I started eating gluten-free one week ago. Just yesterday, I went and bought brown rice flour to attempt to remake some of my favorite recipes that call for wheat flour.
Until now, I have just been eating what we have. Lots of fruits and vegetables, rice, yogurt, eggs, meat, and potatoes have all been a part of my diet this week. I love grits and I have sought to remake them in different ways.
I have a favorite recipe that calls for polenta, gorgonzola and mushrooms...yum!
I also found a recipe that called for chorizo, grits, tomatoes, spinach and corn and it was delicious.
I can't say I feel different. But, my doctor said that I may not notice until I stop eating gluten for awhile and then eat some and notice if there is a difference. We shall see!
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Aluminum Free Baking Powder
Who knew? I had no idea something I have been using for YEARS has aluminum in it...which I have been trying to avoid getting into or onto my body in every other way. Hello? Why doesn't it have a warning on the package! Something! Can someone please fire the FDA and create a new organization. PLEASE?
The only reason I discovered this little known fact is because I was reading a cookbook ("Super Natural Cooking") that called for "aluminum free baking powder" in the recipes. So, I went to look at my baking powder ingredients and sure enough, found aluminum right there... in my baking powder. It is not listed as an ingredient in my Arm & Hammer Baking Soda; but, they do also sell aluminum free baking SODA...so, it makes me wonder.
Just thought I would share! We need to be more diligent consumers!
The only reason I discovered this little known fact is because I was reading a cookbook ("Super Natural Cooking") that called for "aluminum free baking powder" in the recipes. So, I went to look at my baking powder ingredients and sure enough, found aluminum right there... in my baking powder. It is not listed as an ingredient in my Arm & Hammer Baking Soda; but, they do also sell aluminum free baking SODA...so, it makes me wonder.
Just thought I would share! We need to be more diligent consumers!
Going Gluten-Free
Well, well, well. Many of the recipes on this site may soon be altered if my gluten-free diet helps with some odd allergy symptoms and fatigue I have been feeling. My doctor recommended I try a gluten-free diet for one month to see how I do.
I am on Day 4 of eating gluten-free. It is actually not too hard. We have always eaten a lot of fruits and vegetables, brown rice and other healthy, gluten-free foods. I am discovering wonderful, delicious gluten-free recipes all the time.
I will soon become more acquainted with quinoa (I still have to buy some) and possibly the likes of amaranth flour, teff and rice flour.
I still make pasta for my family. I just eat what I put on the pasta. I should probably cook up some rice to keep on hand... We do love our Mexican food and tortillas are gluten free (I am pretty sure).
I hope to keep you updated on my progress as I am jonesing for some pie at the moment.
I am on Day 4 of eating gluten-free. It is actually not too hard. We have always eaten a lot of fruits and vegetables, brown rice and other healthy, gluten-free foods. I am discovering wonderful, delicious gluten-free recipes all the time.
I will soon become more acquainted with quinoa (I still have to buy some) and possibly the likes of amaranth flour, teff and rice flour.
I still make pasta for my family. I just eat what I put on the pasta. I should probably cook up some rice to keep on hand... We do love our Mexican food and tortillas are gluten free (I am pretty sure).
I hope to keep you updated on my progress as I am jonesing for some pie at the moment.
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