After eating bread, pizza or anything else containing yeast, I
almost immediately contract a yeast infection.
My Shih Tzu is the same way, but in her ears. And yes, the smell is just
as funky. No bread or pizza for her either! No amount of candida-fighting herbs
stop the madness. This makes perfect sense since yeast is a member of the
fungus kingdom and I already have an anaphylaxis-type allergic-reaction to most
fungus-derived products including penicillin-based antibiotics, mushrooms and
mold. Besides baked goods, yeast can also be found in soups, sauces, juices and
other food stuffs. Besides the previous, this is now added to the mounting list
of items to avoid that create unhealthy reactions in my body (MSG, cabbage,
kale, pollens, bee stings). Needless to say, Benadryl, inhaler and Epi Pen are
always on hand. I often joke that I need to get a medical alert bracelet with
allergy charms so at least it would look more like I’m fashionable than a
walking time bomb! #inventionidea
Last year, all of a sudden, my 12-year-old became very ill. After
several doctor’s visits and medical tests, no one could figure out why she was
having constant abdominal issues. If it wasn’t coming out one end, it was
coming out the other. After 3 months and the loss of 10 lbs. on her already
small frame, I took matters into my own hands. During my investigations and inquiries, I found out her paternal grandfather had and paternal aunt has celiac
disease. Although she didn’t test positive for celiac, I stripped everything I
am allergic to plus now gluten out of her diet. Thankfully, months later she
is much better!
Pre-packaged gluten-free, yeast-free foods can be very expensive so I am
learning which stores carry which products at the best price. I also tweak kid-friendly
recipes from old cookbooks, revamp on-line concoctions and try new ideas
altogether with much trial and error. Therefore, if you are in search of organic,
gluten-free, non-GMO, organic, yeast-free recipes with no MSG or hydrogenated
oils, I will be happy to share my successful experimentations.
The following protein-filled bites are one of my
favorites because of their versatility for breakfast on the run, lunch fillers,
road trips, before and after work-outs or just a quick snack between meals. The thing I absolutely love best about this recipe is that it gives my daughter experience
working in the kitchen, unsupervised if necessary, without any of the dangers
that can come with cooking. These tasty treats can be stored in the refrigerator for freshness.
Energy
Bites
2 cups
raw gluten-free oats
1 ½ cups
shredded coconut
1 cup mini
chocolate chips or carob chips
1
tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup
natural peanut butter
2/3 cup
honey
Mix dry
ingredients well, then add peanut butter and honey. Mix well*. Chill in
refrigerator 1 hour. Roll into 1” balls. Makes about 24
*mixing with hands
is easier, more fun and can be therapeutic, plus you get to lick your fingers
afterwards J
