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English, Health, Recipes

Crunchy Cucumber Salad

Serves 4 to 6
Free of: Gluten and all top 8 allergens.

Ingredients

  • 2 English cucumbers, peel on
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely minced red onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
  • Freshly ground pepper

Method

  1. Halve cucumbers lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Cut into 1/4-inch thick slices. Put into a colander, sprinkle with salt and toss well. Place colander over a large bowl and let the cucumbers drain for 30 minutes, tossing a few times.  Transfer cucumbers to paper towels and thoroughly blot dry.
  2. Meanwhile, combine vinegar, sugar, mustard, zest and a few turns of freshly ground pepper. Drizzle in oil a little at a time while whisking, to emulsify.
  3. Place drained cucumbers in a large salad bowl and toss with onion and fresh herbs. Add dressing and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

*Source Allergic Living Magazine 

June 7, 2016/by allergysa
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English, Health, Recipes

Gluten-Free Baked Stuffing

Serves 8-10

Free of: gluten and top allergens (for dairy-free, use canola oil)

Ingredients

  • 8 cups (2 L) 1-inch cubes of gluten-free [and allergy-friendly] bread of choice
  • 4 celery ribs
  • 4 medium onions, peeled
  • 1 cup (250 mL) canola oil or butter
  • 1 recipe breakfast sausage (page 70 of cookbook) or 1 pound sausage of choice*
  • 2 cups (475 mL) turkey or chicken broth [look for gf, allergy-friendly brands]
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 2 tsp rubbed sage
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. To toast the bread cubes, spread on a half sheet pan and bake in a 325° F oven until dry, about 30 minutes. Reserve and let cool.
  2. Chop the celery and onions by hand, or else chop coarsely and place in the work bowl of a large-capacity food processor fitted with the steel blade and pulse in batches to chop.
  3. Over medium heat in a 12-inch skillet, heat the canola oil or butter. Add the celery and onions and cook, stirring, until translucent and tender, but not browned. Remove the pan from the heat. Let the vegetables cool.
  4. Meanwhile, spray a 10-to 12-inch skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Heat over high heat. Add the sausage and sauté, breaking up the clumps with a spatula, until browned. Remove the pan from the heat. Let the sausage cool.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350° F
  6. Place the vegetables and sausage in a 6-quart bowl. Stir to mix. Add the chicken broth and the dried parsley, sage, poultry seasoning, and salt.  Add the toasted bread cubes and stir gently with a silicone spatula to mix.
  7. Transfer the stuffing to a 9 by 13 by 2-inch baking dish lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Cover with foil sprayed on one side with non-stick cooking spray, sprayed side down. Bake until cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to brown the top.

*AL editor’s note: Always check with your butcher or grocer to find safe sausages. Gluten can be used as a filler in some sausages, while others can contain dairy or soy.

Variations

  • Add 1 cup of chopped mushrooms to the vegetable mixture before sautéing.
  • Add 1 cup of chopped Granny Smith apples to the vegetable mixture before sautéing.
  • For a meatless stuffing, omit the sausage.

*Source Allergic Living Magazine

June 5, 2016/by allergysa
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English, Health, Recipes

Dairy-Free Strawberry Layer Cake

Ingredients

Strawberry Puree

  • 3 cups frozen strawberries
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp strawberry jam

Cake

  • 9 tbsp water
  • 3 tbsp ground flaxseed meal
  • 3 cups Cat’s Gluten-Free Whole Grain Flour Blend (see recipe below)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened dairy-free rice or coconut milk beverage, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup cooled strawberry puree (above)
  • 3/4 cup dairy-free, soy-free margarine (such as Earth Balance)
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar

Icing, Filling and Garnish

  • 2  13.5 oz cans (398 mL) original full-fat coconut milk, chilled overnight
  • 1 1/2 cups freeze-dried strawberries, processed to a powder in blender or food processor
  • 1/4-1/2 cup powdered confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries

Instructions

  1. For the strawberry puree, combine frozen strawberries, freeze-dried strawberries, sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves. Continue to cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until thickened and fruit can be easily mashed with a spoon.
  2. Transfer mixture to a shallow dish and let cool 15 minutes. Pour into a blender and puree until smooth. Add jam and blend again. Pour mixture into a bowl, cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cooled, at least 30 minutes. Puree may be made 2 days in advance and refrigerated in an airtight container.
  3. For the cake, preheat oven to 350° F and lightly grease two 8-inch cake pans. 
  4. In a small bowl, whisk water and flaxmeal until smooth; let sit 10 minutes.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk flour blend, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt. In a small bowl, mix milk beverage with 1/2 cup cooled strawberry puree.
  6. In the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat margarine and sugar on medium for 2 minutes or until light and fluffy. Scrape down bowl. While beating on low, slowly add reserved flaxmeal gel. Increase speed to medium for 20 seconds then scrape down bowl. Add one-fourth of flour mixture and beat on low until fully incorporated. Add one-third of milk beverage mixture and beat on low until almost fully incorporated. Repeat with remaining flour and milk beverage mixtures, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Scrape down bowl and beat on medium 10 seconds.
  7. Pour batter into prepared cake pans. Bake in center of oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake’s center tests clean. Cool on wire racks 10 minutes, and then invert cakes onto racks to cool completely.
  8. For the icing and filling, scoop all thick coconut cream from coconut milk into the bowl of a stand mixer with whip attachment. Add strawberry powder and 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar. Beat on high until thick and whipped. Taste and add more sugar, if desired.
  9. To assemble a four-layer cake, cut each layer in half horizontally with a long serrated knife. Drizzle 2 tablespoons strawberry puree over one layer and evenly spread. Smoothly spread 1/2 cup filling on top of puree, and then top with a second cake layer, pressing down firmly. Repeat with second and third layers and then ice cake top and sides.
  10. For the garnish, slice strawberries and arrange on top of cake in decorative pattern or center cluster. Finished cake can be stored in the refrigerator up to 5 days.

*Source Allergic Living Magazine 

June 1, 2016/by allergysa
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English, Health, Recipes

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Heat grill on high and brush grates with oil
  4. 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.
  5. 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
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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

  1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Place yams on baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. Bake 45-65 minutes, until done.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Peel yams, then place in a mixing bowl. Mash with a potato masher or fork.
  5. In a medium saucepan, combine rice milk and 1 cup of mashed yam. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking occasionally.
  6. Reduce heat to low; add cheddar-style shreds and whisk frequently until melted, about 5 minutes.
  7. 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
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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
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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
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English, Health

How to Detect and Remove Mold

With the increase in wet weather followed by the warm climates it’s no surprise mold is not only showing up in the pollen count but it might also be hiding in your home. In damp climates, indoor mold is one of the most common problems – and for people with allergies and asthma, breathing in those microscopic spores can cause serious trouble.

Whether it’s lurking under a leaky sink, around window ledges, seeping through drywall or spreading under basement carpet, it needs to go. So how do you get rid of mold?

Find the Water

Mold needs water to grow, so you need to find the molds moisture source and stop it.

“The key to mold control is moisture control,” says Laureen Burton, a chemist and toxicologist with the Indoor Environments Division of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “People think, ‘I don’t even need to look at where this came from because I’ve wiped it up.’ But if you don’t fix the moisture, that mold will be coming back.”

So where to start searching? A few usual places to start looking are window seals, plumbing leaks, a leaking refrigerator or washing machine, bathrooms or high indoor humidity condensation areas, even leaky roofs/siding or cracks in the homes foundation can be a source for mold.

Some sources are easy to pinpoint, like pooling water under or near a foundation or a sweaty pipe under a kitchen sink. Sometimes you may smell mold but have no idea where it’s coming from and if that is the case you may need to call in a professional to find the source.

How to Clean

Once you’ve cut off the moisture source, it’s time for clean-up. But how you do that depends on how much mold you have and where you find it.

In most cases, you will want to call in mold remediation professionals. According to EPA guidelines if the affective area is larger than 10 square feet or it was caused by sewage you will need to call a professional. However, if the area affected by mold is limited to a smaller area, or on a hard surface, you can tackle it yourself, however for safety reasons it’s probably best to contact a professional to ensure all the mold from the house is gone. 

January 1, 2015/by allergysa
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