Best of Our Blogs: December 26, 2018
As I sip my hot cocoa on Christmas morning, I’m thinking about you, our reader. What are you most desiring in 2018? What gifts has 2017 brought you? What are your greatest concerns, biggest wins and fails?
Although no single post can address every issue, grievance and struggle you’re experiencing, I’m grateful for Best of Our Blogs. There are so many places to get information on mental health issues even within our own site. But this blog post biweekly attempts to deliver solace, hope and information for many of the things you’re going through in one place.
Besides our posts this week, I wish you we...
Source: World of Psychology - December 26, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Brandi-Ann Uyemura, M.A. Tags: Best of Our Blogs Source Type: blogs
All that ’ s gold may not glitter
The name, or the concept, of “group home” is not pretty. I’ve heard people say, “we need a new term for group home.” The term falls from the lips like something dry and dusty. It’s a dead end. Ugly.
If a group home is run well, though, it is beautiful. Look below at a typical monthly calendar from Nat’s group home. What you should notice is that the activities are not necessarily blockbuster Disney-level exciting things. But this does not matter. AT ALL. What matters is that they follow this monthly calendar pretty much without fail. The manager gets it to us right at the beginning...
Source: Susan's Blog - December 1, 2017 Category: Child Development Authors: Susan Senator Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
Wheat Belly Pumpkin Pie
Well, the holidays roll around once again . . . and it’s time for everything pumpkin!
Here is a reminder of how us grain-free folk make a wonderful and delicious pumpkin pie that is wheat- and grain-free. Without grains, it does NOT stimulate appetite, does NOT send blood sugar sky-high, does NOT add to arthritis/joint pain, acid reflux, irritable bowel symptoms, leg edema, depression, moodiness, migraine headache, hypertension, dementia, heart disease, or cancer. You can just have your nice big slice of pumpkin pie, even with a big dollop of whipped cream, all without worries.
The pumpkin puree poses only a slight p...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Recipes Wheat Belly Lifestyle Dr. Davis erythritol gluten gluten-free grain-free grains low-carb monk fruit monkfruit natural sweetener stevia undoctored virtue Source Type: blogs
Chocolate Frozen Yogurt
I took the super-duper thick yogurt that I made with added prebiotic fiber and made a really delicious and rich chocolate frozen yogurt.
Most store-bought yogurt, of course is the outdated and unhealthy low- or non-fat variety, often thickened with emulsifying agents to improve consistency, but damaging the mucous lining of your intestinal tract and encouraging dysbiosis, even if it contains probiotic microorganisms. We can make high-fat yogurt, prolong the fermentation process to further reduce lactose and denature the casein protein, and add a prebiotic fiber such as inulin to increase bacterial counts and increase butyr...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - October 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Recipes Wheat Belly Lifestyle erythritol gluten-free low-carb monk fruit monkfruit natural sweetener stevia virtue Wheat Belly Total Health Source Type: blogs
Processed Snacks and Desserts: What the Hell, Let's Have Some!
viaflickrBy Crabby McSlackerAre you one of those people who eats only healthy whole foods, having absolutely no desire to consume tasty and convenient items created in some huge factory somewhere, packaged up and shipped thousands of miles away to your very own neighborhood grocery store?Well, congratulations!Enjoy that little cute little plate of fresh cut veggies and hummus. Savor that teeny-tiny handful of raw nuts. Arrange those fresh apple slices into a Pinterest-ready photo broadcasting your virtue.Me? Sometimes I buy processed stuff in boxes and bags and cartons and resealable pouches.My meals are generally pr...
Source: Cranky Fitness - October 18, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Crabby McSlacker Source Type: blogs
Wheat Belly: Quick and Dirty #3
In view of the many new readers on the Wheat Belly Blog, many of whom have not yet had an opportunity to read the book but are eager to get started, here is the most recently updated Wheat Belly Quick & Dirty summary. It summarizes the essential dietary strategies of the Wheat Belly approach to 1) avoid all products made from high-yield, semi-dwarf wheat that wreak health destruction along with all other grains, and 2) create a diet that is otherwise healthy and appropriate for all members of the family. In particular, I’ve tried to clarify some items that were unclear in previous versions.
This is the lifestyle ...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - September 28, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle autoimmune blood sugar bowel flora cholesterol Dr. Davis Gliadin gluten gluten-free grain-free grains Inflammation joint pain low-carb Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
Mini Chocolate Eclairs
Yes: Chocolate Eclairs fit into your Wheat Belly lifestyle!
Minus wheat/grains and added sugar, we once again convert a fattening, unhealthy indulgence into a healthy treat that you can serve proudly to family and friends knowing that, unlike their grain-based counterparts, you will not be adding to inflammation, gastrointestinal disruption, or mind/emotional effects.
I took this recipe from the Wheat Belly 30-Minute Cookbook with some slight modifications. (I simplified preparation slightly.) I also used a more luxurious Chocolate Glaze rather than plain chocolate, also from the recipe in the Cookbook (along with other ...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - September 18, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Recipes Wheat Belly Lifestyle almond flour gluten gluten-free grain-free grains Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
Your brain on chocolate
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Did you know that places where chocolate consumption is highest have the most Nobel Prize recipients? It’s true, at least according to a 2012 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Of course, that could be a coincidence. But is it possible that intelligence or other measures of high brain function are actually improved by the consumption of chocolate? A new review summarizes the evidence and concludes with a resounding “maybe.”
Keeping your brain healthy
When it comes to preserving and improving brain function, let’s face it: we need all the help we can get. With ...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - August 16, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Robert H. Shmerling, MD Tags: Brain and cognitive health Healthy Eating Memory Source Type: blogs
Chocolate-Mint Ice Cream
Store-bought no-added-sugar ice cream is a landmine of sorbitol, maltitol, and other unhealthy sweeteners that not only act much like sugar but also provoke loose stools.
Here’s a way to make your own thick, rich ice cream without problem sweeteners and without having to endure gas and diarrhea.
If you have a dairy sensitivity in some form or you are among the people whose weight loss is stalled or prevented by dairy products (due to the insulin-provoking action of the whey fraction of protein in dairy products), replace the whipping cream with canned coconut milk. The additional custard step using egg yolks ensures a cr...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - August 8, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Recipes Undoctored Wheat Belly Lifestyle coconut milk dairy-free dessert erythritol frozen gluten-free grain-free low-carb monk fruit monkfruit stevia virtue Source Type: blogs
8 Foods that Boost Your Mood
What we eat might not be able to cure us indefinitely from depression. I learned that hard lesson earlier this year. However, researchers are compiling strong evidence that what we eat can influence our risk for developing depression and can keep persons in remission from possibly relapsing.
Eating better foods has certainly helped my mood and allowed me to get by on less medication. A 2014 review published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examined the link between diet and depression risk and found that a diet consisting mainly of fruit, vegetables, fish, and whole grains was significantly associated with a r...
Source: World of Psychology - July 28, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Therese J. Borchard Tags: Alternative and Nutritional Supplements Depression Mental Health and Wellness Personal Self-Help Caffeine Depressive Episode Major Depressive Episode Mood Disorder phytochemicals Psychology Psychopharmacology Source Type: blogs
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pops
Here’s another frozen pop recipe to serve after a summer barbecue or dinner. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter makes this taste like a frozen Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup.
As with all Wheat Belly desserts, the lack of sugar and grains makes this a healthy treat that you should feel no guilt over serving.
Makes 4 pops
1 can (13.5 ounces) full-fat coconut milk (not “lite”)
3/4 cup peanut butter (unsweetened)
3 tablespoons Virtue Sweetener (or other natural, non-caloric sweetener equivalent to 3/4 cup sugar)
3 1/2-ounce bar 85% or greater cocoa chocolate
In medium saucepan over low heat, st...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - July 23, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Recipes Wheat Belly Lifestyle erythritol frozen gluten-free grain-free monk fruit monkfruit virtue sweetener Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
Flourless Chocolate Cake (dairy-free)
There are many recipes for Flourless Chocolate Cake available, especially since the Wheat Belly message demonized the use of wheat flour and sugar. But here is a very low-carb version of Flourless Chocolate Cake that is also dairy-free.
Flourless cakes are heavier than flour-based cakes, so even small servings are quite filling. The use of less chocolate and use of cocoa powder, however, make this a bit more cakey than other recipes that can yield a more brownie or fudge-like cake.
Makes 8-10 servings
6 ounces 100% chocolate, broken into fragments
1/2 cup cococonut oil
5 large eggs, separated
3/8 cup Virtue Sweetener (or...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - May 25, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Recipes Wheat Belly Lifestyle dairy-free flourless gluten grain-free grains low-carb Source Type: blogs
High-Fat Hot Chocolate
Karen posted this recipe for what she called “Bulletproof Hot Chocolate” but what I shall call “High-Fat Hot Chocolate” in order to not violate my friend, Dave Asprey’s, trademark for his Bulletproof label, though certainly not as catchy or clever.
If you like the idea of coconut oil and butter blended into your coffee, or if you don’t like or can’t drink coffee, follow Karen’s suggestion for doing it with hot chocolate/cocoa. In addition to changing the name, I’ve made some minor tweaks over Karen’s original recipe, including specifying our preferred natural swee...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - May 23, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: News & Updates Recipes Wheat Belly Lifestyle cacao Cocoa coconut oil coffee erythritol high-fat monk fruit natural sweetener stevia sugar-free Source Type: blogs
Chocolate Mousse
Here’s a simple, creamy smooth recipe for Chocolate Mousse. Because there is no added sugar in this recipe, the end result has none of the problems of a conventionally prepared mousse: ultra low-carb with 2 grams net carbs per serving, no sugar, and plenty of healthy fat. It provides the added benefits of cocoa flavonoids, such as reductions in blood pressure and cardiovascular risk, with none of the problems of milk chocolate and other junk forms of chocolate.
As written, this version is dairy-free. Substitute heavy cream for coconut milk if you include dairy in your diet. You can also top the mousse with whipped c...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - April 18, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle chocolate Cocoa erythritol gluten grains monk fruit monkfruit natural stevia sweetener virtue Source Type: blogs
Chocolate For Adults Only
Chocolate for Adults Only!
I call this Chocolate For Adults Only because it is certain to leave young, sugar-craving palates unsatisfied. But rest assured, it is appropriate for the most serious chocolate craving!
This is a way to obtain the rich flavors and textures of cocoa, the health benefits (for example, blood pressure reduction and anti-oxidation) of cocoa flavonoids, while obtaining none of the sugars/carbohydrates . . . and certainly no wheat or grains!
It is easy to make, requiring just a few ingredients, a few steps, and a few minutes. Set aside and save some for an indulgence, e.g., dip into natural peanut or a...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - February 7, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Chocolate Cocoa Dark Chocolate and Cocoa Dr. Davis Healthy Eating Weight loss Wheat Belly Lifestyle Wheat-Free Lifestyle blood sugar diabetes grains low-carb Wheat Belly Total Health Source Type: blogs
