We’re Open Late! (starting tonight)
Now that the days are growing shorter, we are open later on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The new hours are:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10:00-6:00
Tuesday, Wednesday 10:00-8:00
Sunday 12:00-4:00
New/Returning Items
“Bumble Bee” GF/CF Bread– The popular favorite arrives Wednesday afternoons.
Mixes from the Heartland– Holiday Stuffing Mixes, Impossible Coconut Cream Pie, and 10 different soups and stews.
Crunchmaster Crackers– Roasted Garlic, Rosemary & Olive Oil and Original
Glutino– Vegetable Crackers, Chocolate Chip Cookies
Glutenfreeda’s Instant Oatmeals
GF Coconut Flour from Bob’s Red Mill– for all your homemade gluten free foods
Blue Diamond Almond Milks, Vanilla, Chocolate, Original
Thai Kitchen Noodle Dishes
Zico Coconut Water– With high potassium and electrolytes, this light and naturally sweetened beverage is an excellent sports drink.
Coming Soon
Halloween themed candy from dedicated peanut, tree nut, dairy and egg free facilities:
Divvies
Amanda’s Own
Vermont Nut Free Chocolates
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Asthma & Temperature / Humidity Changes
Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit have found that temperature and humidity changes exacerbate asthma symptoms. The researchers examined the medical records of 25,000 children who visited the ER from 2004-5. Patients were generally aware that weather fluctuations influenced their symptoms, but this is the first study to scientifically document the effect by excluding other factors such as pollution and pollen counts. The results of the study appear in the most recent edition of Annals of Allergy Asthma and Immunology. As a fall precaution, beware of the first dip below 50c.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids (DHA & EPA)
Here is the the short and sweet version explanation for why Omega-3 Fatty Acids are particularly important for those on restricted diets.
The average North American diet is particularly low in Omega-3 fatty acids consisting of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and it is almost non-extant in those who exclude foods like dairy, eggs or fish. DHA is required in high levels in the brain and retna as an essential nutrient for optimal learning/memory ability and visual acuity. It has also been shown in clinical trials to reduce cardiovascular disease, inflamation and ameliorate other chronic conditions. According to the American Heart Association, the typical North American diet offers on average just 100-200 mg/day of the recommended 900 mg/day of DHA/EPA for adults and is extremely low among 3 year olds at a mere 19mg/day. The World Health Organization recommends higher targets and the Food and Nutrition Board still higher targets of 1300-2000mg/day on the basis of a 2000 calorie/day diet. This is approximately 10 times the current intake of EPA+DHA among North American adults.
Although the body can make DHA/EPA from ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) which is found in abundance in flax and soybean oils, no more than 15% results from conversion and the percentage is less in men. The best way to get sufficient DHA and EPA is to consume it directly in the form of fish. Unfortunately, mercury, PCBs and dioxins are a concern for game fish (swordfish, mackerel), which store these contaminates in significant amounts within their skin, fat and muscle, so fish oil supplements from reputable brands that harvest from deep water small fish and filter for impurities are ideal. The taste of fish oil supplements have improved dramatically in the past years.
Peter has much experience supplementing his own kids’ limited diets. The next time you are in ask us.
October 1, 2009 Cooking Allergen Free and Vegetarian with Lisa Williams of Lisa Cooks Allergen Free, Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521 (630)986-1976. Visit the library website for more information.
October 12, 2009, 6:30 pm. The North Suburban Celiac Support Group Meeting, Room A, Freemont Library, 1170 N Midlothian Rd, Mundelien, IL, Call 847-255-4156 for information.
October 17, 2009, 12:00-6:00. Free From Market vendor event. Stay tuned as we firm up details for a vendor/tasting event involving many of your favorites (Stashu’s Pizza, Sweet Ali’s and others).
October 31, 1:00-4:00 pm. Halloween Boo Bash Fund Raiser in Lindenhurst. There will be Music, games, face painting, crafts, 8 allergen-free treats, costume contest, raffle and more. The event will help raise funds for Kate, a 3-year old girl with life-threatening food allergies, so she can purchase an Angel Service Dog. These extraordinary animals sniff out allergens and warn their masters to stay away from potentially dangerous situations, but they are not cheap. Halloween can be a tricky time for the food allergic and there are not many gluten free foods around, so please join us for a zero-stress fun event. The event will be Sat., Oct. 31 1:00-4:00 pm at the Hastings Lake YMCA, 1995 Grass Lake Rd., Lindenhurst, IL. For more information about the event or Kate, visit her website.
FISH– Sept. 28, 2009 Pampanga Food Corporation is recalling “Pampanga Skinless Sausage Cooked Cured Pork Longanisa” due to undeclared fish.
MILK– Sept. 25, 2009 Fricks Quality Meats is recalling “Braunschweiger Liver Sausage” / “Frick’s Quality Meats Premium Bologna, Poultry Free” due to undeclared milk.
MILK– Sept. 24, 2009 Associated Brands, Inc. is recalling “PriceRite Beef Flavored Bouillon Cubes” of lot # 22 JUL 11 due to undeclared milk.
EGG– Sept. 21, 2009 Better Buns, Inc. is recalling “Europa Baking Company brand Knot Rolls” due to undeclared egg.
MILK– Sept. 21, 2009 Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc. is recalling “Archer Farms Potato Salad” due to undeclared milk. The product was distributed nationwide at Target retail stores
TREE NUTS– Sept. 18, 2009 Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. is recalling “Great Value Berry Crunch Cereal” due to undeclared almond. The product was distributed nationwide at Wal-Mart stores.
MILK– Sept. 17, 2009 Y.S. Trading Corp. is recalling “Crown Cookie (choco Sanddo)” due to undeclared milk.
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