(Adapted from: Natures Pathways)
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Over million of people have no choice but to eat a gluten free diet, because of medical condition. The most common is celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder in the small intestine that is caused by eating foods containing gluten protein. The condition is genetic. If children of people diagnosed with celiac disease should ask their doctor about getting tested. Common symptoms may include abdominal cramping, diarrhea, constipation, bloating and flatulent. Even without these symptoms, a person can still have celiac disease. The estimated 3 million of Americans with this disease don't even know it, while these symptoms are masked as other conditions. Left untreated can lead to other conditions like dermatitis herpetiformis, chronic fatigue, osteoporosis and failure in thrive children.
As in other groups of people "Gluten sensitive" suffer from a wheat allergy, which means they have an allergic reaction. When they come in contact with wheat. Its quite different from celiac disease in that is only caused by gluten. As wheat allergy may be caused by any part of the wheat plant. Gluten sensitive symptoms include nausea, eczema or hives, asthma, cramps and tissue swelling. As there are more severe allergic reactions can include anaphylactic shock, dizziness, headache and IBS. people suffering from a wheat allergy needs to read food labels closely to avoid contact with wheat, but may not be as limited in their food choices because of other grains don't pose a problem. Any of these conditions can be quite dangerous if ignored or untreated. The benefits of going gluten free is a great thing. It can help with migraines, ADD/ADHD, Autism, Fibromyalgia, joint pain, mental clarity and relief of stomach problems.
There is no cure for celiac disease and gluten intolerant, except to change your eating habits to gluten free.
Serves: 6
3 frozen bananas
1 Tbsp. Cold water
2 Tbsp. Chocolate chips
Directions:
1.) Pulse bananas, water, chocolate chips in a food processor until smooth. But not to smooth to break the chips up, then enjoy!
Serves: 12
1- 1/2 lb. Soy chorizo& tbsp;
1-1/2 onion, sliced
1-1/2 (14.5 oz) pkg. Tortilla chips
1-1/2 (16 oz.) Can refried beans
3 Tbsp. Jalapeño pepper sliced
3 Tbsp. Black olives, sliced
1-1/2 (8oz) pkg. Shredded Mexican cheese
1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. Garlic powder
1/4 tsp. Parsley flakes
1/8 tsp. Onion powder
1 Tbsp. + 1-1/2 tsp. Olive oil
Directions:
1.) Preheat oven to 300.
2.) Brown the soy chorizo in a skillet over medium heat, 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often; drain excess grease and set the soy chorizo aside.
3.) Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the onions in the skillet and stirring often, until soft and brown, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
4.) Spread out the tortilla chips on a greased baking sheet, in an even layer.
5.) Spread the chorizo, onions, refried beans, jalapeño pepper slices, cheese over chips.
6.) Sprinkle Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley flakes.
7.) Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Serves: 4
1/4 c. + 2 tsp. Organic butter
2 Tbsp. + 3/4 tsp. Organic shortening
1/2 c. + 1 Tbsp. Organic granulated sugar
1- 1/4 eggs
3/4 c. + 1 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. All purpose flour
1/4 tsp. Vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. Lemon extract
1/4 c. Ginger beer
Directions:
1.) Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease and flour a 10 inch loaf pan or bunt pan.
2.) In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and lemon extracts. Beat in the flour alternately with the ginger beer soda pop, mixing just until incorporated.
3.) Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Serves: 6
2 lbs. Salmon fillet, skinned and deboned
3/4 c. Dried bread crumbs
1/4 + 2 Tbsp. Minced onion
2- 1/4 tsp. Dijon mustard
1-1/2 tsp. Hot sauce
1-1/2 eggs, beaten
2-1/4 tsp. Minced fresh parsley
1/4 tsp. Crush red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp. + 1-1/2 tsp. Olive oil
Directions:
* 1.) Cut the salmon by cutting into strips, cutting the strips crosswise, and chopping the fish until well minced. Make sure to remove any remaining bones.
2.) In a large bowl, mix the minced salmon with bread crumbs, reonion, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, and eggs.Season with parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes.
3.) Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
Reader note:
To make it much easier for you ask your butcher to skin, and debone the salmon fillet.
Serves: 2 dozen
1 c. Semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. Butter
1 1/2 c. All- purpose flour
2/3 c. Organic brown sugar
2 tsp. Baking powder
1/2 tsp. Himalayan salt
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
2 organic eggs
2 c. Miniature marshmallows
2 c. Milk chocolate chips
3/4 c. Peanuts, crushed
Directions:
1.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees, lighty grease a 9x13- inch pan.
2.) In a sauce pan add water, and allow to come to a boil.
3.) Add semisweet chocolate chips plus butter, into a metal bowl. And place the metal bowl over the sauce pan stir until compeletely melted.
4.)In a large bowl, stir together the brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix in the melted semisweet chocolate chips, the flour, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
5.) Stir in the marshmallows and milk chocolate chips, plus peanuts last.Spread the mixture evenly into baking pan.
6.) Bake for 25 minutes make sure not to over bake.
(Inspired by: sauteed string beans)
Serves: 4
11 oz. Fresh Broccoli, trimmed
2 Tbsp. Coconut oil
3/4 clove garlic, freshly minced
3/4 Tbsp. Crushed red pepper flakes
Directions:
1.) Heat oil in a wok over high heat.
2.) Reduce the heat down to medium, and place broccoli in the wok. Cover, and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3.) Toss in garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, and stir until garlic is slightly golden color.
And blended well with broccoli.
4.) Enjoy!