Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Paleo/Gluten Free Bars

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Hemp Foods

Today I tried Manitoba Harvest Hemp Pro Fiber and I really liked it! For those of you who don't like anything sweet, give this one a try. It only has raw cold milled organic hemp in it and nothing else like other protein powders. The serving size is 4 tablespoons which provides 13 grams of fiber, 11 grams of protein and is 130 calories. I found it on sale at Super Supplements for $9.00, which is so much less than any other protein powders that I have purchased.

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Egg Replacements

Gluten Free
Both flax seed and chia seeds can be used as egg replacements. One pound of either type of seeds can replace up to 45 eggs. Both seeds can accomplish the same goals as eggs: they can act as a binder in baked goods and other recipes like veggie burgers, add moisture to baked goods and help baked goods rise.
To substitute for one egg:
1. Use a food processor, spice grinder or mortar and pestle (if you want to work your guns) and grind 1 tablespoon of flax or chia seeds into a meal. Only grind up as much as you need. You can buy the seeds already ground up but since they contain oil, it shortens their shelf-life. If you do buy pre-ground meal or want to grind up more than one recipe’s worth, store them in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge or freezer. One cup of seeds will give you approximately 1 1/3 cup of meal.
2. Mix the ground seed meal with 3 tablespoons of water or other liquid. The liquid should be room temperature or warm. This speeds us the gelling process while cold liquids seem to slow it down. Allow it to sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it turns into a thick gel similar to a raw egg. This gel, also known as mucilage, pulls together when heated, acting as a binder.
3. Use as you would an egg in your cooking or baking.

- One Green Planet

Caveman Cookies

Free from grains, dairy, and gluten, all seven Caveman Cookie flavors are paleo-friendly. Sweetened with organic honey or maple syrup, these decidedly delicious, sticky, and chewy cookies also contain almond meal. New World, my favorite flavor, is a robust, pumpkin-filled delight. At only 70 calories each, they're a guilt-free treat I plan to liberally dunk in my paleo-allowed almond.
-Jenna Blumenfeld, senior food editor
-Delicious Living magazine, January 2015

Friday, March 20, 2015

Xanthan Gum

Even the most "natural" and "free" bottled salad dressings usually have Xanthan or Guar gum on their ingredient lists, and even though they sound funny, they're perfectly natural. Both help to thicken and emulsify oil-and-vinegar mixtures to keep them from separating.
- Natural Choices Magazine 2015
BUT...keep in mind that Xanthan gum is usually processed with corn and Guar gum can act like a laxative.

Sunday, March 15, 2015

March Meeting

Gluten Free Support Group, formerly the Gluten Intolerance Group of Southwest Washington
Guest Speakers:  Dave and Debbie Jensen of Jensen’s Bread and Bakeries have developed a wholesome and delicious line of products for those with gluten intolerance.
Date:  Saturday, March 21, 2015
Time:  10:00 am – 11:30 am
Location:  Health Education Center (Room 1) at Peace Health Southwest Medical Center.  (Location is accessed via NE 92nd Ave. off E. Mill Plain Blvd.  Pass the parking structure and turn left.  The entrance is directly ahead.)
Cost:  Free admission
For Information: Contact Maureen at 360-571-8998

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Dock Sale

is DOCK SALE time again! This must be on your "TO DO" list this Saturday! Come on Down! We can't wait to see you!

March Meeting


Gluten Free Support Group, formerly the Gluten Intolerance Group of Southwest Washington

Guest Speakers:  Dave and Debbie Jensen of Jensen’s Bread and Bakeries have developed a wholesome and delicious line of products for those with gluten intolerance.

Date:  Saturday, March 21, 2015

Time:  10:00 am – 11:30 am

Location:  Health Education Center (Room 1) at Peace Health Southwest Medical Center.  (Location is accessed via NE 92nd Ave. off E. Mill Plain Blvd.  Pass the parking structure and turn left.  The entrance is directly ahead.)

Cost:  Free admission

For Information: Contact Maureen at 360-571-8998

GIG of Portland Info

Banana Flour - This was Dr Sydney Haas' essential component to treating Celiac kids in the 1920's when he created the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, from which Elaine Gottshall took the torch and carried on.
Anyone tried it? Or seen it (or another brand) for sale locally? The store locator doesn't show any in Oregon. The company is out of Utah.
http://www.bananaflour.com/

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

5 Weird Signs You Have Celiac Disease

You probably associate Celiac disease—the autoimmune disorder where gluten (the protein in wheat, rye, and barley) damages the villi (small finger-link projections that line the small intestine)—with gastrointestinal awfulness like diarrhea and stomach pain. But brace yourself—there are actually close to 300 symptoms that Celiac can set off, according to The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center, and they can run the gamut from psychological to physical to neurological. "Some patients have strange symptoms, like early menopause or thinning hair, but don't associate them with celiac disease," says Sonia Kupfer, MD, assistant professor and member of the Celiac Disease Center.According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, the condition may affect 1 in 100 people, so it's important to ID the hidden—and bizarre—signs that you may be suffering.
Even if these symptoms sound familiar though, you shouldn't ditch gluten completely on your own and see if you feel better. Make an appointment with your doctor and ask about getting the simple blood test that detects the disease. (If you stop eating gluten before you take the test, the results won't be as accurate).Here, five common—but strange—signs you might have Celiac:
1. You're anemic
If a blood test has revealed your body is running low on iron—the mineral that helps make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that ferries oxygen around the body—Celiac may be the cause, since iron gets absorbed in the part of the small intestine damaged by the disease. "Women often think it's their period that's causing the iron deficiency, but that may not always be the case," says Kupfer. Doctors don't always make the connection between Celiac and more vague symptoms like anemia, but one study found that one-third of patients diagnosed were anemic. If you're experiencing symptoms of anemia, like fatigue and weakness, ask your doctor about running an iron level test, and if yours turn out to be abnormally low, consider being tested for Celiac.
2. You can't think straight
Why'd you walk into this room? What were you about to do? Sure, we all have those brain blip moments, but if brain fog happens often and you can't attribute it to other causes (like stress), it could be Celiac. "Antibodies produced by the body in response to gluten could be related to neurological symptoms, but exactly how this works isn't understood," says Kupfer. If you do have Celiac, a gluten-free diet may help you feel more on the ball.
3. You feel hopeless
"Depression and anxiety are common in Celiac," says Kupfer. "It may be related to inflammation caused by the disease, or simply the fact that you're not feeling physically well," she says. She has patients who report their mood gets better on a gluten-free diet. Still, because depression and anxiety are so common in the general population, Kupfer doesn't suggest getting screened for Celiac if this is your only symptom. However, if you notice this and others on the list, it might be time to have that talk with your doc.
4. You suffered a fracture
A 2014 review in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that Celiac sufferers have a 30% increased risk of having any type of fracture compared to individuals without Celiac; more specifically, a 69% increase in risk of a hip fracture. That's possibly because nutrients like calcium are not as well absorbed in the damaged small intestine. Pay particular attention to this symptom if you're suffering from signs of osteoporosis at an early age, like bone fractures or posture problems.
5. Your balance is iffy
Maybe you're a bit unsteady when you stand or you're stumbling often when you used to walk just fine. Balance issues and other symptoms like numbness and tingling in hands and feet are all neurological problems associated with Celiac. Though it's not entirely understood why, one 2012 UK study conducted MRIs on the brains of Celiac patients with these complaints and found brain changes—specifically less grey matter density—in areas that affect motor skills and cognition.
- MSN Health & Fitness

Homemade Almond Milk

Danielle Walker - AgainstAllGrain.com

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 8 cups filtered water, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, divided
  • 1 small date, pitted (omit for Whole30)

Instructions:

  1. Place almonds in a bowl with 4 cups of filtered water and 1/8 teaspoon of the salt and soak for 10 hours or overnight.
  2. Drain the nuts and rinse well. Transfer them to a blender and fill with 4 cups filtered water. Add the date and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and puree until smooth.
  3. Strain the milk through a fine-mesh sieve, a nut milk bag, or doubled cheesecloth. Squeeze to remove all of the liquid. Store in the refrigerator for 5 days. Makes 1 quart.

GIG of Portland

Optimal Wellness: More Than Just Going Gluten Free!
Have you gone gluten-free, but still don't feel back to 100%? There may be other factors to consider. Join GIG of Portland at their 2nd Saturday meeting and hear Dr Halverson.
speaker: Dr Chip Halverson of Selah Natural Medicine in SW Portland. Dr Halverson is the board president of Healthy Schools Network. He is a primary care physician with a special interest in managing patients with chronic illnesses, including autoimmune disease, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, neurological conditions, hormonal imbalances, allergies, integrative cancer support and environmental illnesses.
Next GIG of Portland meeting is March 14, 10am to noon at Providence Portland Medical Center (in the hospital not the Professional Plaza), room HCC 2,3 in the lower level of the hospital.
http://selahnaturalmedicine.com/dr-halverson/

More Than a Cracker, LLC

Rescheduling demo at Market of Choice Cedar Mill store on Saturday 3/21 between 3pm-4:30pm. We'll have lots of crackers to taste and really looking forward to meeting the neighbors!
- Jan Skelton, Owner

March Meeting

Our next meeting will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2015.  Same time,
same location.  Stay tuned for more information.
Thank you for your support!