Friday, December 12, 2014

How To Make A Gluten-Free Pizza Crust (Contd.)

Here is some more information on how to make your own gluten-free pizza crusts.
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Gluten-Free Pizza Crusts and The Ingredient List

In our last article, we covered gluten-free pizza crusts a bit.
Making gluten-free pizza crusts isn't as easy as you might think, however.
First thing first, you’re going to have to buy your ingredients which will include: Tapioca flour, white rice flour, chickpea flour, sorghum flour, xanthum gum, sea salt, dry yeast, milk, olive oil, and some eggs. Once you’ve bought these items (and, yes, all of them should be at your local grocery store), the recipe is simple:

Gluten-Free Recipe

Three-quarter cup of Tapioca flour, half-cup white rice flour, one-third cup of sorghum flower, one-third of a cup chickpea flour, one teaspoon of xanthum gum, one teaspoon of salt, half cup of milk, two-and-a-quarter teaspoons of dry yeast, two teaspoons sugar, two large egg whites beaten, and three large teaspoons of olive oil.
With your next step, you’re going to want to combine the milk and water into a medium size ban and heat until warm. Remove from stove, and then in a large mixing bowl and slowly combine you dry ingredients. until it has been transformed into a ball of dough. Once is done, take you dough, and with oiled fingertips, stretch the dough out over an oiled cookie sheet, or pizza stone. Once you have your dough stretched out, add sauce, cheese, and your favorite gluten free toppings.
Once this is done, pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees, and once it has reach your desired temperature, place your pizza on the middle wrack and bake for approximately 20 minutes. You’re also going to want to broil the pizza for about five minutes so the gluten-free crust becomes a crispy golden brown.
Remove the pizza and get ready to eat!
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Friday, December 5, 2014

How To Make A Gluten-Free Pizza Crust

As a maker of gluten-free pizza crusts, we thought it would be a great idea to give you some more info on these products.
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Gluten-Free Pizza Crusts

So you’ve decided to go gluten-free either out of health concerns or you’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease. Either way, congratulations! First for choosing to living a healthier lifestyle! (Or, in the case of our celiac suffers, the end of your pain and discomfort beginning now) Over the next several months you’re going to find a lot of consistent health issues you may be having are going to drop off the map and you’re going to feel so much better! But along with feeling better, you’re going to notice a few other changes to your overall life. It’s mostly going to have to do with your diet.
With eliminating gluten from your diet, it’s going to feel like you’re not going to be able to eat all the thing you used to like. In fact, when you head to the supermarket for your next big shopping, you’ll be shocked how many products have gluten as a major ingredient. And, yes, at first you’re going to be a bit overwhelmed by the fact that there seems like there’s so few options for you. It’s going to be this way when you eat out, too.
But rest assured, this is a good thing. Because let’s face facts, most of the foods at the grocery store that contain gluten are typically processed foods, and you don’t want that in your diet to begin with. And with eating out, more and more restaurants are offering a wide array of gluten free options, so you’re covered there.
But what about cooking at home? What can you make that is tasty and something your whole family is going to enjoy?

Why Gluten-Free Pizza Crusts?

Why gluten-free pizza crusts?  Simple, it could literally be a matter of life and death.  People with extreme gluten-sensitivity can literally go into ahaphylactic shock.  So don't take chances with your health or those of your loved ones.
Talk to your doctor, and if you need to, buy products to help you adhere to your lifestyle.  Such as gluten-free pizza crusts by chance?
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134 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 322–7357
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Friday, November 28, 2014

Gluten-Free Wraps and Healthy Cuisine (Contd.)

Gluten free flatbreads can play the role of a crispy snacks chip or soft sandwich ends, it can be crunchy or chewy. In fact, a flatbread is a very versatile food.

Gluten-Free Flatbreads: A Taste of History

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Our gluten-free flatbreads have a long history behind them.  Flatbread is a unleavened and simple bread. This type of bread was one of the earlier ever made. Archeologists have found that flatbreads were prepared as early ad 2500 B.C. in Egypt. The skill of making flatbreads was passed from Egyptians to the Romans and Greeks.
One of the greatest assets of flatbreads is versatility. They can be designed to serve as eating utensils or to hold other foods. You can wrap, roll, fold, toast, scoop, sauce, or dip them. You will find lavash, naan, tortillas and many other gluten free flatbreads in a gluten-free bakery or a grocery store.

Gluten-Free Wraps

You can order gluten-free flatbreads and gluten-free bread crusts from a specialized Gluten-Free Bakery. You may also order gluten-free floor and prepare your own stovetop gluten-free flatbreads. You can also prepare your own homemade deep-dish gluten free pizza on the grill.
These flavorful flatbreads can be made quickly in a hot skillet, and they are a fast and easy way to enjoy bread without to have to wait for it to rise. They resemble "wraps".
Because the dough is gluten free it will be a little delicate to work with. You need to flour generously your countertop in order to prevent it from sticking. Do not press down on the dough too hard with the rolling pin.
You can use for this skillet flatbread recipe any gluten-free whole grain flour. Millet, teff, sorghum flour or quinoa, all will work well. Each of them would bring different flavors to the flatbread so you may experiment and find which one you enjoy most.
The total time of preparing a gluten-free skillet flatbread is around 30 minutes. You will need a 10 inch cast iron skillet in order to prepare the skillet flatbread.
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El Segundo, CA 90245
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Saturday, November 22, 2014

Gluten-Free Wraps and Healthy Cuisine

Gluten-free wraps are one example of a food that can be useful to multiple people.  Recently gluten-free diets have become a very popular trend not only among people suffering from gluten allergies but for all those interested in a healthy diet. Gluten free products are now widely available at grocery stores and gluten free bakeries.
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Gluten-Free Wraps and Food Sensitivity

Gluten-free wraps are a good choice for people who have celiac disease or other form of sensitivity to gluten.  But what exactly is gluten?  Gluten is a type of protein found in foods such as certain grains, cereals, and wheat. The main purpose of gluten in the food industry is to preserve the food elasticity during the fermentation phase. Gluten prevents foods from having a doughy sticky texture and makes bread “chewy”.
With recent increases in people suffering of gluten sensitivity and celiac disease, gluten-free diet has been recently recommended by dietitians, bariatric physicians, and weight loss specialists. A gluten-free diet has many health benefits.

Gluten-Free Foods and Digestive Health

What benefits does a gluten-free diet have?  Well for example, a gluten-free diet  can be instrumental in promoting digestive health, improving cholesterol levels, and increasing energy levels for those who have gluten intolerance. A gluten free diet not only eliminates gluten but also removes many unhealthy foods from your diet, including fried foods and deserts high in fat and sugars. Processed foods that contain unhealthy gluten also contain other unhealthy chemicals, such as artificial flavors. By eating gluten free foods you also eliminate unhealthy carbohydrates and oils found in pastries and doughnuts.
With an improved diet including something like gluten-free wraps, there is also the benefit of weight loss, improved energy, and overall better cardiovascular health.  Eliminating gluten from your diet help reduce your risk of certain cancers, heart disease, and diabetes. As we covered above, a gluten-free diet will promote healthy weight loss and enhance your immune system because many of the foods you eat will be rich in minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants.  It isn't enough to lose weight.  You want to do it in a healthy way, or you run the risk of additional health problems.  However, what about if you have gluten-sensitivity?  
Gluten sensitivity means you have even more reason to get foods that have no gluten in them.  It can literally save your life.  So remember, consult your dietitian and or your doctor.  Then make sure you stock your food pantry and refrigerator with foods that are healthy, like gluten-free wraps for example.   
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Friday, November 14, 2014

Gluten-Free Pizza Crusts for Health (Contd.)

Gluten-free pizza crusts are an important food if you have any form of gluten sensitivity.  But why these?  Aren't there a lot of gluten-free foods out there.
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Gluten-Free Pizza Crusts in a Big Market

Let's face it.  Gluten-free pizza crusts are only one of a plethora of foods out there Will you like every one of these products? Probably not. However by experimenting and trying different options you are sure to find quite a few that you like. Going gluten-free isn't always easy. It takes a lot more work to be on a gluten-free diet than it takes to eat whatever you want. However, for people with Celiac disease there isn't any other option.
Eating foods that contain wheat when you have Celiac disease will make you sick, and can threaten your long term health. By finding products that you like, such as gluten-free pizza crusts, and eating naturally occurring gluten-free foods, you can eat a healthy and fulfilling diet. Remember that just because you have Celiac disease this doesn't mean that you have to eat a diet of foods that you don't enjoy. You can go gluten-free and still enjoy your meals.  But are pizza crusts the healthiest for you?  After all, pizza isn't the healthiest food, right?

Healthy Gluten-Free Eating

Wrong! If you get a base such as a gluten-free pizza crust, it is just that: a base.  How you prepare it will determine how healthy it is for you or not.  There is a big difference between a pizza crust prepared with high fat foods such as a lot of cheeses and butter and a vegan pizza lightly brushed with olive oil and baked to perfection.  Another trick?  Put some fresh made apple preserves for your own apple pie pizza.  You can also use the crusts as crispy chips if you bake them long enough.
So as you see, a little imagination and the right ingredients is all that it takes to have some healthy eating.  Consult a dietitian, a nutrition expert, and your physician for what sort of foods you should be eating for optimal health.  Make sure all of your ingredients are fresh, and avoid a lot of processed foods.  If you have any sort of gluten-sensitivity, go one more step above this.  Make sure that all of your ingredients aren't just labeled as gluten-free, they are certified as being gluten-free.  Like our gluten-free pizza crusts for example.
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134 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 322–7357
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Friday, November 7, 2014

Gluten-Free Pizza Crusts for Health

Gluten-free pizza crusts are one example of foods that are continuing to grow in popularity due to more and more people choosing to go on a gluten-free diet. For some people the choice to go gluten-free is a result of their personal decision to try a way of eating that is healthier. For others, those with Celiac disease or gluten intolerance, the need to go gluten-free is more urgent...
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Celiac Disease and Gluten-Free Foods

People who suffer from Celiac disease or gluten intolerance cannot eat anything that contains wheat. Doing so triggers a wide range of symptoms that can make life difficult, and also cause potentially serious long term complications. Unfortunately there is no cure for Celiac disease. However, it can be completely controlled by avoiding the protein in wheat that triggers it's symptoms. Because of an absolute need to avoid wheat, it's important that anyone with Celiac disease goes on, and stays on, a gluten-free diet.
So what exactly does it mean when a food is gluten-free? It means that the food contains no wheat, and was not processed in a facility where it could have been accidentally exposed to wheat. It's very important when you are trying to avoid wheat that you take the time to read labels. Don't ever assume that because a food shouldn't contain wheat that it's safe to eat. There are only two times you can be one hundred percent sure that a food is safe.

100% Gluten-Free: More than a Label, It's a Commitment

Labels can be misleading.  If a food's label indicates that it is gluten-free, without certification that the facility is free of cross-contamination, there is a potential danger from regular baked goods that may have been prepared there.  . The second is if you are eating an unprocessed food that does not contain wheat, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, eggs, or meat.
The goods news for people with Celiac disease is that the number of gluten-free products on the market continues to increase each year. One of the hardest things for people with Celiac disease to accept was the fact that they would have to avoid a lot of the foods that they love because of their disease. Fortunately the new products that have come to market in recent years offer safe alternatives for people with Celiac disease. There are now a wide range of pastas, breads, gluten-free pizza crusts, cookies, cakes, and many other products available that are gluten-free.
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El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 322–7357
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Friday, October 31, 2014

Avoid a Celiac Disease Horror with Gluten-Free Pizza Crusts

Why would anyone need gluten-free pizza crusts?  Isn't 'gluten-free' just a diet buzzword?  How bad can gluten-sensitivity be?  It's not life-threatening is it?
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Why Would Anyone Need Gluten-Free Pizza Crusts?

Why would anyone need gluten-free pizza crusts? Isn't 'gluten-free' just a diet buzzword?  For some people, every year, there is some new diet fad.  The diet industry is a three billion dollar a year industry.  Remember diets such as Atkins, South Beach, Paleo, or The Zone?  Those are just some of the diets out there. The industry slaps a label on something such as fat-free or gluten-free, and without any medical or nutritional reason to do so, people will run out and buy it.   or some people, getting something that is 100% certified gluten-free isn't just about following some celebrity-endorsed fad diet.  Sometimes, it can literally be a matter of life and death.
How bad can gluten-sensitivity be?  It's not life-threatening is it?  There are different levels of gluten-sensitivity, just as there are with any sort of food allergy or sensitivity.  Someone with mild gluten-sensitivity would probably just get mildly sick.  For someone who has celiac disease or some other form of acute sensitivity to gluten, the allergic reaction can put their life literally at risk.

Adverse Gluten Reactions

There have been cases of patients admitted to the hospital that have gone into anaphylactic shock, an explanation of which is below from WebMD:
"Anaphylaxis is a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic response that is marked by swelling, hives, lowered blood pressure, and dilated blood vessels. In severe cases, a person will go into shock. If anaphylactic shock isn't treated immediately, it can be fatal. This condition occurs when the immune system develops a specific allergen fighting antibody (called immunoglobulin E or IgE) that drives an inappropriate or exaggerated reaction toward a substance that is normally harmless, such as food. Your body may not react upon initial exposure but may produce antibodies with later exposures..Anaphylaxis may begin with severe itching of the eyes or face and, within minutes, progress to more serious symptoms. These symptoms include swallowing and breathing difficulties, abdominal pain, cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, hives, and angioedema (swelling similar to hives, but the swelling is beneath the skin instead of on the surface)...[READ MORE]
So as you see, sometimes, there is more than just a passing fad to be gluten-free. For some people it can literally save their life.  That's why there is a real need for products such as gluten-free pizza crusts.
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