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Living Harvest Foods

lauraj — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:37:18 +0000

Living Harvest Foods, of Portland, Oregon, offers an entire line of gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, and nut-free goods. It all started with a seed – small enough to sprinkle on your morning yogurt, but big enough to deliver more essential nutrients than most vegetables in the garden. Their family called it “The Little Giant”. Living Harvest was founded by vegetarians, looking to improve their health with whole food nutrition. The search for a foundational protein source led them first to examine wild rice. Soon, they obtained a grant from the University of Saskatchewan Food Science Center to study improvements to the hulling process for wild rice. The Center’s scientists encouraged them to also consider hemp as a possible high-protein food source. Research showed that the hemp seed’s balanced composition of essential fatty acids, essential amino acids and high quality protein created the ideal Foundation Food source they were seeking.

Discovering its surprising food value, they knew they were onto something. Here was a seed that could both feed the world and help the planet- a renewable resource, with natural nutrition. It was a chance to improve health and improve the planet at the same time.

Early on, it seemed like a lofty goal to bring hemp foods to the grocery aisle. But once they saw what great-tasting products could be created, they knew the goal was within reach. Today, their proprietary processes for producing hemp milk, frozen desserts and more has brought their products into many homes as a staple of everyday diets. Their long and deep history with hemp foods has also put them in the enviable position of being a small, independent company that leads the industry, with more expertise than any other hemp foods company.

Hemp’s nutritional makeup includes digestible protein, essential amino acids and valuable essential fatty acids (EFA’s) Omega-3 and Omega-6, known as “good fats”, and essential to everyone’s diet. But hemp’s benefits don’t stop there. It’s also an ideal renewable resource – a hardy crop that can be grown without pesticides or herbicides. Living Harvest maximizes the naturally nutritious properties of the hemp seed and has translated that into an entire line of gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, and nut-free goods.

Visit their website for more information: www.worldpantry.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/livingharvest/about.d2w/report.

Earth Cafe Cheesecakes

lauraj — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:53:48 +0000

Earth Cafe’s Cheesecakes are living (raw), vegan, wheat/gluten free, cholesterol free, and taste amazing. And with names like “Strawberry Fields Forever”, “Who’s Your Daddy” and “Rockin’ Raspberry”, you know they’re going to be memorable!

I happened onto a rather ‘glowing review’ of these cheesecakes that you might want to check out: switch2glutenfree.com/gf-product-review/earth-cafe-gluten-free-cheesecakes.

To find out more about Earth Cafe, visit their website: earthcafetogo.com, or if you can’t wait another minute to order one of these cheesecakes, go directly to their online store! earthcafetogo.com/onlinestore.

Dr. Lucy’s Cookies

lauraj — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:21:50 +0000

When Dr. Lucy Gibney learned her child had severe food allergies, she got down to some serious medical research — in the kitchen. Today, Lucy’s cookies stand as delicious proof that no one should have to sacrifice tasty treats because of their dietary concerns.

“Our Quality Assurance Program provides delicious treats for you and your family while doing everything we can to safeguard you from these specific allergens: gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts.”

With Dr. Lucy’s certifications for gluten-free, kosher and vegan products – you’re certain to find the perfect treat! Let us know what you think… www.drlucys.com.

Gluten-Free Vegan 2010 Calendar Released

lauraj — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:01:18 +0000

The Celiac Maniac Gluten Free/Vegan Bakery and Blog has released a calendar for 2010 featuring recipes and photos to entice you throughout the year. The calendar is retailing for $10, and 10% from the sales of these calendars will be donated to The Gluten Intolerance Group of North America.

www.godairyfree.org/200910223783/News/Nutrition-Headlines/Gluten-Free-Vegan-2010-Calendar-Released-to-Support-Gluten-Intolerance-Group