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Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Gluten-Free at Starbucks – 2010

Good news ! We have gluten-free options at Starbucks.

When Starbucks announced the cancellation of their cake via Twitter this started a petition to bring back the cake. They listened and acted upon this petition and the many calls they received.

All of the gluten-free items they now have offer a longer shelf life. This they hope will  lead to less waste and less profit loss. For the full Starbucks gluten-free product list, check out Gluten-Free Philly’s post. There are nut free and dairy free options this time around too.

Starbucks has shared that after the discontinuation of their Valencia Orange cake the gluten-free consumers really expressed a desire for  more healthy snacks so they decided to accommodate this need. Yay Starbucks!

It’s is a smart move for Starbucks to accommodate gluten-free, vegan and organic minded consumers with these new food options. Many people will enjoy these products.

I have stopped at a few Starbucks to check them out. I have found ones that do not have the GF items yet. I was told they are getting them, the one in Texas airport told me that it has to do with the heightened security on getting new products in and the one in Clearwater, Florida at Barnes and Noble just did not have them delivered as of yet.

Let me know what you guys find out and if they have Oats or not as I know that Lucy’s ( above) does have oats, be it gf oats though. I still prefer to stay off the oats as much as I can.

ENJOY! Tina Turbin

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Celiac Disease and Scoliosis

 

Many people have wondered if there happens to be a correlation with scoliosis and celiac disease, I was one of them.
I was suddenly diagnosed with mild scoliosis and presented with my X rays after my third child. I had previous X ray and they were never ”crooked.” It just so happens that a number of years later I was finally diagnosed celiac as well. Very interesting, is there a connection here?
Marion’s ( from Oregon) had asked the same question and gathered some information which she said I could share with you. Here are her results:
Thank you to everyone who responded to my question.  I received 28 responses.  23 people said either they or someone in their family had both cd and scoliosis.  1 person said they are not associated, but are hereditary.  1 person said there’s no connection.  Several people mentioned malnutrition as being a possible factor in scoliosis.  A few people suggested that I do a Google search on the topic, which I have extensively done.  I’m convinced that there’s a connection, and I’m factoring that into my daughter’s treatment plan.    

 

Websites to check:
http://www.scoliosis-world.com/old_polls.htm

 

I sure hope this helps answer your questions about this too . Tina Turb
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Gluten-Free Bakery in Tampa- new menu

Viitals Bakery

 

 

Ivan Nikolov

 

 

 

Tampa, Fla. October 7, 2009  Viitals owner, Ivan Nikolov  announced the opening of its new retail storefront, which offers gluten-free healthy choices for those trying to live a healthier lifestyle. The bakery had been strictly wholesale until its grand opening.

 

This bakery offers gluten-free, hypoallergenic, high in protein, organic ingredients snacks, such as muffins, crackers, cake-bars, loafs, and more.

The Bulgarian bodybuilder, Ivan Nikolov and NPC Tampa Bay Classic overall winner and his wife started this bakery to service the needs of the growing community with allergies, celiacs and the general public looking for higher protein and nutritious snacks.

The opening of his new storefront, Niklov said, now makes him not only a wholesaler, but also a retail gluten-free cafe.

Ivan states that his products are made in a dedicated gluten-free facility, and they are hypoallergenic, vegetarian or completely vegan, all-natural with many ingredients that are organic. He balances his products by adding protein, making them a complete meal.

Ivan said customers will be served gluten-free bread, cookies, brownies, cakes, VIITALS smoothies with organic fruit and protein, gluten-free sandwiches and gluten-free soups.

For more information about VIITALS Bakery visit:http://www.viitals.com

View their awesome menu they updated this month: http://www.viitals.com/VIITALS-Menu.pdf

Tina Turbin

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Site for Shelf Life of Food!

I am always one to locate some good tools to help us all in the kitchen. Here is one for those unopened boxes or cans in your food cabinet. Not sure of the shelf life? Well look here: http://stilltasty.com. As a momresearcher and writer I love to share little finds as well as be sent them. Thank you all for your helpful tips and I will always pass on a good one to everyone.  Tina Turbin

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Create your OWN healthy nutritional bar !

Design your own custom energy bar perfectly tailored to your personal taste and nutritional needs. 
Build-a-Bar allows you to design anything from High protein low carb energy bars to gluten free protein bars. 
Each customized nutrition bar is handmade and guaranteed delicious. Build your own custom protein bar today for your family, your kids or simply pamper yourself!  I did ! http://is.gd/5fcDH Tina Turin

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Terrific Mom Find !

This site is an amazing resource for us moms! You can look up certain brands of foods and the ingredients to stay away from food allergies or additives. Search “Gluten-Free” and “cookies” for example and you will be guided to  a list of treats that will fit your needs. I am a bit picky when it comes to referring a good resource, but I feel secure in sharing this one: http://FoodEssentials.com  Tina Turbin