May 2016 » AllergySA

Carne Asada Tacos

Makes 6 servings
Free of: Gluten and all top allergens

Ingredients

4 garlic cloves
1 jalapeno or serrano chili pepper, roughly chopped
1/2 cup (120 mL) firmly packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 tsp ground cumin*
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt, plus additional as needed freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh-squeezed lime juice (2 limes)
1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh squeezed orange juice (1 orange)
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp honey
1/2 cup (120 mL) olive oil
2 lb flap steak or skirt steak

Method

For the marinade, turn food processor on and drop in garlic then chili pepper to finely chop. Turn processor off, add cilantro and pulse a few times until chopped. Add cumin, oregano, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few turns of pepper and turn processor on. With machine running, pour in juices, vinegar and honey. Slowly add oil in a steady stream until pureed.
Put steak in a shallow ceramic or glass baking dish. Add marinade and turn streak to coat evenly on all sides. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 8 hours.
Heat grill on high and brush grates with oil
Remove meat from marinade letting excess drip off. Lightly season both sides of meat with salt and pepper. Grill 3-4 minutes per side, lid closed, for medium rare. A thermometer inserted horizontally into the steak should read 140°F and it will have a deep pink center. For medium, cook 1-2 minutes more, lid closed.
Remove meat to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Thinly slice against the grain.

Soft Tacos: Heath 12 gluten-free soft corn tortillas on grill, 30 seconds per side. Double up tortillas on 6 plates and top with cooked Carne Asada strips

Garnish with condiments of choice, such as minced white onion, dairy-free cheese alternative shreds, pico de gallo or salsa, shredded lettuce, guacamole or diced avocado and coarsely chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

May 25, 2016/by allergysa

English, Health, Recipes

Cheezy Macaroni

Serves: 4
Free of: gluten and all top allergens

Ingredients

1 cup garnet yams (1 large yam or 2 small), washed
14 oz carrots (approximately 4 medium carrots)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp + 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
2 1/2 cups (600 mL) dry gluten-free elbow pasta
2 cups (475 mL) plain rice milk
8 oz (about 2 cups) cheddar-style shreds, such as Daiya
1 cup (250 mL) frozen peas, thawed
1/8 tsp ground white pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375° F. Place yams on baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. Bake 45-65 minutes, until done.
Wash, trim and peel carrots. Roll cut (see Recipe Notes at end), until you have about 2 cups of cut carrots. Toss carrots with olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spread out on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in oven, along with yams, for 20 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven and set aside.
While vegetables bake, cook pasta according to manufacturer’s instructions. When pasta is al dente, drain and rinse under cold water and set aside. You should have 5 cups of cooked pasta.
Peel yams, then place in a mixing bowl. Mash with a potato masher or fork.
In a medium saucepan, combine rice milk and 1 cup of mashed yam. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking occasionally.
Reduce heat to low; add cheddar-style shreds and whisk frequently until melted, about 5 minutes.
Add carrots and peas and cook 1 minute. Add pasta and cook for an additional minute. Add remaining salt and white pepper. Stir to combine. Turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Recipe Notes:

To roll-cut, place a peeled carrot on a cutting board. Make a diagonal cut to remove stem end. Holding the knife at a 45-degree angle, make the first cut. Roll carrot a half turn, keeping knife at same angle, and make another cut. Repeat with all carrots.
Roasted carrots elevate this dish. But to save time, you can use 2 cups of mixed frozen peas and carrots.
If you don’t like vegetables in your macaroni, simply omit and increased cooked pasta to 6 cups.

May 22, 2016/by allergysa

English, Health

Asthma and Exercise During the Winter

Have #asthma and love to #exercise outside? Asthma can be effected by the cold weather so here are a few tips on how to deal with cold weather and your asthma.

Speak to your doctor as soon as possible they may suggest an increased dosage or add a reliever medication to your routine.

Warm up and cool down slowly with vigorous activity.

Choose indoor activities if you find your symptoms are increasing outdoors.

Lastly, you should always be in control of your asthma. If you are not in control make an appointment for asthma treatment and take control today. 210-616-0882

May 20, 2016/by allergysa

Allergies, English

Top 5 Tips for Managing Grass Allergy

1. Don’t mow the lawn, delegate. If you can’t let someone else mow the lawn take an antihistamine before mowing.

2. Keep your grass short so that it won’t pollinate. (Grass pollinates through the air.)

3. Check your local pollen count every day. High grass pollen count days are not a good time to outdoors so avoid outdoor activities. As you can see, we have had a lot of wet weather recently, so grass pollen counts have been low.

4. Cool, your home with drapes, closed blinds, and air conditioning. Keep the windows shut to keep out grass pollen, which pollinates for most of the summer.

5. After spending a few hours outside change your clothes.

6. If antihistamines alone don’t help enough, visit Allergy SA and ask about different grass allergy treatment. You might be a candidate for allergy drops (SLIT).

Bright side, the grass-pollinating season ends with the arrival of August.

May 14, 2016/by allergysa

Allergies, English, Health

Asthma?

As a chronic condition, asthma requires that you work closely with a physician to manage and control its symptoms.

Signs and symptoms can include:

*Shortness of breath
*Coughing
*Wheezing
*Chest tightness

“Triggers” for asthma can vary person to person, and may not always be identifiable. Some triggers include:

*Allergens such as dust mites, pollen (from trees, grass, and weeds), mold, animal dander, or cockroaches
*Irritants such as tobacco smoke, chemicals, sprays, dust, or air pollution
*Respiratory illness such as a cold or flu
*Physical activity
*Cold air
*Strong emotions or stress

Suffering from asthma or is your asthma currently out of control? Call us today at 210-616-0882, same day appointments available!

May 5, 2016/by allergysa