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For many people shopping is not fun, especially food shopping, and more specifically shopping for “healthy foods” instead of the “quick and easy, ready to eat pre-packaged foods” that have become  staples in so many of our diets.  That alone is enough to make most food shoppers run for the hills, so when a food restriction such as a soy allergy is added to the list full blown panic is sure to follow…quickly!  You can’t put all the blame on the shopper though; our busy life styles are partly to blame.  When you’re working 10+ hours a day, not counting the 2 hours a day of commuting time,  plus driving the kids all over town, and trying to get at least 6 of the 8 recommended hours of sleep, it doesn’t leave much time for cooking let alone shopping for food, and food manufacturers use that to their advantage.  Food advertisement after food advertisement is using our busy “on-the-go” lifestyles as the main pitch for their product, but can you blame them?  They’re in this for one reason, to make money.  It’s our job to decide what’s best for us, not the food manufactures, and it all starts at the grocery store.  So let’s take a peek, shall we?

For starters stay away from the food aisles you usually spend the majority of your time in since most of what you’ll find there is not very healthy for you, and is sure to have soy in it.  Most grocery stores have the entrance right next to the produce section, but most shoppers spend the least amount of time here.  When people see the produce section they tend to see a lot of meal preparation time, and can easily be overwhelmed by the amount of different foods they know very little about.  The truth is what’s quicker and easier than putting a salad together, or steaming some vegetables for a healthy side dish, and don’t worry about only being able to identify 1/3 of what you see.  There is usually at least one employee working the produce section who would be happy to tell you what that fruit or vegetable is you have in your hand, and the knowledgeable ones may even be able to tell you how to prepare it; and let’s not forget the internet.  With a few taps on the keyboard and clicks of the mouse you’ll be able to find dozens of recipes for whatever you find at the store, regardless of how exotic it may be.  The truth is I do about 85 percent of my shopping in the produce aisles and you should try to do the same.  You would be amazed at the variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, and with most grocery stores stocking organic produce these days you’re bound to find plenty of good tasting healthy “Soy-Free” foods. 

Next, for all those prepackaged foods that are still on your list, always look into the organic brands first.  They’re usually a little more expensive, but with organic foods becoming more and more popular more stores are carrying their own brands of organic foods.  When you buy organic you can be sure you’re buying all natural foods with no artificial preservatives, no food colorings, and no dyes.  It is still very important to read the labels though, because signs of the “soy conspiracy” can still be found in the “all natural” foods, but it’s not as prevalent as in the heavily processed non-organic foods so you’re bound to find what your need.  In the case where an organic brand is not available then look for the brand with the least amount of ingredients on the package; stick with all natural ingredients and no artificial additives.  If you’re buying ketchup for instance, why is there anything in the bottle except for tomato related products and maybe some sea salt?  

At this point in your food store venture, there shouldn’t be anything else on your list except for the non-edibles; that wasn’t so bad, was it?  So let’s recap your food shopping experience; stock up heavily on fresh produce, go organic when possible, choose products with the least amount of ingredients listed, and always scrutinize food labels for soy related ingredients.  Using this method of shopping you might just find yourself eager to go to the food store and buy what you need; your next healthy meal is only a produce aisle away.

mike
http://www.articlesbase.com/nutrition-articles/healthy-soy-free-food-shopping-756345.html

What you don’t know could turn out to be bad for your dog!

While most of us don’t pay a lot of attention to what we’re feeding out pets, we really shouldn’t be trusting manufacturers to label things accurately and follow regulations. There aren’t many rules about what can be used in dog food, and what you don’t know could make your dog VERY sick.

Not Fit To Eat

Did you know that many different brands of dog food could contain unpleasant substances like hair, ligaments, organs, skin, nervous tissue, and meat from diseased animals? Or that spoiled meat and the bodies of euthanized zoo animals and pets could be used?

Even the good meat that ends up in cat and dog food has undergone heavy processing, losing most of the value it once had. Ingredients like “poultry broth” and “animal meal” are far removed from the meat we imagine.

Animal meal, for instance, is what’s left after fat and meat have been processed out of a carcass. What’s left is dried and ground, resulting in a meal similar in texture to cornmeal. Broths are made up of processed carcasses from many different animal types, in just about any condition.

It’s Not Illegal!

You might think this sort of thing would be against the law. After all, there are strict rules about what can be used in human food and those laws are fairly well enforced. Unfortunately, pet food regulations are a lot looser and are rarely well enforced.

Just about anything could end up in your pet’s food, and the labels mean almost noting, even if they claim the food is balanced and healthy. Those words just indicate that the food has a particular percentage of protein, fat, and artificial minerals and vitamins.

Toxic Additives

All of us have probably heard of the recent pet food recalls created by contaminated wheat gluten from China. However, melamine isn’t the only dangerous additive that can be found in pet food. There are a lot of preservatives that aren’t allowed in human food, and which cause illnesses like cancer, kidney failure, liver failure and more.

Expensive Brands, Too

Unfortunately, it’s not just the cheap brands that are causing the problem. High end and organic foods are also poorly regulated. They might be higher quality, but there’s no good way to tell what ingredients they’re using. That can make it extremely hard to find foods that are appropriate for your dog, since even those recommended by the vet could be dangerous.

Solutions

There are a number of things you can do to protect your dog. First, learn to read the label – ingredients higher on the label are in larger percentages. That means you should look for named meats instead of generic terms, broths or meals.

You can also learn about the additives and preservatives that can hurt your pets, and look for the foods with the lowest percentage of grains. There are also a number of excellent recipes out there that can help dedicated pet owners make their own foods. Just be sure to do something, since most foods are actually dangerous.

Lynn Halladay
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/an-easy-way-to-make-sure-your-dog-is-in-the-best-shape-a-guide-to-the-best-dog-food-682354.html

Y Ancient Chinese philosophy has a very important influence in Chinese food culture. Let’s first look at a very interesting picture:

Yin and Yang

This is the traditional symbol for the forces of yin and yang, sometimes described as two fish swimming head to tail. The left half is yin and the right half is yang. Taken literally, yin and yang mean the dark side and sunny side of a hill.

People commonly think of yin and yang as opposing forces. However, it is really more appropriate to view them as complementary pairs. The Chinese believe problems arise not when the two forces are battling, but when there is an imbalance between them. Floods, divorce, or even a fire in the kitchen – all can be attributed to disharmony in the forces of yin and yang.

How does the concept of yin and yang relate to food?

A basic adherence to this philosophy can be found in ANY Chinese dish, from stir-fried beef with broccoli to sweet and sour pork. There is always a balance in color, flavors, and textures.

However, belief in the importance of following the principles of yin and yang in the diet extends further.

Certain foods have yin properties, while others have yang properties – Cooling or warm, fat or non-fat, high-calorie or low- calorie, and etc.

Almost no foodstuff is purely yin or yang – it’s more that one characteristic tends to dominate. It also reinforces that it is not so much the individual ingredients, as the the balance and contrast between ingredients in each dish, that is important. Interestingly, cooking methods also have more of a yin or yang property, as the list below demonstrates.

500+ Healthy Chinese Recipes Cookbook. Learn How To Cook Low Fat & Low Carb Chinese Food From Master Chef W/ 40 Years Of Cooking Experience!

Dear Nicholas Zhou,

I am enjoying your recipes and I thank you for such a great cook book.

I would love to have you talk about Healthy Chinese Recipes on WSBS radio. I produce Ms Ruby’s Food Talk on Thursday mornings at 9:30am eastern time with Ruth Adams Bronz who is a cookbook author and restaurant owner. What would you say to a 30 minute interview some Thursday morning.

Please let me know and keep the recipes coming. The ginger beef recipe was delicious.

Nick Diller – Morning host and Producer of
Ms Ruby’s Food Talk on 860AM WSBS

virgilio vallecera
http://www.articlesbase.com/crockpot-recipes-articles/chinese-food-is-the-solution-healthy-balanced-food-for-you-734884.html

Some of the most deadly allergies are those caused by food. While some people have no allergies, others are allergic to one or more things. Food allergies are difficult, however, because the offending particle is actually ingested, and therefore harder to remove.

Reactions in those with food allergies can range from mild irritation, such as a slight itch in the mouth, inside of the ears and/or the back of throat, or to severe swelling of the airway, causing a blocked passageway. If not treated, the more serious food reactions can result in death.

One of the most common food allergies is a reaction to peanuts and peanut products. Some people only experience a reaction when ingesting peanuts and products like peanut butter. Those who are more sensitive to peanut products, however, can sometimes experience a deadly reaction when a small portion of powder or oil is present. Many candy companies that include peanut varieties warn that those with severe allergies to peanuts that even non-peanut candies may have traces of peanut products. Many people have allergies to other nuts, such as walnuts, macadamia nuts and almonds.

Gluten allergies are another severe food allergy. People allergic to gluten are unable to ingest products made with gluten. Most foods made from white flour contain gluten. It is extremely difficult for these people to find foods that are safe to eat. There are, however, cookbooks available that give recipes for gluten-free foods. Whole grain breads are an alternative to white bread (which contains gluten).

An allergy to lactose is another difficult food allergy to deal with, as lactose is present in most dairy products. Soy products can help alleviate the inconveniences associated with lactose intolerance.

Some people are actually allergic to raw fruits and vegetables. This is one of the less common food allergies. After cooking the foods, many of the produce that poses a danger raw become safe to eat.

Food allergies are not always present from infancy. They can develop at any stage in life, and for many reasons. Many women find that when they become pregnant, they suddenly develop allergies to new things. The key is to monitor your reactions, and, if you aren’t sure how you will react to something, try a very small amount, or avoid it altogether.

James Hunt
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/types-of-food-allergies-10030.html

Indian cuisine is considered as one of the most exotic and flavorful cuisines in the world. If you are into something interesting to tantalize your taste buds, then Indian cuisine is a must-try. Its flavours are so beguiling, variety are so wide and the infusion of spices are so aromatic. No wonder why people from all corners of the globe, whether you are brought up in a Western or Eastern culture, are so into Indian food.

These days, instead of making their own Indian food recipes at home, people would rather eat out or order them from restaurants. Why? More often than not, people usually think that in order to produce a well-cooked Indian cooking recipes, one must have all the special herbs and spices from India and one must know how to mix them perfectly. Aside from that, many people think that in order to bring out the real Indian flavor and aroma of the food, it would take them so many hours and a lot of tough work to prepare for the ingredients.

But the truth of the matter is, Indian cooking is as easy as you cooking your favourite Italian recipes. You do not have to be an expert in the kitchen or hardcore Indian cuisine enthusiast. We all know spices are the souls of Indian cuisine. If you get the spices right, you are as good as successfully creating a delicious Indian meal. The many ingredients as well as the herbs and spices that you will need to produce a great Indian dish are actually within your reach. Thanks to the growing popularity of Indian cuisine, many exotic ground or whole spices and a wide selections of curry mixes can be readily purchased from many local food stores and supermarkets, and even conveniently through online.  Gone are the days where you need to peel, chop and grind your ginger or garlic and to wash your knife, chopping board and grinder afterwards. Garlic, ginger, onions and a wide range of other spice mixes that are preservative free and as pure as having just prepared them are not hard to find. Therefore, the authenticity of the taste of the Indian food you are trying to prepare is not compromised.

Make sure that you have these basic ingredients that are common in Indian food in your pantry. One of the main basic ingredients is the red onion. Aside from that, you must also include the three important G’s. They are the Ginger, the Garlic, and the Green chillies. Other  equally important spices in Indian cuisine that you must not ignore include cumin, fenugreek, black mustard seed, chilli pepper and turmeric. To add more zest and spiciness to your dishes, add more fresh red chilli as well as chilli powder as desired. Often, garam masala or Indian spice mix is used. This ubiquitous mix is a combination of various spices such as cumin seeds, black pepper, coriander seeds, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom . These are the basic ingredients that allow you to jump start your way of making Indian dishes from your very own kitchen.

Cooking Indian food is not that hard as long as you have the right herbs and spices, which are easily available in the market or can be planted in your backyard.

Lindsay Lohan
http://www.articlesbase.com/cooking-tips-articles/what-you-need-to-cook-indian-food-687613.html

The shocking truth about commercial dog food and dog health. Do you know that the dog food you are feeding your pet could be a cause of early death? The number one cause of dog illness can be accredited to commercial dog food. Your loveable best friend may already be on the road to suffering a slow and excruciating death!

The information contained inside “Dog Food Secrets” eBook is very graphic and disturbing. But, it may be the only information that could save and extend the life of your pet by over 100%! Learn which dog foods still contain up to 6 deadly chemicals that have been banned from human foods because of causing cancer an many other diseases.

Discover the dog food secrets that major dog food companies don’t want you to know. The fact is that the life span of your dog can be increased by up to 8 years just by changing the food. Also, many unwanted dog behavior problems can be solved simply by changing the diet of your dog.

Leading veterinarians and dog health experts agree that many dog foods are deficient in key nutrients. Feeding such foods to your dog causes it to be overly sensitive to its environment. By not eating enough natural foods your dogs adrenal glands become unable to produce enough cortisol. This is a vital hormone needed for a dog to be healthy and to be able to resist disease.

If you want your dog to live a long and happy life, you should do the following three things starting today:

1. Stop feeding your dog with commercial dog food until you learn which ones are not harmful to your dog.

2. Learn how to interpret the nutritional labels on commercial dog foods.

3. Start feeding your dog with well-balanced, healthy home made foods.

The way your dog performs everyday tasks, how he/she feels and acts are the best measurements of the quality of the food. “Dog Food Secrets” educates you about how to keep your dog healthy and happy. Any questions you may have about dog health are answered in this amazing eBook. You also get a free mini-course that contains dog health tips and gourmet recipes so that you may provide your dog with a well-balanced, healthy diet.

Ultimately, you are the one responsible for giving the best care you know how. Remember just because your dog isn’t complaining, it doesn’t always mean you’re doing the right thing.

Peter Nagy
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/dog-food-secrets-exposed-dont-let-your-dog-die-young-53416.html

The phrase “health freaks” is well known. But a new phrase “cooking freaks” can be coined for those immensely in love with their kitchens! Their conversations center round cooking recipes and they are constantly awaiting opportunities to surprise everyone — family members, friends, relatives — with innovative dishes! The praise that follows the consumption of every mouth-watering dish is enough reward for them!

Cooking recipes are very easy to find and hoard. Just take a look around — book stores, stores supplying health food, grocery stores — all of them have recipes in stock.
For more details go to: www.classic-dessert-collection.com it comes as a boon when you find these recipes in unusual places like gift shops offering special items. But the best place to get cooking recipes is of course, the Internet. There are literally hundreds to be found on different web sites! The one who loves to cook is truly lost for words when being flooded with so many recipes!

If you dislike the idea of having so many loose pages around, just purchase a bound cookbook. Modern cookbooks give illustrations of what a dish will look like after it has been cooked. Generally, the recipes you collect come minus pictures. So there is a certain amount of apprehension when trying out something new, wondering if the dish will really turn out well or not. You need have no such doubts where recipes come with accompanying pictures. You are willing to try anything!

The possibilities of what you can do with all these cooking recipes are endless?

-Imagine a time when you want to make a special occasion even more special with a fabulous cooking creation of your own. Your recipes come in very handy then!
-You could throw a “Let’s exchange cooking recipes” party where each guest brings the recipe as well as the prepared dish.
-A recipe club could be started where members exchange recipes or even demonstrate the preparation of a new dish at a weekly get-together or a monthly get-together.
If you have been collecting cooking recipes over the years, why not think about authoring your own cookbook?
-For can visit to: www.cooking-chinese-style.com collecting a favorite chef’s famous recipes can become a hobby, if nothing else. Not only do you possess recipes for all occasions, you improve your own culinary skills by trying out new dishes all the time.

All said and done, should your inexperience in cooking come in the way of trying out the cooking recipes you have collected so far, well, just turn on the television to watch cooking shows and learn. DVDs about cooking are also available. As a last resort, join cookery classes! The choice of wanting to learn alone or with others rests entirely with you!

Vipen Zizta
http://www.articlesbase.com/cooking-tips-articles/cooking-recipes-are-very-easy-to-find-and-hoard-727544.html

Cuisinart is one of the first food processor companies to become popular in America and is still setting the standard when it comes to making high quality food processors. Known for their innovative designs, it’s no wonder they have become one of the favorite cooking appliance for gourmets everywhere. Below is a list of the top ten best selling Cuisinart Food Processors.

Cuisinart BFP-703CH SmartPower Duet

- 350-watt combination unit saves space and tackles a wide range of cooking tasks

- 3 cups food processor bowl, 40-ounce glass blender jar–great for parties

- User-friendly, 7-speed, touch pad control with indicator lights

- Includes 1 standard blade and 1 slicing/shredding disc

- Measures 16 by 6-1/2 by 6 inches

Cuisinart Mini Prep Plus Processor

- Ideal for making pesto, grinding cheese, chopping onions, herbs

- Chops and grinds with patented reversible blade

- Blade’s sharp edge chops soft foods, blunt edge grinds hard foods

- 3 cup plastic work bowl is dishwasher-safe

Cuisinart DLC-10S Pro Classic 7 Cup

- Includes steel blade, dough blade, slicing disc, and shredding disc

- Extra-large feed tube for larger food slices

- Dishwasher-safe parts

Cuisinart Mini-Prep Processor

- Food processor with touch-pad controls, pulse option, and powerful induction motor

- 7-cup-capacity work bowl; multipurpose stainless-steel blade; large feed tube and pusher

- Reversible stainless-steel slicing/shredding disc; 3-cup mini bowl for smaller tasks

- Base wipes clean easily; dishwasher-safe bowls, blades, and discs

- Measures 9 by 7-2/7 by 14-2/7 inches

Cuisinart DFP-3 Handy Prep 3-Cup Food Processor

- Chute attachment for continuous slicing or shredding

- 3-cup work bowl with feed tube; stainless-steel chopping-mixing blade

- Comes with slicing disc (2 mm); medium shredding disc

- Ejector disc directs ingredients through chute attachment

Cuisinart DLC-1SSW Mini-Prep Processor

- Powerful 2-speed chopper/grinder with 21-ounce work bowl

- Stainless-steel reversible blade with sharp and blunt edges

- Clear plastic prep bowl locks into place with a simple twist

- Dishwasher-safe parts; spatula and instruction/recipe book included

- Measures approximately 4 by 4 by 8 inche

Cuisinart DLC-2011BCN Prep 11 Plus Food Processor

- 11-cup Lexan work bowl virtually shatterproof, dishwasher-safe

- Speed automatically adjusts to ensure proper dough consistency

- New, simple-to-use feed tube and pusher assembly

- Dough blade, slicing/shredding discs, spatula, recipes, how-to video included

Cuisinart HFP-300BK PrepExpress 220

- 220-watt handheld food processor for grating, slicing, or shredding

- Simple, single-button activation on the handle; retractable cord

- 3 stainless-steel cutting drums, each measuring 3 inches wide

- Dishwasher-safe food chamber, pusher, and drums

- Measures 8 by 3-3/4 by 12 inches

Cuisinart DLC-10S Pro Classic 7

- Includes steel blade, dough blade, slicing disc, and shredding disc

- Extra-large feed tube for larger food slices

- Dishwasher-safe parts

Cuisinart DFP-14BCHN

- 720-watt large-capacity food processor with intuitive “on” and “off/pulse” buttons

- 14-cup Lexan work bowl; extra-large feed tube; small and large pushers

- Stainless-steel slicing disc, shredding disc, chopping blade, and dough blade

- Spatula, instruction/recipe booklet, and video included; dishwasher-safe parts

Drew Bates
http://www.articlesbase.com/tools-and-equipment-articles/cuisinart-food-processors-top-10-best-selling-cuisinart-food-processors-322677.html

You may be surprised to find the number of things people are willing to share online for free. The one thing that online life makes easier is helping each other reach our individual goals, and dietary goals are no exception. Low carb recipes abound online, you just need to know where to look.

In this era of fat-building fast foods and preserved snacks, the need to become conscious of our own health becomes more and more urgent. Learn how to cut down on “bad carbs” by going online and checking out user-submitted health recipes! Here are a few sites where you can find quality low carb recipes:

1. Tina and Duncan MacDonald’s website hosts the low-carb recipes submitted to the newsgroup alt.support.diet.low-carb. No relation to the fast food company, the MacDonald couple make up a health and human resource consultancy group that is committed to ethical practices in dispensing information. The recipes submitted by users all around the world to the aforementioned newsgroup, and subsequently archived in their site (camacdonald.com/lc/), are free to just about anyone for personal non-commercial use.

2. Low Carb Luxury (lowcarbluxury.com) is the online version of its popular magazine, which contains a fine selection of tasty low carb recipes. Visit the website for some free recipe samples, or buy the magazine to stay up to date on the latest healthy culinary sensations!

3. The Low Carb Cafe (lowcarbcafe.com) is an online community where people interested in healthy low fat cooking can meet up and exchange ideas. Members have submitted over 1,400 recipes so far, and the number keeps growing! This site is for the true enthusiast of healthy eats.

4. Simply Recipes (simplyrecipes.com) has a wide selection of detailed recipes, including some for popular low-carb dishes. Simply do a search for “low carb” at the home page, and browse away!

5. Low Carb Recipes (lowcarb-recipes.net) is a website that compiles recipes that aren’t hard on the arteries. It also contains a rating system that allows site visitors to view the recipes by consumer rating! If you’re not sure what to cook, but want to start off on the right foot, this site should be among the ones you should visit first.

Some other popular cooking sites should also have “low carb recipes” on their menu. Remember that low carb doesn’t necessarily mean poor-tasting! Take your time window shopping online, and see which recipes would best suit your budget and your taste.

Trevor Mulholland
http://www.articlesbase.com/fitness-articles/where-to-find-low-carb-recipes-online-114125.html

Researches have shown that there are about 5 – 8 % of young children who are inflicted with the allergy caused by food. Food allergy is an immunologic reaction that takes place when a person is hypersensitive towards a particular food containing protein.

With the increase in number children having allergies (food), more caregivers and parents are seeking help from various books. In today’s world there are a lot of books that tackle allergies (food) in children. But there are books which have titles that are tempting. These tempting books must be carefully chosen because there is a possibility of wrong information too. It is a very rare occasion to find a book that has everything you want to know about allergy in children. So, it is good to choose the book by the standards given below.

Overview of the food allergy

The book should have general and basic information about food allergy. Food allergy should be properly and well defined in such a way that even children should be able to grasp the meaning. Then the causes of food allergy must be explained to the children.

Symptoms and signs of food allergy should be well discussed. There are areas where general symptoms and signs are different from what the children experience. Additionally, the prevention methods and various other treatments must be provided in the reading material.

It is indeed important for an author to include allergy (food) related by law that could be helpful to your child and you. A fine example of a state rule implemented for the allergy is the Labeling law.

Kinds of food allergy in children

The various types of allergy in children is entirely different from that of adults. The most common allergies found in children are as follows:

• Peanut – a severe allergic reaction could result with this kind of allergy to those who suffer from asthma.
• Milk – It is a common allergen to all children specifically infant ones.
• Wheat – at an early and tender age there are individuals who outgrow allergies to wheat.
• Egg – Allergies to egg causes illness to children like nasal allergy or asthma
• Soy – This is the least kind of food allergy that could cause life threatening situations
• Peanut – incase it is left supervised it is a serious life threatening type of allergy.

Diagnosis, its prevention and treatment

It is necessary for a book about food allergy to discuss on treatment, prevention and diagnosis for children.

There are many methods used to diagnose the presence of the allergy cause by food. Few examples are elimination diet test, blood test, closely observing symptoms, and skin prick test.

Studies have shown that the best and the easiest way to avoid food allergy is by preventing yourselves from consuming allergens. For those children suffering from severe food allergies, they are provided with emergency treatment like carrying Epipen, wearing a bracelet and card information.

Recipes of food

Parents are often anxious that their child may not get the right amount of nutrition because of food allergy. But, there are ways and means to deal this situation by preparing substitutes for food for the kind of allergy. Be aware of the ingredients that are used while making the food. Make sure unwanted ones are eliminated to avoid food allergy.

Recipes are very useful for caregivers or parents to make delectable delicious meals to their children.

Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/food-allergy-treatment-3-guidelines-to-help-you-cook-708828.html