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FUK Flour Guest Speaker at Living Green EXPO Presentations & Workshops Four sessions will be offered over two days.  Please note that all presentations will take place in Room 202(immediately off the main Atrium).  See below for further details. Saturday April 27, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Greening Faith Groups' Real Estate Portfolio Saturday...

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FUK Flour Guest Chef For Go Gluten Free Featuring... Darren Potvin, owner of FUK Flour & Gluten Free Ottawa, is very excited to be part of Kathy Smart's "Go Gluten Free featuring decadent desserts" on Sunday, Febuary 24th from 3 - 5 pm.  We are one of her Gluten Free Guest Chefs for this event, and we will be featuring both our Gluten Free Vegan Maple Cashew Fudge...

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FUK Flour & Gluten Free Ottawa Accomplishments & Awards! Here are some of FUK Flour's Awards & Gluten Free Ottawa's accomplishments in our first half quarter.   FUK Flour 's won the Award for My Favourite Find This Year for 2012.  FUK Flour also Ranked Top in Organic Restaurant  and or Healthy  Restaurant, while coming in third place for Health Food Store.        FUK...

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My Walk On Main Street in Manotick Ontario: Adding Gluten Free to Manotick Village.

Posted by Darren Potvin | Posted on 31-05-2012

Category : FUK Flour, Gluten Free Ottawa Announcement!, Travel & Play

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I’m a Montreal transplant who settled in Manotick Ontario nine years ago, but my family’s roots are from Eastern Ontario.   I started my gluten free business in Januray of 2012 out of frustration, and not being able to find healthy tasting gluten free foods.  My understanding of the way a community works is by sticking together, so I went out onto Main Street “Manotick” and started introducing myself to fellow vendors and letting them know about my local home-based online Gluten Free business.  What a welcoming bunch of people I met today, and some of them I had already met by shopping or browsing in their stores before.  As I hoped, most of the vendors had the same feeling as myself, but I guess they aren’t as forward or extroverted as I am to go knocking on doors and introducing themselves :) …  I felt comfortable in doing so as I am proud to live in a beautiful community filled with history and charm.   I wasn’t able to meet all the vendors in Manotick, but my walk is not finished and can be picked right up were I left off another day.

This was a great day venturing into my community and finding more quaint & unique vendors.  If I  didn’t take a walk on Main St. Manotick today I would of never have known the types of stores and friendly faces that habited here.  I guess the lesson learnt today was get out in your community and see what it has to offer.

Below are some of the local vendors that had or will have gluten free products in their establishment in Manotick.  To see the Manotick/Osgoode Directory Click Here.

 

 

 

 

The Manotick Pepper Mill is as charming as Manotick, and filled with beautiful linens, kitchen gadgets, and fun fresh functional kitchen essentials.  I spoke with Stephanie O’Manique  one of the owners – what a wonderful person she is, and very well versed when it comes to nutrition.  If you’re in Manotick check this place out.  I did and found some gluten free products. Located at 5562-A Main St. Manotick 613-491-0589.

 

The Hodge Podge Shoppe really does stand up to it’s name.  You will spend quite some time in there, either for the variety of foods or just the array of antiques and collectibles.   What a great and helpful staff and the owner Beth Collins has great presence.  A world of charm is what this place is, a hidden gem, and some great pottery I must say.  If it’s a hot summer day like it was yesterday, grab the kids and go for some yummy hard ice cream, they also have some gluten free mixes that you can buy on their shelves, just ask them where they are.   Located at 1140 Tighe Steet Unit B, Manotick 613-692-2922.

 

On one side of the shop you have Lilou Organics owned by Lisa Schmidt which has a great selection
of organic items, including gluten free makeup and skin supplies. They also do wellness
treatments in the back of the store.  On the other side  of the shop you have Green Spirit.
Green spirit shares the store but you wouldn’t know because they blend so well.  The lovely
Kay Aveling, owner of the “green spirit” carries eco living products, gluten free goodies and wellness items.  They are both located at 5558 Main St.
Manotick.  Lilou Organic  number is 613-692-2800 and “green spirit’s” information can be seen
on their business card to the right.

 

 

 

 

I know this is about gluten free but I had to add my favourite video store called Just New Reeleases.  The owner’s name is Dan and he really helps you find the type of movie you are looking for.  He is what every vendor should be like, kind, understanding and patient, but he also has the very best knowledge on movies.  He carries movies that most video stores don’t carry, and is the biggest movie buff I know.  He has carried some of FUK Flour’s goodies during certain holidays as most people who are going to rent a movie would also like a snack to.  Not every video store carries gluten free goodies for their clients but Dan does at times and is aware of his clients needs, plus he is the only video store still opened in the more southern end of Ottawa.  Please visit his simple but vast array of videos and video games at his location  5556 Main St Box 267 Manotick, Ontario K4M 1A3, 613-692-3800

 

My walked continued this Monday afternoon and brought us to the Lasting Impressions Shop located at 5552  Main St. Manotick.  My Mom and I were excited to see the amount of beautiful gifts ideas and sparkling array of jewellry in this shop.  It’s true what their business card states “the shop for all of your gift giving needs” and to my surprise had gluten free products, such as gourmet chips and crackers.  I was able to spot a few other products by reading the ingredients that were also gluten free but not indicated on the product,  all you would have to do is call the company and ask if their establishment is wheat free (GF).  I would recommend going to this shop as you are sure to find something you would like, we did.

 

Last week after taking another walk on Main St. while dropping off some of my sample boxes containing GF Rice Coco Flax Krisps, GF Jeannies Date Squares and our GF Triple Chocolate Skor Brownies to a few of the vendors listed on this post,  they immediately became  addicted.  One of the vendors from Lilou Organics Ecobeauty Boutique wrote me this testimonial – “I LOVED the yummy sweats that I tried from FukFlour – especially the brownies. Everything I tried tasted super delicious and I would never guess that it was gluten-free. Although I don’t need to follow a gluten-free diet, I tend to look for these types of foods because they use much cleaner/better ingredients in general and i’m really careful about eating unprocessed foods. I feel good about giving my kids these types of treats that you get at FukFlour. You have to try them – you’ll be a convert!!”.  This not only puts a smile on my face but at least I made her happy.

 

Lisa said to me to go see the Gingerbread Guy at 1134 Tighe St in Manotick as she said he had just put out a sign stating gluten free
gingerbread cookies.  So I went on my gluten free way to visit the Gingerbread Man.  This was my first time going into his shop/bakery as I don’t normally hang around gluten. :)  My eyes could not believe what they were seeing nor smelling.  The smell of sweet spiciness in the air and the amazing detail onall sort of gingerbread houses and figurines.  Richard Palframan is the owner and what a gentleman he is.  We spoke for a while and he is more a conventional bakery and certified chef, who has been making gingerbread creations for 20 years. If you are ever in Manotick pay him a visit as his shop is a must see.  You can place orders by phone 613-692-3209 or visit his website at www.gingerbreadman.ca.

And then there is me, FUK Flour.  I am currently looking for a place in Manotick to plant my roots and spread the knowledge of Gluten Free, and not to mention my great tasting healthy GF foods. I am also looking for investors to invest in a growing gluten free business.  If you know of a location in Manotick or surrounding area that is coming up for lease or rent please drop me a line.  I will be out and about on Dickinson Days 2012: June 1st and 2nd in  Manotick.  A celebration of  Moss Kent Dickinson’s birthday, founder of the Village of Manotick. The weekend will be overflowing with activities for all ages to enjoy.

 

 

For FUK Flour Directory Click Here.

This was brought to you by Gluten Free Ottawa.

 

 

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FUK Flour adds taste to gluten-free goodies – Metro News

Posted by Darren Potvin | Posted on 12-05-2012

Category : Events, Food, FUK Flour, Gluten Free Ottawa Announcement!

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Article & Photo By Graham Lanktree Metro Ottawa

Darren Potvin started gluten-free baker FUK Flour in January out of frustration at the limited choices for healthy gluten-free foods in grocery stores.

It has a strange name, but the FUK Flour bakery and blog created by Manotick’s Darren Potvin has a noble cause.

“It’s been my dream to open the bakery for the past eight years since I found about my sensitivity to gluten,” he said. “I leave it to people to interpret the name, but they never forget it and I haven’t had any complaints.”

Potvin started the flour-free online only bakery this January out of frustration that there aren’t many options on grocery store shelves for people like him who have allergies to wheat flour or celiac disease, which reacts to the gluten protein found in wheat causing bowel inflammation.

Potvin said the company name is an acronym for “For Ur Knowledge” and to raise awareness about how bad celiac disease is.

“My friend’s mother passed away from celiac this past year,” he said. “She lived in a remote community and was eating mostly potato chips because she couldn’t get access to gluten-free foods and ingredients.”

Soon, Potvin said, he will be offering up his baked goodies such as scrumptious crumble date squares and miniquiches at a new gluten-free cafe set to open in Westborough.

“I’ve noticed a difference in the past two years, especially in local grocery stores, that more gluten-free products are appearing,” he said, “but a lot of them have more sugar and fat than usual. So what I’m trying to do is offer healthier choices.”

With his Italian heritage, Potvin said, he ate a lot of pasta and bread as a child and has taken a few of his mom’s recipes and “de-glutenized” them.

“The thing about a lot of my products,” he said, “is that you can’t tell they’re gluten-free.”

 

Our dreams (Kathy Smart & Darren Potvin) is to spread knowledge and awareness to people about gluten and make gluten free food  healthy and taste great.

 

 

To view my News Article Click Here.

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DATES and I am not talking about relationships.

Posted by Darren Potvin | Posted on 09-05-2012

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The health benefits of dates are amazing, as this power-packed fruit is rich in natural fibres, vitamins and minerals. These middle eastern symbols are also known as the crown of sweets. The date contains oil, calcium, sulphur, potassium, manganese, iron, magnesium, and copper which are great for your health. I have read that eating a date every day is essential for a proper healthy diet. They also help in intestinal disorders, heart problems, diarrhea, weight gain and abdominal cancer. Kathy Smart would most probably agree with me when I say that dates perfect nourishment for muscle development. Eating dates is beneficial for anyone recovering after any muscle surgery or surgery in general. They are also a great snack to grab with you that will power your body for a while. There are so many ways to eat dates: fresh, diced in cereals, or just mixing in with anything you see fit. I’ve been told that doctors of modern medicine believe that dates are useful in preventing abdominal cancer, and I read that it also helps with night blindness and eyesight in general.

 

Consuming dates daily will grab you an amount of 20 to 35 grams of dietary fibre. Dates are also free of cholesterol and contain very low fat. They truly stand by their ancient name the ”Crown of Sweets” because they are rich in vitamins & minerals. They are perfectly packed with protein, and rich in vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5,vitamin A1 and C. They promote a better digestive system as they contain soluble and insoluble fibers and different kinds of amino acids. They also contain natural sugars like glucose, sucrose and fructose.

 

Did you know that one cup of pitted, chopped dates contains 3.6 grams of protein, 415 calories and 11.8 grams of dietary fibre.

 

Mineral:

Potassium – 964 mg, 
Phosphorus – 91 mg, Magnesium – 63 mg, Calcium – 57 mg, Sodium – 3 mg 
Iron – 1.5 mg, Selenium 4.4 mcg, Manganese – 0.385 mg, Copper – 0.303 mg, and Zinc – 0.43 mg. 

Vitamins:

Vitamin A – 15 IU, 
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) – 0.076 mg, Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) – 0.097 mg, 
Niacin – 1.873 mg, Folate – 28 mcg, Pantothenic Acid- 0.866 mg, Vitamin B6 – 0.243 mg, 
Vitamin C – 0.6 mg, Vitamin E – 0.07 mg and Vitamin K – 4 mcg.  

Dates are high in iron and are very good for those who are anemic. In my case, I have to watch my intake of dates due to being a carrier of Hemochromatosis… I can not get rid of my iron. I also found out that dates have fluorine, which slows down the process of tooth decay and strengthens tooth enamel.

 

After everything you read so far you’d think we are coming to and end, but no, the benefits of dates are just starting. They will make you go regular even more so than mung beans, so they will end your constipation. It has also been said that they increase your sexual stamina, hmmm. Like some people I know who can’t put weight on, and I envy them to a point, dates help in weight gain and help maintain it. They are also a natural energy booster if you haven’t already figured that one out. At last, and yes I save the best for last, ;) … Dates are the best natural way of getting rid of a hangover, or to be more grammatically correct, alcohol intoxication/drunkenness. The quick hangover remedy relief from alcohol intoxication is a few fresh dates soaked overnight in 12 oz of water. Drink and eat them up and bye bye hangover.

 

There are many selections of dates which can be found in most grocery stores, and you can spot a good date by the appearance of the fleshiness and even colour. Make sure there is no artificial sugar coating, and stick to naturally grown, pesticide free. The two dates I use are Medjool Dates and Parnoosh which are both 100% gluten free. Oh, and remember to always wash all your fruits and veggies.

This was brought to you by FUK Flour and Gluten Free Ottawa. :)

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FUK Flour will be at the “Gluten Free Day” at Market Organics with Kathy Smart. Part of Celiac Awareness Month.

Posted by Darren Potvin | Posted on 06-05-2012

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Brought to you by Gluten Free Ottawa and FUK Flour.

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Mung Bean it’s magical … Another Power Food of the Golden Age

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Posted by Darren Potvin | Posted on 04-05-2012

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Mung Beans 100% Gluten Free and has been around for thousands of years.  Their origin is India and they were cultivated throughout all of Asia. Mung bean sprouts are one of the most easily digestible foods. Their high content of zinc,calcium, phosphorus, minerals, and digestible proteins can help prevent prostate problems, glandular dysfunction, breast cancer as well as premature balding and greying. They also help to reduce hot flashes in women when being post-menopausal. Apparently these magical beans cure the disease beriberi, kidney inflammation, digestion, high blood pressure, overcome alcohol poisoning, pesticides, lead, overcome heat rash, diarrhea, vomiting, strengthens spleen and stomach function, impotence, pulmonary tuberculosis, acne, tackling the dark spots on the face…


Mung bean sprouts are germinated by leaving them in watered with four hours of daytime light and spending the rest of the day in the dark.
You do not need to use earth to cultivate them. Mung bean sprouts can be grown under artificial light for four hours over the period of a week.  There more commonly used name is bean sprouts.

 


These beans will make you tout and tout but not pollute. By eating mung beans you get the benefit of precious plant protein which are high in soluble dietary fibers.


These are the perfect power bean to cook with because, unlike other vegetables, when boiled they do not lose their energy or nutirents. Green mung beans are not affect by heat and they are also a good source of vitamins A, B1, and C, but they also contain vitamin E which most other forms of bean don’t.  Mung bean flour is known as hunkue starch/flour and a high protein content, as much as 24%.

 

Here are a few of my favourite helpful aids from this magical bean, and I am not talking about Jack and the bean stalk. I love that the antioxidants in them help to slow the aging process.
 I also have a love for them, for they prevent the spread of cancer cells, which in my case has taken a few loved ones from me. They are exceptionally good for keeping the acidity of gastric acid in digestion, which I suffer from time to time.  Last but not least aiding of facial appearance and rejuvenating and smoothing the skin, nourish your hair and loosing body weight.

I forgot to mention cooking with Mung Beans. We use them in our soups as an added ingredient or we simply make a mung bean soup. They are also great for placing them in stews and or salads. I have also used them in my juice machine and in some rice dishes. Be creative there are so many ways you can use these magical beans. I am adding mung beans to my “Power Food of the Golden Age” list.

This  has been brought to you by Gluten Free Ottawa and FUK Flour. GF Swami :)

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Vote for Kathy Smart For The Best Of The Best Awards

Posted by Darren Potvin | Posted on 03-05-2012

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National Capital Fit Day is the largest Health and Fitness event in the capital region of Ottawa Ontario.  This high-energy event is designed to motivate, inspire and change the lives of the people living in the National Capital Region, does that sound like someone we know…  With a diverse range of seminars, group sessions, and sporting activities all brought together in one location…

There will be special celebrity guest appearance from Mario Lopez and of course our multi talented Queen of Nutrition, Health, Fitness and Gluten Free Cooking Kathy Smart.

 

Yes this is a CONTEST and you need to VOTE.

                                                                      You can repeat your votes once a day.

To Vote Click Here

Lets show Ottawa that we need more positive dedicated fitness trainers with nutrition awareness on removing Gluten from our diets and becoming healthier individuals.  I can help with the cooking and  knowledge about being gluten-free but Kathy Smart is the “ONE STOP SHOP” in helping you get totally fit and healthy.   Show your community support in VOTING for Kathy Smart, she truly deserves it for what she puts into her community.  The Expo is held on June 16th, 2012 at the National Capital Fit Day

Inspired by the hit TV reality show,The Biggest Loser, Orléans gym owner,Adrian Delorey of 180 Fitness and local
healthy living consultant, Kathy Smart, created their own friendly version,to encourage people to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

 

Kathy has spread her knowledge both through radio and television.  She has educated her community in all aspects of health, fitness and living a gluten free lifestyle.

This was brought to you by Gluten Free Ottawa and FUK Flour.

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Hail to the Queen of Nutrition, Health, Fitness and Gluten Free… Kathy Smart.

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Posted by Darren Potvin | Posted on 02-05-2012

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Kathy Smart is one of my personal friends and if anyone deserves to be recognized for her efforts and hard work it’s her. She plays a big role in our community by inspiring people to eat healthy, get into shape and live a healthier lifestyle. She also has a vast knowledge of gluten free cooking and nutrition.

Some of her accomplishments:

TV Chef, Host, Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and Cookbook Author North America’s First Gluten Free TV Show Chef

On May 5th at 10 am and 11 am you can join her for a free Gluten Free Shopping tour at Farm Boy in Stittsville, ON. Please email stittsvilleHR@farmboy.cato register. Registration is require while spaces last. 

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To register for Kathy Smart Gluten Free Cooking Class on May 20th from 1-4 pm please email kathy@livethesmartway.com

To join any of her online contacts, learn about her or even follow Kathy on FB/Twitter  Click Here.

 

Kathy is also  going on a  Journey of the Yogini to Raise Money to go to Guatemala to help build homes for the needy with Developing World Connections.   She never stops and I totally understand where this energy comes from, it comes from the heart.  To join her her cause on facebook Click Here.  To odonste to her cause Click Here.

Save the Date!
Yoga Charity Class next Friday May 11th
8pm- 9pm
Orleans Moksha Yoga Class
Gluten free date squares to follow by Darren C. Potvin of FUK Flour! 
2442 St. Joseph Blvd. (& Dussere) 2nd Floor, Suite 101
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
K1C 1G1

Email: info@mokshayogaorleans.com

Phone:(613) 424-8221


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Chia Seeds “The Power-Food Of The Golden Age.”

Posted by Darren Potvin | Posted on 02-05-2012

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Chia seed is an ancient SUPER-FOOD that is currently experiencing a glorious comeback. It’s a member of the sage family (Salvia Hispanica). This tiny black and whitish seed was once the main food source of the Incan, Mayan and Aztec cultures and Chia is derived from the Mayan word strength. The seeds were used by these ancient cultures as well as Native Indians due to it’s mega-energy food. Chia has been called the ‘Indian Running Food’ and gives an incredibly sustaining surge of energy.

 

 

If you’re a reader of my blog then you will know I love hot yoga. Usually before I go to my hot yoga class I take a kefir shake with chia seeds. I first soak the seeds in water to allow them to absorb 9-12 times their weight in water, usually takes about 10 min to have a jelly like liquid. I then mix the chia seeds in with my shake. It’s such a great hydrator and when you do hot yoga you need to keep your hydration up. Chia seeds are a complete source of protein, providing all the essential amino acids and are easily digested. This creates a power packed nutrient filled protein shake which is 100% gluten free and lactose free. Adding chia seeds into my shake makes my endurance and ability to do hot yoga for 90 min with greater ease than not taking them. It enhances my stamina and curves my hunger as you shouldn’t eat heavy while doing any form of yoga or exercise for that matter. These tiny seeds are pretty impressive and are also an amazing source of fibre.

 

           

You can buy chia seeds in most health food stores and I have also seen them in local grocery stores too. You can also substitute chia seeds in any recipe that calls for flax seeds. In some areas of the world they say that one tablespoon of chia seeds can sustain a person for 24 hours. Chia seeds also taste and looks great, and are ready to eat really quickly. You can just sprinkle some in your mouth and drink some water with them and keep you going. Chia seeds have an incredible nutritional profile and have so many health benefits. This is why I am calling this seed the Super-food of the golden age.

 

Now, why would you want to eat Chia Seeds…

Did you know that Chia Seeds have two times the protein of any other seed or grain? They also carry five times the calcium of milk, and promote boron which is a trace mineral that helps transfer calcium into your bones. Chia seeds also have two times the amount of potassium like bananas. They have three times the reported antioxidant property of blueberries, with an abundant amounts of omega 3 and omega 6, great essential fatty acids. They are also packed with three times more iron than spinach. To bad Popeye didn’t know this!

Chia seeds can easily be stored away for about four to five years, as long as they are stored in a dry and sealed. Their nutritional value will not breakdown nor will their flavour or absorb any odours.

Eating Chia seeds will also make you lose weight, especially when adding them to foods. It bulks any food that can be prepared, losing calories and fat without changing the flavour. Basically cause you to get full faster, filling up your belly with more nutrients, water and proteins.

Chia also slows the impact of sugars on your system, if eaten together with foods that have a higher sugar content it will slow the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar. This means the energy from the food is released bit by bit.

Chia seeds will also work like liquid plumber, but not as quickly, they will unclog any drain. They will go through your intestinal tract, helping to loosen and get rid of old collected waste in the intestines. You will find that your stools will also become more regular once chia seeds are introduce into your diet. :)

Chia seeds will assist the rapid development of tissue payable to its unbelievable nutrient biography and easy assimilation. I feel like I might be turning into a Borg, that was a Trekkie joke ;) . It can be very healthful for those healing from injuries, people like athletes or people like myself who have done a 60 day hot yoga challenge, and who are trying to prevent scar tissue from forming again. It is also good for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Here are some other benefits of eating Chia Seeds and or relieves or supports some of your medical conditions?

  • Provides energy
  • Increase Energy
  • Boosts strength
  • Boost endurance
  • Levels blood sugar
  • Diabetes
  • Heart Wellness
  • Lowering cholesterol
  • Relief From Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Feeling Good
  • Anti Aging
  • Regulated Blood Pressure
  • Reducing Menopause Symptoms
  • Gastro-intestinal Health
  • Bone Health
  • Mental Health
  • Control Of Type ll Diabetes
  • Prenatal Health
  • Breast Health
  • Prostate Health
  • Weight loss/Maintenance
  • Thyroid conditions
  • Hypo-glycaemia
  • IBS
  • Aids intestinal regularity
  • Celiac disease
  • Gluten Intolerance/Sensitivity
  • Acid reflux

 Here is the recipe to make Chia Gel.  1/3 cup chia seeds and 2 cups water.  Enjoy.

This was brought to you by Gluten Free Ottawa and FUK Flour.  We hope you enjoyed this article and come back again soon.  GF Swami :)

 

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50 Gluten Free Ways To Use Chia Seeds

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Posted by Darren Potvin | Posted on 01-05-2012

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First lesson of Chia seeds is that they can be turned into a gel and used in almost anything.  See my other post on “The Power Food Of The Golden Age”, which talks about the nutritional value of these mighty tiny power seeds.

 

 

To make Chia Gel:

Mix 1/3-cup chia seeds to 2 cups water. Stir. This is the ‘basic gel’ recipe that can be stored in your fridge and used as required.

 

Here are your 50 GF ways to use chia seed:

1. Mix 1 teaspoon of chia seeds with a quarter cup of water to make an egg substitute for baking cakes and cookies.

2.  Mix seeds in with your yougurt.

3. Grind seeds and add to hot milk to make a “porridge”

4.Add chia seeds pineapple juice and coconut milk to make a tropical Sago drink.

5. Add seeds to any soups to thicken or add nutrients.

6. Grind seeds or add whole into your gluten free pancakes.

7. Add seeds to salad dressings.

8. Add chia seeds into your smoothies.

9. Add seeds to diluted fruit juice power drink.

10. Make chia pudding by adding whole seeds to milk, or any alternative milk product.

11. .Eat chia seeds whole/raw as a snack.

12. Make a “Yopchia” by blending chia seeds, yogurt and kefir.

13. Add chia gel seeds to beaten eggs to make an omelette.

14. Add them to your gluten free bbq sauce and brush over your meats. Are you getting the idea yet :)

15. Add ground chia seeds to flour when making bread.

16.  Add them to GF rice crispy squares.

17. Add whole chia seeds to a gluten free cake batter or gluten free muffin batter for nutrients.

18. Throw some seeds into your stews to thicken.

19. Add some seeds into your stir fry.

20. Add them to your favourite gluten free pizza crust.

21. Sprinkle seeds over salads.

22. Add them to a fruit salad.

23. Add them to you GF favourite chili to thicken.

24. Soak seeds in beaten eggs or substitute for eggs and use this mixture to make a Frittata.

25. Add them to your rice when cooking.

26. Garnish cakes with chia seeds by soaking them with fruit juice and fruit to make a topping.

27. Add whole or ground seeds to your cookie recipes.

28. Mix ground seeds with ground beef to make your meatballs.

29. Add gluten free chai seeds to stage 4 toddler foods.

30. Toast and ground your chia seeds into a mix with honey and cinnamon to make a type of GF graham recipe base.

31. Add whole seeds to your homemade granola bars.

32. Add them into your gluten free pasta sauce, just through some in.

33. Use them to make your chia pet ;)

34. Mix ground seeds with butter or cashew butter for a nutritious spread.

35. Cinnamon, ground chia and butter is great on hot GF toasted bread.

36.Add them into an avocado salad, will help with the cholesterol too.

37. Garnish your fresh bake gluten free breads.

38. Mix the seeds, whole or ground into your favourite gluten free jams.

39. Add ground seeds to hamburger mix.

40. Soak chia seeds in milk and mix through cooked gluten free steel cut oats.

41. Add a tablespoon of chia seeds to your tapioca.

42. Add ground chia seed to your home made garlic butter.

43.Add chia seeds to left over coffee and some palm sugar and use it over GF ice cream.

44. Add ground or whole chia seeds to your favourite gluten free stuffing.

45. Mix in seed with your favourite GF cereal.

46. Make a super power drink by adding coconut water and chia seed.

47. Add ground chia seeds to your favourite stir fry.

48. Add in chia seed to your ground beef when making gluten free Shepards pie.

50. Use a thick chia gel as a facial mask.
You can basically add Chia seeds to almost anything and they provide so much nutrients.   They also  have healing properties, and aid in other medical conditions due to their richness in botanical source Omega 3 fatty acids.  Remember to check out my other posts on Chia Seeds.  This has been brought to you by Gluten Free Ottawa and FUK Flour.

 

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