (or raw honey)
1/2 tsp Sea Salt

3 Tbsp Coconut Oil
1/2 tsp aluminum-free baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup of Raw milk (or dairy-free options)
1 Pasture-Raised EGG

Mix together the dry ingredients first and then add the milk, egg, and oil.  Pour small amounts onto your (Stainless Steel) pan (please NO non-stick, toxic pans otherwise you're defeating the Benefits of this meal).  Turn the pancakes as soon as they have bubbled but before the bubble breaks.

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Yours in Holistic Mommyhood,
Christine

Your Green-Mama Guru