Against All Grain

Thu Aug 22nd
Danielle Walker of Against All Grain blog, Facebook page and cookbook,
will be at Powell's City of Books on  1005 W Burnside in downtown Portland
speaking about her new book Against All Grain: Delectable Paleo Recipes 
to Eat Well and Feel Great. Arrive early and we'll see you there! (800) 878-7323 Free!
Seating is first come first serve on the top floor of Powell's.

September GIG Meeting

Please save the date for our next support meeting
Saturday, September 21st, 2013, 10am-12pm
Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital
2211 NE 139th St.
Vancouver, WA 98686
6th Floor Classroom
A great line up of guest speakers:
Charles Luce from Luce's GF Artisan Bread
Chef Kimi Reid with Real Recipe Plans
We hope to see you there!

Recognizing Celiac Disease- for All Healthcare Providers

September 12 at 6:30pm

Corvallis First Presbyterian Church activity building (on the corner of 9th street
and Monroe street, Corvallis, OR 97333) in Dennis Hall.
-Gluten Free RN

Easy No-Bake Granola Bars

What you will need:

1.                 Pitted dates

2.                 A powerful food processor

3.                 Desired ingredients (ideas include gf oats, nuts, dried fruit, cherries, raisins, etc.).

 Process:

The base of this energy bar is pitted dates, which provide for the “chewy” nature of these bars. Use roughly two cups of pitted dates, and remember that while they can be refrigerated for later consumption, they will eventually get hard and spoil.  Put the pitted dates in a food processor and blend until they start to stick. Add in remaining ingredients and pulse until well mixed. Next, press the mass onto a baking pan lined with wax paper. Allow them to chill for an hour. Finally, cut the sheet into squares and store in separate bags for easy portability and snacking.

-Taste Guru on Facebook

Healthy Smoothie Recipes

3/4 c papaya
3/4 c pineapple
1/2 pear
1 tsp ginger
1 Tb ground flaxseed meal
1 c water
1/2 c ice
This is a great "no more bloat" recipe to try.

1/2 c yogurt
1 banana
1 Tb almond butter
1 Tb ground flaxseed meal
1 scoop protein powder, plant based, not rice because
studies have shown that rice contains a high level of arsenic.
1/4 c almond milk, unsweetened
1 c ice
This is a great recipe for extra energy.

***Make sure your flaxseed is ground to get all the nutrition, as seeds
will just pass through your system with no benefit.
***Keep your flaxseed sealed and in the freezer.

Lobster

An average lobster provides nearly two-thirds of your
daily protein for only 130 calories and a single gram of
fat. It's a healthy indulgence- just go easy on the butter!
How to Buy
Choose a lively lobster that has long antennae and raises
or flaps its tail when lifted from the tank.
How to Prepare
Add chilled 1 3/4 lb. lobsters to large pot of boiling salted
water. Cover and gently boil until cooked through, 10
to 12 minutes, uncovering after 5 minutes. Cook within
a few hours of purchase.
-Prevention Magazine, August 2013

Our Group Does Need Your Help!!

We are still hoping that some people will come forward
soon to help volunteer and take over the Gluten Intolerance
Group of Southwest Washington for 2014.
It is really important to make sure that this group carries on for the
health, welfare and education of all those people that have been and
will someday be diagnosed. Don't lose sight of the help that was given
to you when you needed it, please consider the comfort and satisfaction
of paying it forward. Kristi Curtis is waiting to hear from you soon:
justus323@yahoo.com or 360-518-0464 / 360-695-0862
Thank you for your support!