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Health & Wellness Allergy Alert Chart: source: CFIA Table taken in part from: Marion Zarkadas, M.Sc., Fraser W. Scott, Ph.D., John Salminen, B.A.Sc., Antony Ham Pong, M.B.B.S, F.R.C.P.C, 1999 Hidden sources and alternative names of foods causing adverse reactions reported in the scientific literature and by Canadian government inspection agencies
BOOKS: Celiac Disease: An Emerging Epidemic -Dr. Green’s November 28th talk, Celiac Disease: An Emerging Epidemic, at the 92nd Street Y is available on-line. Please see the link below, scroll to the bottom of the page, then click on Dr. Peter Green’s picture to hear the program. http://www.92y.org/content/audible.asp
HEALTH ALERT: Top 8 Healthiest Spices: turmeric – anti-inflammatory benefits, aids in digestion, helps heal wounds, relief from rheumatoid arthritis, help for cystic fibrosis, improved liver function, cardiovascular protection, Alzheimer protection, ginger – anti-inflammatory benefits, gastrointestinal relief, nausea, vomiting, cancer protection, immune boosting cinnamon – blood sugar control, anti-clotting, anti-microbial, boosts brain power, cancer-fighting chili peppers – anti-inflammatory, pain relief, cardiovascular benefits, helps fight arteriosclerosis, clear congestion, immune booster, fights cancer, prevents stomach ulcers, weight loss, lower risk of diabetes type 2 black pepper – improves digestion & intestinal health, positive effect on digestive tract, anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, diuretic cayenne pepper – anti-inflammatory, pain relief, cardiovascular benefits, clears congestion, immune booster, prevents stomach ulcers, weight loss cloves – anti-inflammatory, nutrient dense, treats digestive tract cancers, anaesthetic, anti-bacterial qualities mustard seeds – anti-inflammatory benefits, cancer prevention benefits, alleviates asthma JUICE TO DETOXIFY (AND LOSE WEIGHT), ENERGIZE YOURSELF : For those of you interested in truly detoxing, know this : “ You cannot detoxify successfully without committing to a steady intake of green vegetable juice” Raw Revelation #4, Natalie Rose, from the book “The Raw Food Detox Diet”. The following 2 vegetable juices are extremely effective. I started out having one of the following each morning (breakfast). After a few weeks, I alternated the juices: for example: day 1 – Veggie Super Scrubber; day 2 – Green Lemonade; day 3 – Veggie Super Scrubber, etc. My body has been steadily detoxifying AND I am enjoying weight loss as well. I have used the following recipe (from “The Raw Food Detox Diet”) and find it not only delicious but very very effective. Green Lemonade 1 head romaine lettuce or celery 5 to 6 stalks kale (any type) 1 to 2 apples (as needed for sweetness – I recommend organic Fuji) 1 whole organic lemon (you don’t have to peel it) 1 to 2 tbsp fresh ginger (optional) Process the vegetables through the juicer by admitting one vegetable at a time through the mouth of the juicer. The fiber will shoot out of the juicer into one container while the spout will eject the fresh juice into another container. Pour into a large glass and drink! Notice how the lemon really cuts out the “green” taste that most people try to avoid. Veggie Super-Scrubber 2 organic carrots 1 stalk organic celery small amount of fresh organic parsley Process the vegetables through the juicer by admitting one vegetable at a time through the mouth of the juicer. The fiber will shoot out of the juicer into one container while the spout will eject the fresh juice into another container. Pour into a large glass and drink! SPROUTS FOR HEALTH: “Sprouts, while inexpensive and easy to grow, afford one of the most concentrated but natural sources of vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids (protein) known. They are also biogenic – alive – and capable of transferring their life energy to your body. Biogenic foods are foods that when planted will create new life. All raw, unsprouted seeds, beans, grains and nuts are biogenic. When they are sprouted and eaten, they provide the body with a form of living energy – a composite of vital food factors not yet isolated by scientists, but proven to be of value in nature’s laboratory of day-to-day life. For years, I suffered with poor digestion, which finally resulted in colitis, a form of intestinal irritation and bleeding. In addition, arthritis was beginning to stiffen my joints and my hair was starting to turn grey. I found . . . an edible food plant that would grow indoors in any climate and mature in a few days, rather than the 50 to 130 days required to grow fresh fruits and vegetables. An inexpensive food that would rival red meat and garden produce in nutritional value, would need no processing or preparation, and would be easy to digest, even for people with weak digestion.” Ann Wigmore As many of us still battle poor digestion, we at Molly B’s will be trying to alleviate that problem. Going forward, we will be growing our own sprouts for the Pickering Market Café – ask for them in your next delicious wrap! 5 TIBETAN RITES FOR HEALTH: In 1985 a book called The Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth written by Peter Kelder was published which for the first time fully described an exercise program for "youthing". This is an exercise program used by Tibetan monks to live long, vibrant and healthy lives. In fact, this book states that many have lived longer than most can imagine by following the program often called the "Five Tibetan Rites". To download and/or print these rites, go to: http://www.mkprojects.com/pf_TibetanRites.htm . MEDITATE FOR HEALTH: Quiet your mind in order to listen to your intuitive inner voice. Clarity of purpose is absolutely essential to effective personal development. Meditation is a primary tool someone serious about personal development will want to master. Meditation is very easy once you understand the basic principles. Here are the three principles of effective meditation: quiet mind quiet mind quiet mind. It sounds easy, but many people find it difficult initially. The following is great for beginners but can also serve you well for a lifetime. Remember, we're striving for a quiet, focused mind. Find a place without distractions. Sit erect in a straight backed chair with your feet flat on the floor and forearms resting in your lap. Take several deep, slow breaths. With each deep breath your stomach should rise and fall. Be aware of each breath as you inhale, hold it for a few seconds and exhale. Continue slow, deep breathing while you close your eyes. Focus your mind on the space between and above your eyes, the mind's eye. Relax your shoulders and neck. Relax your jaws. Continue to deep breathe. Relax in turn your arms, torso, legs, and feet. Continue to deep breathe. If you find thoughts filling your mind, focus on mentally drawing back from them. Watch each thought as it passes by but don't attach yourself to the thought. Just watch it pass by. If thoughts capture your attention try picturing a candle. Focus on the flame without thinking about it. Just focus on the flame and when you feel you are focused only on the flame blow it out. Remain in this state for 5 minutes if you can. It's okay if you fall asleep; it shows that you were able to deeply relax. But sleep is not the purpose of meditation. The purpose is a deep, quiet period of connection with your inner self. Don't be discouraged. Learning to quiet your mind may take some time. Source: © Jerry Lopper WALKING FOR HEALTH: Two recent studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association have confirmed that this lifestyle approach can be as effective as a traditional exercise program. Many doctors and researchers have found that wearing a pedometer is a great way to track your daily activity and inspire you to move more on days you have been sedentary. To achieve good health, strive to take 10,000 steps a day (the equivalent of walking roughly five miles). A person who walks 10,000 steps a day will burn between 2,000 and 3,500 extra Calories per week, which will result in achieving a vastly better health profile and longer lifespan. If your goal is to lose weight, start slow and gradually work yourself up to walking 12,000 to 15,000 steps a day. Walking is a great way to lose weight—and keep it off. Whether your goal is to achieve good health or to lose weight, put your pedometer on when you dress in the morning, and don't take it off until bedtime (unless, of course, you take a shower somewhere in between). Every step you take throughout your day counts! Source: http://www.new-lifestyles.com/challenge.html NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES CAN CAUSE WEIGHT GAIN: Food can be converted into fat or energy. You can either store what you eat, which means you will probably put on weight, or you can use it for energy. Whether food is burned or stored is determined by a number of chemical reactions that take place in your body. These are activated by enzymes, which are, in turn, dependent upon vitamins and minerals. Therefore, if you are deficient by even a small amount in certain vitamins and minerals, you will gain weight. Sound familiar, anyone? TYPE B ALLERGIES GOING UNCHECKED CAN CAUSE WEIGHT GAIN: A Type B allergy is a delayed allergy or intolerance (as opposed to a Type A allergy: classic allergy, immediate reaction (ie: shellfish, peanuts). Once a Type B Food Allergy exists the food becomes mildly addictive and you can feel compelled to eat it. If you are allergic to a food, your body can react by storing it away instead of using it for energy. If you eat a lot of foods to which you are allergic, there will undoubtedly be weight gain. The reaction can take place between one hour or three days after ingesting the food. Symptoms such as weight gain, bloating, water retention, fatigue, aching joints and headaches can all be due to a Type B allergy. It is now possible to have a blood test that analyses the effects of 217 different foods and food additives. This test measures the release of certain chemicals that are responsible for the symptoms of food intolerance. Once you find out what foods are causing problems, they can be avoided for a short period of time. Unlike the foods implicated in Type A allergies, you do not have to avoid these foods indefinitely. Giving your body a rest from them, and then ensuring that they don't make up too large a percentage of your diet will probably do the trick. Source: http://www.marilynglenville.com As many of you know, we at Molly B’s endeavour to be as up on food allergies as possible According to Dr. Ian Leitch: “Food allergy symptoms can range from runny eyes and itchy skin to, in extreme cases, breathing difficulties and a dramatic drop in blood pressure known as anaphylactic shock, which can be life threatening. Those living with food allergies need to be able to accurately assess the risk of eating any food and failure to provide them with accurate information can lead to a potentially life threatening reaction. If you or someone you love suffers from allergies, let us know! We understand these concerns and can help ease the stress of shopping with allergies in mind! DETOXIFYING and WEIGHT LOSS WITH INFRARED HEAT: As many of you have noticed, I took a fall and injured my left arm. In an attempt to help it heal, I have been using my infrared heat lamp on it, with some amazing side effects. My body is detoxifying easily and a side benefit of this is weight loss! So I looked up information on the Infrared Heat Application. What I discovered was that the TDP Far-Infrared Heat Lamp does the following :(information source: http://www.totalhomespa.com
AMAZING HEALTHY SOUP FOR DIGESTION AND STRESS: The source of this deliciously satisfying soup is no longer known to me – I remember it being referred to as comfort in a cup . . . This millet vegetable soup has a delicate sweet taste and creamy texture. The millet, being a whole grain (gluten-free), provides us with long-lasting stamina. On top of that, millet is the only grain that does not produce any stomach acids, making it easy to digest and therefore, quite calming. Combined with sweet onions, cabbage and winter squash, whose calm nature helps relax the body and carrot, whose rooted nature provides us with strength and focus, this soup can relax and strengthen us. Ingredients: 1/2 cup millet-rinsed well 1/4 cup onion, fine diced 1/4 cup carrot, fine diced 1/4 cup winter squash, fine diced 1/4 cup green cabbage, fine diced 5 cups spring or filtered water 2 tsp brown rice miso 1-2 fresh scallions-thinly sliced for garnish (garnish) Directions: Place millet in a glass bowl; cover with water; gently swirl grain with your hand to loosen any dust; drain well. In large soup pot, layer onion, carrot, squash, cabbage and millet. Add enough water to just cover, careful not to disturb layering too much. Cover; bring to boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cook soup 30 minutes. Remove a small amount of broth; puree miso. Gently stir into soup; simmer another 3-4 minutes. Serve garnished with fresh scallions. WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (GLUTEN-FREE): 1 onion, chopped onion 2 cloves of garlic crushed 1 1/4 in thick slice of ginger 3 Tbsp Yellow mustard seeds 1 tsp peppercorns 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1 in. long cinnamon stick 1 tsp cloves, whole 1/2 tsp cardamom pods 2 cups gluten free vinegar 1/2 cup molasses 1/2 cup gluten-free soy sauce 1/4 cup tamarind 3 Tbsp salt 1/2 tsp curry powder 1 crushed anchovy 1/2 cup water Place the onion, the garlic, the mustard seeds, the red pepper flakes, the peppercorns, the ginger, the cinnamon, the cloves and the cardamom on a large piece of cheesecloth and tie in a little bag. In a large saucepan, combine the spice bag with the vinegar, the molasses, the soy sauce and the tamarind. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and let simmer for 45 minutes. Mix together the salt, the curry powder, the anchovy and the water. Add to the liquid in the saucepan. Remove from heat. Pour the contents of the saucepan (including the spice bag) into a stainless or glass container. Cover tightly and place in the refrigerator for two weeks, mixing from time to time and squeezing the spice bag. After the two weeks, remove the spice bag and bottle the sauce. Keep in the refrigerator and shake well before use. DRY MUSTARD POWDER (GLUTEN-FREE): 1 cup yellow mustard seeds Place yellow mustard seeds in food processor – pulse until a fine powder. Use in recipes calling for dry mustard powder. MAKE-UP NOT ALWAYS CREATED EQUAL: All make-up is not created equal. After suffering these strange blisters on my eyelids, I finely decided (duh!!!) to discover if gluten might be in my favourite Laura Mercier brand of make-up. Thankfully, most of it was ok – but my absolute favourite eye pencils were not. I have included the breakdown of all Laura Mercier items that have gluten ! Cheek Colour:
Rose Bloom, Nectar HEALTH ALERT FOR DERMATITIS HERPETEFORMIS: Did you know that dermatitis herpetiformis is celiac disease of the skin? AND were you aware that you should avoid salty foods (ie: chips, fish, etc.) as well as aspirin and ibprophen. Taking these items will make an uncomfortable situation even more frustrating. For more information on this, refer to the book: Celiac Disease: The Hidden Epidemic by Dr. Peter Green
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