Archive for Food
March 4, 2010
· Filed under Bargains, Food, Gluten-free · Tagged Best Price on Tinkyada Gluten-free Pastas, Tinkyada Gluten-free Pastas
I posted Dr. Vikki Petersen’s Gluten-free Goulash Recipe a few days ago. She suggested using Tinkayada gluten-free pasta spirals.
Tinkyada gluten-free pastas are known for their gourmet quality; having a look and texture of real pasta; and are not mushy. Tinkyada manufacturers a few varieties that are cholesterol free and the spirals are one of them. The spirals’ only ingredients are brown rice, rice bran and water. They are also egg free, milk and casein free, corn free, wheat free, soy free, tree nut free, peanut free, vegetarian, kosher, low sodium, no preservatives added and are 100% organic. You can check out other varieties at Tinkyada varieties to see what those are free of and contain, but see the link below for the best deal I found. Read the rest of this entry »
February 16, 2010
· Filed under Food, Health · Tagged best herbal teas for allergies, Green Tea
In my research for the best herbal teas for allergies, I discovered that if you have allergies you may be allergic to some herbal teas. Every site that I found suggesting the best tea for allergy sufferers unanimously suggested Green Tea. CVS Pharmacy was one of them, (2010), basing their recommendation on a Japan research study in 2002. See the CVS article and video on allergies Green Tea and Allergy Reactions Benefits and Risks. Read the rest of this entry »
February 16, 2010
· Filed under Food, Health · Tagged Hazard of Sugar, Hazards of Sugar Videos, History of Sugar
Whew! What an education on the hazards of sugar! Below I list a link to the history of sugar and a series of 9 videos on the hazards of sugar.
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February 12, 2010
· Filed under Food, Gluten-free · Tagged best price white rice flour, Deal on Gluten Free Flours, Glutinous Rice Flour, White Rice Flour
I was searching online for the best price on white rice flour and stumbled across a website that not only sells gluten-free products, including white rice flour for only $1.50 per pound, but sells blends of flours for different cooking and baking purposes. This really takes all the guess-work out for those just starting a gluten-free diet. They also ship their products at their real shipping costs, not adding on any handling fees. Deby’s Gluten Free flours are a deal! They are located in Denver, Colorado, which makes shipping inexpensive for us West Coasters. Read the rest of this entry »
February 9, 2010
· Filed under Dr. Oz, Food, Health · Tagged Dr. Oz, February 9 2010 episode of Dr. Oz Show, high fiber foods, How to prevent constipation
On today’s (February 9, 2010), episode of the Dr. Oz Show, Dr. Oz shared three foods that are beneficial for preventing constipation. They are not all just high in fiber. He did not mention anything about prunes. Most of us already know that high fiber foods are the way to go, but I was surprised at one of the foods he mentioned.
Per World’s Healthiest Foods,
Raspberries are packed with fiber. Just one cup provides 33% of the recommended DV (daily value) for dietary fiber. They contain even more Vitamin C and Manganese.
Lentils like other beans, are rich in dietary fiber, both the soluble and insoluble type. Just one cup provides 62.6% of the recommended DV for dietary fiber.
Papaya contains papain, an enzyme that helps digest proteins. One papaya contains about 21.9% of the recommended DV for dietary fiber. There is a higher concentration of this enzyme in the unripened papaya, therefore, drinking the juice is better for your digestive health. It also contains 313.1%.
Dr. Oz added that the average woman needs to get 21 grams of fiber per day.
February 8, 2010
· Filed under Food · Tagged hemp, Hemp nutritional facts, substitute for soy protein, substitute for whey protein
I have been looking for a substitute for soy protein and whey protein and found it, hemp! I am referring to the industrial hemp, not marijuana. Hemp nutritional facts are amazing: Omega 3, Omega 6, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, phosphorus and does not affect the digestive tract. It is very easily digested. It contains protein, essential amino acids and essential fatty acids. These are things our bodies need!
Hemp is not marijuana
Industrial hemp is non-psychoactive, unlike hemp that refers to marijuana. Industrial hemp is good for you! Read the rest of this entry »
February 4, 2010
· Filed under Food, Health · Tagged Allergies, Best place to buy raw honey, Local honey, Pollen allergies
I am in the middle of researching raw honey, attempting to find what is the best place to buy honey and the best type for me. I have found that honey originates from several sources. There are nectar honeys, some of which are orange blossom honey, lavender honey, alfalfa honey, etc. The honey is extracted from those plant sources by the bees. Then there is honeydew honey which is made by the bees taking secretions of aphids and scale insects. These insects feed off the sap of plants and excrete it while feeding. This is a darker honey.
My first thought was that I should stay away from any honey that is a plant sourced honey in case I have an allergy to that plant, or perhaps it would be best to consume the honeydew honey to avoid allergies altogether. But I discovered the complete opposite! I found that there is actually an advantage to consuming honey from plants because it can prevent allergies. When you are exposed to anything long enough, that over-exposure can turn into an allergy. Well, by consuming the same pollen through honey is known to have the opposite effect on a person. Example: If you live near an area that is predominantly saturated with a particular wild Read the rest of this entry »
February 2, 2010
· Filed under Food, Uncategorized · Tagged Diet Survey
I am attempting to find out what types of recipes people want most. Perhaps you like low carb, gluten-free, low-fat or low sodium. Tell me! There is only 2 questions. Click here to take survey
January 30, 2010
· Filed under Carla's Cooking Radio Show, Food, Health · Tagged Ben Feingold, Carla's Cooking, Child behavior problems, Cooking healthy on a budget, Healthy school lunches, Jane Hersey, Learning disabilities, The Feingold Diet, The Feingold Program, What Are All Those Funny Things in Food? And Should I Eat Them?", Why Can't My Child Behave
I am honored to have as a guest on “Carla’s Cooking” (my online radio show), Jane Hersey, Director of The Feingold Association and author of “What Are All Those Funny Things in Food? And Should I Eat Them?” and ”Why Can’t My Child Behave?“
Jane Hersey Director of the Feingold Association
Jane will present eye-opening information about the Feingold Diet providing a very basic understanding about how the food we choose can affect us, including behavior and learning; astonishing information on some brand foods to avoids and why; information on both harmful and healthy sugar substitutes; eating healthy on a budget; and her latest passion, providing our children with healthy school lunches for less money. I wish I could tell you more, but I do not want to spoil the show.
Tune in for a one hour show on February 15, 2010 at 1:30 pm PDT/4:30 pm EDT. If you have any questions for Jane, the phone lines will open the last few minutes of the show. Just call (347) 637-1965 (347) 637-1965 .
See below for a little history of the Feingold Association, its founder, The Feingold Diet and Feingold Program.
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January 29, 2010
· Filed under Food, Health · Tagged Agave Nectar Nutrition, Agave nectar varieties, Agave Nectar Warnings, Baking with Agave, Is Agave Nectar Healthy, Types of Agave Nectar, What is Agave Nectar and How is it Processed?
I wanted to know if agave nectar was healthy and if it was healthier for me than stevia or xylitol.
What is Agave Nectar and How is it Processed?
Agave nectar is a sweetener produced mainly in Mexico. The juice is extracted from the core of the Agave tequiliana plant, heated into simple sugars and filtered. It is comprised mostly of fructose. The juice is concentrated into a syrup, usually thinner than honey, but sweeter. Per a Wall Street Journal article, Agave nectar’s marketing campaigns claim that it raises blood sugar levels less than refined sugar; and that has a lower glycemic index (it creates less of a sugar rush). As usual, the medical profession is skeptical and issued a warning for diabetics to beware. The calories are about the same as sugar, sometimes more. Read the rest of this entry »
