Delicious Grain-Free, Gluten-Free Cooking for Health

Patricia welcomes Jodi Bager and Jenny Lass, co-authors of Grain-Free Gourmet. Both diagnosed with debilitating diseases, they turned to the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) to control their symptoms and developed original and innovative recipes that enabled them to lived healthy, pain-free lives without feeling deprived or restricted. They will discuss their new bestselling book, the second in this series, “Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.”

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Jodi Bager & Jenny Lass: Grain-Free Gourmet Part One Jodi and Jenny discuss their new book, the differences between a gluten-free diet and a Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD), and how their diet differs from the Atkins program. They also share their favorite breakfast recipes and have some advice for people eating on the go.
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Jodi Bager & Jenny Lass: Grain-Free Gourmet Part Two Jenny & Jodi explain how cheese can be part of their diets, let you know why you need to check expiration dates and the number of ingredients in what you buy, and tell you why you shouldnt be afraid of canned foods. Plus their favorite lunch recipes.
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Jodi Bager & Jenny Lass: Grain-Free Gourmet Part Three Jenny and Jodi share their favorite dinner and dessert recipes, and have some sweet tooth suggestions for alternatives to chocolate. They also talk about almond flour (an important element to some of their recipes), and where you can get it.
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Jodi Bager & Jenny Lass: Grain-Free Gourmet Part Four Jodi and Jenny clear up some misconceptions about eggs, describe the differences between good fats and bad fats, and explain the history behind the SDC Diet.
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Grain-free Gourmet Delicious Recipes For Healthy Living In Grain-Free Gourmet, Jenny Lass and Jodi Bager transform recipes for traditional favorites such as lasagna, pizza, cookies and other classics into grain-free versions that taste exactly like, and are often better than, the originals. The recipes are free of grains, starches, refined sugars, and lactose, yet are packed full of flavor. This book offers delicious alternatives for carb- and health-conscious dieters as well as for individuals with lactose and gluten intolerances, or digestive and intestinal disorders.

Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet provides delectable, easy-to-digest dishes that appeal to family and guests who have food limitations which simply must be accommodated. Unlike other gluten-free cookbooks, this one offers traditional favorites in whole-foods, low-lactose, refined-sugar-free versions. This book is ideal for anyone who wants or needs to improve their health through diet!

Guest(s) Appearing on this Episode

Jenny Lass Born and raised in Toronto, Jenny Lass is a freelance writer and cooking consultant. She graduated with an MA in medical geography from the University of Toronto and established her writing company WordLink Communications in 1999. In 2001, she was diagnosed with celiac disease and was inspired to combine her love of writing, science, and cooking for the Grain-Free Gourmet books. Click Here to Visit Her Website

Jodi Bager Jodi Bager is the president of Grain-Free JK Gourmet, a Canadian baked goods manufacturing company, and a baking services consultant. In 2000, after the birth of her second child, Jodi was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a life-destroying intestinal disease. In her search for alternatives to heavy doses of steroid drugs, she tried the SCD. Accepting the challenge of cooking without grains, refined sugars, or gluten, she began baking with the foods she was allowed: nuts, seeds, honey, most animal protein, fruit, and some vegetables. From these efforts, both her company and the Grain-Free Gourmet books were born. Click Here to Visit Her Website