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Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
If you’re like me, you’re probably alarmed to hear so much about the prevalence of “mental disorders,” particularly among children. It seems that every year there are more and more disorders are emerging, along with psychotropic medications to treat them. However, as the mother of three grown-up, mentally healthy children and with a strong background and experience in nutritional research, I counsel mothers to be careful before mistaking your children’s odd behavior with a mental illness. It turns out the symptoms of malnourishment and mental disorders are actually quite similar in children.
Even just the signs of a deficiency in B vitamins will sounds familiar to you as the symptoms of childhood mental disease. Deficiency in Vitamin B1 can result in fatigue, poor memory, irritability, and insomnia. A B2 deficiency can cause depression. Deficiencies of B3 may begin as depression, but untreated may progress to psychosis or even dementia. Deficiencies in Biotin may cause a variety of problems, including skin disorders and eczema, dandruff or hair loss, fatigue, depression, even hallucinations.
Children can also suffer from a classic case of low blood sugar. Studies show that breakfasts rich in protein keep the body’s blood sugar level higher and more stable than breakfasts such as, say, the American breakfast staple of sugar-packed cereals. Kids are bound to peak in the morning and then crash later in the day, exhibiting hyperactivity and lethargy during the school day.
The consequences of improperly diagnosing a mental illness instead of treating malnourishment in a child can be severe. If you care about your child and children in general, it is imperative that you and your child’s teachers learn the crucial difference between children’s mental disorders and inadequate nutrition.
Tina Turbin
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Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Through my lovely sister-in-law Marsha , I had the pleasure of connecting up with Laura Hansen, “Best of the Best Dining in Chicago”. They met at an event and then discussed gluten-free foods, lifestyle and eating and what do you know, the name Tina Turbin came up. The rest is history.
Laura contacted me to ask to do a review on me and my site and of course we got into the conversation of celiac and gluten-free, some of my favorite subjects. I have a new friend who loves food as much as I do and she is a phenomenal reviewer and writer on foods and restaurants. We have so much in common.
She previously reviewed Deerfield Bakery in the Schaumburg, Illinois and it just so happens that I just had a terrific conversation with Tim Schmitt, the owner and will be reviewing his products and his 3 bakeries next month!
Laura wrote and published an article released today about me and my website http://GlutenFreeHelp.info , the article is entitled Entrepreneur spreads the word about wheat allergies.
You are even treated to my gluten-free flourless chocolate cake recipe!
Thanks you Laura!
Tina
Tags: author, celiac disease, gluten, Gluten-Free, gluten-free baking, gluten-free diet, Gluten-Free Products, tina turbin, tina turbin author
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Friday, February 5th, 2010
Many of us are eating Genetically Modified Foods (GMOs) whether we realize it or not. Do you know how to tell the difference?
It turns out that you can easily tell whether the produce you purchase at the grocery store is a GMO simply by reading the PLU (price look up) code.
Here’s what you need to be aware of:
1. If the PLU is 5 digits and begins with an 8, then it a Genetically Modified Organism.
2. If the PLU is 4 digits, even if it contains a symbol at the beginning, then it is not a GMO.
Regarding your purchases of processed foods, keep in mind that according to Wikipedia, as many as 75% of ALL processed foods on American shelves contain at least one GMO.
Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be a way to discern if a packaged item contains GMOs or not. Yet another reason to avoid the entire middle section of the grocery store as much as possible.
For wholesome, nutritious and delicious recipe ideas, be sure to visit my gluten-free recipe page.
Best,
Tina
Tags: avoid GMOs, avoiding GMOs, genetically modified foods, Gluten-Free, Gluten-Free Recipe, Gluten-Free Recipes, GMOs, tina turbin
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
There are many ways we with celiac or gluten intolerance can help others. One way is to head a group. Janet is an exceptional woman with her story and running a group for many years now. Here is her story and a link to a news article about her and her experiences. Really worth reading. Janet has recently attended my GF taste testing party to assist in my Reviews. She is FUN!
Janet Heitler joined a pre-existing group (Tampa Bay celiac Support Group) in 1995 two weeks after she was discharged from the hospital with her celiac diagnosis. She had a long time of misdiagnosis and no diagnosis. Things did not look good up to that final day of being correctly diagnosed.
Two women initially founded the group and Janet ended up in the group after they resigned from being Co-chairs. A husband and wife team took it over and I wanted to contribute because everyone was so wonderful – so Janet said she would be the Treasurer, easy to do. Everything was fine until two months into their “reign” I got a call that they were moving to Nevada. Bam – she got in 1998 and I has had it ever since.
The meeting calendar was all over the chart and the first thing she did was announce to meet on the second Saturday of every other month – Feb/Apr/Jun/Aug/Oct and Dec. We meet at 1 – 3 PM at the Jimmy Keel Library on Bears Avenue in Tampa, unless a luncheon is arranged.
They have done 2 GF Beer and Pizza Parties, when Pei Wei first opened they had a luncheon, and a luncheon at Trang’s Viet-Nam Cuisine — 90% of the menu is GF – it is not a GF restaurant it just works out like that, she says.
There are 200 people on her mailing list, but the most she has ever had at meeting (Beer/Pizza luncheon) was 70 people yet normally there are 20-25 people attending.
According to Janet, a lot of times newbie’s come once and think they know everything there is then fall aside. Then she gets a call and they talk as they are in trouble. She reminds them of the meetings and she tells them the new things that are out there and having the emails has helped people to reconnect and stay connected.
Janet’s email – jchtbc42@tampabay.rr.com
Janet’s latest article:http://www2.newsadvance.com/lna/lifestyles/food_cooking/article/sifting_through_the_options/4033/
Thank you Janet! Tina Turbin
Tags: celiac, celiac disease, gluten, gluten allergies, Gluten-Free, gluten-free baking, gluten-free diet, interview, women's issues
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Monday, January 18th, 2010
At my Gluten-Free taste-testing party on Sunday the 17th, we tested 42 Gluten-Free products in the course of 2-1/2 hours. I had everyone take diligent notes on their feedback for each and every item I presented. The results have already been put together in my various reviews which my team in LA and FL worked hard on.
I want to thank Janet, Head of the Tampa Area Celiacs; and Brian Kelly, Founder of the Pinellas County Celiac Support Group and Secretary Susan Wilson for attending and lending their support and time. A special thanks goes to all those who attended: children, doctors, nutritionists and friends. You are all wonderful and I know you all left with a belly full of delicious food.
From this point forward I will be sharing with you the written and video results. Please check the Review sections located on the lower right hand side of my Gluten-Free home page starting on January 28th. Every week I will be releasing more!
Tina
Tags: celiac, gluten, gluten free foods, Gluten-Free, gluten-free companies, gluten-free diet, Gluten-Free Products, pinellas county celiac support group, product reviews, reviews, tampa area celiacs, taste-testing, tina turbin
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Thursday, January 14th, 2010
One of my most involved projects lately (with my staff in FL and LA) has been the delicious and delightful task of reviewing gluten-free cookbooks, gluten-free foods and a variety of other gluten-free products such as cosmetics, vitamins and more.
My team and I are having a wonderful time and are quite excited to share the reviews with you. The number of truly great gluten-free companies out there has increased exponentially.
Part of the review process includes taste-testing “parties” at both my East Coast studio and West Coast office, including one to be held on Sunday the 17th. Keep checking back for more information on the reviews.
Tina
Tags: celiac, gluten, gluten free foods, Gluten-Free, gluten-free companies, gluten-free cookbooks, Gluten-Free Products, product reviews, reviews, tina turbin
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Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Chances are, you have an idea of just how important you are as a mother in your household. For instance, what if you were to go out of town for a week? Who would get the kids ready for school, take them to soccer or ballet, help them with their homework? And could you imagine the state of the house after such a length of time?
My experience as a mother started long ago when I married and became pregnant with the first of my three children at the age of twenty-one. Not only is this role the basis of my work as a children’s author, inspiring me to create my children’s series, Danny the Dragon, but it also serves as the foundation of my work as a researcher, writer, and humanitarian. Believe me, this mother thing is no small job.
Now that you’ve taken a look at how your role as a mother is a valuable asset in your own home, which is a fact I’m sure you have figured out all on your own, I urge you take a look at a mother’s role in society. Typically, aside from rare exceptions, it is the mother who is charged with the responsibility for rearing children. When it comes to all matters of hygiene, cleanliness, nutrition, schoolwork, etc., it is Mom who oversees these. On a collective scale, statistics of childhood illness and disease, childhood nutrition, and children’s literacy could largely be attributed to mothers everywhere just like you and the decisions they make about their own children. Clearly, moms everywhere are an asset to our society and they deserve our support, too!
Tina Turbin
Tags: Children, family, moms, Motherhood, mothers, tina turbin author
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Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Children love “pastry tarts” – especially homemade ones. And it’s even better if you allow your child to participate in the creation of the tarts!
You can find my favorite pastry tart recipe here at my Mixing Bowl.com website page. I’m sharing this with you in the hopes that you too will enjoy this delicious recipe. Happy baking!
Tina Turbin
Tags: Baking, celiac disease, Cooking, gluten allergies, Gluten-Free, gluten-free diet, humanitarian, Mixing Bowl, pastry tarts, tina turbin, wheat allergies, www.mixingbowl.com
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Monday, November 16th, 2009
As many of you know, I personally strive to eat a healthy, gluten-free diet, yet still LOVE to enjoy delicious, healthy treats.
If you visit the link to my debut article in the August issue of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) newsletter, you will find a helpful healthy-eating “tidbit”, and a delicious chocolate brownie recipe that is guaranteed to please your family, and keep them healthy at the same time! Definitely a treat!
1. Click on the following link: Tidbits with Tina
2. Make sure to scroll about halfway down the page, and go to my section entitled: “Tidbits with Tina”.
Be sure to let me know how those brownies come out!
Tags: celiac disease, chocolate brownies, danny the dragon, family issues, gluten allergies, gluten-free diet, healthy tips, humanitarian, National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, NFCA, tina turbin, tina turbin author
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
As many of you know, I write for a variety of publications. I am a featured columnist for the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), and much of what I write is beneficial to women, children and parents alike!
Be sure to read my October tip and “tid bit” in the latest issue of the NFCA newsletter.
This month’s tip will inform you on how to easily teach children about eating a gluten free diet. Believe me, it’s not as daunting as it may seem! Click here to read.
Tags: celiac disease, Children, Gluten-Free, gluten-free diet, kids, National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, NFCA, tina turbin
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