Friday
Toaster Bags
Toaster bags are such a neat little invention. Although I don't use them in my own home as we have a separate toaster oven for all things Gluten Free, I would grab a set to take on vacation with me. Heck, they are probably good to keep on hand along with mini jams (GF ones of course) for those all too common occasions where you are headed somewhere which may not have "safe" options.
Where can you get them?
I searched online and found many places which offer the toaster bags in Canada. One problem I noticed was sky high pricing. So I have listed below, two sellers with reasonable prices.
If you are American, a simple search of "toaster bags" on Amazon.com will provide you with several affordable brands
Regal offers a set of 4 toaster bags for $7.98. Shipping extra.
Plan It Products sells a set of 2 toaster bags for $6.00 via amazon.ca Shipping extra.
Have YOU tried Toaster bags? Let me know what you think!
Saturday
Product Review: Way Better Snacks
The good people at Way Better Snacks sent me some bags of their sprouted tortilla chips to sample. They come in an array of flavors and are made with simple ingredients using the sprouting process.
Flavors:
- Simply Sunny Multi-Grain
- Simply Sweet Potato
- Simply Beyond Black Bean
- Simply Unbeatable Blues
- No Salt Baked Blues
- Simply So Sweet Chili
If you're anything like me, you run the other way when you see snack food claiming to be healthy. Usually healthy = lacking in the flavor department with the added bonus of chemicals replacing the offending unhealthy ingredients.
You are probably wondering what makes these tortilla chips any better than the GF ones which are already on the market. Well, Way Better Snacks have reinvented the wheel when it comes to snacking.
If you have an eye for detail you may notice that these chips look a little different when given a closer look. That's the speckled looking magic of sprouting! Check out the other benefits below:
- Certified Gluten Free
- Non GMO Project Verified
- Kosher
- Vegan
- Low Sodium
- No Trans Fat
- No Artificial Colors, Flavors or Preservatives
Want to grab a bag but not sure if your local store carries Way Better Snacks? Check out their store locator to see where they are available in your area.
Tuesday
Healthy Kids Community Challenge
Eating Healthy is important for everyone, but it can be a challenge. As a Celiac I am a Gluten detective who is constantly scrutinizing labels to make sure that food is safe for myself to consume. In doing so I have noticed how junk food saturated the Gluten Free market is. That being said, extra effort is involved to maintain a healthy Gluten Free lifestyle for kids and adults.
The Province of Ontario has launched an exciting new program intended to teach kids lifelong healthy habits. It's called The Healthy Kids Community Challenge. Local communities can submit applications to the province of Ontario for funding and other tools that would improve healthy food choices, increase activity levels and encourage appropriate amounts of sleep for children and youth. Building partnerships with schools, public, private and non profit sectors - to promote healthy weights for kids is a key part of the challenge.
Apply by March 14th 2014 to be part of the up to 30 communities that will be chosen to participate. If your community is selected, the province will offer resources to champion the programs success. Selected communities will be eligible for up to 1.5 million over four years in funding to develop and build on community based platforms promoting healthy living.
The Province of Ontario has launched an exciting new program intended to teach kids lifelong healthy habits. It's called The Healthy Kids Community Challenge. Local communities can submit applications to the province of Ontario for funding and other tools that would improve healthy food choices, increase activity levels and encourage appropriate amounts of sleep for children and youth. Building partnerships with schools, public, private and non profit sectors - to promote healthy weights for kids is a key part of the challenge.
Apply by March 14th 2014 to be part of the up to 30 communities that will be chosen to participate. If your community is selected, the province will offer resources to champion the programs success. Selected communities will be eligible for up to 1.5 million over four years in funding to develop and build on community based platforms promoting healthy living.
Activities for the challenge can include after school cooking clubs with dietitians, healthy breakfast clubs for children living in poverty, and walking school bus initiatives. Municipal partners can include schools, recreation centers, parents, private businesses, health care providers and community organizations servicing children and youth.
To be a part of the challenge, communities must have a minimum population of 10,000 and Maximum population of 200,000 people. While no minimum population is required for aboriginal communities, they must have a maximum population of 200,000 people.
If you are interested in championing this challenge with your community, please contact your local Mayors' or CAO/City Manager's offices as part of the process to submit an application.
For more information about the Healthy Kids Community Challenge, please visit the links below.
To be a part of the challenge, communities must have a minimum population of 10,000 and Maximum population of 200,000 people. While no minimum population is required for aboriginal communities, they must have a maximum population of 200,000 people.
If you are interested in championing this challenge with your community, please contact your local Mayors' or CAO/City Manager's offices as part of the process to submit an application.
For more information about the Healthy Kids Community Challenge, please visit the links below.
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