World Wise Grains will be at the Savvy Kids Expo on Saturday November 20th!

Concordia University is located at:

11400  Concordia University Drive Austin, Texas 78726 (Building B and C)

What is the Savvy Kids Conference?

The Savvy Kids Conference is a community-focused event where families can interact with leading experts who offer kid-focused products, services and expertise relative to these four pillars.

Savvy Kids Education is excited to bring to Austin a family event which increases recognition, understanding and literacy across four Core Educational Pillars:

• Financial Literacy
• Environmental Awareness
• Community Involvement
• Health and Fitness

Chef Alain Braux’s new book, “Living Gluten and Dairy Free with French Gourmet Food: A Practical Guide” is much more than a cook book. The book doesn’t just give you the recipes to create delicious French cuisine but provides all the tips, tricks and general knowledge you need to change your entire Gluten Free eating philosophy. The best part, Arzu is featured in two of his recipes!

What are people saying?

Chef Braux demonstrates a vast knowledge of the gluten-free, casein-free diet, bringing together in one book not only how and why this diet works for both individuals on the Autism spectrum and for those diagnosed with Celiac disease, but also recipes, resources, and a concise shopping list. I highly recommend this book to anyone that would like to improve their health with the GFCF diet.

- Kecia Johndrow, Vice President of the National Autism Association of Central Texas

Chef Alain Braux has done it again! This book will take you on a sweet escape: an escape to gluten and dairy-free heaven! His recipes, witty writing and clever tips will help you make a stress-free transition to the gluten and dairy-free lifestyle. This book is full of easy-to-read educational materials and resources to help you feel better. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been gluten-free for 30 years, you will find yourself referring this book time and time again.

- Jessica Meyer, Owner and Chef of ATX Gluten-Free

About the Author

The Book is now for sale at Amazon.com and People’s Pharmacy.

Amazon.com Link: http://amzn.to/aCMVio

Everyone loves muffins and with this new recipe they are even tastier than you can imagine! The best part is you can try these tasty treats this Saturday at the Farmers Market in Cedar Park and Barton Creek!

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Arzu Original Flavor 
• 1 Cup Angel’s Gluten Free Flour Blend* (may substitute with Sorghum flour)
• 2 Teaspoons   cinnamon
• 1 Teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/3 Teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/3 Cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 Teaspoons Baking powder
• ½ Teaspoon baking soda
• ½ Teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 Cup canned pumpkin (may substitute with fresh cooked pumpkin)
• 1/2 Cup almond milk (May Sub. Real Milk or any other Milk Sustitute)
• 1 Egg, lightly beaten (May substitute with egg replacement)
• 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil 

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375*
• Line muffin pan with paper baking cups (12 full size/ 36 mini muffins) , or lightly grease bottom only.
• Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl, mix.
• Add pumpkin, milk, oil and eggs to dry ingredients. Mix just until dry ingredients are moistened.
• Fill muffin cups ¾ full.
• Bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown. (Bake for 12 minutes if making mini muffins)
• Let muffins cool 5 minutes before removing from pan.
• Makes 1 dozen muffins full size muffins or 36 mini muffins.
• Freeze well.

Angel’s Gluten Free Flour Blend available at  Gluten  Free Food For Life www.gfcfcuisine.com 

Nutrition info per full sized muffin:  Cal 130, Fat 4gm, Sodium 220mg, Carbs 22 gm,  Fiber 2gm, Sugar 7 gm, Protein 2gm.

A new study by the Annals of Medicine shows that the rate of Celiac disease is growing and that gluten intolerance can occur in older people. 

Specifically:

“The sharp increase of CD prevalence observed in the US between the time window investigated in this study (1974 – 1989) and current time was apparently related to an increasing number of subjects that, in their adulthood, lost the immunological tolerance to gluten. The reasons for these changes are not clear but should be investigated among the many environmental factors favoring CD.”

What this is saying is that the previous held notion that autoimmune disorder develops during childhood isn’t completely correct. The most cases occurred in subjects that developed the disorder during their adulthood life. In 2003 the Rate of autoimmune disorder in America was 1 in every 133 people.

You can read the entire article here: http://bit.ly/dbs4S6

Just one more reminder that we should all take a look at our diet, whether your gluten intolerent or not. World Wise Grains and Arzu can be that next step into creating a better gluten free diet and with different flavors and so many ways to use it, you really gotta ask: How do you Arzu? 

Starting September 18th Arzu by World Wise Grains will be at the Barton Creek Farmers Market! Come check up on us and learn even more ways to Arzu!

These quick, easy, great tasting  gluten- free, no bake cookies are named for a co-worker, who I will call Lynette to protect her identity. Lynette has fond memories of childhood visits to her grandmother’s kitchen where they would share no bake cookies. Thanks Lynette for suggesting an Arzu gluten- free version!

Ingredients

• 4 Tbls Butter or margarine
• 1 cup sugar
• ¼ cup coco powder
• ½  tsp. gluten free vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups Arzu Original Flavor
• ¼  cup milk ( may substitute with almond or soy milk)
• ¼  cup peanut butter
• ½  cup shredded coconut ( optional)

Directions

• In a 3 quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add sugar and coco powder, stir until melted.
• Remove from heat, add vanilla and peanut butter, mix well.
• Add Arzu and coconut if desired, mix well.
• Drop by rounded teaspoon onto a  wax paper lined cookie sheet..
• Cool completely. ( If using Margarine, chill cookies in refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving.)

Makes 24 Cookies.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AUSTIN, TEXAS, August 20, 2010 – World Wise Grains, makers of ARZU, is pleased to announce the launch of ARZU products in the following three Smoothie King Franchises, Inc. locations:  327 W Esplanade Ave., in Kenner; 7215 Veterans Blvd., in Metairie; and 1830 N. Causeway Blvd., in Mandeville.  For the month of September, and while supplies last, the three participating stores will give free ARZU samples with any gluten free smoothie.

“We are thrilled to launch product with such a great company that is focused on nutrition and a company based in our home state of Louisiana,” said Kristen Erdem, Co-owner and Director of Sales and Marketing.  “ARZU is so versatile, and we are pleased to see it as an offering to Smoothie King customers looking for delicious gluten free alternatives.”

ARZU is a blend of Quinoa, Buckwheat and Legumes, packed with 8g of protein, and 23 percent of daily fiber in a single serving. Since ARZU is gluten-free, people diagnosed with Celiac Disease or experience symptoms of gluten intolerance can gain the benefits of whole grains without the side effects of gluten.  ARZU can be used alone, as a side dish or as an ingredient in many recipes.

“In the beginning, we wanted to create a healthy alternative for children,” said Kim Wirth, R.N., B.S.N., World Wise Grains’ co-owner and Director of Product Development. “What we discovered was that not only could those who suffer from Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity enjoy the benefits of our healthy grain combination, it also makes a perfect exercise recovery snack, since it is naturally high in fiber and protein, contains low glycemic carbohydrates and is low in fat and sodium – that’s why we are so excited about working with Smoothie King to offer this product in their stores.”

According to Celiac.com, gluten intolerance is a genetic disorder that affects at least 1 in 133 Americans. Symptoms of Celiac Disease can range from the classic features, such as diarrhea, weight loss, and malnutrition, to latent symptoms such as isolated nutrient deficiencies but no gastrointestinal symptoms.

ABOUT WORLD WISE GRAINS

World Wise Grains is a privately-held, Austin-based company that distributes ARZU (Turkish for hope), an exotic and versatile mix of the healthiest, tastiest variety of delicious grains and legumes.   ARZU is an incredibly healthy gluten-free food, naturally high in fiber and protein, low in fat and sodium, and is the result of the owners’ three year quest for the perfect food.   Arzu launched to the American market in Austin, Texas at Dell Children’s Medical Center in the Holy Roast Café and Perks gift store. It is also available at Peoples Pharmacy and other retail outlets throughout Louisiana and Texas.  You can get more information or order online at www.worldwisegrains.com.

It is back to school time again. Everyone in my neighborhood is looking forward to great tasting  back to school treats. Thanks to my neighbor, McCall, for thinking of this recipe.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp Butter or margarine
• 4 cups gluten free marshmallows
• 2 tsp gluten free vanilla
• 2 cups Arzu Original Flavor
• 1 cup shredded coconut

Directions:

• In a 3 quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add marshmallows and stir until melted.
• Remove from heat, add vanilla.
• Add Arzu and mix well.
• Spoon into a greased 7×11 or 9×9 pan.
• Pat down and cool completely.
• Cut into 1 inch squares. Makes 36 squares.

Per square- Cal 52, Carb 9gm, Sugar 4gm, Fiber 1gm, Fat 1gm, Protein 1gm

I get asked this a lot, and I can tell you that many that have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia that have eradicated gluten from their diets have experienced their symptoms lessening. So is there a link?

It’s clear that gluten sensitivities and other foods cause their own set of symptoms or may exacerbate the symptoms of fibromyalgia. But there is simply not enough research to determine if the two are totally related.

Since many of the symptoms of Fibromyalgia are similar to gluten intolerance (and even Celiac’s Disease) it is commonly misdiagnosed. Of course when this happens, and people remove the gluten from their diets, the symptoms often subside.
If you have Fibromyalgia or another auto-immune disorders, you may consider a trial of eliminating gluten from your diet and see if your symptoms improve. It’s not like the body needs gluten at all, and in the last few years, there’s been an explosion in foods that taste great and are completely gluten free, making eating gluten free easier than ever.

Kim Wirth is a registered nurse in Austin, Texas with significant experience helping people to live full lives without the presence of gluten in their diets. Send her questions at kwwirth@yahoo.com

There is little to no nutritional benefits whatsoever from anything made from refined white flour (in fact, Arnold Schwarzenegger called it “White Death”).  We already know that it (along with refined white sugar in mass quantities) is a leading cause of obesity and type II Diabetes over the long term. So if you’ve been thinking of eliminating these items from your diet, you’ll get nothing but support from me.

In some people (about 23 percent of the population), these foods cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, gas, bloating and diarrhea–and it doesn’t just come from refined white flour, it comes from whole grains as well (so if you’ve switched to whole grain wheat bread and still have these symptoms, think gluten-. sorry–but it still has gluten).

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley, is the common denominator in most of the grain-based products we eat, such as cereals, breads, and pasta, and your body may have  a difficult time metabolizing the gluten in these foods.

It is not a true allergic response, and it does not cause permanent damage to the intestines. But it generally does worsen over time.
Simple gluten intolerance can be uncomfortable, but the symptoms typically don’t last long. The good news is that gluten intolerance is not a food allergy, and eating gluten does not usually cause damage – unless you have celiac disease.

Unfortunately, there is no reliable test for gluten intolerance, but there is for Celiac’s disease. If you suspect that your symptoms are caused by gluten,  you may consider a trial of simply eliminating it from your diet and see if they  subside.

If you’re symptoms are more severe, or you suspect that you may have Celiac’s disease, you might want to be tested by your doctor. Words of warning, Don’t eliminate gluten from your diet though, because if you do, the test will be inconclusive since the test requires gluten to be causing a reaction in your system for it to show up.

Kim Wirth is a registered nurse in Austin, Texas with significant experience helping people to live full lives without the presence of gluten in their diets. Send her questions at kwwirth@yahoo.com