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Thursday, March 29, 2012
$1 Off @Crunchmaster + Gluten Free Tips from Amie Valpone, @TheHealthyApple
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Friday, March 23, 2012
New Cookbook: EAT RAW, EAT WELL: 400 Raw, #Vegan & #Gluten-Free Recipes
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EAT RAW, EAT WELL: 400 Raw, Vegan & Gluten-Free Recipes
Douglas McNish
Creative raw-cuisine recipes for delicious, nutrient-rich dishes.
If you’re like most people, when you hear the words “raw food,” you conjure up images of thinly sliced carrot and celery sticks. Years ago, Chef Douglas McNish thought the same thing. But, then he came to understand that there was an entire world of raw food that he knew nothing about.
It tasted great, was beautifully presented, and exploded with flavors and textures he had never experienced before. The raw food dishes he was seeing and learning about were so fresh and vibrant…so incredibly full of life!
Doug believes that when you eat raw, unprocessed foods that have all their enzymes intact, your body can use the energy it saves for other things. He considers himself to be a walking testimony to the fact that eating raw can have a profound effect on your life, both physically and mentally.
Raw-food diets (where food is eaten raw or, if heated, the temperature can’t exceed 118 degrees Fahrenheit) are becoming increasingly popular for a variety of reasons: Some seek the benefits of weight loss and increased energy, as well as a reduced risk of certain diseases; others have an aversion to animal-based foods or simply wish to consume more whole, nutrient-rich ingredients.
This wonderful collection of recipes will appeal to both newcomers to and veterans of the raw-food lifestyle — the recipes are imaginative, they feature easy-to-follow instructions, and the results are incredibly delicious. From hearty breakfasts that will get your day off to an energized start to satisfying soups and sumptuous main courses and sides to lush, decadent desserts that will indulge the most discriminating sweet tooth, these recipes reflect Doug’s talent and commitment to raw cuisine.
In addition, there’s a wealth of information on how to properly prepare the ingredients in advance of meal preparation to enhance their nutritional value, as well as a comprehensive list of “raw pantry” essentials. If you’ve decided that the raw-food lifestyle is for you — either full-time or part-time — look no further than Eat Raw, Eat Well.
Talking Points for Eat Raw, Eat Well:
- Did you know that on a raw food diet you can still make all of your favourite recipes like Alfredo sauce, pizza and nachos?
- What are the top 12 most contaminated foods? What are the top 12 least contaminated?
- We hear all this talk about processed meats and tainted foods, how important is it to eat raw foods?
- How can food be considered medicine? How can we heal ourselves through a nutritious balanced diet?
- What are some of the beneficial effects of eating a raw food diet?
- To successfully incorporate a raw food diet into your life, simply dedicate a few hours each week to shopping and preparing some foods ahead of time
- What do I eat on a raw food diet and/or what is raw food anyway?
- Did you know that you don’t actually need special equipment or fancy raw food tools to eat this diet?
- What tools do you need to equip a raw food kitchen?
- Did you know that a good chef’s knife and a pairing knife are two of the most important tools one can have in a raw food kitchen?
- How do I get all of the vitamins and minerals I need on a raw food diet?
- Did you know that healthy smoothies can be one of the best breakfast ideas?
- Did you know that when eating leafy greens such as kale that contain large amounts of iron it is best to include some vitamin C with them for maximum absorption?
- Did you know that many raw food meals take very little time to prepare, often only 30 to 45 minutes?
- Did you know that raw food is more than just celery and carrot sticks? It tastes great and explodes with flavors and textures, is fresh and vibrant, and essentially, full of life!
- I didn’t know there were poor vegan choices – what are they?
- What is the difference between living food and raw food?
- How important is it to eat organic produce?
- Can you suggest some tips for transitioning to a raw food diet?
DOUGLAS McNISH has been cooking since he was a teenager and is a Certified Red Seal Professional Vegan Chef, cooking teacher and raw-food consultant who is passionate about sharing his knowledge about the raw-food lifestyle. Since embracing raw food, Doug has lost a significant amount of weight and consistently enjoys an improved sense of physical, mental and emotional well-being.
Doug is a two-time vegan iron chef winner, has been featured on national and local television, contributes to several magazine publications, and continues to grow and expand his mind and career daily. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.
464 pages • 7" x 10" • Index • 32 pages of color photographs • ISBN 978-0-7788-0295-2
$27.95 CA / $24.95 US / £16.95 UK • APRIL 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012
#gf @SurfSweets Offers Tips for Filling Eco-Easter Baskets
I got a sample of Surf Sweets recently, and I think they're awesome! I am sharing this idea for Easter baskets because I think these are perfect, they're easy to find in mainstream stores, and they're gluten free.
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For Immediate Release
Surf Sweets® Offers Tips for Filling Eco-Easter Baskets
Suggests Top 10 organic and eco-friendly Easter basket ‘’goodies’ for under $20
WHEELING, IL, March 5, 2012 – Surf Sweets®, the country’s leading brand of organically sweetened, fruitfully delicious and naturally good gummy candies and jelly beans, unleashed a bevy of worker bunnies onto the net in search of the Top 10 eco-friendly Easter basket tips and treats for under $20.
“More and more parents are looking for better-for-you, more natural options for treating their families,” says Bert Cohen, President and Founder of TruSweets, LLC. “Our Surf Sweets team is no different,” he adds. “As parents ourselves, we’re always looking for unique products for our families that are made by like-minded companies committed to making ‘better for you’ products that help our planet.”
The Surf Sweets team assembled this Top 10 list of eco-friendly and organic items you might want to put in your eco-Easter baskets this holiday season:
- A tisket, a tasket, buy just one Easter basket. It’s smart to invest in just one Easter basket per child and reuse them year after year. Buying new baskets each year can be wasteful. Better yet, repurpose an old basket with a fresh coat of paint. Whatever you do, avoid buying a basket made from petroleum-based plastic.
- Shred your own Easter grass. We have a great new use for your shredder…Easter basket grass! Prevent landfills from filling up post-Easter season with fake plastic grass by shredding grass yourself with old newspapers or magazines. If you don’t have a shredder, pick up some straw or Eco Grass – available in paper or corn starch-based plastic grass – at Eco Egg for only $2 a bag (green, pink and yellow). Eco Eggs
- End Easter egg emission. Petroleum-based plastic Easter eggs generate tons of emission and landfill waste each year. Consider a switch to Eco Eggs -- made from corn starch instead of petroleum-based polymers–and reduce your carbon footprint. They are made from non-toxic, durable plastic, have a tight snapping closure and are fully compostable after use. They come in five assorted colors: pink, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Try the 48-ct box for only $15. Eco Eggs
- Choose jelly bean quality over candy quantity. Fill your eco-eggs with Surf Sweets delicious new 8-ounce seasonal spring mix of its popular Organic Jelly Beans for only $4.49. The new seasonal spring mix includes six new fruitfully delicious and naturally good flavors: tropical punch, lemonade, mixed berry, pineapple, tangerine and watermelon. Surf Sweets Organic Jelly Beans use certified USDA organic ingredients grown the way nature intended. When a product is certified USDA organic, its ingredients have been grown free of artificial fertilizers and harsh chemical pesticides. Organic agricultural practices enhance the biological structure and nutrients of the soil resulting in a pure, high-quality harvest and the long-term sustainability of the farm. Add Surf Sweets Organic Jelly Beans to your Easter baskets with the confidence that you are making a better choice for your family and your planet. Being responsible never tasted so good. Surf Sweets
- Get your eco artist on. Clementine Art offers modeling clay, paints and crayons that are all natural, certified non-toxic and environmentally friendly, all for under $14. Even the packaging is made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled and reusable materials. Clementine Art
- Who ate the sidewalk chalk? Conceptualized and crafted by a mom and artist, Edible Veggie Sidewalk Chalk is lead-free and made with vegan, organic food-based ingredients including beets, spinach and blueberries. It’s fun to draw with and tastes good too. It contains no wheat, sugar or preservatives. Available in Original and Swirl for $12.Wee Can Too
- Make your bunny eco plush. miYim's Baby Victoria is a precious pink bunny perfect for your child's collection of eco toys. She comes wearing a white hemp dress. She's soft to touch and made with certified organic and natural cotton. She’s colored by nature and 100% certified non-toxic to help make your home a safe and chemical-free environment for your child. Find her for $16 at Ebay’s World of Good. EBay’s World of Good
- Jump BPA-free double-dutch. What could be better for the planet than crisscrosses and double-unders when they are done with a BPA-Free Plastic Jump Rope? For only $10.99, this eco-jumper is made with USA made, 100 percent organic cotton rope (7 feet long and adjustable) and 100 percent recycled BPA-free plastic handles. Available in pink, purple and green. Green Toys
- Have 100 percent kid-powered fun. Whether reading under the covers, making fun shapes on the wall or finding your way in the dark, every child should have a flashlight – with no batteries. The $9.95 Hand-Powered Zoo Flashlights from Ecotronic are magical sources of light. With just a friendly squeeze it’s ready to light your child’s way into the night. One minute of squeezing gives 5 to 10 minutes of light. Available in four different animals: Tiger, Penguin, Monkey and Panda. No batteries mean less waste in landfills, which means less carbon in the atmosphere. Even the packaging is biodegradable. Planet Happy
- Tap you child’s inner gardener. Young plant lovers can watch nature at work by growing a beautiful flower garden and fresh herbs in just days with the world’s most earth-happy gardening set. This Green Toys Indoor Gardening Kit is made from advanced environmentally friendly materials, helping to reduce fossil fuel use and CO2 emissions, all in the name of good green fun! Nine-piece kit includes peapod-shaped planter tray, three planting pots, a trowel, soil and three packs of organic seeds (Teddy Bear Sunflower, Basil, Zinnia) with easy-to-follow planting instructions. Find it for only $19.50 at Amazon. Amazon
Surf Sweets offers eight unique varieties of its mouth-watering organic and natural gummy candies and jelly beans, all of which are made with organic fruit juice and sweeteners:
- Gummy Bears
- Gummy Worms
- Organic Jelly Beans
- Sour Worms
- Organic Fruity Bears
- Gummy Swirls
- Sour Berry Bears
- Organic Fruity Hearts
About Surf Sweets
Surf Sweets is the country’s leading brand of fruitfully delicious, naturally good gummy candies and jelly beans made with organic and natural ingredients and without any artificial colors and flavors. Surf Sweets is owned and marketed by Wheeling, IL-based TruSweets, LLC, a socially responsible company dedicated to building delicious sweet snack brands that are better for our families and our planet. The company was founded in 2008 by Bert Cohen, an entrepreneur with a successful track record of building businesses in the natural foods industry. Surf Sweets currently offers eight unique varieties of mouth-watering gummy candies and jelly beans that are available at mainstream grocery and natural foods stores, online and at specialty retailers throughout the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit www.surfsweets.com.
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Susan Schneider
Public Relations
648 Wheeling Road
Wheeling, IL 60090
847.438.4465 (o)
847.921-4468 (c)
Not just for St. Patty's Day: #gf Green Juice
The busy week last week caused me to forget posting this, but I think it's a GREAT SPRING POST too.
We all need healthy!
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With St. Patrick’s Day less than a week away, it’s time to start thinking about what you will be drinking for this fun green holiday. There is no need to sacrifice your diet in the name of green. This year celebrate St. Patrick’s day in a healthy and delicious way. No food coloring is necessary to make these drinks festive. These juice recipes are packed with natural ingredients and essential nutrients to help keep you energized and healthy. These green beverages are so delicious that you will wonder why you spent so many years drinking beer and cocktails infused with artificial colors and sweeteners.
Juicing is a great way to take in valuable nutrients without having your body word hard to break down the fibers. Through juicing, the food value is readily available to your body in larger quantities then when you eat the fruit whole. The benefits of consuming juiced fruits and veggies include keeping your heart, liver and kidneys strong and healthy. Plus, juicing has been shown to provide significant health benefits to cancer patients.
Here are a few Green Juice recipes from OMEGA Juicers:
The Ultimate Pot of Gold
Orange Apple Green Juice
2 stalks celery
1/2 cucumber
1 apple
2 oranges
3 big handfuls of sunflower sprouts
1 big handful of broccoli sprouts
3 leaves of kale
1 handful of spinach
1 handful dandelion greens
1 handful cilantro
1 handful beet greens
2 baby bok choy
juice of 1 lemon
1 inch of grated ginger
2 stalks celery
1/2 cucumber
1 apple
2 oranges
3 big handfuls of sunflower sprouts
1 big handful of broccoli sprouts
3 leaves of kale
1 handful of spinach
1 handful dandelion greens
1 handful cilantro
1 handful beet greens
2 baby bok choy
juice of 1 lemon
1 inch of grated ginger
Luck of the Parsley
1 handful parsley
2 apples
1 handful spinach
1 cucumber
1 lemon
1-inch piece ginger
2 apples
1 handful spinach
1 cucumber
1 lemon
1-inch piece ginger
The Crazy Dublin
3-4 leaves of Kale
5 large Romaine Lettuce leaves
1 Beet, 1/2 bunch of Cilantro
1 Lime, 2 cups fresh Spinach
1/2 Apple
Cherry tomatoes for garnish (optional)
Irish Twist
3 cups fresh baby Spinach
1 Lime, 1 large Tomato
2-3 Carrots and 1/2 Carrot top bunch
1/2 bunch Parsley
1 stalk Celery
Green Morning
4-6 Carrots
4 stalks of Celery
1 Lemon
1 Macintosh or Yellow Apple
For more information about juice recipes or Omega Juicer products please visit www.OmegaJuicers.com
COOKING UP A STORM FOR @EARTHHOUR2012
A thought to share for the upcoming Earth Hour.
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With two weeks to go until Earth Hour, the world’s largest voluntary action for the environment, top celebrity chefs from around the globe are lending their support to the campaign to inspire better food choices for a better planet. Earth Hour food ambassadors from around the world are encouraging consumers to make three direct changes that will result in a positive impact on the environment – eating less meat, sourcing sustainable seafood and using more local produce. Celebrity chef Bill Granger has been announced as an Earth Hour Australia ambassador for 2012, saying, “WWF's Earth Hour is a unique event that celebrates the wonder of the natural world and getting involved should be a must for all those who love food." This year WWF–UK has been working on tackling the challenge of eating in a way that’s good for us and good for the planet. The Livewell 2020 report found that 30% of the UK’s CO2 emissions come from food production alone. As a result, a host of Britain’s best celebrity chefs have slaved over a hot stove to put the Livewell principles into practice. BBC presenter Ching-He Huang has put together a range of films for WWF-UK, showcasing a range of delicious but simple Chinese recipes to cook up for Earth Hour. Huang says, “I'm passionate about showing people how easy it is to cook Chinese food, so I was delighted to be asked to take part in WWF’s Earth Hour this year to help showcase food that is good for you and good for the planet too. It’s amazing to think that people all over the world will be switching off their lights together – everyone should do it.”With even more Earth Hour recipes ideas from the likes of Rick Stein, Bryn Williams, Niall McKenna, Rachel De Thample, Ken Hom and Valentine Warner, there are plenty of sustainable food ideas on offer to celebrate this year’s event. German sustainable cuisine chef Sarah Wiener is using her own three course recipe in ‘The Earth Hour Dinner’ publication to inspire people to make their own creations from locally sourced produce.Wiener says, “It is better to use seasonal produce that doesn't have to be flown in from distant countries or have to be cultivated in a greenhouse with a high amount of energy input.” Executive Director and Co-Founder of Earth Hour, Andy Ridley says there is a deep connection between what we eat and how we treat the planet we live on. “Sustainability is not about eating cold beans - but it is about retaining sustainable food practices and reducing our consumption of carbon intensive food sources. These world class chefs are showing how great food can be good for the planet.” More chefs from across the world are also using Earth Hour’s global I Will If You Will campaign for some food friendly challenges to the public.
Food and Wine writer for TreeHugger, Jerry James Stone has pledged to eat vegan for a month if 5000 of his fans do it for a week. Stone says, “As a vegetarian of twenty-some years, I have always been a little vegan-curious. I mean, who isn't these days. But the thought of giving up Gouda cheese or honey has always made me act out violently. But our food system is in peril. It's undeniable. So if 1,000 people are willing to give up Gouda for a spell, so should I.”With 53% of the world’s fisheries fully exploited, and 32% are overexploited, depleted, or recovering from depletion *, sustainable fishing is what’s hot on the menu for Earth Hour’s I Will If You Will challenges.South African filmmaker, celebrity cook, and author Justin Bonello has pledged to recycle his rain, bath & dish water for use in his garden if 1000 people choose WWFSASSI green listed fish. "Most people know that I'm passionate about encouraging people to make ethical and sustainable food choices, but that same conscious consumption mind-set should also extend to our homes,” says Bonello. Earth Hour has grown from a one-city initiative in 2007, to a 5,251 city strong global movement, last year reaching 1.8 billion people in 135 countries across all seven continents.Earth Hour 2012 will take place at 8.30pm – 9.30pm on Saturday 31 March*According to State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) - SOFIA 2010
Watch the 2012 Earth Hour video
Images: http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthhour_global/sets/
Official Website: EarthHour.org
Food and Wine writer for TreeHugger, Jerry James Stone has pledged to eat vegan for a month if 5000 of his fans do it for a week. Stone says, “As a vegetarian of twenty-some years, I have always been a little vegan-curious. I mean, who isn't these days. But the thought of giving up Gouda cheese or honey has always made me act out violently. But our food system is in peril. It's undeniable. So if 1,000 people are willing to give up Gouda for a spell, so should I.”With 53% of the world’s fisheries fully exploited, and 32% are overexploited, depleted, or recovering from depletion *, sustainable fishing is what’s hot on the menu for Earth Hour’s I Will If You Will challenges.South African filmmaker, celebrity cook, and author Justin Bonello has pledged to recycle his rain, bath & dish water for use in his garden if 1000 people choose WWFSASSI green listed fish. "Most people know that I'm passionate about encouraging people to make ethical and sustainable food choices, but that same conscious consumption mind-set should also extend to our homes,” says Bonello. Earth Hour has grown from a one-city initiative in 2007, to a 5,251 city strong global movement, last year reaching 1.8 billion people in 135 countries across all seven continents.Earth Hour 2012 will take place at 8.30pm – 9.30pm on Saturday 31 March*According to State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) - SOFIA 2010
Watch the 2012 Earth Hour video
Images: http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthhour_global/sets/
Official Website: EarthHour.org
Friday, March 16, 2012
An Updates from Ingles - Leah McGrath
Sharing a note from Leah McGrath, dietitian at Ingles. Don't know if I'll make the run, but I know it's a great event!
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Hope to see some of you at our 5th Annual Asheville Gluten Free Expo on Saturday, March 24th from 10am-2pm. Info can be found on our Ingles website: www.ingles-markets.com We have maxed out available vendor space!
3/23 Noted Canadian Dietitian, celiac disease expert and author Shelley Case will be speaking - there is a fee for this event - info also on our website. Deadline to register is 3/19. Shelley will also be part of the Expert Panel at our Expo at 1pm on Saturday at the Expo.
3/25 - the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness will be presenting a class on having a celiac safe kitchen at Neo Cantina in Biltmore Village. This is a great opportunity for bakers, chefs and restaurants https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/311595358901137/
We have some new GF products at Ingles including: Roland Quinoa packets (in Natural Organic section of rice) and Udi's 3 cheese pizza and muffin tops.
Leah McGrath
Follow me on Twitter - www.twitter.com/InglesDietitian
cell: 828-215-3317
Work: 800-334-4936
Follow me on Twitter - www.twitter.com/InglesDietitian
cell: 828-215-3317
Work: 800-334-4936
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