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February 2009 Newsletter
FEBRUARY 2009
We hope you enjoy reading our latest newsletter and we welcome any feedback or suggestions for topics.
NEW PRODUCT EXPOSURE:
This month we are excited to introduce OLIVE GREEN ORGANICS AMARANTH AND RICE PASTA .
A truly delicious and highly nutritious gluten free and wheat free alternative to wheaten pasta. Amaranth has been coined a "super grain" because of its high nutritional value. Although it has been cultivated in Mexico and South America for over 2000 years, it is a relatively new emerging grain in Australia. As a grain, it is an excellent source of high quality protein, and it has 5 times the iron content of wheat and 3 times the fibre content. Amaranth is also a source of calcium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E.
So for a healthy and nutritious gluten free and wheat free pasta alternative try the Olive Green Organics Amaranth and Rice Penne or Spaghetti. Order some today at: http://www.allergease.com.au
LATEST RESEARCH:
Barley starch syrup tested for allergenic potential.
Published in: British Journal of Nutrition 2009. Volume 101, Pages 165-168. Nermes et al.
The aim of this study was to determine if barley starch syrup causes allergic reactions in patients with allergies to wheat, barley, rye and oats. The study involved 15 children all of whom had confirmed allergies to the listed allergens. After exposure to the barley starch syrup none of the children showed signs of allergy. The authors stated that the study confirmed with a 98% confidence interval that 90% of the patients with verified allergies to cereals will not react with allergic symptoms to barley starch.
Of course more studies will need to be conducted with larger participant numbers to further confirm these findings. We encourage you to speak with your Dietitian and Allergy Specialist before trialling barley starch syrup or products containing this.
RECIPES:
Amaranth Pasta with Peas.
This recipe is gluten free, wheat free, nut free, egg free, dairy free, yeast free, sesame free and seafood free:
2TBSP olive oil
1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup frozen peas
2 rashes preservative free bacon, thinly sliced (optional)
1 pkt amaranth pasta variety (any gluten free pasta can be used)**
** Buy online from us at: http://www.allergease.com.au/
1. Cook pasta according to the directions on the packet.
2. Heat oil in a saucepan or deep fry pan, add garlic, fry until just brown
3. Add bacon if using, fry for 1-2 minutes
4. Add peas, lower heat and cover with lid. Cook until pasta is ready
5. To serve, place pasta in a bowl. Stir in pea mixture. Serve immediately. Garnish with parmesan cheese if desired.
About AllergEase:
We
are two mums, Lill an accredited practicing dietitian and Emma a
scientist who is also a mother of an allergic child. After being
friends for twenty years we have decided to combine our expertise and
practical knowledge to make our team.
AllergEase is an online
shopping and information website that is dedicated to providing the
best quality and care for allergy sufferers. We provide a huge of array
products ranging from bed linen to cookbooks and food. Our aim is to
make shopping for allergy sufferers, particularly for those with food
allergies, easy.
With delivery Australia wide, AllergEase
stock hundreds of products that you won’t find in the supermarkets,
including a huge range of gluten free products for people with wheat
allergies and coeliacs. Check out: http://www.allergease.com.au
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