Celiac Symptoms In Children

Does your child have Celiac disease?  Celiac disease is hard to diagnose because
it affects people different.  Here are some symptoms in children.

Day 3 Of 3 Benefits Of Coconut Oil

There are many benefits of coconut oil, I will just list a few more.

1.  Boosts Your Immune System- Believe it or not, coconut oil, like garlic an apple cider vinegar are very effective at killing viruses and bacteria.  There is an acid in coconut oil called lauric acid that will help keep your immune system strong and kill infections.  Therefore, taking a regular
 tablespoon of coconut oil everyday is a great preventive measure to keep diseases from
 entering your bodywith a weakened immune system.

Day 2 Of 3 Benefits Of Coconut Oil

Here are a few more benefits of coconut oil.

1.  Bones- Coconut oil improves the ability of our body to absorb important minerals.
These include calcium and magnesium, which are necessary for the development of
bone.  Coconut oil is important and useful to women who are prone to osteoporosis after
middle age.

Day 1 Of 3 Benefits of Coconut Oil

People are just beginning to realize the benefits of coconut oil beyond just something that is
good to cook with or taste good.  Coconut oil has been around for years and used in many
culturesto take care of the body.  Cultures that use this in the long term seem to have better
skin, energy and overall health.  As you have seen the market is flooded with different types,
and is pretty inexpensive to buy.  I will go over some benefits and easy ways to add it to
your daily diet and personal hygiene.

Fast Facts About Celiac Disease

Here are some Celiac myths debunked.

1.  I had a blood test and it showed positive for Celiac disease.  The blood test is just the first step of a Celiac diagnosis.  You must have a biopsy to determine if you do have the disease. 

2.  Does gluten make you fat?  Gluten itself does not make you fat, lifestyle choices do.  Wheat itself does not make you gain weight, eating excessive calories do.

You Have Been Glutened!

If you are gluten intolerant or have Celiac disease you know all too well about
 accidentally ingesting gluten.  This is known as being glutened.  It affects people
 in different ways, from extremely sick to just a stomach ache.  However, it affects
 the gut the same in everyone, causing inflammation and damage to the intestines.
 So what do you do to help yourself once you have been glutened.

Flaxseeds

This week I will blog on nutritional super foods and some great recipes.  Today I will talk about flaxseeds and some of their benefits.  Ground flaxseeds provide added texture and flavor to many foods.  These nutty flavored seeds have fiber, protein, and omega 3s, which help fight inflammation. Just a small amount, about a tablespoon will give you these benefits.  However you need to eat these ground, your body won't digest the whole seeds.

Amazing Bananas

Today I will talk about the benefits of the banana.  A popular fruit that is usually found in every household.
Yummy and yellow, makes a great snack, and is used in many smoothies and recipes.  The banana has many
health benefits, and yes as a fruit, it is gluten free.

Avocados

Lets talk avocado, and what are they good for?  Gluten free, avocados are very high in vitamins and minerals,
including fiber, vitamins K, B, C, folate and potassium.  One avocado has almost twice the potassium of
a banana.  Potassium helps balance your potassium to sodium ratio. 

Naturally gluten, sodium and cholesterol free, avocados spreads, toppings and dips are a creamy and nutritious
alternative to saturated fat laden recipes. 

Lets Talk Buckwheat

Having Celiac you must stay away from wheat, many people often ask is buckwheat gluten free?
With wheat in its name, it is understandable that people get confused about buckwheat.
The fact is, buckwheat is naturally gluten free and can be safely eaten and enjoyed by anyone
with Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity.

Buckwheat is a grain that is not related to wheat at all.  This ancient food is in the same family
as rhubarb and sorrel.  It is so versatile, you can eat it in various forms for breakfast, lunch and
dinner.  It is a tasty alternative to rice. 

Last Day Of Healthy Nuts

I saved the best nut for last, the popular yummy peanut.  I will talk about this popular, however highly allergenic nut.  The peanut is also known as a ground nut, widely grown in the tropics and subtropics.  It is classified as both a grain legume, and because of its oil content, an oil crop.

In addition to being every kids and many grown ups favorite sandwich, peanuts pack a serious nutritional punch and offer many health benefits.

Day 6 Of 7 Of Healthy Nuts

The nut of the day is the walnut.  A walnut is the nut of any tree of the genus Juglans, particularly the Persian
or English walnut.  Technically a walnut is the seed of  a drupe or drupaceous nut, and not a true botanical nut.
Researchers are convinced more than ever that the nutritional benefits of walnuts are best when consumed
whole with the skin.  We now know that about 90% of the phenols are found in the walnuts skin.  There are
many health benefits of eating walnuts.  I will list a few.

1.  Heart Health
Walnuts contain amino acid L-arginine which offers multiple vascular benefits to people with heart disease
or are at risk for heart disease.  They contain omega 3 fat alpha-linolenic acid, which is an anti inflammatory
and may help prevent formation of clots.

Day 5 Of 7 Of Healthy Nuts

The nut of the day is the pistachio nut, my favorite of all nuts.  The pistachio, a member of the cashew family, is a small tree originating from Central Asia and the Middle East.  The tree produces seeds that are widely consumed as food.  The delicious pistachio nut has long been the symbol of wellness.  The kernels are enriched with many healthy benefiting nutrients for optimum health.
The pistachio are actually kernels obtained from fruits belonging to the Anacardiaceae family, in the genus: Pistacia.
Here are just some of the health benefits of this delicious nut.

Day 4 Of 7 Of Healthy Nuts

The nut of the day is the cashew nut.  The cashew tree is a tropical evergreen tree that produces the cashew seed and the cashew apple.  It can grow as high as 14M, but the dwarf cashew tree grow to about 6M, and seems to produce more.  Cashew nuts are actually the kidney shaped seeds that adhere to the bottom of the cashew apple.  They are considered delicacies of Brazil and the Caribbean.  They are always sold shelled because the interior of the shells contain a caustic resin, known as cashew balm, which must be carefully removed before the nut is fit for consumption. 
Here are some of the health benefits of this nut.

Day 3 Of 7 Days Of Healthy Nuts

Today I will talk about a popular nut, the almond.  The almond is a species of tree native to the Middle East and South Asia.  The almond is also the name of the edible and widely cultivated seed of the tree.
Fortunately, the delicately flavored and versatile almond is available throughout the year.  Although almonds are available all year, they are freshest in the mid summer.  The almond we think of as a nut is technically the seed of thee fruit of the almond tree.  It is low on the glycemic index, with 132 calories per 1/4 cup.  They contain many vitamins and nutrients, as well as fiber.
Health Benefits of almonds:
1.  Lower your LDL Cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease. Although high in fat, it is monounsaturated fat, which has been associated with reduced risk of heart disease.

Day 2 Of Healthy Nuts

The nut  of the day is the Macadamia nut, its tasty, popular and healthy for you. Despite the fact they are the highest in fat, lowest in protein, they are most peoples favorite nut.  Grown in trees in tropical and subtropical regions they are sweet and crunchy.  There are about seven species of macadamia nuts.  Here is a list of some health benefits these nuts provide.

Day 1 Of 7 Days of Healthy Nuts

Thinking about what to write daily has its challenges. I try to come up with different topics, today I thought of nuts and their benefits.  Many people love nuts, so I thought to go over a few and reviewed the nutritional benefits of different types of nuts.

Today I will talk about the health benefits of the Brazil nut.   Brazil nuts are found in trees in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru.  They are high in calories, contain good amount of vitamins, anti oxidants and minerals.

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