Gluten Free Banana, Pecan and Blueberry Bread

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1/3 cup vegetable oil2/3 cup brown sugar, packed 2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups Bob's Red Mill gluten-free all-purpose baking flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon1 teaspoon xanthan gum 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas1/2 cup pecans (finely chopped)1/2 cup blueberries (frozen or fresh)2 tablespoons brown sugar (for topping)Directions:1 Preheat oven to 350°F.2 Grease 9x5 inch non-stick loaf pan, or three 5x3-inch loaf pans, (or smaller casserole dish with high-ish sides).3 Cream together oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer.4 Add flour, xanthan gum, salt, baking powder and cinnamon to egg mixture, alternating with bananas.5 Beat until smooth.6 Stir in nuts and blueberries.7 Transfer into pan(s).8 Bake 9x5-inch loaf for 1 hour, 5x3 inch loaves for 45 minutes, or casserole dish for

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Finding a weight loss program that is gluten-free can be difficult, because of what you cannot eat. If you are gluten intolerant, one of the side effects is weight gain, even though weight loss is associated, it is not always the case. Let me show you a gluten-free weight loss program that shows you how to eat gluten-free foods, and lose weight.

I want to first explain that there are a couple of reasons for choosing a gluten-free weight loss program. The first one is because you are gluten intolerant, and want to lose weight, and secondly you are choosing a gluten-free weight loss program because you have tried many other diets, and this is something you would like to try,



It is true that taking gluten out of your diet can aid weight-loss, and many experts say for one main reason. Gluten is a substance that some people find hard to digest, and to put it simply they stay the same weight over a period time, or gain and lose weight all the time. Wheat products are one of the main problems, with some people saying that these products cause fatigue and sluggishness.



Many famous sports personalities have recently been known to go gluten-free, noticed slight loss of weight, and improved energy levels. If this sounds like you, and you suffer from these, then going on a diet free from gluten may help you.



Is any weight loss program gluten-free?



Yes, there are a couple of diet programs that are free from gluten, and work for those who do not have a choice of eating this diet, and for those who want to try something new and different. I don't want to name those programs, but be assured they do exist and they do work. Many people who have tried these types of diets have noticed significant weight loss in the first 7 days, and for one main reason. Not eating gluten has been shown to speed up metabolism, and you are simply going to burn fat quicker.



Many people are not convinced by these types of diet, and I can understand why. They think not eating gluten based products means your diet is going to be boring, with tasteless food, and that is simply not true. You do not have to sacrifice the foods you love, such as pizza and pasta, and many other bread based meals.



A gluten-free weight loss program is something of a super weight shedding program for many, simply because of how it works. Planning and a guide is what is needed, and if you have a busy work schedule and find it hard to eat healthy meals at the right time of the day, then trying a regular calorie counting diet can be really difficult. If you could prepare meals in 30 minutes or less, and have everything planned, then you have more of a chance of losing those extra pounds.

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