The Inconsistency of my Nature

[mrdreamjeans]

For the past couple of years .. actually more like five ... I've been having skin issues that are attached to the following allergy. I'm still sorting it out. It's been very difficult to follow a gluten-free diet, as the grocery stores that carry such products aren't close by. For those who don't know:

Gluten is a protein molecule found in wheat, rye, and barley. Almost 3 million people have celiac disease, which is an inability to tolerate gluten. It’s one of the most common genetic diseases, yet most people don’t know they have it. And millions more people are allergic to wheat, which is one of the top eight allergens. In addition, many autoimmune diseases besides celiac disease show improvement in symptoms on a gluten-free diet. Also interesting to note: many studies now show large numbers of autistic kids exhibiting improvement on a gluten-free/casein-free diet.

There are other issues to consider as well. Wheat products are often high-glycemic-index foods like pastries, cakes, and cookies. These foods can contribute to obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. There is also some research showing an association between starchy foods (like bagels, bread, cookies, cake, etc) and ovarian cancer.

There are dozens, if not hundreds, of symptoms of gluten intolerance. Many people believe the most common symptoms are gastrointestinal in nature, yet the majority of people with gluten intolerance have other symptoms as well such as fatigue, headaches, weight gain, moodiness and/or depression, inflammation, and muscle pain.

Here is why I have continuing issues with the allergy. With me, it presents itself in my skin and is called by another name. For your tasting pleasure, here is a recipe that I'm much more likely to follow than a gluten-free diet and suffer the consequences:

Texas Dump Cake

• 1 can of sliced peaches (21 oz)
• 1 can of crushed Pineapple (20 oz)
• 1 box of yellow cake mix (Duncan Hines preferred)
• 1 cup of melted margarine/butter
• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 
•  Spray Butter

Step 1. - Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2. - Spread peach slices and crushed pineapple into the bottom of a large baking dish. (Do not drain liquids from can.)
Step 3. - Pour package of dry cake mix and nuts over top of the fruit. Do not mix cake mix according to the package instructions.
Step 4. - Pour melted butter or margarine over the top of the dry cake mix as evenly as possible. I also spray the entire cake with spray butter.  Adds to moisture.
Step 5. - Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the cake mix comes out clean.

Scoop and serve with whipping cream.
 
Note:  You can use any kind of canned fruit in place of the peaches.  The Pineapple is required.

Ah, yes ... the inconsistency of my nature .... informative, but undisciplined ...

Comments

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

It's quite obvious looking at the two of us who is more disciplined when it comes to meals. I read a recipe and wonder who I can get to make it:) I'm going to try the Texas Dump Cake recipe, but make it with a gluten-free cake mix and sugar free pineapple and peaches and see what happens. I suspect the one item you can't substitute is the melted butter:)

HUGS ...

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