Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
Are you craving some vegetables? Here’s an easy and healthy dinner recipe for you with lots of veggies and vegetable protein, Minestrone Soup! And the best part is that it is a Slow Cooker Recipe to be used in a Crock-Pot! Another great meal to put together in the morning and forget it! It’s ready in the evening when you are. Just add a nice loaf of gluten free bread and enjoy.
Minestrone Soup
Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
Another great meal to put together in the morning and forget it!
Servings: 4
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 large onions chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 small zucchini cubed
- 1 handful fresh kale chopped
- 1 can chickpeas or white kidney beans, drained
- 1 Tbsp parsley
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 28 oz can crushed Italian tomatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover.
- Cook on low 6-8 hours, or until vegetables are tender.
Notes
Nutritional values are based on one serving
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1659mg | Potassium: 1091mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 6805IU | Vitamin C: 44.7mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 4.8mg
My DIL is a fabulous cook and shares many of her recipes. This recipe of hers is provided by Becky Fowler who cooks dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free for her son. Becky has 2 small children and loves to sew and crochet in her spare time and can be found at Sew Need It. You can request specific items you would like sewn or crocheted for yourself, friends or family gifts!
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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Recipe
This delicious Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken is super easy to make and is great over a bowl of rice. Double the recipe to feed a large crowd.
Cuisine: Chicken This is the time of the year I love cooking everything in my crock-pot. I just toss everything into my Crock-Pot in the morning and forget it! Dinner will be done by 5PM. This Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken recipe is one of my very favorites!
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Recipe
This delicious Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken is super easy to make and is great over a bowl of rice. Double the recipe to feed a large crowd.
Servings: 6
Calories: 435kcal
Ingredients
- 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup vinegar
- 5 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp ground pepper
- ½ Tbsp mustard seeds
- ½ Tbsp onion powder
- ½ Tbsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp chopped garlic
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Liquid smoke or smoked salt to taste
- Seasoned salt
Instructions
- Mix all together in slow cooker, cook on low 6-8 hours.
- Serve over rice
Notes
Nutritional values are based on one serving
Nutrition
Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 688mg | Potassium: 897mg | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 6.8mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2.7mg
My DIL is a fabulous cook and shares many of her recipes. This recipe of hers is provided by Becky Fowler who cooks dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free for her son. Becky has 2 small children and loves to sew and crochet in her spare time and can be found at Sew Need It. You can request specific items you would like sewn or crocheted for yourself, friends or family gifts!
Foods You Must Avoid with Bipolar Disorder
Diet is an important part of managing bipolar disorder, and there are several foods that must be avoided because of possible interactions with the medications. Serious side effects can be the result of mixing something as simple as grapefruit juice with the wrong bipolar drug. In addition, you have to be careful with supplements and vitamins that can interfere with drugs.
Avoid Caffeine
Caffeine is a dangerous substance in the hands of a person with bipolar disorder. It is difficult for them to control, and it can interfere with their sleep patterns. Furthermore, caffeine is not recommended for people who are taking benzodiazepines which are common drugs used to control mania in bipolar individuals.
Avoid Grapefruit Juice
Grapefruit juice may seem to be safe and healthy, but people on some bipolar medications have to avoid it. If you are taking anticonvulsants and benzodiazepines, then drinking the juice with your medication could lead to serious complications. You may experience a toxic buildup of the medications.
Avoid High-fat Meats
High-fat meats are another dangerous item for people with bipolar disorder because they can lead to several problems. In addition to the obesity issues, these types of meats can interact with some bipolar medications and affect how long the body takes to absorb the drugs.
Avoid Foods with Tyramine
Tyramine is an amino acid that is found in several types of foods and has been linked to affecting blood pressure. You can find it in ripe bananas, fermented cheeses, aged meats, soy sauce, fava beans and other products. If you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), then eating these items could lead to hypertension. Drug interactions are a serious issue for people with mental health problems, so it is important for friends and family to stay vigilant and help them with their diets.
Lana Bandoim is a freelance writer and editor. Her work has been published on websites ranging from Yahoo! News to Technorati.
New Year, New Tablet iPad Mini Giveaway
New Year, New Tablet iPad Mini Giveaway
Organized by Budget Earth
Can you believe that 2015 is nearly here! I am so excited to welcome the New Year because it has to be better than last year! Knowing that many of my readers have had both good and bad times this year too, I decided to say farewell to 2014 and hello to 2015 with a fun tablet giveaway! My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life and a group of great bloggers have come together and contributed money to pay for this prize for you – to make sure 2015 starts out right for one lucky reader! One very lucky reader will win a brand new 16 GB iPad Mini! Those who live outside the United States will receive the cash equivalent in US dollars. To learn more, make sure to read the rules below and then enter through the Rafflecopter below!
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Gluten Free in Dubai Restaurant Tips
Gluten Free in Dubai
Dubai is known around the world for its burgeoning restaurant scene that not only encompasses expected highlights, such as French, Japanese and fusion cuisine, but also nods to the traditions and flavours of the Middle East. It seems in Dubai, there’s always a new spin being put on the dining experience; from the interactive tables from which you can order in Ebony, to salsa-dancing your calories away at Ocacti. But what concessions are being made to those who must follow a strict gluten-free diet, and is there a way to satisfy your appetite in this international city of many flavours?
Visit Organic Foods and Cafe
The core option for those pursuing a gluten-free diet in Dubai is the Organic Foods and Café, located on Sheikh Zayed Road. This caring chain is a one stop shop for those with specialised dietary requirements, with a fresh food store and café where diners can eat in the knowledge that every care has been taken to source and perfect their freshly prepared meal. For those who don’t have time to sit down, there’s even a take-out option!
Speak to the chef
Before resigning yourself to restaurants that solely market themselves on their gluten free kudos, phone in advance and enquire about the menu options at somewhere you’d like to try. Most chefs are happy to discuss the ingredients and methods they use to prepare their food, and giving them a reason to tailor their cooking is often met with enthusiasm.
Explore the world
Some global cuisines are friendlier than others to those who have gluten intolerance, but that doesn’t mean you should deprive yourself of a delicious dining experience. Sushi in the Grand Hyatt offers gluten-free rice and quinoa soy sauce. Zafran in the Dubai Marina Mall will prepare a delicious gluten-free Indian takeaway if you outline your requirements. Hakkasan enjoys a great reputation with those who suffer from celiac disease and gluten intolerance, with professional, attentive staff who ensure their upscale Chinese dining experience can be enjoyed equally by all their patrons.
While dining out with special requirements can be a challenge, the breadth and scope of options in Dubai can only be an advantage. With a little preparation and communication, there’s no reason that even those on the strictest eating regime can’t feel satisfied in this delicious city.
Image by *Crazy Diamond* used under the Creative Commons license.
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The Worst Autism Therapy Mistakes to Avoid
The Worst Autism Therapy Mistakes to Avoid
Autism parents often live in fear that they might be making a mistake in their child’s therapy and affecting progress. Unfortunately, these fears are real because many parents unwillingly make errors as they try to help their children. However, you can learn from others and avoid some of the worst autism therapy mistakes.
Stopping Therapy Too Soon
Autism therapy takes time to see results, but some parents stop it too soon because of unrealistic expectations. They want to see immediate results. However, each child responds differently to therapy and may need months or years of outside help to make progress. Although some parents have learned not to compare their autistic children to others, they often forget this advice during therapy. If they see Jamie who used to be nonverbal is doing better than their son, then they get discouraged. It is important to stay with the therapy sessions for the recommended amount of time.
Thinking Therapy is a Cure
There is no official cure for autism, but many parents believe therapy can provide one. This puts an unnecessary burden on the children, therapists and entire family. Therapy can help in many cases, but it cannot make autism go away completely. It is too easy to become disappointed with the results, so lower your expectations ahead of time.
Doing Too Many Different Therapy Sessions
The urge to see children get better forces some parents to lose their reason and enroll them in multiple therapy groups with different providers. However, this can lead to exhaustion, scheduling problems and wasted money. In addition, it makes evaluating the results difficult because there are too many things going on at the same time. It is important to listen to your doctor’s advice and only schedule the necessary amount of therapy instead of filling the schedule every day with hours of work for your child.
Lana Bandoim is a freelance writer and editor. Her work has been published on websites ranging from Yahoo! News to Technorati.
Bombay Lunchbox Review
Bombay Lunchbox Review
I was asked to review Bombay Lunchbox by Carolyn Caldicott. I wasn’t sure what I would find but I knew I loved Indian Recipes so thought I would share this book with you and the author is offering this book to one lucky reader! Author Carolyn Caldicott can be found at LoveFood.com. All comments are my own but I did receive this cookbook to facilitate review.
This is a cute hardback book with so many color photos of recipes and life in India. The photos bring this book alive! Carolyn starts off with a little history of how food in India changed after the British established themselves there in the eighteenth century. The heat of the country changed meals and lighter fare became the way of life between breakfast and dinner. The recipes in this book represent what one eats during the midday meal or meals. The new Brits had to learn how to cook their english favorites with new spices they had not encountered.
Most recipes are Gluten Free since the flour used is chickpea flour in India ( And Bob’s Red Mill carries that ). Yogurt is used a lot in the recipes but I am going to try Coconut Yogurt in it’s place when I make these recipes.
This book is divided into the following categories:
- How Tiffin Came About
- Classic Anglo-Indian favourites
- Lunch in a Box
- Afternoon Tiffin
- Tiffin Snacks
- Index of Recipes
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