Do you have Celiac disease? Are you bored with your options in the market for baked goods?
Check out Glutenus Minimus in Belmont owned by Natalie McEachern.
She was diagnosed at the age of 21 while in college. Limited by the gluten free options available, Natalie and her mom started experimenting with recipes of the foods she once enjoyed. They have perfected the ingredients and you could never tell they are gluten-free. My kids can tell you. They tried the chocolate chip cookies from the bakery and loved them. Neither of my children have celiac disease! I find children are the best critic when it comes to baked goods!
Natalie also sells her products to various restaurants and markets. Check out the website for more information:
www.glutenusminimus.com
Stone Hearth Pizza is one of the locations that uses Glutenus Minimus products. My niece (who has celiac) recently tried the gluten-free pizza at Stone Hearth Pizza and loved it!
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Options for Celiac disease, Glutenus minimus
Kim Raubenheimer - Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Cortisol
Kim Raubenheimer - Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Crazy cortisol....a stress hormone produced in the adrenal gland...how does it affect my body?
Here are some...
-increased appetite and larger stores of abdominal fat (with a high exposure of cortisol over time)
-suppresses the immune system
-anti-diurectic
-increased blood sugar
-increased blood pressure
What can increase cortisol levels? Anorexia nervosa, long-term exhaustion, sleep deprivation, alcohol, and caffeine.
Manage your stress. Schedule time to de-stress...even if it is 5 minutes of your day. This will help decrease those cortisol levels. Try some music therapy or yoga or something that de-stresses you.
Here are some...
-increased appetite and larger stores of abdominal fat (with a high exposure of cortisol over time)
-suppresses the immune system
-anti-diurectic
-increased blood sugar
-increased blood pressure
What can increase cortisol levels? Anorexia nervosa, long-term exhaustion, sleep deprivation, alcohol, and caffeine.
Manage your stress. Schedule time to de-stress...even if it is 5 minutes of your day. This will help decrease those cortisol levels. Try some music therapy or yoga or something that de-stresses you.
Green tea
Kim Raubenheimer - Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Green tea is one of my favorite drinks. It is the least processed of the teas (oolong and black). It contains the highest level of polyphenols. My favorites are TAZO or Yogi.
Why is that good? Polyphenols occur in all plant foods. Polyphenols antioxidants are known for their ability scavenge free radicals. They have also been associated with reducing inflammation. In a report from Science Daily, a study found evidence that polyphenols protect nerves from the kind of damage that occurs in AD and other chronic brain disorders.
So go brew yourself some green tea or have it over ice!
Why is that good? Polyphenols occur in all plant foods. Polyphenols antioxidants are known for their ability scavenge free radicals. They have also been associated with reducing inflammation. In a report from Science Daily, a study found evidence that polyphenols protect nerves from the kind of damage that occurs in AD and other chronic brain disorders.
So go brew yourself some green tea or have it over ice!
I scream for ice cream!!
Kim Raubenheimer - Monday, February 07, 2011
Who doesn't love ice cream? Of course everything in moderation.
Brian Murray, President and CEO of Sweet Scoops Frozen Yogurt found a way to turn his favorite snack into a family business.
I recently tried Sweet Scoops ice cream, made in New Hampshire. It is delicious!
Half the calories and fat of leading brands. Full of flavor.
No artificial sweeteners. No artificial growth hormones.
Contains the digestive health promoting benefits of live cultures found in yogurt.
So hard to decide which one to choose. Madagascar Vanilla and Mudslide Chocolate Chunk were my favorites...but they were all quite tasty.
Check out their website for their products and a store locator to find where you can purchase this delicious treat!
http://www.sweetscoops.com/products/
Brian Murray, President and CEO of Sweet Scoops Frozen Yogurt found a way to turn his favorite snack into a family business.
I recently tried Sweet Scoops ice cream, made in New Hampshire. It is delicious!
Half the calories and fat of leading brands. Full of flavor.
No artificial sweeteners. No artificial growth hormones.
Contains the digestive health promoting benefits of live cultures found in yogurt.
So hard to decide which one to choose. Madagascar Vanilla and Mudslide Chocolate Chunk were my favorites...but they were all quite tasty.
Check out their website for their products and a store locator to find where you can purchase this delicious treat!
http://www.sweetscoops.com/products/
get some zzz's
Kim Raubenheimer - Sunday, February 06, 2011
Less time to cram more into a day...which often times leads to less sleep for most.
The average american now sleeps one or two hours less per night than she/he did 40 -50 years ago.
A study tracked more than 68,000 women (University of Chicago where there are numerous studies on sleep and obesity). those who slept fewere than five hours a night were 32 percent more likely to gain roughly 30 lbs over the next 16 years than those who slept for at least 7 hours a night.
When folks were allowed to sleep for just 4 hours a night for two nights, research findings showed more ghrelin (hormone that increases appetite) and less leptin (hormone that is the sense of satisfaction) than when folks were allowed to sleep for nine hours. Those that were short sleep were hungrier than those who had the longer sleep.
Sleep restriction is associated with fight or flight response...stress, so other hormones are affected affecting glucose metabolism and insulin resistance.
So try to get at least 7.5 hours of zzz's a night. Your body will thank you.
Winter salads
Kim Raubenheimer - Wednesday, January 05, 2011
During the dead of winter a salad can be a challenge if you are trying to eat seasonally and economically.
You can try some of these for a change from iceberg.
The endive (also known as Belgian Endive, Witlof, and Witloof) - High in Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin E, Magnesium and Phosphorus
Chicory (sugarloaf or radicchio) - sugarloaf is sweeter tasting. It is a good source of Thiamin, Niacin and Zinc, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper and Manganese.
Lamb Lettuce - 5 ounces contains contains 95% of our recommended daily intake of vitamin C. It is very rich in provitamin A (100 g is almost enough to satisfy your recommended daily intake!), rich in vitamin B9 and C. In addition, lamb’s lettuce contains fairly significant levels of calcium and phosphorus.
Cabbage - Cabbage is an excellent source of manganese, calcium and potassium. It is a very good source of iron, phosphorous, magnesium. It is also a very good source of fiber, folate and omega-3 fatty acids. Further, sodium, zinc and copper are found in good amounts in cabbage. Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin C. Cabbage is also a good source of thiamin vitamin B1, riboflavin vitamin B2, niacin, vitamin B6. It contains good amounts of vitamin k, folate, vitamin A and protein.
Celery Root - good source of Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphorus, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Potassium and Manganese.
Poultry and sodium
Kim Raubenheimer - Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Did you know that 1/3 of the fresh chicken found in market meat cases has been synthetically saturated with amis of water, salt and other additives? This process is designed to make naturally lean poultry meat juicier and more tender.
Next time you are purchasing chicken read the label and especially the fine print.
A 4 ounce serving of enhanced poultry can contain as much as 440 mg of sodium. That is one fifth of the 2,300mg daily sodium recommend.
LOOK for natural, non-enhanced poultry - "Contains 1-5% retained water."
INSTEAD of - "Enhanced with up to 15% chicken broth, salt and carrageenan."
You can also check the ingredient list and look at the sodium content on the nutrition facts label.
The sodium content should not be higher than 70 mg per serving if it is truly natural.
All the more reason to read labels on every food product!
Whole grains, eat some and help battle your belly bulge
Kim Raubenheimer - Monday, November 08, 2010
Don't skip those carbs...
Whole grains can help fight the belly fat that's linked to heart disease and diabetes, according to Tufts researchers, while refined grains like white bread and pasta can cancel out those benefits.
Skip processed breads and pasta...even better minimize all processed foods!
Researchers led by Tufts' Nicola McKeown analyzed nutrition-survey data on 2,834 people ages 32 to 83, adjusting for other lifestyle factors. People who reported eating three or more daily servings of whole grains (such as oatmeal, popcorn or whole-wheat bread) and who limited their intake of refined grains to less than one serving a day averaged 10% lower visceral adipose tissue (VAT). Such fat around the abdominal organs is particularly unhealthy, and is a factor in metabolic syndrome, a precursor to heart disease and diabetes. On the other hand, McKeown and colleagues reported that the VAT-fighting benefits of whole grains were diminished among people eating four or more daily servings of refined grains. McKeown commented, "This result implies that it is important to make substitutions in the diet, rather than simply adding whole-grain foods." - American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Whole grains can help fight the belly fat that's linked to heart disease and diabetes, according to Tufts researchers, while refined grains like white bread and pasta can cancel out those benefits.
Skip processed breads and pasta...even better minimize all processed foods!
Researchers led by Tufts' Nicola McKeown analyzed nutrition-survey data on 2,834 people ages 32 to 83, adjusting for other lifestyle factors. People who reported eating three or more daily servings of whole grains (such as oatmeal, popcorn or whole-wheat bread) and who limited their intake of refined grains to less than one serving a day averaged 10% lower visceral adipose tissue (VAT). Such fat around the abdominal organs is particularly unhealthy, and is a factor in metabolic syndrome, a precursor to heart disease and diabetes. On the other hand, McKeown and colleagues reported that the VAT-fighting benefits of whole grains were diminished among people eating four or more daily servings of refined grains. McKeown commented, "This result implies that it is important to make substitutions in the diet, rather than simply adding whole-grain foods." - American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Healthy Eating Basics Workshop Nov 7th 6-8pm
Kim Raubenheimer - Monday, October 18, 2010
Do you know what to eat and when to fuel your body and your mind? Do you know what is a healthy choice? No fat, low carb, organic...what does it all mean? Come learn the answers to those questions and more.
Come to a Healthy Eating Basics Workshop.
Held at Body Trio, 21 Alexander Avenue, Belmont, MA
November 7th at 6 - 8pm.
Contact Donna Ognibene at Body Trio to book your space at 617.489.1319.
http://www.bodytrio.com/
Body Trio
21 Alexander Avenue
Belmont, MA
(Second floor above Leon's salon)
(Across the street from Macy's)
Berry Banana Bread
Kim Raubenheimer - Friday, October 15, 2010
I recently had some inquiries about my berry banana bread recipe. My apologies to those who made the recipe that printed calling for 1/4 cup of baking powder!
Oops, the berry banana bread recipe that printed in the hard copy of the Belmont Farmer's market newsletter had an error...my apologies.
The recipe posted online is correct. Try this one.
http://belmontfarmersmarket.org/recipes/2010/2010-08-berry-banana-bread.html