Make this gluten free bread recipe at home. These can be shaped into a loaf or single-serve rolls.
Yield: 9 servings
2.75 cups gluten free flour (I like almond flour)
1.5 tsp xanthan gum
¼ cup sugar
1 tsp salt
2 tsp instant yeast
1 cup warm water
2 Tbsp butter (melted)
1 egg
1 tsp cider vinegar
Directions
1. Oil a bread pan, cake pan or sheet pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, mix the flour, gum, yeast, sugar and salt.
3. Add the water, butter, cider vinegar and egg while mixing.
4. Mix for several minutes until combined.
5. To transfer and form the dough, dip your fingers in warm water to prevent the dough from sticking to your hands. Place the dough as desired into the greased pan.
6. Cover with a dry towel and let rise for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400F.
7. Once the dough has risen, bake the bread about 25-30 minutes. The top of the bread should be golden brown and internal temperature should be 200F.
8. Brush bread with extra butter and serve.

During the winter months, I like to throw together a soup to accompany my salads each day.
Start with some chicken or vegetable broth. I start by simmering the broth and first add the hard vegetables, like carrots and celery. I will then add mushrooms and lastly spinach. (Really any vegetable works with a soup!)
Season with white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and hint of cayenne.
Add some cut up left over chicken to make this a nutritious and filling bowl of soup.

The winter blues are very common, but this year is even more difficult with stress and lack of socializtion. During this time, you may find yourself feeling down and overall more lethargic. One of the primary culprits of winter blues is the lack of natural sunlight during the fall and winter months, along with a possible increase in refined carbohydrates, sugar, and fats from holiday foods.
While battling the winter blues is never fun, there are some foods that can actually help combat your gloomy feelings. This month, I will be sharing with you my best nutrition and lifestyle tips to fight the blues and improve your energy!
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