The Other White Milks

"There's more to non-dairy milk than soy. Whether you
are lactose-Intolerant, vegan or simply in search of a
little dietary variety, you're in luck. "Faux milk" choices
are increasingly available at your local health food stores
and grocery stores. The most popular is soy milk, made from
soybeans and water, but there are other tasty varieties."

"Almond Milk is produced by mixing water with ground almonds,
almond milk is slightly sweet and creamy. A one-cup serving
provides nearly half the daily requirements of vitamin E, and
is just 40 to 60 calories - less than most dairy and non-dairy
milk varieties. *Add almond milk to muffins and quick breads for
richer flavor.

Hemp Milk is made by blending hemp seeds and water, hemp milk has
an unmistakable nutty flavor and is creamy but slightly grainy.
It boasts omega-3 fatty acids and iron. *Bring one cup of hemp milk
to a simmer and stir in 1 ounce of dark chocolate for a rich hot cocoa."

-Lingonberries Market has a great selection of milk.

-Arthritis Today Magazine July/August 2010

Gluten-Free News

"Gling.com, a social networking site dedicated to Gluten-Free
Living - complete with recipes and food information - recently
partnered with the University of Maryland's Center for Celiac
Research (CCR). At least once a month, CCR feeds the site news
and other information about celiac disease. "We try to figure out
what information isn't getting to our readers and make sure they
have it," says Gling.com founder Mike Lee. "CCR is one of a few
content partnerships we're working on; hopefully there will be
more soon."

-Arthritis Today Magazine July/August 2010

Falafel Chips

"Falafel Chips are made with a mix of beans like chickpeas
and fava. You can pair them with hummus for a delicious double
dose of fiber."
Come pick up a bag or two at Lingonberries, they are good!

-Food Network Magazine January/February 2011

Avena Farms, Inc.

Avena Farms, Inc., is a WBENC (Women's Business Enterprise
National Council) a woman owned company, formed by Terri &
Donna, 2 mom's who wanted better snack choices. Their Avena
Naturale bars are Gluten Free and are baked in a small commercial
bakery in southern Alabama.
We have contacted them and they will be sending us some
of their products to sample at our February GIG meeting.
Check out their story.
Avena Naturale

Overdue the Exercise? Try Ginger.

"A spoonful of this fresh spice might root out muscle
pain. It could be time to find more culinary uses for fresh
ginger. Spicing your meals with a little less than a tablespoon
of grated ginger each day might be enough to reduce muscle pain
caused by exercise, say researchers at Georgia College and State
University in Milledgeville and the University of Georgia in Athens.
Try sprinkling grated ginger into fruit salad or adding it to stir-fry
to help reach a tablespoon a day."

-Arthritis Today Magazine January-February 2011

Sweet-And-Salty Ice Cream

"Soften 1 pint vanilla, ginger or cinnamon ice cream at
room temperature, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl;
use a spoon to mash in 1/2 cup chopped gluten free chocolate-
covered pretzels. Cover and freeze until firm. Serve topped
with more gluten free chocolate-covered pretzels."

-Food Network Magazine November 2010

Frozen Vegetables

"Give frozen vegetables a chance. Frozen vegetables
have a bad reputation, but don't rule them out! They're
picked and frozen at the height of freshness, so they
retain a lot of their nutrients and great flavor. Beans,
like blackeyed peas, and okra are surprisingly great
frozen, too."

-Food Network Magazine December 2009