Karen vanBarneveld
Karen vanBarneveld
Gluten Free ! Go Figure!
Gluten Free ! Go Figure!
Gluten Free ! Go Figure!
Monday 11th January 2021
Learn how Karen's Gluten-Free Bakery in Sedona is changing lives with gluten-free baking and its benefits for addiction recovery in 'What the Food?'
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Karen vanBarneveld
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Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Karen's Gluten-Free Bakery: A Journey to Health and Recovery
A healthy diet means feeling better, having more sustained energy and even thinking more clearly.
Imagine transforming your life and health through the power of gluten-free baking. In this episode of 'What the Food?', Karen vanBarneveld introduces us to Karen Russell, the mastermind behind Karen’s Gluten-Free Bakery in Sedona, AZ. Karen's bakery isn't just about delicious treats; it's a beacon of hope for those struggling with addiction and seeking a healthier lifestyle. Karen shares her personal journey of going gluten-free, revealing how it changed her life for the better.
She dives into the challenges she faced, like learning to bake with completely new ingredients, and the triumphs that followed. Her dedication to using only the best ingredients has made her bakery a local favorite, and her story is one of resilience and innovation. This episode highlights the critical role a healthy diet plays in addiction recovery. Many people recovering from alcohol or drug addiction often have poor diets and nutritional deficiencies.
Karen emphasizes how a balanced diet can improve mood stability, energy levels, and mental clarity. She offers practical tips on mixing flours and sweeteners to enhance taste and nutrition, and discusses the benefits of adding ingredients like ground flax or chia seeds for extra fiber. Karen also touches on the dangers of genetically modified foods and the impact of stress on digestion, providing valuable advice on avoiding gluten and managing stress for better digestive health.
Throughout the episode, Karen's passion for health and wellness shines through, leaving listeners feeling inspired and supported on their own journeys to recovery.