Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Sunday, September 6, 2015
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
MI Gluten Free Gal: New Schar Artisan Bread
MI Gluten Free Gal: New Schar Artisan Bread: "Man shall not live by bread alone..." As someone with Celiac Disease, this holds especially true. When one is first diagnose...
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Monday, July 27, 2015
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Monday, July 20, 2015
New product - Silk brand yogurt
Recently Silk began making probiotics. This is LF yogurt, for you older folks out there. I was in search of a probiotic because I had read that celiac sufferers could benefit from taking a probiotic after changing their diet.
I've never liked the taste of yogurt. But if it helps my gut, my irascible, inconstant, irritated gut, I figured it might be worth a shot - if I could find some that was free from lactose. If I could, I was sure I could eventually recover from all the damage I'd done to my gut for 15 years when I didn't know I was lactose-intolerant and (probably) celiac.
I have tried many of the flavors of the Silk yogurts. The vanilla and strawberry were okay. Peach/Mango was much better, and I actually found I could eat it without getting vague nausea. There is a pineapple flavor that I haven't tried, I saw it at one store, sold out. So heh. But my favorite flavor so far is the Black Cherry. It is THE bomb, I can hardly taste any of the chemical-type taste that I don't enjoy.
That is all for this episode, campers. Keep a stiff upper lip, and all that, wot?
I've never liked the taste of yogurt. But if it helps my gut, my irascible, inconstant, irritated gut, I figured it might be worth a shot - if I could find some that was free from lactose. If I could, I was sure I could eventually recover from all the damage I'd done to my gut for 15 years when I didn't know I was lactose-intolerant and (probably) celiac.
I have tried many of the flavors of the Silk yogurts. The vanilla and strawberry were okay. Peach/Mango was much better, and I actually found I could eat it without getting vague nausea. There is a pineapple flavor that I haven't tried, I saw it at one store, sold out. So heh. But my favorite flavor so far is the Black Cherry. It is THE bomb, I can hardly taste any of the chemical-type taste that I don't enjoy.
That is all for this episode, campers. Keep a stiff upper lip, and all that, wot?
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Thursday, July 16, 2015
The purpose of this blog
The purpose of this blog is to share information and insights about Gluten-free and Lactose-free products. I am not a recipe person that much, but if I have recipes that I can share, I might do so. Mostly I want to spread information about new and interesting products and things that I find, and keep the followers of this blog informed about what wheat or lactose might be in what products.
For example, did you know that Kraft cheeses contain 0 g of lactose per serving? This cheese is delicious, especially the "Mexican" blends, although the kinds that say "contains Philadelphia cream cheese" are not Lactose-free. One always must be careful; my lactose sensitivity is incredibly high, any small amount will give me cramping.
I began eating Lactose-free about five years ago, and gluten-free about four years ago. Since that time I have spent many hours in the grocery store, reading labels and trying various products. It's a potentially hazardous trip, seeing as how the dairy and wheat industries have tremendous power in the U.S. and seek to get their ingredients in as many things as possible. I cannot eat half the things in the "Gluten-free" section, because they contain lactose.
But there are a few gems out there. I find that Schar bread is some of the best-tasting (it is a German company carried at Meijer stores in the Midwest/MI). Many GF breads are found in the frozen section, but these are in vacuum-sealed packages, and carried on the shelf. I find once opened, they should be refrigerated.
My new favorite is called Canyon Bakehouse, and if you can get it, get it, because it is close to heaven. Schar has hot dog and hamburger buns, Canyon has hamburger buns and bagels which are harder to find. Either of these may also be available to be ordered online. Canyon is carried at Target stores also.
My step-brother runs a healthy food store, and right now the Whole Foods store is moving in not far from his location. Whole Foods is the Wal-mart of the industry, they move in to a location and proceed to lower their costs enough to drive the competition out of business, and then raise their prices later on so that consumers are forced to pay more because they have no choice. They are being sued for this kind of shady business in the State of New York. THIS IS WHAT I HAVE HEARD. I have never shopped at a Whole Foods, nor do I know much about the company.
My point is, change always seems to make its way to us, we just have to keep aware of what is going on in order to navigate its sometimes-murky waters. Finding an alternate source for less-expensive products is very important to me, seeing as how my income isn't great right now, and my food assistance just got cut. So I write.
One last gem before I go. Kroger Brand Private Selections just came out with a few new kinds of aioli (garlic mayonnaise). The roasted corn flavor is incredible, I am going to buy more of it today. Perfect for sandwiches, meat salads, or just as a side with pork or other meat. So amazeb's.
Peace out.
For example, did you know that Kraft cheeses contain 0 g of lactose per serving? This cheese is delicious, especially the "Mexican" blends, although the kinds that say "contains Philadelphia cream cheese" are not Lactose-free. One always must be careful; my lactose sensitivity is incredibly high, any small amount will give me cramping.
I began eating Lactose-free about five years ago, and gluten-free about four years ago. Since that time I have spent many hours in the grocery store, reading labels and trying various products. It's a potentially hazardous trip, seeing as how the dairy and wheat industries have tremendous power in the U.S. and seek to get their ingredients in as many things as possible. I cannot eat half the things in the "Gluten-free" section, because they contain lactose.
But there are a few gems out there. I find that Schar bread is some of the best-tasting (it is a German company carried at Meijer stores in the Midwest/MI). Many GF breads are found in the frozen section, but these are in vacuum-sealed packages, and carried on the shelf. I find once opened, they should be refrigerated.
My new favorite is called Canyon Bakehouse, and if you can get it, get it, because it is close to heaven. Schar has hot dog and hamburger buns, Canyon has hamburger buns and bagels which are harder to find. Either of these may also be available to be ordered online. Canyon is carried at Target stores also.
My step-brother runs a healthy food store, and right now the Whole Foods store is moving in not far from his location. Whole Foods is the Wal-mart of the industry, they move in to a location and proceed to lower their costs enough to drive the competition out of business, and then raise their prices later on so that consumers are forced to pay more because they have no choice. They are being sued for this kind of shady business in the State of New York. THIS IS WHAT I HAVE HEARD. I have never shopped at a Whole Foods, nor do I know much about the company.
My point is, change always seems to make its way to us, we just have to keep aware of what is going on in order to navigate its sometimes-murky waters. Finding an alternate source for less-expensive products is very important to me, seeing as how my income isn't great right now, and my food assistance just got cut. So I write.
One last gem before I go. Kroger Brand Private Selections just came out with a few new kinds of aioli (garlic mayonnaise). The roasted corn flavor is incredible, I am going to buy more of it today. Perfect for sandwiches, meat salads, or just as a side with pork or other meat. So amazeb's.
Peace out.
MI Gluten Free Gal: Hanging out with Hudsonville -- 25 LF flavors!
MI Gluten Free Gal: Hanging out with Hudsonville: I was blessed to be asked to spend the day with the folks at Hudsonville Ice Cream , learning about their practices, production and prod...
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Gluten-Free Goddess Recipes: Why Gluten Hurts: The Truth About Celiac Disease
Gluten-Free Goddess Recipes: Why Gluten Hurts: The Truth About Celiac Disease: Living Without Our Daily Bread by Karina Allrich Since the birth of agriculture- when our ancestors began to cultivate and ...
Gluten-Free Goddess Recipes: Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Recipe Index
Gluten-Free Goddess Recipes: Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Recipe Index: Yep. No Wheat. No Gluten. No Dairy. Welcome to my Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Recipe Index. This GFCF recipe collection is a labor of love de...
MI Gluten Free Gal: Canyon Bakehouse - Bagels and Bites
MI Gluten Free Gal: Canyon Bakehouse - Bagels and Bites: I remember when I was 1st diagnosed with Celiac Disease and had my first gluten free bagel. It was small and hard and reminded me a bit o...
Blog Name
I wanted to name this blog something that reflected my feelings about eating gluten-free and lactose-free. My concern was also for the audience, as the purpose of the blog is not to exclude anyone, whether you eat the way I do or not. You are free to choose what foods you put in your body. We all make choices that change our own lives or keep them the same. Each and every day we choose to listen to our bodies when they crave sweets or baked goods, or when they want red meat or white meat, or when they want something spicy hot or cool and refreshing.
This blog is not a place where I will preach to you. I will however give my food testimony about how much my life has changed for the better since I have changed my diet. If it helps you then please follow the blog, feel free to comment and disagree politely or agree and give your take.
If you post hateful or negative comments without purpose or reason I will remove your privileges.
In some sense, the reason I wanted to call it "Choose Free" was that, once I stopped eating wheat products and lactose products, it no longer became a choice for me to do so, I was free to live again without the severe digestive and emotional problems I had suffered.
Because I was putting things in my body that my body didn't accept, I was only hurting myself. I started making choices to change what went in to my body; my body responded by change for the better.
Another reason is that we are free to choose. Sometimes we do not believe we can choose something that will help us. But we can. We can change for the better, and help others do so as well. We think we do not have a choice, but we always do; if something is unhealthy for you, you do not have to eat it. Bottom line.
If it tastes good, it could be something your body likes; but if you only eat what you like, you could become a diabetic very quickly. So, this blog is more about having a balanced diet while still enjoying what you eat.
This little girl wants to be a vegetarian.
This blog is not a place where I will preach to you. I will however give my food testimony about how much my life has changed for the better since I have changed my diet. If it helps you then please follow the blog, feel free to comment and disagree politely or agree and give your take.
If you post hateful or negative comments without purpose or reason I will remove your privileges.
In some sense, the reason I wanted to call it "Choose Free" was that, once I stopped eating wheat products and lactose products, it no longer became a choice for me to do so, I was free to live again without the severe digestive and emotional problems I had suffered.
Because I was putting things in my body that my body didn't accept, I was only hurting myself. I started making choices to change what went in to my body; my body responded by change for the better.
Another reason is that we are free to choose. Sometimes we do not believe we can choose something that will help us. But we can. We can change for the better, and help others do so as well. We think we do not have a choice, but we always do; if something is unhealthy for you, you do not have to eat it. Bottom line.
If it tastes good, it could be something your body likes; but if you only eat what you like, you could become a diabetic very quickly. So, this blog is more about having a balanced diet while still enjoying what you eat.
This little girl wants to be a vegetarian.
New Blog about Food/Eating healthy/Lactose & Gluten Free
Choose Free Food Blog is a new blog about food, and choosing the best food for your body and mind. Here I will write opinion and reviews of products that are lactose-free, gluten-free, and/or just plain good. I will post about my food discoveries, necessities, and journeys. Experience and taste are my guides, and my writing skills are my gift, which I shall share with you here. Thanks for your interest.
Yours Truly,
Christopher
Yours Truly,
Christopher
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