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Now  as i am definitely one of those who goes through egg phases however when they are good, they are good! I was diagnosed with Celiac about 6 years ago now and although there has been the occasional 'Why Me?' day, i do feel a thousand times better than i ever did.

One of the many downsides to being celiac or intolerant to anything is the havoc it can wreak on your digestive system to the point of malnutrition. It is important to replenish all that is lost and it may take months even years as even a minor accidental inducement of gluten or whatever else it may be may cause your stomach to react disastrously. This is particularly why I try to eat as much raw food whenever possible as when foods are cooked or boiled, the nutritional value can be diminished if not all together lost

Here's a simple little Breakfast or Lunch recipe

Eggs on a bed of rocket and mushroom

• Two fried eggs (organic if possible)
• Rocket
• Mushrooms (I personally love portabello)
• A dash of Olive Oil

Why Eggs? 

1. Eggs are a great source of protein especially for those that are Vegetarian
2. They contain high legs of choline, about 250mg per egg. Choline is vital for the liver to break down fats and cholesterol however don't skimp on the yolk as that's the part you'll be needing for this
3. Choline can also help with brain health. Much like what serotonin provides with chocolate, the choline in eggs break down into bethane which can actually make you happy! Now that should put a smile on your face

 Why Arugula (or Rocket for us English folk) ?

1. Arugula, like Broccoli is part of the cruciferous family which studies have shown may help reduce the risk of cancer
2. Got Milk? Yes that's right. Arugula is also a good source of Calcium and contains more than eight times that of Iceberg lettuce. Sorry Lettuce
3. Forget special K. Vitamin K is plentiful in Arugula and is essential in normal blood clotting and maintaining all those bones you worked so hard to grow

Why Portabello Mushrooms?

1. These magic mushrooms contain Selenium which is there to help protect our body's healthy cells against free radicals
2. Despite their size, portabello's are in fact very low in calories. Mushroom Mac anyone?
3. Something in common with the banana. Portabello's also provide potassium which we need for muscles. So move those muscles and get out to the grocery store

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