Eczema Friendly Thanksgiving Dinner

A favorite and festive holiday for most people is Thanksgiving. It is a time to come together with family and friends and give thanks for our health and prosperity. Let’s not forget to include our eczema patients too! It is a time for sharing and being thankful and we should treat our patients with a little more sensitivity and compassion than the rest of the holidays. After all, with 75 million Americans affected by food allergies, it is important to eat with eczema patients at least some of the time, it would be in our best interest to do so. Now here’s a great way to ensure everybody enjoys this holiday and leaves with a sense of togetherness, hope and love.

For many turkey and turkey stuffing are typically made with wheat and it is often a challenge to find products without wheat. But there are some products available now that are 100% wheat free – and they are also great for diabetic and gluten-free diets.

In addition to making many of these delicious illnesses more manageable, by making simple diet changes, you can help your patients improve their quality of life and move towards optimal health:

Cut Down on Animal Fats

Animal fats contain compounds called triglycerides and “lipoproteins” that are usually stored in your fat cells and are difficult to break down and digest. Abundant high cholesterol in the bloodstream is called atherosclerosis.Tips for cutting down on animal fats:

Grill Meats Instead of Cooking Meats

A study in theJournal of the American College of Nutrition, showed that people eating sandwiches after a work function diet gave up meat after only 3 minutes and could have safely continued for 45 minutes.

What do you do?

Instead of grilling your meats, prepare them steamed and stir-fried in just a few minutes. Use a separate fork to test for and don’t rinse the piece of meat with hot sauce or butter before testing. Once done, use two tablespoons of olive oil or canola oil to toss the meat and stir-fry until the pieces are visibly browned.

Add Sesame Seeds and Miracle Sauce

Eating at the same time every day can build strong ties. At the same time take advantage of the many Asian cooking techniques to introduce new and exciting tasty dishes.

Sesame (or sesame seed) is a powerful native dietary spice. Next time you are shopping, buy a 2nd package of sesame seeds and soak a few in water to soak for at least 6 hours (more for stronger flavor).

Miracle sauce makes a quick and delicious marinade for steak. It comes in handy small jars with a tight fitting lid.

Have you tried Japanese Natto?

Natto is a unique grain that is fermented from soybeans and Natto sauce. It is an excellent source of protein, calcium, and is also a good source of phosphorous, iron, and vitamin B.

Natto is absolutely a delicacy that is prepared with thinly sliced, hand harvested glutinous soybeans. The result is a sticky, fibrous stringy substance that abounds in Asian cooking. Some people like to include it in recipes calling for tofu or other beans while others say Natto is best enjoyed on its own.

To cut down on natto, shake it up by pouring 1-2 tablespoons into a shaker with a half-cup of water and then tapping it lightly on your tongue. You will get great sensitivity and great reward. It is also good for your health.

Healthy Winter Snacks

The weather is chilly, and besides the common cold, also the risk of a variety of illnesses including; colds, flu, cough, inflammation, and so on. However, it doesn’t mean that it doesn’t get you enjoy the wonderful winter goodies. Following are a small number of our favourite healthy winter snacks.

1. Apple and nut butter.

2. Cottage cheese with savers.

3. Whole grain rye crisp bread with cheese filling.

4. Melon scooped with low fat yoghurt.

5. Mini rice cakes with cheese dip.

6. Yogurt cheese cubes with sesame seeds.

7. Tuna fish and crackers.

8. Brown rice celery stalks grimy and spicy.

9. Chicken baked with bean salad and broccoli.

10. Poached salmon with creamy sesame sauce.

11. Grilled tomatoes with mushrooms and onions.

12. Skimmed milk spinach and cream cheese.

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