Wheat free recipes: February 2013

Gluten Intolerant Or Gluten Sensitivity - Do You Feel Fat, Tired and is Your Stomach Bloated?

Are you finding it difficult to lose weight and does your belly feel bloated? You could be gluten intolerant.

You may be gluten intolerant and not even realize. The symptoms of gluten intolerance can easily go undetected as they can be confused with many other health challenges. Gluten intolerance can cause a range of mild to severe symptoms which may then lead to harmful complications.

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What is Gluten?

Gluten Intolerant Or Gluten Sensitivity - Do You Feel Fat, Tired and is Your Stomach Bloated?

Let me explain first of all what Gluten is and how and why it is used in foods and hopefully you can determine if you are gluten intolerant. Even if you do not know, you can always try a gluten free diet for a few weeks to see if there is any discernible difference.

Gluten is a protein found in grains such as: wheat, rye oats (yes even oats), barley and spelt and is a main ingredient in some foods to bind, fatten (note word fatten) and add texture.

It is often in cereal, toast, sandwich, pasta, lasagna and may even be in bacon. Manufacturers use gluten to plump up and fill out meat. They even use it in salami, sausage and turkey. So if you are gluten intolerant you really need to read the labels on everything!

Gluten can block the absorption of vital minerals and vitamins and can lead to weight gain and a bloated belly. Even if you are not officially gluten intolerant, cutting it out of your diet will provide many benefits because it is an empty food that can have harmful side effects.

You can become addicted to certain foods containing gluten, hence the cravings and sometimes ravenous hunger levels.

The Most Common Symptoms of Gluten Intolerance:

Stomach cramps
Recurring constipation/diarrhea
Bloating that can make you look pregnant
Tiredness/fatigue/depression
Headaches
Flatulence or indigestion
Fluid retention
Groggy upon waking
Brain fog
Joint or muscle aches
Eczema, acne, skin rash
Cravings for wheat foods such as bread
Weight gain

So what can we do to avoid gluten?

Avoid eating foods which commonly contain gluten:

Bread, biscuits, cookies, pastry, crackers anything containing flour. Try rice flour, corn flour or potato flour. Try rice noodles and rice pasta.

Nearly all cereals, try gluten free. Sauces are often thickened with flour. Soups, most soups contain flour to thicken. Soy products, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, oyster sauce. Boiled candy, contains loads of gluten.

Pizza, because they use wheat flour for the base.

What you can Eat:

Fruit, yogurt, eggs, bacon (check) hash browns (check) gluten free cereal and gluten free bread. Food manufacturers are now making many products that are gluten free.

Chicken, fish, beef, vegetables, potatoes, hummus, rice noodles for pasta, risotto, baked dinners, gluten free gravy, nuts and popcorn,

If you must have take out like McDonalds - any meat burger but drop the bun, same with Burger King but no fries!

Get into the habit of reading labels so you can become familiar with food ingredients. Not only for gluten but also for sugar, additives and preservatives.

Try a diet free of gluten for a week or two and see if there is any improvement. Most people do benefit from it even if you have not done the medical tests to prove you are gluten intolerant.

Follow the secrets in this life changing ultimate guide for advice on gluten intolerance and healthy nutrition.

Gluten Intolerant Or Gluten Sensitivity - Do You Feel Fat, Tired and is Your Stomach Bloated?

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Aduki Bean - How to Cook an Aduki Bean Casserole

If you want to lose weight this is the dish for you. As well as being great for weight loss, aduki beans also contain high levels of B vitamins to nourish the adrenal glands and iron, zinc and manganese, all of which are excellent for general health. They strengthen the body's energy battery, the spleen, and soak up damp in the body like a sponge.

The aduki bean is a tiny, reddish-brown bean with a cream coloured seam and sweet, nutty flavour. It is particularly popular in Asian cooking, most often used for sweet dishes including soups, desserts and as a dim sum filling.

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Aduki beans are regarded as the king of beans in Japan and are prized for their health-giving properties: reputedly benefitting the liver and the kidneys. In Japan and China aduki beans are often cooked, puréed and mixed with sugar to make a chocolately paste which is used to fill cakes and desserts.

Aduki Bean - How to Cook an Aduki Bean Casserole

Serves 4

Ingredients

· 200g aduki beans

· 1 wheat free vegetable stock cube

· 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped

· 2 carrots, trimmed, peeled and thickly sliced

· 1 leek, washed, trimmed and finely sliced

· half a butternut squash, peeled, halved, deseeded and cut into chunky pieces

· half teaspoon ground cumin

· half teaspoon turmeric powder

· 250g cury kale

· 4 tablespoons chopped fresh chervil

Method

1. Presoak the beans for 12 hours or overnight in cold water. Drain the beans and rinse well. Place in a saucepan of water and bring to the boil. Boil hard for 15 minutes to remove toxins. Drain and rinse well.

2. Return the beans to the pan with a litre of fresh cold water. Add the stock cube and bring to the boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the vegetables, cumin and turmeric and simmer for a further 10-15 minutes.

3. Add the kale and cook for a few minutes until just tender. Sprinkle with chervil and serve with Millet Mash and Onion Gravy.

Aduki Bean - How to Cook an Aduki Bean Casserole

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Eating the Paleo Way

The Paleo diet follows the basic principles of the eating habits in the Stone Age; following the lead of our ancestors. It focuses on the basic food groups, which are meat, fruit, vegetables, seafood, nuts and seeds. The foods on this meal plan are natural and healthy; eliminating all processed foods, dairy, wheat and sugar. It provides a variety of health benefits and it can be followed by anyone. The diet is also naturally low in saturated fat and carbohydrates; focusing on lean animal proteins.

The main focus of the Paleo diet is on healthy food groups; basically eliminating any food group that was not available to the cavemen in the Paleolithic era. Our ancestors did not have access to any dairy products; and the same goes for cereal grains. These items were only introduced to us less than 10,000 years ago. Since research has proven that the human genome has changed about 0.02% during the last 40,000 years, our bodies still carry the genetic memory of our ancestors' digestive systems. The aim of the diet is to follow their dietary patterns; eating only when you are hungry and staying within the basic natural food groups.

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As mentioned above, there are certain food groups to avoid on this diet. Processed foods are on top of this list. Anything that has been packaged or processed should be avoided. The same goes for grains; even if the label says "wheat free" you should still avoid them completely. Avoiding these items will mean that you would need to avoid foods such as bread, pasta, pizza, cookies and rice. Dairy products are also on the avoid list; so try to steer clear of milk, cheese, yoghurt, butter and ice cream. Syrups and sweeteners should also be avoided on this program; they have a negative influence on your blood sugar levels. When you are looking for something sweet, rather try to snack on a piece of fruit, or a handful of nuts and seeds.

Eating the Paleo Way

The Paleo offers a lot of health benefits; including a reduced risk of cancer and heart disease; as well as increased energy levels. Your metabolism will also increase over time; meaning that you will lose excess weight when following the Paleo diet. Research has shown that you can lose as much as fifteen pounds in six months on the Paleo plan; and even more when you incorporate a sound exercise plan as well. It will improve your digestive system too; providing you with essential fatty acids and fiber in your meals.

You will find a lot of Paleo diet information online; including recipes, articles, success stories and books. It is a good idea to read up on other individuals' experience on this diet, and the way that their lives improved. The Paleo book from Dr. Loren Cordain is also jam-packed with essential information, tips and guidance for anyone considering following the Paleo diet. The diet is ideal for anyone; increasing your energy levels, reducing your risk of heart disease and improving your digestive system.

Eating the Paleo Way

David Delong is a diet and exercise enthusiast and author.

He lives in Newport Beach, CA and spends his time teaching others how to live a healthy lifestyle eating the Paleo way. His latest book is, Healthy Paleo Diet [http://www.paleomealreport.com/eating-the-paleo-way]

Eating the Paleo Way

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Eating the Paleo Way

David Delong is a diet and exercise enthusiast and author.

Wheat Pasture Bloat Kills Cattle - Wheat Gluten Linked to Obesity and Bloating Epidemic?

WHEAT DIET KILLS CATTLE

Cattle exclusively fed wheat often die from a bloating disorder known as wheat pasture bloat, feedlot bloat, free-gas bloat or frothy bloat. Wheat and barley are fed to cattle because they are a cheap source of high protein grains. These grains result in rapid weight gain for finishing cattle off for slaughter. However, if too much wheat or barley is fed to cattle, especially high gluten containing wheat, the cattle can die. Therefore, the cattle industry knows to mix the feed with other grains.

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WHAT IS PASTURE BLOAT AND DO WE EXPERIENCE SOMETHING SIMILAR?

Wheat Pasture Bloat Kills Cattle - Wheat Gluten Linked to Obesity and Bloating Epidemic?

In pasture bloat, the stomach or rumen as it is called in cattle, accumulates excessive gas putting pressure on the heart and lungs leading to death. I have patients who tell me that they feel like they are dying because of the pain and bloating they experience. Some have even said they wish someone could puncture their stomach to let all their gas out. Most no longer feel that way after starting a gluten-free or wheat-free diet. Their bloating is gone.

A PERSONAL STORY ABOUT PASTURE BLOAT

My wife grew up in rural Missouri. Her family had cattle. When I asked her if she had ever heard of pasture bloat she told me a story of trying to help the local veterinarian save one of their cows that developed pasture bloat. Despite puncturing the cow's stomach letting the gas escape, the cow died anyway.

GASSY HORSES FED BARLEY HOPS

Recently, while horseback riding with my daughter, the guide complained about how the horses kept stopping to pass gas and loose green stools, blurting out "we think it's the hops". The ranch gets discarded hops from the local beer brewery that they feed to their horses. Gluten containing hops are giving the horses gas and loose stools!

DIFFICULTY LOSING WEIGHT LINKED TO WHEAT GLUTEN IN DIET

Many of my patients also complain about being unable to lose weight. Yet a diet history reveals that, like most Americans now, they are getting more than 20% of their daily calories from carbohydrates containing gluten. If the cattle industry knows that wheat and barley grains rapidly fatten cattle we should not be surprised at the obesity epidemic in our grain and carbohydrate heavy diet. In contrast, overweight and obese people on a gluten-free diet frequently lose weight.

CAN YOU BE OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE AND HAVE CELIAC DISEASE?

Many people who have Celiac disease are overweight or obese. Unfortunately their diagnosis is usually missed because of the misperception that you can't have celiac disease if you are overweight. This is false. Many people with undiagnosed celiac disease are overweight as well as constipated. They usually do have severe bloating symptoms though.

THE MYSTERY OF THE SUCCESS OF THE LOW CARBOHYDRATE OR ATKIN'S DIET EXPLAINED

The low carbohydrate diet, by nature a low gluten diet, is so successful because people lose weight and they note that their headaches, fatigue, muscle aches, brain fog and bloating are better. They lose weight and they feel better. They are therefore motivated to continue. However, reintroduction of carbohydrates, especially those that are high in gluten, results in weight gain and feeling well. However, giving up gluten can be difficult. There are cultural issues, increased cost, and other inconveniences that have to be overcome.

THE ADDICTIVE NATURE OF GLUTEN CONTAINING CARBOHYDRATES

Also, gluten has addictive properties. Gluten is broken down into morphine like proteins called gliadomorphins or gluten exorphins. These well-characterized chemicals have many effects including addictive properties and function impairment.

WHY INCREASED FIBER IN DIET MAY WORSEN YOUR SYMPTOMS ESPECIALLY GAS AND BLOATING

My GI training led me for years to advise people, especially those with irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulosis, to eat plenty of whole grains and to take fiber supplements. This is also the recommendation of the U.S. government in our Food Pyramid. I eventually stopped pushing whole grains and some fiber supplements because so many patients complained of increased bloating, gas and abdominal discomfort. As an expert on celiac disease, I realize that recommendations of whole grains and gluten containing fiber supplements are not only unhelpful to but also harmful to many people.

SLIMY MUCUS IN YOUR STOOLS, FEELING BLOATED? JOIN THE CATTLE INDUSTRY

Feedlot bloat usually results in a slimy frothy coating of the cattle stomach (rumen). I frequently see this mucus or slimy coating on the surface of the small intestine of my patients when doing endoscopy. I suspect this may be due to excess carbohydrates in the diet. The accumulation of intestinal gas in cattle is due to their inability to eructate (burp). Some cattle become some ill they must be slaughtered early. Increased bacteria production has been implicated. Fermentation of these grains is also believed to be involved. Excess protein content of some wheat like winter wheat high gluten, is also to blame. Wheat is fermented faster and much more than barley, sorghum or corn.

WHAT THE CATTLE INDUSTRY WON'T TELL YOU BUT NEITHER DID YOUR DOCTOR

So, why is wheat given to cattle? It is inexpensive. It produces very fast weight gain and more weight gain than other grains. However, great care must be exercised in using wheat for fattening cattle. Supplements are required because wheat alone can result in low calcium levels that can cause grass tetany, a form of muscle spasms or paralysis. An exclusive or very high wheat diet can cause a ruminant acidosis (high levels of acid in the blood) that is also fatal to cattle.

Is your diet consisting of large amounts of calories derived from wheat and gluten containing carbohydrates? Are you overweight and constantly feeling bloated, experiencing unexplained muscle cramps and aches, headaches, balance difficulties, and abdominal pain? Maybe you should learn from the cattle industry since the doctors are not likely to tell you the truth about the dangers of a grain-based diet.

Wheat Pasture Bloat Kills Cattle - Wheat Gluten Linked to Obesity and Bloating Epidemic?

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Reference:

A review of bloat in feedlot cattle. Cheng KJ et al. J Anim. Sci 1998. 76:299-308. The Food Doc, Dr. Scot Lewey, is an expert medical doctor specializing in digestive diseases and food related illness, especially food allergies, celiac disease and colitis. Dr. Lewey's is an expert gastroenterologist (specialist in diseases of the digestive tract) and has personal and family experience with gluten and milk sensitivity. For over two decades he has been a practicing physician, clinical researcher, author and speaker. thefooddoc.com - The Food Doc, "Healthy Gut, Healthy Life"

Healthy Cookie Recipes - Vegan and Gluten Free

Vegan cookies, gluten-free cookies, wheat-free cookies...healthy cookie recipes are easy to make if you are willing to experiment with a few alternative quality ingredients. Agave nectar is the perfect sweetener for such baked treats. Not only because of its superiority to refined sugars, but also for its moisture-retaining qualities.

Healthy Cookie Recipes Can Be Made Without Sugar, Butter, Eggs, Or Milk!

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Let's start with a solid base of ground nuts. We can use whatever fits best our personal preferences and budget. Pecans tend to be a bit more expensive than almonds and hazelnuts (filberts), walnuts are often on sale or available at a less expensive regular price. Always buy bulk, and halves and pieces are just fine. No need to get whole nuts since we ground them up anyway.

Healthy Cookie Recipes - Vegan and Gluten Free

A good cookie recipe should include some fat. As we want to keep this healthy, nutritious, and acceptable for vegans, let's forget about the butter and choose instead almond, cashew, or peanut butter, or a combination thereof. If you don't like the flavor or price of nut butters, substitute with organic canola oil.

Great, but what about the flour if we want to make gluten-free cookies? The answer is: organic brown rice flour! Works like a charm and is much healthier than white flour.

Next up: which sweetener? As stated above, agave nectar is a great sweetener for baked goods. Similar to honey, it helps retain the moisture in cookies and cakes. It also blends quickly and easily with all other ingredients for a well-mixed batter.

To add flavor to this basic healthy cookie mix, use some vanilla or almond extract, ground cinnamon, crushed anise seeds, and a pinch of salt, of course.

And to add even more nutritional value, consider lightly toasted rolled oats, raisins, sesame seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin and sunflower seeds. My goodness...what to do with all that energy?

Why This Is An Easy Healthy Cookie Recipe For Vegan Cookies And Gluten-Free Cookies

We don't really need a recipe for these incredible power morsels of nutrition. It all depends on what we have on hand, or what we like to eat, or what we want to buy. Here is a simple recipe template utilizing the ingredients discussed above:

4 cups ground nuts
1 cup nut butter or 1/2 cup organic canola oil
1 cup organic brown rice flour
3/4 cups agave nectar
1 Tablespoon vanilla or almond extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon crushed anise seeds, cardamom, or other spices
1 teaspoon salt
Optional: 1/2 cup each raisins or toasted oats or seeds

The individual ingredient quantities don't really matter that much. The template is just a general guide line. Our goal is to mix a batter that holds its shape when divided into cookie-size balls. We might have to add a little water if the mix is too dry and crumbly. Or, we might have to add more brown rice flour to a wet and sloppy batter.

This is the best part: As we are not using raw eggs, we can taste our cookie batter before we bake it off! Add more agave nectar if you like it sweeter, more spices or seeds, until you are happy!

Important points for the baking process!

Place 2-inch balls on a parchment-lined cookie pan and flatten lightly with a fork (similar to making peanut butter cookies, dip the fork in cold water before pressing it on the cookie portions)
Use a fairly low oven temperature: 8-10 minutes at 300-325 degrees; agave nectar browns a little faster than sugar, so keep an eye on your cookies and don't let them get too dark on the bottom!
Remember, there are no raw eggs in our batter; we won't have to bake it completely through. A lightly "under-baked" interior is wonderful!

So, be adventurous and experiment with a variety of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, spices, and whatever you love in your gourmet vegan cookie. As long as you don't burn them black, they will always be good eating. And because they are so healthy and nutritious, they'll be good for you, too!

Healthy Cookie Recipes - Vegan and Gluten Free

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A List of Common Soy Foods & Health Benefits

I will list common soy foods that many people around the world are using in their healthy diets. Soy contain complete protein and is the easiest protein to digest of protein class. Soy contains little or no fat and no cholesterol. The list is as follows:

Miso is a medicinal food made from fermented soybean paste. It is helps to alkalize our body, lowers cholesterol, represses carcinogens, helps to neutralize allergens and pollutants from the environment, and provides an immune enhancing environment.

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Miso is a tasty and healthy base as a salt substitute, soup, sauces, spreads, cooking stock, dips, and soy sauce. There are various strengths, kinds,and flavors of miso such as chickpea which is (mild), and hatcho (strong). Natto miso is the sweetest of the miso's, natto is a mix of soybeans, barley and barley malt, kombu (a seaweed), ginger, and sea salt. Unpasteurized is most popular for a healing diet, since beneficial bacteria and other enzymes, and flavor is undamaged.

A List of Common Soy Foods & Health Benefits

Miso is so concentrated that you must use no more than one half teaspoon of dark miso, or one teaspoon of light miso per individual. Miso should be dissolved in a small amount of water to activate the beneficial enzymes before adding it to your recipe. Please remember when you use miso disregard adding SALT.

Soy Cheese is made from soy milk and is cholesterol and lactose free. A small amount of calcium caseinate (a milk product) is added to allow soy cheese to melt. A selection of cheddar, cream cheese types, jack, mozzarella, are readily available. When replacing low fat cheese with soy cheese, use it cup for cup.

Soy Milk is very nutritious, delicious, smooth and versatile. It is vegetable based, cholesterol and lactose free with unsaturated polyunsaturated fat. Soy milk contains less calcium and calories than milk, but contains more protein and iron. In comes plain or in a vanilla flavor. Soy milk is used cup for cup as milk for baking, health shakes, and teas. Use the plain for savory dishes and flavored for sweet dishes and on cereal. Soy ice cream, soy yogurt are available in a wide variety of flavors. Soy mayonnaise has been developed and has the same consistency of dairy mayonnaise.

Tamari is a wheat free soy sauce lower in sodium and richer in flavor than regular soy sauce. Bragg's Liquid Aminos is an excellent,energizing protein broth and is in the tamari family but is unfermented, lower in sodium and contains 8essential amino acids. Tempeh is a meaty Indonesian fermented soy food, containing complete protein and all essential amino acids. It has a robust texture and mushroom like aroma. Tempeh is also a predigested product due to the enzyme action in its culturing, making it very affordable.

Tofu is a delicious soy food, made from soybeans, water, and nigari a mineral rich seawater precipitate. Fresh tofu has a light, delicate character that can take on any flavor perfectly from savory to sweet. It comes firm pressed in cubes, a soft delicate for, or silken with a custard like texture. Tofu is a versatile food source, it is nutritionally balanced healing food, an nutritionally adequate source of complex carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. It is easy on the digestive system, full of soluble fiber, and non-mucous way to add richness and creamy texture to a recipe. My favorite smoothie is a blend of silken tofu, soy or rice milk. 1/2 banana, 1/2 dice apple, 1/4 cup of blueberry and cranberries, 1 T. honey, and a dash of cayenne pepper.

Tofu Facts:

Tofu is lower in calories. Eight ounces has only 164 calories.
Tofu is rich in organic calcium. Eight ounces supplies the the same amount of calcium as eight ounces of milk, and digests easily.
Tofu is high in iron. Eight ounces supplies the same amount of iron as 2 ounces of beef liver or 4 eggs.
Tofu has high quality protein. Eight ounces supplies the same amount of protein as 3 1/4 ounce of beef, 5 1/2 ounce of hamburger, 1 2/3 cups of milk, or 2 ounce of regular cheese, or 2 eggs, but it is lower in fat than any of these.
Be creative with the soy foods, blend it, stir fry it, toss it, marinate it, and most of all enjoy it.

A List of Common Soy Foods & Health Benefits

How To Tell If Your Dog Has Food Allergies And What To Do About It

Your dog may be your best friend and the only thing that keeps you company at home. If you dog is having allergies and he is scratching and itching then it is hard for you to watch him. Often times the owners do not have a clue to what the problem is. Most allergies come from the certain foods that your dog eats. All allergies mostly that dogs have result from a bad mixture of what they are eating. The most familiar foods that dogs usually have allergies from are corn wheat and soy. Some dogs are even allergic to beef and chicken. If you are nor sure of what your dog is allergic to and you don't know what to feed him then take him to the vet and get him looked at.

If your dog is always licking and scratching this is a sign that your dog has some kind of allergy. At times your vet will tell you what is good for him and what is not. Most vets like to give a lamb diet of food to most allergenic dogs. If you count on nobody but your vet then he is likely the person to go to. He will probably give you the right food for your dog but at a costly price, and sometimes you can make the food yourself by just reading the ingredients and mixing the food together.

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You can start feeding your dog the foods that you know will not harm him and frustrate him or her. These foods are made to help your dogs and give them the foods and protein they need for a healthy life. There are a lot of dog foods that have a chicken based mix but a lot of others have a fish protein mix and that might be another good choice for your dog.

How To Tell If Your Dog Has Food Allergies And What To Do About It

When you are giving your dog new food types allow about 4 to 6 days for them to actually get to like it before you take it away. Just simply have a little of the old food in the bowl with more than 75% of the new and steadily change the food that you feed them.

Nobody can change the allergies of their dogs overnight. If you have trouble with their skin then get a mix that is grain free. Then when you get your mix that is grain free just keep feeding your dog this food because it will not cause the skin issues that you had before. Many people know nothing of their pets and therefore cannot feed them properly causing in many skin and allergy problems. The only person that will know and how to treat and feed your dog right is your local vet.

How To Tell If Your Dog Has Food Allergies And What To Do About It

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Some Quick and Easy Flour-Free Dessert Recipes

Our friend Judy is revising an "Old Family Recipe" book she put together in 1998 and gave to members of her family to showcase some of their favorite recipes, so she shared the following flour-free, quick and easy dessert recipes with us:

Banana Split Cake

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(No baking required)

Some Quick and Easy Flour-Free Dessert Recipes

Ingredients

5-7 bananas

3 sticks butter

1 large container of whipped topping

1 bottle of red maraschino cherries

half-cup of crushed pecans

2 cups crushed graham crackers

1 medium can crushed pineapple in its own juice

2 cups powdered sugar

2 eggs

Directions

o Beat eggs, 2 sticks of butter, and powered sugar for 15 minutes. Set aside.

o Mix 1 stick butter and graham cracker crumbs. Pat into 13- x 9-inch pan.

o Spread first mixture over crust, and then cover with sliced bananas.

o Spread well-drained pineapple over the bananas and cover with whipped topping.

o Sprinkle pecans over top, placing a cherry in each section of about the size you plan to serve.

o Refrigerate several hours and serve.

Chocolate Éclair Cake

(No baking required; easy as 1, 2, 3, 4)

1. Butter a 13- x 9-inch dish, and then line it with whole graham crackers.

2. Mix one 6-ounce package of instant French vanilla pudding with 3 cups of whole milk and blend for 2 minutes.

3. Fold in one 9-ounce container of whipped topping. Pour a good layer of the mixture over the crackers, then add another layer of crackers, then more pudding mixture.

4. Top with graham crackers. Frost with fudge icing made as follows:

o Combine ¾ cup of sugar and ¼ cup of honey, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, 1/3 cup cocoa, ¼ cup of milk.

o Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute.

o Remove from heat.

o Add ¼ cup butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla flavoring.

o Cool, then beat until it's smooth and thick enough to spread over the top of the crackers.

o Refrigerate for 24 hours, then serve.

Icebox Fruit Cake

(No baking required)

Ingredients

1 box graham crackers, crushed

1 stick melted butter

1 can evaporated milk

1 bag coconut

1 cup sugar(alternatively, minus 1 tablespoon, then add 1 tablespoon of honey)

2 cans sweetened condensed milk

1 bag of small marshmallows

1 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans

Candied cherries, if desired

Directions

Melt marshmallows and mix all ingredients in a large pan.

Pour into individual containers for storage in refrigerator at least 24 hours before serving.

Ritz Cracker Pie

(Light baking required; but quick stir-up)

Beat whites of 3 eggs till they are stiff.

Beat in 1 cup of sugar

Fold in 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring, 1 cup chopped pecans, and 25 crushed Ritz crackers.

Pour into greased pie pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Chill then cover. Serve when your guests are ready.

From Scratch Chocolate Pudding

(Minimal baking required)

Ingredients

2 cups of sugar

2 large or 3 small eggs

4 tablespoons cocoa

4 tablespoons cornstarch

a tad of vanilla flavoring

Directions

Mix sugar, cocoa, and cornstarch until smooth. Add milk and beaten egg yolks. Cook in skillet (preferably cast iron) until thick. Add vanilla. Pour into baking dish and top with beaten egg whites and put in 350-degree oven till egg whites turn lightly brown.

Alternatively, add pecans or coconut. Substitute 3 tablespoons corn meal for the cocoa. Pour in a greased pie plate and bake for a crustless pie.

We haven't tested all of these recipes, yet, but Judy and her family highly endorse them. We encourage you do use them as the basis of some creative cooking. We see opportunity to add other flavorings and spices, substitute honey for some of the recommended granulated sugar, and in general just have some fun.

Involve the children and make notes so you can start your own New Family Recipes book with your favorites.

Some Quick and Easy Flour-Free Dessert Recipes

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Types of Yeast Free Food

People with yeast intolerance do not have to worry about how to avoid foods with yeast. There are many yeast free dishes available and you can be assured that you will not be deprived of delicious and appetizing foods.

A yeast free diet can be easily achieved with the following food source::

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Plain boiled rice is an ideal food source for people suffering from yeast intolerance. Most rice dishes do not contain yeast except for dishes that uses soya sauce in their cooking. Soya sauce used in fried rice contains yeast. However, soya sauce can be substituted by tamari sauce, which is similar to soya sauce except it is gluten free and yeast free.

Types of Yeast Free Food

A mixture of crunchy and fresh green salad is a healthy food choice. Salad creams however are to be avoided. Create your own salad dressing using fruit juice with vegetable oil. An example of yeast free salad dressing is a blend of orange juice, herbs and olive oil. Vegetables provide one of the best sources of vitamins essential to our well being. Boil, steamed or stir fry vegetable. Remember not to overcook vegetables as it will destroy its important nutrients.

Substitute breakfast cereals like rice crispies, oat cakes and oat porridge instead of bread for a hearty and nutritious breakfast.

You can have enjoy a delicious meal of fish, pork, beef, chicken and other meat products as long as you avoid adding ingredients that contain yeast ,such as gravy, sauces, cheese and yeast extracts. Grilled, roast or stir fry meat dishes with seasoning like salt, pepper, sesame oil and herbs for lunch or dinner.

Types of Yeast Free Food

There are Yeast free recipe books available that will show you how to cook delicious yeast free dishes. You will be amazed by food choices available that do not need yeast. Make it your personal adventure to make yeast free dishes, who knows, you could be sharing your own yeast free recipes to people with yeast intolerance

Looking for Gluten and Wheat Free Recipes?

Due to so many people being Gluten and wheat intolerant you can now safely cook with the Paleo Gluten and dairy free cookbook which has over 310 recipes in. yes there are many people that say the food is tasteless, but this is not the case as the recipes are truly delicious. People that suffer from this type of intolerance should avoid eating foods such as processed foods, refined sugars, preservatives, spelt and salt, wheat breads, barley cereals, flour and pasta, rye, legumes, dairy products and oats.

Most products contain gluten or casein, as well as malt flavoring, food additives and modified starches. In addition there are also medications and vitamins that contain gluten which is used as a binding agent. There are also cosmetics, lip balms, toothpaste and adhesives which also contain gluten. Alternative dairy products that can be used are almond milk, rice milk, coconut milk, almond milk and hemp milk.

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Here is a sample of just one of the recipes used in the Paleo diet book which is really scrumptious and easy to make:

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Beetroot Chips and Swordfish

Ingredients:
Slice 3 medium beetroots into French fries
4 swordfish steaks
Lime juice
Pepper corns
Virgin olive oil

Method:
1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees C
2. Line a deep baking tray with baking paper
3. Spread the beetroot chips evenly on the tray and brush with some olive oil
4. Bake in the oven for around 30 minutes or until cooked - keep in the warming drawer till the fish is done
5. Place the swordfish portions on a tray and squeeze some lime juice over the portions as well as the grated pepper corms
6. Place in the oven for around 10 to 15 minutes and serve

As you can see this recipe is simple, easy and quick to make. You can also use Himalayan crystal salt instead of normal salt. With all your foods you can serve a salad and for desert you can have fresh fruit or make up a fruit salad.

There are so many delicious recipes as well as filling foods. Besides preventing any further colon irritations, you will also lose weight. This is an exceptionally healthy diet in more ways than one. If you have not heard of the Paleo diet you can go online and do some research and at the same time you can also order the set of cookery books at the same time.

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Risk of Eating Unhealthy

As a teen, most of us do not even care if we are eating right, or begin to understand the implications of poor eating habits. As we age, however, we do begin to notice the effects of improper exercise, poor eating habits, and how they affect our health. Today, as the baby boomers begin their retirement years, health concerns and questions are on the rise. These aging boomers are more concerned than any previous generations about their good health, their ability to keep their good health, and how their diet affects their health.

You do not have to be a doctor to understand the relationship between too much consumption of food and health disorders. You simply have to look around at a nation approaching an obesity epidemic to understand what happens when you over consume in general. One a smaller scale we wonder about the over consumption of just certain kinds of foods? What happens when you overdo in the sweet department?

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There are all kinds of health issues related to over consumption of sugar. Diabetes would be the number one health concern. But, diabetes is not the only ill effect from over consumption of sugar. Obesity, thyroid dysfunction, kidney malfunction, and intestinal problems can all be directly associated with too much sugar consumption.

Risk of Eating Unhealthy

What about too much alcohol? The ravaging effects of alcoholism are a continual struggle and medical expense to many companies and citizens in this country, and indeed the whole world. Lost youth, liver problems, brain deterioration, the speeding of other age-related diseases are all side affects of too much alcohol consumption.

Then, we can talk about the effects of too little food consumption. What happens when we do not consume what we need to maintain our health? Gum diseases, heart disease, muscle deterioration, vision loss, and anorexia occur when we do not get the necessary food our body needs.

Even when we can't consume enough actual food, we can supplement the vitamins and minerals our bodies need in order to maintain some healthy functioning. You have only to walk down the aisle at your local supermarket to discover that there has been a vitamin revolution. Every possible vitamin and mineral needed by the body is available in capsule, pill, tablet, or powder form.

Once your body has reached the point of unhealthy functioning, or you have placed such a strain on your body from over consumption that one of the related diseases has taken hold, it's almost impossible to correct one problem without creating another. Once you have become a diabetic, there are so many complications, that simply choosing to diet and exercise is no longer an option. The health concerns you now have far outweigh the easy solution of diet and exercise. Can you begin to see how important maintaining your health is to your quality of life? How important it is to the quality of your spouses' and children's' lives? Your choices directly affect situations with their lives. You should make every effort to keep your health; don't you owe it to your family, if not yourself?

Risk of Eating Unhealthy

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List Of Low Cholesterol Foods

People who are over 25 years of age should pay more attention to their cholesterol levels. This is because as the body ages, its ability to fight off bad cholesterol decreases. Experts say that in order to avoid having too much bad cholesterol in the body, people should always have a ready list of low cholesterol foods and create a balance diet menu out of it.

The following is a list of low cholesterol foods that can be mix and match to create a low cholesterol diet:

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1. LEAN MEATS. Lean red meats or lean chicken/turkey meats and fish should always be included in the list of low cholesterol menu because these are rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients that are excellent for a person's metabolism as well as in fighting off bad cholesterol.

List Of Low Cholesterol Foods

2. VEGETABLES. This food group is considered as the healthiest among other groups in the food pyramid primarily because they are low in calorie-content. Aside from that, these are also high in dietary fiber and dietary nutrients that aids not only regulated metabolism but also balances cholesterol levels. Vegetables are also perfect low cholesterol foods because these are excellent sources of minerals and vitamins such as vitamins C, E and K, vitamin B-complex, and other micronutrients that reduce vitamin deficiency. Aside from lowering high cholesterol levels, other benefits of eating vegetables also include the reduction of heart diseases and cancer as well as high blood pressure.

3. GRAINS. Because these are in high-energy content and dietary fiber content, grains are effective foods to lower cholesterol level. Whole grains are also known as effective in controlling weight. Aside from whole grains, breads, beans, potatoes, pasta, and cereals can also help lower cholesterol levels.

4. NUTS AND SEEDS. Since these contain large amounts of vitamins and minerals, nuts and seeds are included among the list of low cholesterol foods. These foods also are also high in dietary fiber that is excellent for great metabolism and low in calorie-content that is effective for weight management.

5. FRUITS. Just like vegetables, fruits are also among the top food groups that lower cholesterol because they are very low in calorie content. These also contain large amounts of significant vitamins and nutrients that help prevent of vitamin deficiency as well as other illnesses.

List Of Low Cholesterol Foods

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Benefits Of Healthy Snacks

Everyone loves snacks. There are even kids that say "snack" is their favorite meal of the day. While some laugh at this, it shouldn't be taken so lightly. Snacks can be really important parts of a child or adult's diet. Snacks give your body an energy boost throughout the day, and they can help maintain your weight because you will be eating less at big meals. Eating less at main meals and having snacks in between will help your metabolism, and you will process food faster when you eat.

Healthy snacking has a lot of benefits. Choosing fruit, yogurt, granola bars, vegetables, and whole wheat grains are better choices than pre-made snacks by cookie and chip companies. The benefits of healthy snacking are that these snacks provide a lot of nutrients and vitamins that many people need but take for granted. They are good sources of energy. Also, they provide fiber to help cleanse the body, again making your bodily systems and functions more efficient.

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For your children, one of the major benefits of healthy snacking is that it increases and builds their immune systems. This will mean less medical bills for you! Try giving your children fresh fruit, vegetables like carrots and celery, yogurt, cheese, and nuts. These snacks are not only healthier for your children, but they directly address needed food groups your children should be taking in everyday. Keep your kids away from potato chips, candy, and sugary cookies. These types of snacks usually boost children with energy, but send them crashing after a while. All that your children will be left with are the sodium and fats found in the snacks. Many of these store bought snacks are also salty, which can dehydrate you and/or your child,

Benefits Of Healthy Snacks

It can be difficult to keep children away from the yummy ready to eat snacks, so look for good alternatives. If your child likes candy and chocolate because they have a sweet tooth, turn them on to eating fresh fruit or fruit juice Popsicles. If they like chips and cookies, get them some unsalted nuts or oatmeal cookies. Keeping your children on healthy snacks lessen their risks for diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, and other serious illnesses. These benefits will be helpful to them for the rest of their lives.

Healthy snacking will also help your children at school. When their bodies are not filled with junk, they will feel less sluggish or moody and cranky, and they can perform at their best and achieve their peak potential. The benefits of healthy snacking are all around, and great! So look into snacking for you and your kids. You will never regret it!

Benefits Of Healthy Snacks

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Is Avocado Fattening? - The True Answer is Finally Here!

The most common question about avocado is: Is an avocado fattening? The avocado is one of the most valuable foods which nature has given man kind. Not long ago, every dietician would recommend avoiding this delicious food. But now they are taking a second look.

Actually, most of the fat in an avocado is monounsaturated - It's the "good" kind that actually lowers cholesterol levels. Even the U.S. government recently revised its official nutrition guidelines to encourage Americans to eat more avocados.

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Avocado does contain fat, but the good kind of fat. Like everything else, if you over do it - you will probably gain some weight. But if you settle for one avocado a day than the answer for "is avocado fattening" is a big NO!

Is Avocado Fattening? - The True Answer is Finally Here!

Why Should You eat avocado every day?

1. It lowers cholesterol levels (it's free of cholesterol too).Avocado is rich in beta-sitosterol, a natural substance shown to significantly lower blood cholesterol levels

2. It regulates blood pressure

3. It protects from heart disease and stroke

4. It's a good source for vitamins, A, B-complex, C, E, H, K, and folic acid. Also it contains the minerals magnesium, copper, iron, calcium and potassium.

5. It contains 18 amino acids plus fatty acids - and omega 3 and 6.

6. It regulates your metabolism, which actually prevents weight gain.

7. Vegetarians that eat avocado regularly report softer hair, smooth skin, less joint problems, less body odor, better mental state and stronger libido!

How To Eat Avocado

The easiest way to bring avocado in your life is using it as a spread. Instead of spreading butter or cheese or mayo, take a ripe avocado and spread it on your bread instead. You'll save many calories and saturated fat and get your daily dose of "good" fat.

Guacamole Recipe - Done in 10 MinutesIngredients• 3 avocados - peeled and mashed

• 1 lime juice
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 diced plum tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Preparation

In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. Add the onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. Stir in cayenne pepper. Put in the refrigerator for an hour to get all the flavor out, or serve immediately.

Next. How to find The Best Healthy Cookbook

Maybe this is new to you, but most of the cook books you have at home, even the ones that call themselves "healthy" - are not healthy at all. Most of them use ingredients and cooking methods that at best give you no nutritional value and at worst are actually dangerous to your health. These books are written by people who love food but know nothing about healthy eating and cooking.

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5 Tips To Stop Eating Fast Food

Everywhere you go you hear that fast food is bad for you and that you should eat very little of it. And indeed, fast food is one of the reasons our society has gotten a lot fatter over the past few years and a lot less healthier too. But giving up fast food is easier said than done since it's all around us no matter where we turn. This is why I wrote this article.

5 Tips To Stop Eating Fast Food

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1. Make a firm decision - Every road starts with a single step and a decision. You need to be firm in your desire to give up fast food. If you don't really want to do this, you will probably be tempted and won't be able to resist. Just keep thinking how bad it is to your health and figure.

5 Tips To Stop Eating Fast Food

2. Eat Before going out - One of the reasons we fall prey to fast foods is simply because we are hungry when we go out to the mall or anywhere else where these restaurants are present. If you eat a little something before going out, you won't feel the need to eat anything more.

3. Carry a snack - a good habit is to carry a small and healthy snack around with you to fight off any sudden pangs of hunger. A granola bar or a piece of tasty fruit make great snacks. They will help you fight off temptation and eat healthy.

4. Eat more often - One of the rules of a good diet is to eat small and often. We feel more satiated when we eat often as out body constantly has something in it. Eat 5-6 small meals each day and you will feel a lot less hungry and will also be able to better fight off food cravings.

5. Find a buddy - Eating is a social action and often we eat fast food simply because our friends eat it. We don't want to be left alone. To overcome this social pressure, you need to find an eating buddy with whom to share more healthy meals. This will help you to stop eating fast foods and still have company when you eat.

Use these 5 tips and you will find it easier to give up fast and junk food. This will help you lose weight, look better, and feel better for many years to come.

5 Tips To Stop Eating Fast Food

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Boron Citrate Nutrition

Boron Citrate, the fifth chemical element, is also is a trace nutrients found primarily in fruits and vegetables Prunes, grapes and raisins, dates, apples, pears, grains and soybeans, almonds and other nuts, and unprocessed honey all contain boron.

Boron citrate, when taken in the recommended dosage of from 3 milligrams to 9 milligrams daily, has a variety of benefits.

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Boron citrate, by activating Vitamin D and estrogen, helps prevent or alleviate the effects of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women

Boron Citrate Nutrition

Boron, by increasing cognition, may prevent memory loss and be valuable in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. It has also been known to relieve the symptoms of arthritis.

Boron citrate is available in 3 milligram capsules and 3 milligram and 6 milligram tablets. Although safe when taken at the recommended doses, boron can, in amounts over 500 mg, cause side effects, including loss of appetite and digestive problems.

Acute boron toxicity produces nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping.
Chronic toxicity also causes nausea diarrhea, poor appetite and weight loss.

Boron deficiency contributes to Vitamin D deficiency which can lead to brain wave alteration, arthritis and joint swelling. While boron deficiencies are relatively rare, you should consult your doctor, who can provide you with the appropriate information and support, if you think you are suffering either from a deficiency or overdose of boron.

And if you are thinking of including a Boron Citrate supplement in your nutritional regime, your doctor will work with you to find a vitamin and supplement regimen that is just right for you. Don't make any changes until you consult with him or her. And, to prevent negative interactions, let your doctor know of any illnesses you have or have had, and all medications (including over the counter) that you are taking.

The comprehensive nutrient supplement Total Balance contains Boron Citrate, and over seventy other necessary nutrients. Total Balance, produced by the New Zealand company Xtend-life Natural Products, possesses a Certificate of Analysis guaranteeing its potency.

Xtend-life also maintains pharmaceutical GMP compliance, the world's strictest manufacturing standards for dietary supplements, and use only standardized herbal extracts, containing the herb's active ingredients, in their formulas.

Xtend Life has the best money back guarantee for nutrient supplements which is a full year with an entire refund with no questions asked.

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Boron Citrate Nutrition

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