Ohio Festivals April 20th - 23rd, 2018

April 22, 2018  Earth Day - Worldwide
Growing out of the first Earth Day, Earth Day Network (EDN) works with over 22,000 partners in
192 countries to broaden, diversify and mobilize the environmental movement. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world.
https://www.earthday.org/

April 26-29, 2018  89th Annual Geauga County Maple Festival
Chardon, Ohio
The festival celebrates the production of maple syrup, a leading agricultural industry in Northern Ohio. Events include two grand parades, maple syrup judging & auction, queen's contest, photo contest, "Sap Run", bathtub races, craft show, concessions, rides, and continuous grandstand entertainment.
https://www.maplefestival.com/

April 28-29, 2018  Gluten Free Food Allergy Fest - Columbus, Ohio
We’re having a party and you’re invited!  Gluten Free & More (formerly Living Without) magazine wants you to know that living with a food allergy or sensitivity doesn’t need to be about deprivation and missing out.  On the contrary, what you’re living without is all the horrible symptoms and medical problems you had before understanding what allergens you needed to avoid.  So, come join us, over a hundred of our favorite exhibitors and thousands of our closest friends as we celebrate LIVING WELL!!   At every event, you get to sample tons of gluten-free, allergy-friendly foods, learn from experts in the community and hang out with others who understand our world.
http://www.glutenfreefoodallergyfest.com/locations/columbus/

It's Nuts I tell you........Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe {Gluten-Free}

This week from the nuts.com website (https://nuts.com/) its a Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe {Gluten-Free}, and it sounds delicious! 3 of the ingredients can be purchased here on the Nuts site; ORGANIC COCONUT FLOUR (GLUTEN-FREE), ORGANIC COCONUT OIL (RAW), and ORGANIC CACAO POWDER. At the Nuts site you can find large selections of GIFTS, NUTS, DRIED FRUIT, CHOCOLATES and SWEETS, SNACKS, COFFEE and TEA, COOKING and BAKING, and more! Most items can be purchased in small amounts or in bulk. Plus there's Everyday Free Shipping, see for details! So be sure to check out the nuts.com website (https://nuts.com/) for all your healthy eating items and ideas. Now on to the Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe {Gluten-Free}. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!



Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe {Gluten-Free}
Ingredients

1/4 cup + 1 tbsp coconut flour

1/2 cup milk
2 eggs, room temperature
3 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp melted coconut oil
1 tbsp cacao powder
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions

1 - In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, coconut oil and sugar until combined. Add the coconut flour, baking powder, cacao powder and vanilla extract and mix together.
2 - Divide the mixture between two microwavable mugs. Microwave for 3-5 minutes depending on the power of your microwave.
3 - Serve immediately.
https://blog.nuts.com/chocolate-mug-cake-recipe-gluten-free/

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It's Nuts I tell you.....Product Spotlight - VEGETARIAN PROTEIN MIX

I'm passing along a fantastic product from the nuts.com website (https://nuts.com/), Vegetarian Protein Mix. The Nuts website is full of healthy and delicious products like; Nuts, Dried Fruit, Snacks, Cooking Baking Items, and more! You have to check this site out it's amazing, nuts.com (https://nuts.com/) Items can be purchased in small amounts and in bulk. Plus Everyday Free Shipping* on orders over $59! (see for details). So now on to the Vegetarian Protein Mix.




Vegetarian Protein Mix

Whether you’re hiking, biking or hitting the gym, make sure you grab this vegetarian protein mix

before you head out. Crunchy and delicious, it’s loaded with roasted golden chickpeas, salted fava beans, unsalted edamame, unsalted dry roasted cashews, and salted soybeans. Great as post-workout nourishment or just as a healthy pick-me-up, this vegan snack is perfect for everyone.

Ingredients
Golden Chickpeas, Broad Beans, Soy Beans, Cashews, Salt, Vegetable Oil, Peanut and/or sunflower oil. Packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and milk products.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 40g (~1.4 oz.)

Amount per serving
Calories 195
Calories from Fat 85
%DV
Total Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 140mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 5.4%
Dietary Fiber 5.75g 23%
Sugars 1g
Protein 10g
Vitamin A 1.2%
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 2.6%
Iron 9%

Storage
Store at room temperature for up to 6 months.
https://nuts.com/snacks/trail-mix/vegetarian-protein-mix.html


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800-558-6887 or 908-523-0333
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Diabetic and Gluten Free! From the Diabetic Living On Line website its Diabetic Gluten-Free Recipes. It's one of my favorite sites, check it out soon!  http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/



Diabetic Gluten-Free Recipes

Going gluten-free doesn't have to mean sacrificing your favorite dishes. These tasty recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner are smart choices for a diabetic and gluten-free diet. Note: Our recipes are designed to be prepared with gluten-free ingredients and may be suitable for people who live with celiac disease. Check the ingredients lists on foods you use in these recipes to ensure they do not contain gluten.



Gluten-Free Pumpkin Waffles
This breakfast classic gets a gluten-free twist and boasts just 26 grams of carb for two waffles. Plus, with pumpkin mixed into the batter, they make a great weekend treat......



Huevos Rancheros Tacos
Wrap spicy eggs and beans in a blanket of warm corn tortillas for a protein-packed morning meal or south-of-the-border style dinner or lunch......



Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges
Skip the fries and bake low-fat wedges of sweet potatoes for a healthier snack or side dish that boasts sweet and spicy flavors to satisfy your cravings.....




* Click the link below to get these and all the other Diabetic Gluten-Free Recipes



http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/main-dishes/diabetic-gluten-free-recipes?sssdmh=dm17.766828&esrc=nwdlo102814

Jennie - O Product Pass Along - Extra Lean Turkey Breast Cutlets

I've tried these one time and they were incredible! Sort of tough finding them here where I live. When you come across them you have to give them a try. Enjoy!


Extra Lean Turkey Breast Cutlets
A convenient refrigerated cutlet, 99 percent fat free and ready for a range of recipes.

Product Features:
* 99% fat free
* Gluten Free
* The Biggest Loser® product
* 17.6-oz package (1.1 lbs)

Cooking Instructions:
STOVETOP METHOD:
* Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
* Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
* Place turkey breast cutlets in hot skillet.
*Cook, turning occasionally, 11-13 minutes.
* Always cook to well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer.


Nutritional Information
Serving Size 112 g Total Carbohydrates 0 g
Calories 120 Dietary Fiber 0 g
Calories From Fat 10 Sugars 0 g
Total Fat 1.5 g Protein 26 g
Saturated Fat .5 g Vitamin A 0%
Trans Fat .0 g Vitamin C 0%
Cholesterol 50 mg Iron 4%
Sodium 75 mg Calcium 0%


Ingredients
TURKEY BREAST MEAT. NO GLUTEN.
Our products are labeled in compliance with government regulations. It is always necessary to read the labels on the products to determine if the food product meets your required needs regardless of how the product is represented on this site.


https://www.jennieo.com/products/89-Extra-Lean-Turkey-Breast-Cutlets

Jennie - O Turkey Product - Fully Cooked Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage

I'll be on the lookout for this in my local stores, the Jennie - O Fully Cooked Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage. The recipes are endless that you can create with this.

Fully Cooked Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage
Hardwood smoked turkey sausage with superior texture and taste, with 65 percent less fat than smoked beef sausage.
Find this product in the refrigerated section of your grocery store.



Product Features:
* Hardwood Smoked
* Lean
* Gluten Free



Nutritional Information
Serving Size 56 g Total Carbohydrates 1 g
Calories 90 Dietary Fiber 0 g
Calories From Fat 50 Sugars 1 g
Total Fat 5.0 g Protein 8 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g Vitamin A 0%
Trans Fat .0 g Vitamin C 0%
Cholesterol 30 mg Iron 4%
Sodium 550 mg Calcium 6%


Ingredients
TURKEY, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED TURKEY, WATER, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, DEXTROSE, SEASONING (DEXTROSE, SPICE, MUSTARD SEED, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER), NATURAL FLAVORING, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE. MADE WITH COLLAGEN CASING. CONTAINS SOY. NO GLUTEN.
Our products are labeled in compliance with government regulations. It is always necessary to read the labels on the products to determine if the food product meets your required needs regardless of how the product is represented on this site.



https://www.jennieo.com/products/78-Fully-Cooked-Hardwood-Smoked-Turkey-Sausage