I don’t remember the first time I had dried plum. Maybe it was on a playground at my elementary school in Guam. Whenever it was, what I’ll never forget is how my fingers would be stained red after eating one, and how I could still taste traces of saltiness hours after nothing was left but the marble-sized pit. In Guam, these Chinese pickled and dried, sweetened plums are called “sweet and sours” because they are just that — sweet, sour, and a bit salty, too. (Not the usual characteristics you’d attribute to fruit.) In Hawaii, they’re called li hing mui (pronounced lee hee moo-ee, or lee hing moo-ee), or “traveling plum.” And on the islands, they’re absolutely everywhere. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/04/29/the-tart-and-tangy-ingredient-hawaii-cant-stop-eating-ingredient-spotlight/
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http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/nutritionclubca.wordpress.com/1672/ http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png You may be able to tell if your husband or wife is not carefully paying attention when taking turns watching over the baby, as there is a way that this can be found out, according to studies. If you are taking your turn watching over your baby, then better pay full attention and make every effort to set aside your smartphone, gadget or your favourite game show, after studies revealed that getting distracted or doing something else during playtime with your kids would rub off your impatient behavior on them and cause them to lose focus and shorten their attention spans. This, after a recent study by a group of psychologists from Indiana University was published in the journal Current Biology, where the researchers were able to determine a direct link between how long a caregiver focuses on an object and how long a baby stays focused on the same object. Study author Chen Yu said that a child’s ability to sustain attention becomes a strong indicator for future success in their cognitive development milestones, problem solving and language acquisition. Yu, a professor of the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences of the Bloomington College of Arts and Sciences of Indiana University, pointed out that caregivers who appear distracted or whose eyes wander most of the time during playtime with their children appeared to have negative impacts on an infant’s attention span while in the early years of physical and mental development. The study’s co-author Linda Smith, a Distinguished Professor and Chancellor’s Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, pointed out that it has been a long believed hypothesis that attention is a property of individual development and that their study showed that attention is in fact affected by social interaction. “It really appears to be an activity performed by two social partners where it showed one’s attention significantly influence another’s,” Smith said. The test was conducted by mounting cameras on the heads of both caregivers and infants in the study where it provided a view on children and parents playing together in a carefully designed environment that resembled a play area. As both children and parents played with physical toys, the eye –tracking software integrated in the camera showed and simulated several scenarios where the parent leads the play, then the babies guided to play and the children being allowed to ‘lead’ the play. The children that were able to focus intently and lengthily on their parents were those given the role to lead the play, where they developed a more intimate attention with both parties. The researchers also added that this could help develop more scientific approaches to developing young minds for growth and progress. The post Does Your Child Develop Early Through Proper Attention? appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. from NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/infant-attention-span/amp/ from Nutrition Club Canada https://nutritionclubca.wordpress.com/2016/04/29/does-your-child-develop-early-through-proper-attention/ via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/04/29/does-your-child-develop-early-through-proper-attention/ http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/nutritionclubca.wordpress.com/1670/ http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Many people rely on oats or oatmeal to provide them with a better and healthier alternative to cereals for breakfast, but does it really stand on its claim to fame as a gluten-free substitute? Nutritionists and dietitians believe that the oats in itself is naturally gluten-free, however, it is the combination of other grains that make up ‘health food’ formulations where it gets its gluten. But to shed light on what gluten is and what it can do for the body, gluten is a group of proteins that is found in grains such as rye, wheat and barley, which gives breads and pastries their flexibility when formed into a dough and gives it its chewy texture. However, studies have shown that it is considered as one of the few harmful proteins that could be damaging to the body and is a culprit behind celiac disease. Gluten contains a unique amino acid structure that makes it difficult for the enzymes in the digestive tract to break down. The effects of gluten is more pronounced in people with celiac disease where it is responsible for triggering an autoimmune response to the protein, with symptoms ranging from severe stomach pain, excessive bruising/bleeding, diarrhea, bloating, anemia, fatigue and flatulence, among others. Failure to seek medical attention for celiac disease could be deadly. Studies have shown that oats in its pure form is gluten-free and people with celiac disease or wheat allergy have consumed 50 to 100 grams of oats without any negative effects. Another study also reported findings where no adverse effects were seen among 106 celiac patients for eight years when they were provided with a daily diet of oats. The only time when oats are believed to contain gluten is when it is harvested along with other grain crops like wheat and barley that are rich in gluten and gets mixed with oats. Gluten contamination on oats can be as simple as a few grains of wheat or barley getting mixed up with oats or when they are processed together in a milling facility, which is often the result of people with celiac disease wondering how they experienced symptoms when eating oats. Researchers pointed out that people with celiac disease are highly sensitive to gluten since a minute 20 parts per million is enough to cause a negative reaction. The post Is It Safe To Say That Oats Are Gluten Free? appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. from NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/confusion-about-oats-and-oatmeal/amp/ from Nutrition Club Canada https://nutritionclubca.wordpress.com/2016/04/29/is-it-safe-to-say-that-oats-are-gluten-free/ via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/04/29/is-it-safe-to-say-that-oats-are-gluten-free/ If there’s one thing that excites market-goers this time of year, it’s certainly the strawberry. After a winter of root vegetables, the chance to pop a bright red berry in your mouth is hard to resist. But did you know, botanically speaking, strawberries aren’t really berries? via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/04/29/a-printable-adult-coloring-page-for-strawberry-lovers-coloring-for-grown-ups/ Some people say timing is everything, but I’d argue language is everything — especially when it comes to wine. We’ve all been there — standing in the wine aisle, paralyzed by the wealth of choices and dumbfounded by confusing language describing every bottle. Wine-speak can be intimidating, but it need not be. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/04/29/10-important-wine-words-that-make-talking-about-wine-easier-wine-wisdom/ What’s the deal with buttermilk? Often you buy a carton to make one recipe, and then find yourself with quite a bit left over. Yes, you can technically make a substitute for buttermilk with regular milk and either lemon juice or vinegar, but the results aren’t always as satisfying as using the real deal. And while freezing it is a worthwhile option, finding a few new recipes that make use of it should be part of the plan. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to use up this luscious, fermented dairy product — from biscuits to coleslaw to ice cream. Here are 17 of our favorite recipes that will help you use up that carton. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/04/29/17-recipes-that-will-help-you-use-up-a-carton-of-buttermilk-recipes-from-the-kitchn/ This rich body butter is made with a few basic kitchen staples, and so it’s good enough to eat. It’s a luxurious treat for your skin — and an especially wonderful gift for a new mama, as it will soothe and nourish her stretched-to-the-limit belly. But you don’t have to be newly postpartum to appreciate this silky, natural butter scented with your favorite essential oils. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/04/29/a-luxurious-homemade-body-butter-diy-mama/ There’s more to welcoming ugly fruit and vegetables into your home than simply doing your part to stop food waste. According to recent research, ugly food might actually be the healthier choice. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/04/29/another-important-reason-to-start-saying-yes-to-ugly-food-food-news/ Grain salads are one of my year-round staples, made with a changing array of vegetables and flavors to suit the season. In spring, I use them to highlight the effortless flavor and simplicity that comes with fresh ingredients. Here, chewy grains of farro set off the earthy sweetness of fresh peas and shoots, and meld wonderfully with creamy bits of herbed Capricho de Cabra goat cheese, mint leaves, and a savory champagne vinaigrette. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/04/29/recipe-toasted-farro-salad-with-fresh-peas-pea-shoots-and-herbs-in-like-a-lion-feisty-spring-recipes-from-brooklyn-supper/ Q: Where online can I purchase the true Indian spices that you mention in the slow-cooker recipes by Neela Paniz? 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