Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Baby Cakes Bakery
You have to visit Baby Cakes Bakery located @ 248 Broom Street in NYC. They have a large selection of gluten free baked goods that taste like "the real thing". We tried a few products and our favorites were the cookies and banana bread. I had to keep asking if the banana bread truly was gluten free because it tasted THAT good. The banana bread was moist and tasty with a fresh banana flavor. What I like most about Baby Cakes is that they primary use agave nectar in their baked goods instead of sugar. Baby Cakes also ships baked goods! You can call them at 212-677-5047. Please tell them you found them on Gluten Free Mary!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Amy's Gluten Free Pizzas
Amy's Gluten free pizzas actually taste very good. As an Italian girl, I like to give my a little extra seasoning by drizzling with some olive oil, adding some more fresh basil and other toppings such as olives.
Amy's introduced a personal size gluten free and dairy free pizza which is perfect for my asthmatic daughter. She has eaten 3 in 10 days!
Be careful when you select our pizza's at the grocer's freezer as Amy's also makes regular pizzas. Make sure it says "gluten free". Enjoy and don't forget to come back on the blog and tell me how you liked the pizza!
Amy's introduced a personal size gluten free and dairy free pizza which is perfect for my asthmatic daughter. She has eaten 3 in 10 days!
Be careful when you select our pizza's at the grocer's freezer as Amy's also makes regular pizzas. Make sure it says "gluten free". Enjoy and don't forget to come back on the blog and tell me how you liked the pizza!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Ian's Chicken Nuggets
My kids love the Ian's Chicken Nuggets. They are free of just about everything including gluten, soy, dairy, peanuts and many other allergens. It is hard for a child to go gluten free and it's great that Ian's offers this alternative to breaded chicken nuggets. Ian's has a full line of gluten and other allergy friendly products. I found the Ian's Chicken Nuggets at Nature's Pavillion in Pompton Plains.
Living Without Magazine
Check out the Oct/Nov 2009 Living Without Magazine for more articles on the link between Autism and Celiac disease! Incredible information that you will want to share with anyone that has a child with autism.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tax Deductions for Gluten Free Purchases
Did you know that Gluten Free food may be a tax deduction! Yippee is all I have to say!
-Any food that costs in excess (which is everything gluten free) of the food you are replacing can be used a deduction. The deduction is the difference between the regular cost and the GF replacement item. I haven't even ventured into figuring this out and plan to dedicate a day of my life to this task.
-The full cost of certain GF items are deductible if they are special items needed for a GF diet.
- Special trips to the store (I take them all the time) may result in a deduction for the cost of your trip. California, here I come!
-I suggest you get a doctor's letter stating that you have Celiac disease or gluten intolerance in case you are audited.
-I am not a tax expert by any means and this is not meant as tax advice. With that being said, please read my disclaimer below.
Disclaimer:
CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL FOR FULL DETAILS ON THESE AND OTHER TAX DEDUCTIONS. THIS BLOG IS NOT MEANT TO ADVISE ON TAX DEDUCTIONS BUT TO MAKE YOU AWARE THAT ONE MAY EXIST.
-Any food that costs in excess (which is everything gluten free) of the food you are replacing can be used a deduction. The deduction is the difference between the regular cost and the GF replacement item. I haven't even ventured into figuring this out and plan to dedicate a day of my life to this task.
-The full cost of certain GF items are deductible if they are special items needed for a GF diet.
- Special trips to the store (I take them all the time) may result in a deduction for the cost of your trip. California, here I come!
-I suggest you get a doctor's letter stating that you have Celiac disease or gluten intolerance in case you are audited.
-I am not a tax expert by any means and this is not meant as tax advice. With that being said, please read my disclaimer below.
Disclaimer:
CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL FOR FULL DETAILS ON THESE AND OTHER TAX DEDUCTIONS. THIS BLOG IS NOT MEANT TO ADVISE ON TAX DEDUCTIONS BUT TO MAKE YOU AWARE THAT ONE MAY EXIST.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
ADD,ADHD and Autism Symptoms and Gluten
ADD/ADHD
If your child is having difficult concentrating or with hyperactivity and you suspect ADD/ADHD, then you may want to try a gluten free diet. You do not have to suffer from Celiac disease to have a sensitivity to gluten! Many with gluten sensitivity suffer with loss of focus, disorganization, mood swings, depression, anxiety, hyperactivity and even asthma. As one with Celiac disease, I can tell you that I was an emotional mess prior to going gluten free. I truly believe I suffered from undiagnosed ADD as a child.
Why not try a gluten free diet? There are so many delicious alternative foods made without gluten and I promise to keep you informed of my favorites. Of course, see your doctor for consultation before starting any dietary program.
Please visit the following link for more information. The Gluten Free Mall has an outstanding selection of gluten free products as well. I also recommend subcribing to 'Living Without" magazine for more articles on the link betwee ADD/ADHD and diet.
http://www.glutenfreemall.com/catalog/attentiondeficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd-food-allergy-a-19.html
Here is a blog from a mom with a child that had ADD.
http://adhdcured.com/blog/?p=4
AUTISM
Autism has also been linked to gluten intolerance. I read in "Living Without" magazine that children on a gluten free and casein free diet show improvement.!! You can learn more about this from visiting http://www.autismndi.com/ (Autism Network for Dietary Intervention).
Check out the following site for more detailed info on diet and autism. This is also a great on line store for gluten free food! See your doctor before starting a new dietary program.
http://www.glutensolutions.com/autism.htm
Jenny McCarthy wrote a book called "Louder Than Words" about her personal struggle with her son's autism and how dietary intervention made a difference.
http://www.amazon.com/Louder-Than-Words-Mothers-Journey/dp/0525950117
If your child is having difficult concentrating or with hyperactivity and you suspect ADD/ADHD, then you may want to try a gluten free diet. You do not have to suffer from Celiac disease to have a sensitivity to gluten! Many with gluten sensitivity suffer with loss of focus, disorganization, mood swings, depression, anxiety, hyperactivity and even asthma. As one with Celiac disease, I can tell you that I was an emotional mess prior to going gluten free. I truly believe I suffered from undiagnosed ADD as a child.
Why not try a gluten free diet? There are so many delicious alternative foods made without gluten and I promise to keep you informed of my favorites. Of course, see your doctor for consultation before starting any dietary program.
Please visit the following link for more information. The Gluten Free Mall has an outstanding selection of gluten free products as well. I also recommend subcribing to 'Living Without" magazine for more articles on the link betwee ADD/ADHD and diet.
http://www.glutenfreemall.com/catalog/attentiondeficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd-food-allergy-a-19.html
Here is a blog from a mom with a child that had ADD.
http://adhdcured.com/blog/?p=4
AUTISM
Autism has also been linked to gluten intolerance. I read in "Living Without" magazine that children on a gluten free and casein free diet show improvement.!! You can learn more about this from visiting http://www.autismndi.com/ (Autism Network for Dietary Intervention).
Check out the following site for more detailed info on diet and autism. This is also a great on line store for gluten free food! See your doctor before starting a new dietary program.
http://www.glutensolutions.com/autism.htm
Jenny McCarthy wrote a book called "Louder Than Words" about her personal struggle with her son's autism and how dietary intervention made a difference.
http://www.amazon.com/Louder-Than-Words-Mothers-Journey/dp/0525950117
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